Get Involved
There are many ways to give your views, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to tell us what you think of the proposals. Between 19th January and 29th March, you can:
1. Complete the questionnaire
A consultation questionnaire is available online via the link above, as well as a downloadable PDF version here if you'd prefer to fill it out and return by post via our freepost address. Paper copies are available at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, oncology outpatient departments at local hospitals and at local libraries wherever possible. Please check our website for locations. If you need help to fill in the questionnaire please contact us and we will be happy to arrange some support for you.
For accessibility reasons we have produced a Word version of the questionnaire which can be downloaded here. If you would like to talk to one of the review team about completing the questionnaire, please call 01923 378577.
2. Attend a public meeting
There are different types of events planned during the consultation at different times, different days in different locations - in person and online. These might be in your town or online. You will be asked to register in advance to ensure the events are well managed to provide the best experience for everyone and make sure views are captured.
*The tables below will be updated as events are confirmed.
Upcoming events
| Date | Session Type | Topic | Location | Time | More Information |
| Mon 9 Feb | Online - themed discussion | Travel to Watford (from London boroughs). This session aims to explore the challenges of travelling to Watford for London patients and what might make it easier. | Online | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Tues 10 Feb | Online - themed discussion | Patient Transport. This session explores what works well with regard to NHS and voluntary patient transport at the moment, with a discussion on how patient and voluntary transport could better meet the needs of patients in the future. | Online | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Tues 10 Feb | In Person (Central Bedfordshire) | General Discussion - Flitwick. If you live in or near Central Bedfordshire, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | The Rufus Centre, The Lockyer Suite, Steppingley Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1AH | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Wed 11 Feb | In Person (Uxbridge) | General Discussion - Uxbridge. If you live in or near Uxbridge, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Room LECT 066 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Mon 16 Feb | Online - general discussion | General Discussion 5. Join us to find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Online | 13:30 - 15:00 | Register |
| Mon 16 Feb | Online - themed discussion | Care Closer to home / Radiotherapy. This session will focus on how we can provide more care closer to where you live, discussing the elements of the proposal for additional services outside the main cancer centre. | Online | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Tues 17 Feb | In Person (Welwyn Garden City) | General Discussion - Welwyn Garden City. If you live in or near Welwyn Garden City, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | King George Suite Best Western Homestead Court Hotel | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Wed 18 Feb | Online Subject | Care Closer to home / Radiotherapy. This session will focus on how we can provide more care closer to where you live, discussing the elements of the proposal for additional services outside the main cancer centre. | Online | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Thurs 19 Feb | In Person (Watford) | General Discussion - Watford. If you live in or near Watford, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Inspiration 1 | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Sat 21 Feb | In Person (Luton) | General Discussion - Luton. If you live in or near Luton, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Room TBC | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Tues 24 Feb | In Person (West Drayton) | General Discussion - West Drayton. If you live in or near West Drayton, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Yiewsley &, Community Centre, 228 Harmondsworth Rd, West Drayton UB7 9JL | 13:30 - 15:00 | Register |
| Wed 25 Feb | In Person (St Albans) | General Discussion - St Albans. If you live in or near St Albans, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | The Immersion Lab, Oaklands College, Smallford, Hatfield Rd, Oaklands, St Albans AL4 0JA | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Thurs 26 Feb | Online - general discussion | General Discussion 6. Join us to find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Online | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Tue 3 Mar | In Person (Pinner) | General Discussion - Pinner. If you live in or near Pinner, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Pinner Hill Golf Club, Southview Road, Pinner Hill HA5 3YA | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Wed 4 Mar | Online - general discussion | General Discussion 7. Join us to find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Online | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Sat 7 Mar | In Person (Stevenage) | General Discussion - Stevenage. If you live in or near Stevenage, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre, Aston Ln, Stevenage, SG2 7EL | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Wed 11 Mar | Online - general discussion | General Discussion 8. Join us to find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Online | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Thurs 12 Mar | In Person (Ware) | General Discussion - Ware. If you live in or near Ware, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Ware Priory, High St, Ware SG12 9AL | 13:30 - 15:00 | Register |
| Sat 14 Mar | In Person (Brent and Ealing) | General Discussion - Brent and Ealing. If you live in or near Brent or Ealing, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0FJ | 10:30 - 12:00 | Register |
| Mon 16 Mar | In Person (Slough) | General Discussion - Slough. If you live in or near Slough, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Slough Town FC, Arbour Park, Stoke Rd, Slough SL2 5AY | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Thurs 19 Mar | In Person (Broxbourne) | General Discussion - Broxbourne. If you live in or near Broxbourne, come and find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Bishops College Churchgate,Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 9XQ | 18:30 - 20:00 | Register |
| Mon 23 Mar | Online - general discussion | General Discussion 9. Join us to find out more about the proposals and share your views on how they could be improved. | Online | 13:30 - 15:00 | Register |
| Sun 29 Mar | Consultation Ends | ||||
3. Events and focus groups
We held more than 100 online events and focus groups to help us develop the proposals and will be holding more of these events during the consultation. Some voluntary and community groups will also hold events for people affected.
4. Invite the team to your community or patient group meeting
We’d love to come to talk to groups and organisations to explain our proposals. You will be able to get in touch to arrange a visit.
5. Host a community conversation
We are inviting voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to help us reach people whose voices are often unheard in formal consultations. We are offering microgrants of £750 to organisations to host one structured community conversation (60–90 minutes) about proposed changes to cancer services.
Conversation window: 10 February – 29 March 2026
Report deadline: 2 April 2026
Why get involved?
- Funding: Receive £750 for your organisation’s time and costs.
- Participant support: We provide £15 thank-you payments for each participant and access to a fund for travel, childcare, or interpretation.
- Full support: We provide a simple discussion guide and reporting template.
Join our webinar: Find out more at our online briefing on 12 February (10:00 – 11:00). We will walk through the support pack, the payment process, and how to run your session.
Fill in the Expression of Interest Form
For questions, contact: mountvernoncentre.microgrants@olovus.co.uk
6. Individual or organisational responses and submissions
We welcome responses from individuals or organisations. Please make sure they are submitted before the end of the consultation. When you respond to the consultation, please include your reasons for the responses you give. It can include explanations and even share evidence that backs the points you make. That will really help us understand your response.
What happens next?
The proposals that we are describing in this document are just that: proposals. We are asking patients, staff and local people to share their thoughts before we decide what to do.
We want to make sure that when we go ahead, our plans will improve cancer outcomes and experience for patients. We will consider your responses carefully and take them into account when we are making decisions about these proposals.
This consultation document is a summary of our proposals which are described in more detail in our pre-consultation business case which you can read on our consultation website.
The consultation runs from 19th January 2026. The closing date is 29th March 2026.
Your feedback will influence what happens next with Mount Vernon Cancer Centre services. The consultation responses will be analysed by June 2026.
We plan to develop a Decision Making Business Case which reflects the feedback from the consultation, with recommendations which will be reviewed and approved by NHS England and the Integrated Care Boards.
This will include consideration of the implementation plan for the recommended option.
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