National organisations and guidance

This section is provided for health professionals.  Members of the general public are welcome to use these pages but should be aware that they are not written with them in mind.  Choose an option on the menu above for info aimed at the general public.

• Other cancer networks

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

NICE is an independent organisation which provides guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

Please see the NICE website for more information.

NHS Improvement

A national NHS Programme that supports local cancer service teams (Networks) to improve their cancer and diagnostic services and help reduce their waiting times.

Please see the NHS Improvement for more information.

National Cancer Research Institute

NCRI helps people to work together, to bring forward the benefits of cancer research for patients, the public and the scientific community. The NCRI website shows what has been achieved since work started in 2001.

The Cancer Specialist Library

The Cancer Specialist Library is a unique evidence-based resource developed to support busy health professionals find the high-quality cancer information they need to keep up-to-date.

Please see the Cancer Specialist Library for more information.