National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2026
The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) asks cancer patients (16 years and older) about their experiences of care. Their feedback helps us to improve cancer services across England.
The NHS wants to make sure patients have a good experience of care. Getting feedback from patients helps us improve and give patients what they need.
If you had treatment for cancer at our hospitals as an inpatient or day-case and left hospital between April and June 2026, you may be invited to take part in the survey.
- If you are invited, you will get a letter with more information.
- Please take part and share your experiences of cancer care. You may get other surveys about your cancer care, but we hope you will also take part in the NCPES. Your answers will help the NHS make cancer care better.
The survey takes around 20 minutes. You can take part online, on paper, or over the phone. If you need help or want to take part in another language, you can call the Freephone helpline at 0800 103 2804.
The NHS and cancer charities use the results to find out what is working well and what needs to improve. National and local NHS teams can then work with patients to make changes.
The survey is anonymous. Your personal data will be kept safe.
For more information, visit www.ncpes.co.uk.