Government and Cancer

It may be that you are using this site to help you with your studies. Or you may just want to find out more about policies in relation to cancer and other health care issues.

Here are some UK sites that you may find useful.

Links updated 8/12/16

The Department of Health is responsible for improving the health and well-being of people in England and Wales. On this site you can find the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policies. UK

NHS Choices is the UK’s biggest health website and provides comprehensive information about NHS services in England as well as information to help you make choices about your health, from decisions about your lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking and exercise. UK

NHS Health Scotland is a national Health Board working with public, private and third sectors to reduce health inequalities and improve health. UK

The Clinical Research Network is part of the National Institute for Health Research, which was set up by the Department of Health in 2006. The Clinical Research Network provides crucial resources to help researchers conduct studies within the NHS so that patients can benefit from new and better treatments. UK

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK. Here, you will find statistics on all sorts of topics, including cancer, which is in the section for health and social care. UK

10 Downing Street - The Prime Minister's Office. Here you can find information and policy documents on all sorts of issues including cancer. UK

The Scottish Government website provides information on issues such as health, education, justice, rural affairs, housing and the environment. UK

NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. UK