The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) was published in January 2019 describing ambitions for improved cancer outcomes and services in England over the next ten years.
 
The key ambitions in the NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer are:

• by 2028, the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stages 1 and 2 will increase from around half now to three-quarters of cancer patients; and
• from 2028, 55,000 more people each year will survive their cancer for at least five years after diagnosis.

 
With our partner organisations, the Wessex Cancer Alliance is responsible for realising the LTP ambitions for the population of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
 
Following the development of the Wessex Strategic Vision for Cancer and Independent Cancer Taskforce strategy, both published in 2015, the Alliance has completed a review of achievements across our geography and now plan to refresh the Wessex Cancer Strategy in response to the Long Term Plan.
 
The strategy will describe the population needs and propose ambitious objectives for service improvement to deliver the commitments set out in the NHS Long Term Plan, seeking to address unwarranted variation, improve patient experience, and be supported by appropriate workforce.
 
A consultation event on the afternoon of Thursday, 19th September 2019 will take place to describe the achievements across the Wessex area to date and to draft content of the refreshed cancer strategy. A series of workshops will be held afterwards where participants will be invited to input directly into the core elements of the future strategy for Wessex Cancer Services.
 
The event will take place between 1.00pm and 5.00pm at The Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH.   
 
Places are limited so prior registration is required. Please email england.wessexscn@nhs.net to register for the event. When registering for the event please state if you have any dietary requirements (lunch will be provided).

Communities Against Cancer is a project to help people reduce their risk of cancer, be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and seek help at an earlier stage.

Funded by Wessex Cancer Alliance and managed by the charity, Action Hampshire, the project aims to benefit people who are less likely to know how to look after their health or are less able to do so. You don’t need to be knowledgeable about cancer to apply for a grant, as Action Hampshire will provide Cancer Champion training.

They are offering grants of up to £700 to help organisations and individuals join them in this mission.

The project is focused on the Isle of Wight, urban south Hampshire, and south Dorset. If your organisation works in or near these areas then please share your ideas of how you can help your community improve their cancer-related health outcomes. 

Application deadline: Fri 29 Nov 2019 and then the last working day of each month, up to Fri 28 Feb 2020.

Visit their website for more information and a copy of the application form. If you have any queries about applying for a grant, please email Kevin Sawers or call 01962 857358.

Join the Patient and Public Voices Forum, and help put people and communities at the heart of the NHS Cancer Programme
 
The NHS Cancer Programme exists to improve early diagnosis, survival, quality of life and patient experience for people with cancer across England.
 
Our Patient and Public Voices Forum allows the NHS Cancer Programme to be shaped by patient, carer and family perspectives.
 
We are looking for people across England, who are passionate about the NHS, and can spare a few days this year to help us transform cancer services.
 
For an information pack and details of how to apply please contact Kaz Obuka:
 
kalu.obuka1@nhs.net
075775544914
 
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 September 2019.

NHS England and NHS Improvement’s new national initiative, CYPNCPES, is seeking three Youth Advisers aged 16-20 who have been previously treated for cancer. CYPNCPES works with children and young people under 16 to understand their cancer care experience.
 
Youth Advisers will form part of an Advisory group to develop a new patient experience survey to support the improvement of cancer care.
 
Youth Advisers will need to attend a series of meetings and telephone calls over an initial 18 month period. Travel costs for face to face meetings will be covered. 

Full details can be found here but if you have any further queries, please contact  Melinda Smith in the Insight & Feedback team  at melinda.smith1@nhs.net. Applications close on 13 September 2019.

Governor Election 2019 - Nominations Open
If you care about healthcare in Dorset as much as we do join us as a Governor
The Trust is holding an election to the Dorset HealthCare Council of Governors in September. Stand for election as a Governor and help us shape local health services in your Community.
As a Governor you will be able to:

• actively find out what members think abut the healthcare provided by the Trust
• share with the Board and Council the views of the people in your community
• ensure there is robust challenge about what is happening with the community and mental health services in your community and how they are being provided by Trust.

You do not need specific qualifications for the role, other than enthusiasm and an interest in Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and a commitment to representing your constituents to the best of your ability. The Trust will provide a comprehensive induction programme and on-doing training for Governors who are elected.
The Election process is being run by UK Engage and nominations are now open. To access the online nomination portal or download a nomination form in PDF or Microsoft Word format please visit nom.ukevote.uk/dhc
If you would like a form to be sent to you by post or email please contact UK Engage between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
 
Contact UK Engage:
Tel: 0345 209 3770
Email: dhc@uk-engage.org
Post: UK Engage, Image House, 10 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane, Stockport, SK4 1AS
Nominations will close at 5pm on 9 September 2019

 SOLENT NHS TRUST


Join us in improving the way we
establish & capture feedback:
 Do you want to share what really matters to you & your family to help shape the delivery of care? 
 
Support us to:
· Review possible options for a new Experience
Feedback System for both Patients and Stakeholders.
 Help to identify the preferred supplier of a new
Experience Feedback System 
· Give your perspective of how user friendly the potential systems are. Be involved in live demonstrations and tell us what really matters to you
· Work together face-to-face or in a way that suits you
 
To support, we are looking for participants to attend and
support discussions on the following dates:
11th September 2019 12.00 – 17.00 Evaluation Review
Friday 20th September 2019 09.00 – 17.00 Presentation Event
 To support, we are looking for participants to attend and
support discussions on the following dates:
11th September 2019 12.00 – 17.00 Evaluation Review
Friday 20th September 2019 09.00 – 17.00 Presentation Event
 

 
NHS England and Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK are launching a new online self-management website for adults living with type 2 diabetes.
 
The website will:

• Provide education and information about type 2 diabetes and its treatments
• Offer content on managing your mood and stress
• Help with adopting and maintaining healthy behaviours (e.g. diet, exercise).

 
We’ve put together a short survey to gather the views of the people who matter – those living with type 2 diabetes, their carers and the healthcare professionals who help them.
 
The survey will take less than five minutes to complete and your answers will help to shape the new website.
Your responses will be completely anonymous and there are no right or wrong answers.
 
The survey will be open until Monday 2 September 2019.
 
Click here to start the survey. We’d love to hear from you.

Opportunity to join programme boards for cardiac, stroke and respiratory workstreams of the NHS Long Term Plan
The British Heart Foundation (BHF), the British Lung Foundation (BLF) and the Stroke Association (SA) are working together to find six Patient Voice Representatives to help take forward the NHS England Long Term Plan. This will be your chance to help drive improvement in how the NHS prevents, detects and treats heart, respiratory and circulatory conditions. Use your voice and patient / carer experiences to influence decisions and ensure these are focussed on what matters most to patients and carers. For more information on getting involved visit the BHF, BLF or SA websites (as appropriate for your experiences) deadlines for applications are 20th and 26th August (depending on experience / interest area). 

Health Education England (HEE) is looking to recruit new lay members for its national Patient Advisory Forum; an advisory group to HEE’s Board, which supports us to provide high-quality healthcare training and education for the NHS workforce. This group was first established in 2013 and we are now looking to recruit new members as a number have completed their term of office.
 
Do you live in England and are able to offer eight to ten days per year? Can you bring learning from lived experience as a patient or a carer? Are you able to help us ensure that patients and the public are at the heart of the education, training and workforce planning processes?
 
Whilst these are not salaried positions, we offer a rate of up to £150 per day, along with out of pocket expenses.
 
Interviews are planned for the 16th and 18th September in central London.
 
An application pack and further information is attached and available online. Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter that sets out how your experience would enable you to advocate for service users and the public within the Forum. Applications should be sent to paf@hee.nhs.uk by midnight on 14th August 2019.
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Solent NHS Trust is recruiting a Non-executive Director and it looks as if they want someone from the community: "The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of the different sectors of the community and be able to demonstrate the range of skills and behaviours required to contribute effectively in this Board level role." 
 
Closing date 16 August - more at https://improvement.nhs.uk/news-alerts/non-executive-director-solent-nhs-trust1/?utm_campaign=1421698_Public%20appointments%20update&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Monitor&utm_orgtype=Healthwatch&dm_i=2J9J,UGZM,935QFH,28QOE,1

Public Health Portsmouth and Maternity services are keen to understand what kind of contraception women would like provided after having a baby. You can have your say by completing this survey.
If you are expecting a baby:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Antenatalcontraceptionquestionnaire

If you have recently had a baby:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Postnatalcontraceptionquestionnaire

The NHS Cancer Programme exists to improve early diagnosis, survival, quality of life and patient experience for people with cancer. 
They are looking for people from Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to join the forum.
Forum members will:

• help the programme consider and prioritise the needs of people and communities;
• advise on involving people in designing new systems, policies, procedures and guidelines;
• champion the programme’s outcomes within their networks; and
• build links with local communities, people affected by cancer, patient groups, and carers so their views may be reflected.
  

The Forum will meet twice a year, with further opportunities to be involved in work outside these meetings.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 April 2019.
The Forum will have its first meeting on Tuesday 21 May 2019 in London.
For further information please see the Cancer Programme PPV Forum Applicant Information Pack
To apply please complete the following documents:

• Cancer Programme PPV Forum Application Form
• Cancer Programme PPV Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
  

Wessex Voices is working with NHS England to explore why fewer women aged over 50 are going for cervical and breast screening appointments. If this describes you, we'd be really interested to understand your experiences and be grateful if you would complete this short questionnaire. http://bit.ly/wvscreeningsurvey

It should take no longer than 10 minutes.  You will be taking part in this anonymously. The closing date is the 17th February 2019.


We will share the findings of the survey with NHS England Public Health (Wessex), who will use them to inform their work with local GPs and with the national NHS screening programme. Your thoughts will also be used to inform local cancer awareness campaigns taking place in 2019.