NHS expands lifesaving bowel cancer screening programme

NHS expands lifesaving bowel cancer screening programme

By Lee Peart 14 January 2025

A lifesaving screening programme for bowel cancer is being expanded by the NHS.

Self-refer service halves cancer diagnosis wait times

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

A self-refer test service has more than halved cancer diagnosis waiting times for patients.

England sees steep rise in bowel cancer in young adults

By Lee Peart 13 December 2024

England has seen the fourth fasted (3.6% per year) rise in the rate of early onset bowel cancer, a global survey has revealed.

NHS seeks 150,000 volunteers to help transform cancer treatment

By Liz Wells 15 November 2024

The NHS is launching a search for nearly 150,000 volunteers to take part in a series of research trials that could transform cancer treatment.

Digital learning platform for cancer nursing wins prestigious award

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

An innovative partnership to support cancer care in the East Midlands has been recognised with a prestigious industry award.

Over 5,000 cancers caught early through NHS lung checks

By Lee Peart 07 November 2024

Over 5,000 people in England have received early lung cancer diagnoses thanks to the NHS targeted lung health check programme.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create 'smokefree generation'

By Lee Peart 05 November 2024

New legislation introduced to Parliament today pledges to create a smokefree generation.

Care minister commits to National Cancer Plan

By Lee Peart 01 November 2024

Care minister Stephen Kinnock has said the Government is committed to delivering a National Cancer Plan.

Cancer diagnoses rise by 5% to record level

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

NHS diagnoses of cancer rose by 5% to a record level in 2022, new figures reveal.

Prostate cancer home testing kit could save NHS £500m a year

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

A new spit test for prostate cancer could save the NHS £500m a year.

Number of people missing cancer treatment deadline could rise tenfold

By Lee Peart 20 September 2024

The number of people waiting over 62 days for cancer treatment could rise tenfold over the next five years, a charity has warned.

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Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

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Client Affairs Team Support Officer

£30,033 - £31,440

Greenwich, London (Greater)£30,033 - £31,440

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Operational Head - Adult Social Care

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Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead for Co-production and Inclusion, Adult Social Care (CDC)

Grade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Client Affairs Team Support Officer

£30,033 - £31,440

Greenwich, London (Greater)£30,033 - £31,440

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Operational Head - Adult Social Care

Band J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council