National Cancer Patient Experience Survey

We want our patients to have the best experience possible and having continuous patient feedback is crucial in helping us deliver what patients want and need.

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES) asks for feedback from cancer patients (16 years and over*), to inform and improve local cancer services across England. Those who were treated for cancer as an inpatient or day-case over a certain period of time will be invited to take part in the survey.

The NHS and cancer charities use the results to understand what is working well and which areas need improvement. The results enable them to identify national and local priorities and work with patients and partners to deliver change.

The survey is anonymous, and all personal data will be kept safe.

The 2024 survey is now closed. Results of the survey will be available in Summer 2025.

Find out more information about the survey.

*For those aged 16 and under, feedback is collected via the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey

Case study – Improving Support for Black Men with Prostate Cancer

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey aims to understand people’s experiences of cancer care across England. Cancer services use the survey results to make improvements based on what really matters to people.

One in eight men will get prostate cancer, but it’s even more common in black men, with one in four getting the disease. Informed by results from the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, The Brother to Brother, Man to Man group was set up by Guy’s Cancer and the South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA), to improve support for black men with prostate cancer. In the video below, we hear from Evan, Colin and Vernon about their experiences and the importance of participating in surveys to help shape cancer services.