Our Podcast Series
Taking Control of Cancer is a podcast series from the North East London Cancer Alliance to help overcome common cancer myths, fears and barriers.
Delivery Plan for 2025 to 2026
Download our delivery plan for 2025 to 2026. It sets out our core programmes of work to improve local cancer services.
Join Patient and Carer Voice in Cancer
Help improve cancer services in your area. There are opportunities to get involved in a range of cancer projects with the North East London Cancer Alliance, depending on your experiences and interests.
Cancer, It’s Not A Game
North East London Cancer Alliance is running a campaign to increase awareness of lung, bowel and prostate cancer in men, working in partnership with local sports clubs.
Lung Cancer Screening
Free life-saving lung checks come to Barking & Dagenham, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Havering, for residents aged between 55 and 74 who have ever smoked, as part of a national programme.
Annual Report 2024 to 2025
This report looks at the achievements of the North East London Cancer Alliance in improving local cancer services in north east London during 2024 to 2025.
Hear from some of our cancer patients in north east London
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To find out more about what we do, download 'Your guide to local cancer services'.
Latest news
Find out the latest news from North East London Cancer Alliance or have a read of our featured articles below.
Cancer Screening Programmes
Cancer screening saves lives. Make sure you attend your appointment when requested.
Delivering positive change in cancer care
Who are we?
North East London Cancer Alliance is one of 21 cancer alliances across England. Our aim is that every resident in North East London has equal access to better cancer services.
What do we do?
Find out more about the work of our cancer alliance on the Our Work webpages.
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If you need to contact your GP practice for a non-urgent issue, you can do it online. Complete a form on your practice website or through the NHS App and the team will respond within 1 working day. Simple and straightforward. https://t.co/7r8JDdg5xw #GPOnlineAccess #NHSEngland https://t.co/FScqAm0lb5
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Brilliant news that the first patients have now been treated in the new Smithfield Wing at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, marking a major milestone in the development of a specialist breast cancer centre for east London. Read more: https://t.co/0CqOku1deM https://t.co/uSGwhDnwYf
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Robotic surgery is not only improving clinical outcomes, it is also improving patient experience. Read more about how robotic surgery is shaping care in north east London here: https://t.co/ZEg3QhK2Rr #RoboticSurgery #PatientExperience #CancerCare #NHS #SharedDecisionMaking https://t.co/3xRlUGvWI0
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👀 Sneak peek: what does it take to care across borders? Spotify: https://t.co/Q7qwYME758 Apple: https://t.co/n4hO9ku9xK Amazon: https://t.co/Apjj3DDiEm YouTube: https://t.co/jyviC5cBeR #CaringAcrossBorders #CancerNursing #DiversityInHealthcare #NELCancerAlliance #NHS https://t.co/rt2ttDy9GB
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Online forms are available during GP practice opening hours, 8am to 6:30pm. They help reduce pressure on phone lines and give you another way to get the right care. Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it. https://t.co/7r8JDdg5xw #GPOnlineAccess #NHS https://t.co/spIn3899uw
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Celebrating cancer nurses and supporting the future workforce. Spotify: https://t.co/bJQZjgWiP5 Apple: https://t.co/NgGHUFr7lW Amazon: https://t.co/cmX2TUUNRy YouTube: https://t.co/rOAtF8yPbb #NationalCancerCNSDay #CancerNursing #FutureOfHealthcare #MacmillanCancerSupport https://t.co/wyg0h7gJo2
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This project highlighted the value of a peer-led approach in improving cancer awareness and access to care. Read the full article here: https://t.co/bHcaQlmHM3 #CancerAwareness #CancerScreening #HealthInequalities #GypsyRomaTraveller #CommunityEngagement https://t.co/s2yzpie7ZE
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North East London Cancer Alliance continues to show strong performance against the three national cancer waiting time standards Read our article: https://t.co/kiYfTMzviQ #CancerCare #CancerStandards #FasterDiagnosis #EarlyDiagnosis #NHS #NorthEastLondon #NELCancerAlliance
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💬 “That last session we had in person was one of the best days I’ve ever had.” Spotify: https://t.co/0j9oPaO1v0 Apple: https://t.co/mqYXej7duj Amazon: https://t.co/k8rnU2Y1O2 YouTube: https://t.co/jJzWDkBHVl #CancerEquity #NELCancerAlliance #TakingControlOfCancer https://t.co/j3PWWvBIRO
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You can now manage your contact with your GP practice more easily. Submit symptoms, ask questions or request follow up online using your practice website or the NHS App. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/7r8JDdg5xw #GPOnlineAccess #PrimaryCare https://t.co/1hge5TuRwM
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Read more about our latest campaigns or visit our campaign webpage.
Improving local cancer services
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