North East London Cancer Alliance
Who are we?
Formed on 1 April 2020, we are the North East London Cancer Alliance, one of 21 cancer alliances across England.
Cancer Alliances were established as a result of recommendations made by the Independent Cancer Taskforce report, ‘Achieving world-class cancer outcomes: a strategy for England 2015-2020’
North East London Cancer Alliance helps to improve the diagnosis, treatment and care for local cancer patients. To do this, we work with patients, residents, carers, hospitals, GP practices, health and care professionals, local authorities and community and voluntary organisations across North East London.
Our Aim
North East London Cancer Alliance's aim is that every resident in North East London has equal access to better cancer services so that we can help to:
Prevent cancer
Helping people live healthier lifestyles.
Spot cancer sooner
Making it easier to treat.
Provide the right treatment at the right time
Saving more lives and helping people to live longer.
Support people and families affected by cancer
Improving quality of life.
Where do we work?
North East London Cancer Alliance works with patients, residents, carers, hospitals, GP practices, health and care professionals, local authorities and community and voluntary organisations across North East London.
We cover the following areas:
- Barking & Dagenham
- City of London
- Hackney
- Havering
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
Patient and carer voice
If you are a patient or carer and would like to help shape the future of cancer services in North East London, visit our Patient and Carer Voice in Cancer pages.
If you have a question about any of the work that we do, please visit the contact us page.
Our Programmes of Work
North East London Cancer Alliance works with partners across all areas of cancer, including raising awareness of signs and symptoms, cancer screening programmes, early diagnosis, supporting GPs, helping to introduce innovations in diagnosis and treatment and improving the lives of cancer patients.
Our Partners
North East London Cancer Alliance works with patients, residents, carers, hospitals, GP practices, health and care professionals, local authorities and community and voluntary organisations across North East London.
