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<p>The Department and NHS England meet regularly to discuss a wide range of issues
regarding cancer. The Department's ministers and officials also frequently meet with
key stakeholders within the cancer community.</p><p> </p><p>The Healthcare Quality
Improvement Partnership commissions, develops, and manages the National Clinical Audit
and Patient Outcomes Programme, on behalf of NHS England, Wales, and other devolved
administrations. The programme includes 10 funded cancer audits, including in lung
cancer, which were established in 2004. The audit aims to improve standards across
the National Health Service for patients with lung cancer.</p><p> </p><p>The NHS Long
Term Plan states that, where appropriate, every person diagnosed with cancer will
have access to personalised care, including needs assessment, a care plan, and health
and wellbeing information and support. This is being delivered in line with the NHS
Comprehensive Model for Personalised Care, empowering people to manage their care
and the impact of their cancer, and maximise the potential of digital and community-based
support. Every patient with cancer is getting a full assessment of their needs, an
individual care plan, and information and support for their wider health and wellbeing.</p>
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