Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund access to Holistic Needs Assessment for all NHS cancer patients & follow-up
Closed
2,606 signatures
What the petition asks
As a 45-year-old battling cancer, I know it is the toughest ordeal many will face. It's as much a mental battle as it is physical. We believe the NHS should ensure mental health support. So we're calling for funding for Holistic Needs Assessments for all NHS cancer patients.
We think this would treat cancer patients as people, not just bodies that respond to treatment. We think all cancer patients should be given an assessment when they are first diagnosed and solutions should be put in place to solve problems relating to attendant mental health issues. We think medical teams should monitor mental health at every appointment by asking questions so they can act and refer them to appropriate support.
Timeline
| 3 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,606
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
3 Mar 2025
Closed
3 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.