Useful Links
Please visit the following websites for more information on action being taken by the Scottish Government and NHSScotland to improve cancer and other health services. On this page you will also find links to Regional Cancer Network websites, information on cancer standards and statistics, and the websites of a number of third sector cancer organisations.
NHSScotland Quality Strategy
The NHSScotland Quality Strategy is an approach which aims to put quality right at the heart of NHSScotland. It recognises that patients' experience of the NHS is about more than speedy treatment - it is the quality of care they get that matters most to them.
Better Cancer Care, An Action Plan
The national cancer strategy outlines the way forward for the improvement of cancer services in Scotland, which support all people living with and beyond cancer.
Better Health, Better Care
The Scottish Government's overarching health and wellbeing strategy focuses on patient participation, improving healthcare access, improving Scotland's public health and tackling health inequalities. Find out more at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/betterhealthbettercare.
Better Together
Better Together is Scotland's Patient Experience Programme, using the public's experiences of NHSScotland to improve health services. You can share your story online at: http://www.bettertogetherscotland.com
Living and Dying Well
The Scottish Government's action plan for palliative and end of life care is based on principles of equality, dignity and quality. It aims to bring together patients, carers and the voluntary sector to be full partners in planning, improving quality and enhancing the experience of care.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/livinganddyingwell
"Gaun Yersel"
The Self Management Strategy for Long Term Conditions was developed on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland.
Regional Cancer Networks
For information on cancer services in the North, South East or West of Scotland, please visit the relevant Regional Cancer Network website:
North of Scotland Cancer Network (NoSCAN)
South East Scotland Cancer Network (SCAN)
West of Scotland Cancer Network (WoSCAN)
For information on clinical trials and cancer research within the regions, please visit the following links:
West of Scotland Cancer Research Network (SCRN-W)
North of Scotland Cancer Research Network - North (SCRN-N)
South East Scotland Cancer Research Network (SCRN-SE)
Standards and statistics
ISD Cancer Information Programme
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/183.html
ISD Cancer Statistics
http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Cancer/Cancer-Statistics/
NHS Education for Scotland ( NES)
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/
NHS Scotland Publications ( Health Department Letters and Chief Executive Letters)
http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/index.asp?name=&org=%25&keyword=&category=6&number=10&sort=tDate&order=DESC&Submit=Go
NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)
http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/home.aspx
HIS Standards for Cancer Services http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/programmes/cancer/standards_for_cancer_services.aspx
SIGN Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/index.html
Charities, voluntary organisations and support services
The Scottish Cancer Coalition is a partnership of twenty-one organisations dedicated to improving cancer services and outcomes for patients in Scotland, and promoting research and prevention efforts. There are a great many voluntary organisations committed to supporting people living with or beyond cancer. For more information on charities that may be able to provide assistance or advice, please visit the Scottish Cancer Coalition website.
The Access to Local Information to Support Self Management project exists to help people with long term conditions to find local services. For more information on how to find out what is available near you, please visit the ALISS website.
Association of International Cancer Research
Bowel Cancer UK
Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Care Scotland
Cancer Research UK
CLIC Sargent
Leukaemia Care
Macmillan Cancer Support
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Myeloma UK
Ochre
Ovarian Cancer Action
The Prostate Cancer Charity
Prostate Scotland
Roy Castle Lung Foundation
Scottish Breast Cancer Campaign
Scottish Cancer Prevention Network
Tak Tent
Teenage Cancer Trust