Rural and coastal areas of England to get more cancer doctors

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Denis Campbell Health policy editorJanuary 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM

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The UK government plans to increase the number of cancer doctors in rural and coastal areas of England to address inequalities in cancer care. The initiative aims to improve early diagnosis, treatment access, and survival rates in areas where outcomes are often worse. The plan will offer more specialist training posts to doctors in the early stages of their careers in hospitals located in these underserved regions. This is part of a broader national cancer plan to be announced on February 4th, World Cancer Day. The goal is to reduce postcode lotteries in cancer care and address economic inactivity, which is higher in these areas.

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Gemma Peters 50% Macmillan Cancer Support 60% NHS England 70% Department of Health and Social Care 70% Wes Streeting ×390% England ×290%

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cancer care 100% coastal areas 90% rural areas 90% cancer doctors 80% health inequalities 70% nhs 60% early diagnosis 60% survival rates 50% specialist training 40% national cancer plan 40%

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