National Cancer Action Team

NCATs role is to support the NHS to develop world class cancer services and to implement the NHS Cancer Reform Strategy.  At a practical level this may mean:

-          Implementation of best practice guidance (e.g. NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance)

-          Quality Assurance of NHS Cancer Services  through Cancer Peer Review

-          Development of new guidance for Cancer Services

-          Data Analysis

-          Support and Development of NHS Cancer Networks

-          Cancer Workforce Development and Training

-          Supporting World Class Commissioning for Cancer Services

Our work is directed through a series of national programmes and projects and here you will find summary information about each of these, and signposting to more detailed information.