02 Mar 2026
A new UK and Ireland-wide study is seeking views on what matters most for cancer care and research in rural and coastal communities.
Led by researchers at the University of Lincoln, the Rural and Coastal Cancer Research Priority Setting Exercise aims to identify the most pressing research questions affecting people in rural and coastal areas across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The project is inviting contributions from:
- Health professionals
- Charities and voluntary organisations
- Academics and researchers
- Policymakers
- People with lived experience of cancer, and those who support them
The study begins with a short online survey, followed by optional hybrid and online workshops. Participants do not need to take part in all activities, but completing the initial survey is strongly encouraged to ensure a broad range of rural and coastal perspectives are captured.
The survey focuses on identifying key research priorities and gaps in cancer care for rural and coastal communities.
Take Part Here: Rural and Coastal Cancer Research Priority Setting Exercise
(Please read the participant information sheet before taking part.)
For further information, contact Dr David Nelson at dnelson@lincoln.ac.uk
The study has been approved by a research ethics committee at the University of Lincoln (Ref: 2026_22767).
