About cancer
Cancer strategy
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:
- cancer
- cardiovascular disease
- maternity and children
- mental health, dementia and neurological 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.
NHS England
National organisation
The main aim of NHS England is to improve the health outcomes for people in England.
Cancer Strategy 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.
Link last reviewed: Thursday 16 March 2017
Produced by: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
National organisation
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.
gov.scot
National organisation
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.
Welsh Government
National organisation
The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales, working for a fairer and more prosperous Wales.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
National organisation
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.
