The Welsh government has published the results of the first ever national cancer patient experience survey in Wales

89% of those surveyed rated their overall care as either excellent or very good, which is fantastic.

The survey also shows the huge positive impact having a clinical nurse specialist or a key worker has on the experiences of people living with cancer.

However, it also highlights areas for improvement as a third of people were not given the name of a key worker and only 22% were given a written care plan, which are both commitments in the Welsh Government’s Cancer Delivery Plan.

Survey results »

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