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Cancer Support Service Faces Over £600,000 Cuts
13 Oct
Summary
- Cancer Navigator Service in Southport faces over £600,000 in funding cuts.
- The service provides non-medical support to cancer patients.
- Funding will cease after March 31 due to GP practices no longer affording it.
A crucial signposting service for cancer patients in Southport and Formby is facing drastic cuts totaling over £600,000. The Cancer Navigator Service, which offers non-medical emotional and practical assistance, is funded by the Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (SFPCN), representing 14 local GP practices.
These practices have stated they can no longer afford the service due to major national funding reductions. A report to Sefton Council indicates that member practices unanimously decided in August 2026 that the service falls outside their mandatory NHS core contract requirements and is no longer financially viable for SFPCN.
The proposed cuts will be reviewed by the council's adult social care and health scrutiny committee. The funding is scheduled to end after March 31, impacting the support available to patients navigating the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
