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  1. Commissioning guidance for lymphoedema

    Commissioning Guidance for Lymphoedema Services for Adults Living with and Beyond Cancer 2020 – Guidance for commissioners to improve the quality of life for people with lymphoedema in London.  On this page: Overview Recommendations MDS spreadsheet Business case Service specification Community of practice report Webinar Overview The aim of this revised guidance developed by TCST and […]

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  2. Partnership Working for Primary and Community Care Education Group (PCCEG)

    The Primary Care Cancer and Education Group (PCCEG) is chaired by the TCST and has members from cancer alliances, Sustainable Transformation Partnerships, charity partners, Health Education England and patient representatives. PCCEG acts as an implementation group to develop approaches and resources for primary and community care (education, providers and commissioners) to embed best practice regarding […]

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  3. Psychosocial Support

    The Transforming Cancer Services Team (TCST), funded and in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, has produced a suite of resources to help system leaders and commissioners  examine and develop their current psychosocial support services for adults affected by cancer, as well as their families and carers. These resources have been developed in partnership with key […]

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  4. Resources and Publications: Improving the Quality of Cancer Care

    The Cancer Care Maps Aimed at: Health Care Professionals Resource description: This interactive tool is designed to make the guidelines more accessible to healthcare professionals during consultations and summarise the guidance in three maps. This allows healthcare professionals to quickly reference NG12 guidelines in just a few clicks, acting as a reassuring referral guide and […]

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  5. Guidance on clinical coding of cancer patients in primary care

    The Transforming Cancer Services Team for London (TSCT), Tower Hamlets CCG and Tower Hamlets Clinical Effectiveness Group have produced a joint paper regarding the clinical coding of cancer patients within primary care. The document provides a comparative analysis of national Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) practice register data with the National Cancer Registration & Analysis […]

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  6. Guidance for reducing variation and improving outcomes in cancer rehabilitation

    Rehabilitation is a vital component in the care of people living with and beyond cancer and is key to delivering personalised care. Cancer rehabilitation provides a range of benefits for the wider healthcare economy, but more needs to be done to raise the profile and awareness of cancer rehabilitation in London. Integrated Care System Guidance […]

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  7. Advice for parents/carers

    These advice sheets were produced by the Luton Children and Adults’ Services (part of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust), in collaboration with Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Luton CCG Commissioners, Luton Borough Council, Luton GPs, and the East of England Ambulance Trust. They give advice for parents/carers on treatment for children with head injuries, diarrhoea & […]

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  8. Social prescribing for CYP

    This page has information on how to develop social prescribing for children, young people, parents and carers.   Explore our guide for factors to consider when developing social prescribing for children, young people, parents and carers. It aims to help address best practice for approaching change, the importance of engagement with the local population and […]

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