This report describes an Experience Based Co-Design project, led by Dr Emily Connolly, Macmillan Senior Clinical Psychologist at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and David Haylock, Long Term Conditions Clinical Lead at Talking Therapies Portsmouth.

The project was funded by Wessex Cancer Alliance. This project report provides the recommendations as well as lessons learned from working to join up psychological support services in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, for people affected by cancer.

Published: July 2025