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  1. Cancer as a Long Term Condition: local training delivery packs

    TCST has been working with a number of key organisation including HEE, Macmillan and Tower Hamlets Local Authority to produce these train the trainer slide packs. These packs have received extensive input from an extensive group of health professionals including GPs, GP nurse, Physiotherapist, and Psychologist. The content within these slides can be used and […]

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  2. Homeless health during COVID-19

    We have been coordinating the London COVID-19 Homeless Health Response, as a multi-agency approach to managing the health needs and minimising the transmission of COVID-19 within the homeless population in London. Please see a range of resources, information and further contacts below. Frequently Asked Questions for hostels, and homeless hotels when dealing with COVID-19 (updated […]

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  3. Cancer Inequalities Toolkit

    The Transforming Cancer Services Team (TCST) has produced a toolkit to reduce inequalities in cancer care and outcomes in London and West Essex. The strategy underpins delivery of the three agreed London Cancer Priorities 2019/20: Early detection of cancers including through screening and education activities; Delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard; Access to personalised care […]

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  4. Cancer as a long-term condition

    Cancer remains the leading cause of mortality in the UK and a top priority in London. The number of people affected is significant. In 2010, 186,600 Londoners were living with and beyond cancer. With the incidence of cancer rising to 1 in 2 people, this number is set to rise significantly. Patients with a recent […]

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  5. Report highlighting children and young people’s mental health review findings

    In 2018 and 2019 the NHS England and NHS Improvement Mental Health System Improvement Team (MH SIT) undertook reviews in 7 London boroughs of NHS commissioned children and young people’s mental health (CYPMH) provision. The reviews focused on the delivery of evidence-based treatment pathways and the standards for CYP access expansion and outcomes. We are […]

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  6. Past Webinars

    SELCA Webinar – Difficult to Diagnose Cancers Recording of a live webinar for the South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA). Myeloma with Dr Winnie Kwan GP Cancer Lead Bexley And Carmel Rice Locum Consultant Haematologist, King’s College Hospital. Ovarian with Dr Esther Appleby GP Cancer Lead Lewisham and Mr Rahul Nath Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Guy’s […]

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  7. Overview of training courses

    Cancer prevention training courses There are many things that the public can do in order to reduce the risk of cancer, including not smoking, healthy eating and drinking, drinking less alcohol, keeping a healthy weight, being more active and staying safe in the sun. A number of courses  have been developed by Royal colleges and […]

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  8. DigitalHealth.London Accelerator opens for applications

    Digital products and services are currently providing vital innovation, support and capacity to the NHS during the response to COVID-19.  DigitalHealth.London opens applications to their flagship Accelerator programme for the next generation of digital health companies to transform health and care. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the NHS delivered programme, funded in part by […]

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  9. Mental health crisis lines

    Mental health crisis support Every NHS mental health trust in London has put in place a mental health helpline, so children, young people and their families can get help quickly when they need it. Professionals are also able to access these crisis lines if they are concerned about or would like advice about a child, […]

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