The provision of personalised care for patients with cancer should no longer be an aspiration but a daily reality, and is a priority in the recently published National Cancer Plan for England. The plan sets out, amongst many other things, a vision for long term support after a cancer diagnosis with an emphasis on providing more care close to the patients’ home.

Cancer Alliances, commissioners and providers are now working hard in partnership with patients and their families to ensure local personalised care is a reality for our whole population.

This report describes the approach Wessex Cancer Alliance has taken to understanding the role of the Cancer Care Review and  the considerations required to successfully develop personalised cancer care in the community, with a focus on Primary Care.