Development of a Cancer Strategy for Jersey

Published on: 6 March 2023

Question type: Written

Asked by: Robert Ward

Reference: WQ.86/2023

Answered by: Minister for Health and Social Services

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WQ.86/2023

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

BY DEPUTY R.J. WARD OF ST. HELIER CENTRAL

QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2023

ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 6th MARCH 2023

Question

Will the Minister advise the current progress in the development of a Cancer strategy for Jersey? Answer

The development of a Cancer Strategy has been progressed during 2022. The following progress has been made:

• A steering group was established to oversee the development of the strategy;

• A working group was established to undertake the development of the strategy;

• Data has been gathered and analysed to inform a needs analysis;

• Engagement with stakeholders has been undertaken.

Final reviews are being undertaken and I anticipate the strategy to be presented to me by end of Q2 this year.