From ambition to impact: delivering the future of cancer care (free event)

Earlier in the summer the government released its 10 Year Health Plan, outlining bold ambitions that will have an impact on cancer care. The plan is clear on its vision for neighbourhood health services and putting technology and innovation at the forefront of care delivery – so what does this mean for people living with cancer? How can ambition now turn into action?

The forthcoming cancer plan will need to address these important questions and build on the vision outlined in the 10-year plan, including how to achieve equitable access to innovative medicines, who will be accountable for delivering the plan, and how success will be measured. With changes planned at all levels – from integration of functions across the national bodies to the refocused role of integrated care boards – the cancer plan is an opportunity to provide further direction on how to navigate what all of this means and how successful change can happen.

Against this backdrop, this panel discussion will bring together senior leaders to discuss:

• what does a neighbourhood health service mean for people in the cancer community?
• with a current focus on technology, how can we ensure equitable access and unwarranted variation of care?
• will changes across national policy help to improve patient pathways and outcomes?

This online event is funded by MSD as sponsor, with one representative from MSD participating in the discussion. MSD has had no input into the meeting agenda, speaker selection, or other panel arrangements. Editorial control of the content remains with The King’s Fund.

Speakers:

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive, The King’s Fund

Dr Adam Januszewski, Consultant Medical Oncologist, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Quality and Safety Lead and Co-Manager of the Cancer-Research Delivery Group, Barts Cancer Centre, Chair, CRUK Regimen-Specific Consent Forms, Steering Committee of the British Thoracic Oncology Group and NICE Expert Advisor

Leanne Pero MBE, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Black Women Rising

Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE, Chair, UK National Screening Committee, and Chair, Care Quality Commission

Dr Urmi Shukla, UK Medical Director, Oncology, MSD UK

How to watch

One week prior to the event, you will receive a link to watch the event on the day. The link will not go live until Thursday 16 October at 1pm when the event begins.

The event will be hosted on the Microsoft Teams event feature, Microsoft Teams Town Halls. If you are familiar with Microsoft Teams, you'll be pleased to know the joining process is largely the same as a regular Teams meeting.

Please note that users will not be able to join on Safari. Attendees should be able to access the event on all other browsers, including Chrome. We recommend joining on the Microsoft Teams app for the best experience.