Staff in different cancer units and centres often work closely with each other, and with other health professionals looking after cancer patients. For an increasing number of years they have shared good practice and worked hard to develop a co-ordinated cancer service provision (initially under the umbrella of Cancer Networks).
Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs) were established in April 2013, building on the success of the previous Cancer Networks.
The new structure focuses on four health conditions:
SCNs are supported and funded by network support teams and are split into 12 geographical areas in England.
In Scotland, there are three Regional Cancer Networks (North of Scotland, South East Scotland and West of Scotland). Wales has two Cancer Networks, North Wales and South Wales). England, Scotland and Wales have clear strategies for keeping the cancer agenda moving forward.
Cancer Research UK gives information about the independent NHS England Cancer Taskforce, and details who are members of the National Cancer Advisory Group, with useful links to relevant policy documents.
The main aim of NHS England is to improve the health outcomes for people in England.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
The website for the Government of Scotland. Responsibilities include the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport, and taxation.
The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales, working for a fairer and more prosperous Wales.
The main aim of NHS England is to improve the health outcomes for people in England.
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
Scotland's health on the web (SHOW) is the official website for NHS Scotland.
0845 4647 (NHS Direct)
NHS website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
The main aim of NHS England is to improve the health outcomes for people in England.
Cancer Research UK gives information about the independent NHS England Cancer Taskforce, and details who are members of the National Cancer Advisory Group, with useful links to relevant policy documents.
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
The website for the Government of Scotland. Responsibilities include the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport, and taxation.
The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales, working for a fairer and more prosperous Wales.
The main aim of NHS England is to improve the health outcomes for people in England.
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
Scotland's health on the web (SHOW) is the official website for NHS Scotland.
NHS website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.