The National Cancer Care Experience Survey is a nationwide survey asking people who have received cancer care about their experiences in hospital. This is the first survey of its kind across Ireland. The aim is to learn from their feedback and improve cancer services in Ireland.
Anyone aged 16 years or older, who receives cancer care as an inpatient or day-case, in a participating public hospital, between October and December 2026 will be invited to take part in 2027. They will receive an invitation by text message (SMS) and by post.
This survey was developed with the support of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP).
All 25 public hospitals that provide cancer care, will participate in the National Cancer Care Experience Survey.
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The National Cancer Care Experience Survey contains 60 questions. Click below to learn more.
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Read our frequently asked questions or contact the survey team.
If you or your loved one has been impacted by the National Cancer Care Experience Survey, your local cancer support centre and the Irish Cancer Society can provide information and emotional support:
The timeline explains the stages of the National Cancer Care Experience Survey.
All patients aged 16 years or older, who receive cancer care as an inpatient or day-case, in a participating public hospital, between October and December 2026 will be invited to take part.
All eligible people will receive an SMS text message in June 2027. The SMS text message contains a link to the online survey. People can also request a paper copy of the survey at any stage during the survey period.
The survey closes in July 2027.
The results are then analysed and the reports are prepared for publication in December 2027.
The HSE and individual hospitals respond to the survey results by developing hospital initiatives.
All patients aged 16 years or older, who receive cancer care as an inpatient or day-case, in a participating public hospital, between October and December 2026 will be invited to take part.
All eligible people will receive an SMS text message in June 2027. The SMS text message contains a link to the online survey. People can also request a paper copy of the survey at any stage during the survey period.
The survey closes in July 2027.
The results are then analysed and the reports are prepared for publication in December 2027.
The HSE and individual hospitals respond to the survey results by developing hospital initiatives.