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In this section you will find links to NHS and government information relating to cancer in the UK. There are also links which show you how the NHS, and in particular cancer services are organised, and a section with links to information which tells you a bit about the team of people who might look after you in relation to a cancer illness.

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General resources

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Cancer Information Strategy

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	Source: Department of Health (http://www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4005424&chk=op6s3q) Details: Summary of the Cancer Information Strategy, produced for the Department of Health in 2000 Origin: UK

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Healthcare Commission

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	Source: Healthcare Commission (http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/Homepage/fs/en) Details: The Healthcare Commission promotes improvement in the quality of the NHS and independent healthcare. They have a wide range of responsibilities, all aimed at improving the quality of healthcare. They have a statutory duty to assess the performance of healthcare organisations, award annual performance ratings for the NHS and coordinate reviews of healthcare by others. Origin: UK

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Trent Cancer Registry

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	Source: NHS (http://www.trentcancer.nhs.uk/) Details: This website explains the purpose of cancer registration and you can find out about topics like: How cancers are registered in Trent, What measures is undertaken to ensure data confidentiality, Incidence, mortality and survival data for the most common cancers etc. Origin: UK

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The National Programme for Information Technology

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	Source: NHS (http://www.npfit.nhs.uk/) Details: Better information leading to better health and care for every patient is at the heart of the National Programme for IT (NPfIT). This website provides detailed information about various programmes aiming to transform the way information flows around the health service, making it possible to deliver faster, safer and more convenient patient care. Origin: UK

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Northern and Yorkshire regional NHS Modernisation Programme

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	Source: NHS (http://www.nyx.org.uk/main.html) Details: The Northern and Yorkshire Excellence (NYx) programme is a region-wide initiative designed to provide practical assistance to clinical teams, NHS organisations and partners working to improve the quality of the services they provide. Origin: N/a

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