Urgent action needed on acute and supportive oncology, doctors say

Urgent action needed on acute and supportive oncology, doctors say

By Lee Peart 14 July 2025

Urgent action is required to expand and integrate acute and supportive oncology services to meet the needs of patients, say cancer doctors.

High street pharmacies to offer 'sponge-on-a-string' cancer test

By Lee Peart 09 July 2025

High street pharmacies will offer a ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test as part of a new NHS pilot to help prevent oesophageal cancer.

Cancer trial could mean 1m fewer outpatient clinic appointments

By Lee Peart 08 July 2025

A cancel trial at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) could mean 1m fewer outpatient appointments.

NHS rolls out 'trojan horse' therapy for blood cancer patients

By Lee Peart 13 June 2025

A ‘trojan horse’ therapy for blood cancer patients is being rolled out by the NHS in England in a ‘world first’.

Cancer data shows fall in death rates but rise in cases

By Lee Peart 03 June 2025

Cancer death rates in the UK have fallen sharply over the past 50 years but there has also been a steep rise in cases, new data has revealed.

Government urged to publish National Cancer Plan

By Lee Peart 09 May 2025

An internationally renowned cancer expert has called on the Government to urgently publish its National Care Plan.

Central tech dashboard to provide faster cancer diagnosis

By Lee Peart 06 May 2025

A £2bn tech investment from the Autumn Budget is designed to provide faster cancer diagnosis and help slash treatment delays.

'One stop' service reduces cancer waiting times

By Lee Peart 24 April 2025

A one-stop service at Nightingale Hospital Exeter is helping patients get a quicker diagnosis for a rare type of cancer.

NHS expands access to 'revolutionary' cancer vaccine

By Lee Peart 14 April 2025

The NHS has partnered with life science company Scancell to expand access to a new cancer vaccine.

Government makes progress towards cancer diagnosis target

By Lee Peart 07 April 2025

The Government has made progress towards its target of 80% of patients receiving a diagnosis or all-clear within 28 days by March 2026.

Trust celebrates ranking second for ovarian cancer survival rates

By Lee Peart 12 March 2025

Somerset has ranked second in England for ovarian cancer survival rates, according to an NHS England report.

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Penrith, Cumbria£41,511 - £42,708

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Registered Manager - Short Breaks Home for Disabled Children WMF2131e

£49,764 - £50,788

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Disabled Children and Young People’s Assistant Team Manager

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Scarborough, North Yorkshire£45,718 - £49,764

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council