NHS Rolls Out Cancer 360 in £2bn Push

The NHS in England is rolling out Cancer 360, a new digital tool supported by a £2 billion investment from the Autumn Budget, to accelerate cancer diagnosis and reduce treatment delays for millions of patients. The system centralizes patient data into a single digital dashboard, helping clinicians prioritize urgent cases and streamline care, replacing fragmented analogue systems. Pilots in London and Bath, including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, have shown notable improvements, with diagnosed cases within 28 days rising from 71.5% to 84.7%. While use of Cancer 360 is not mandatory, hospitals failing to meet cancer care targets may be encouraged to adopt it. Health leaders and groups like Macmillan Cancer Support have welcomed the initiative for its potential to cut delays, reduce disparities, and improve survival rates. The initiative is part of a wider government effort to digitize the NHS and implement the Plan for Change.