The Cancer Quality of Life (QOL) survey is a national survey run by NHS England. The survey is for people in England who have had a cancer diagnosis. People are invited to complete the survey around 18 months after diagnosis.
The aim of the survey is to find out how quality of life may have changed for people diagnosed with cancer.
The NHS want to see where care is working well or not so well, and if any new services are needed. To do this, they’re asking how people who have experienced cancer are feeling and comparing their answers with information about their cancer diagnosis and treatment. This will help to improve the way we support people to live as long and as well as possible.
Take part in the survey
Quality of life means different things to different people, but it matters to everyone. More people are surviving cancer than ever before - but living with cancer, and the effects of its treatment, can have a negative impact on people’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
We want to encourage as many people as possible to complete their survey so that the information collected fully represents our cancer population.
If you need support in completing the survey, or have any queries or difficulties, please contact the free helpline on 0800 783 1775.
The Quality of Life Survey has released its latest set of data on 24th July 2024. This data covers questionnaire responses received up to 7 February 2024 for questionnaire invites from September 2020 to December 2023.
For the first time the dashboard includes responses for all cancer types included in the Cancer Quality of Life Survey. There are also new filters by Integrated Care Board, Trust at diagnosis, and breakdowns by ethnic group, deprivation and stage at diagnosis.
Quality of Life Survey: Dashboard
The Cancer QoL Survey is available in 12 languages via the telephone helpline, please click on the leaflet below for further information.