Reports
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance monitors and records health inequalities in its region. Here is a report into the latest statistics and findings.
Cancer Inequalities in Cheshire & Merseyside - January 2022
Training
Health inequalities for people impacted by cancer is an important issue which all healthcare professionals should address.
Please click here to watch a presentation about health inequalities in the cancer pathway.
Health Inequalities Staff Network
Do you work within cancer services and have an interest in health inequalities?
A Health Inequalities Staff Network has been established by CMCA to bring together NHS colleagues who have an interest in tackling health inequalities.
The group meets for one hour on a monthly-basis to give updates, share best practice, seek feedback and offer/receive support.
The Network is open to all colleagues working within cancer services (primary care, secondary care, CCGs etc.), whether you are new to health inequalities or are experienced within the field.
For more information, contact ccf-tr.hipe@nhs.net
Patient Experience and Quality of Life
There are a number of national surveys which aim to measure a patient’s experience of care during diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as their experience of living with and beyond cancer. An NHS Future Workspace is available to support professionals in promoting and interpreting data from the:
- Cancer Quality of Life Survey,
- National Cancer Patient Experience Survey,
- Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey, and
- Local Cancer Patient Experience Survey.
You can find tools and resources including communication toolkits, locally developed and accessible promotional materials, guidance materials and links to the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Quality of Life Dashboard.