To our families and supporters.

Please read below… and take time to fill in the online consultation survey.

NHS England has launched a 60-day consultation to seek views on proposed changes to children’s cancer services.

The aim of the service specifications is to improve the outcomes and experience of children and young people with cancer.

Please give your say by *Sunday 4th August 2019 via the links below.

*To read more about the Consultation and see the Consultation Guide please scroll to the bottom of either of these pages (depending on which you choose) where you’ll find supporting documents and ‘The Online Survey’ itself.

Please follow the links below…

 Children’s (CYP) Cancer Services: https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/childrens-cancer-services/

Teenage and Young Adult’s (TYA) Cancer Services: https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/teenager-and-young-adults-cancer-services/

Thank you everyone!

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