Over the past five years, the Gynaecological Cancer Care Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has provided medical treatment and ongoing support to a growing number of patients from the Polish community.

With a genuine interest in delivering equitable and culturally sensitive care, UHS sought to deepen its understanding of the particular needs, challenges, and perspectives of Polish patients. In pursuit of this goal, they partnered with SOS Polonia, a local organisation that works closely with the Polish community. SOS Polonia was commissioned to conduct interviews with Polish women who had received treatment for gynaecological cancers, as well as with their family members and care-givers.

Below, you can read the reports that present the findings from these interviews as well as the action plan that has been developed to address the recommendations. The reports are available in English and Polish.

Published: November 2025