Posts by Penny Heaton
Days Matter: Improving Urology Cancer Pathways at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Challenge Patients at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT) were facing long waits between appointments and tests in the urology cancer pathway. Limited diagnostic capacity and staff shortages, especially…
Read MoreDays Matter: Improving Urology Cancer Pathways at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
The Challenge Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SDHFT) faced several challenges in its urology cancer pathway. There weren’t enough local anaesthetic trans perineal (LATP) biopsy appointments, and delays in lab results…
Read MoreDays Matter: Improving Urology Cancer Pathways at North Bristol NHS Trust
The Challenge North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) was facing delays in its urology cancer pathway, especially for prostate cancer. Patients were waiting up to 15 days for their first clinic…
Read MoreNew partnership launched to reduce inequalities in access to cancer care
A new partnership has launched which aims to uncover inequalities and barriers to accessing cancer care and shape how services can be improved for the most vulnerable people in Somerset,…
Read MoreNew small grants scheme launched to tackle health inequalities across SWAG
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK, with nearly 3.5 million people currently living with the disease. While progress has been made in early diagnosis,…
Read MoreFrom symptoms to support: what you need to know about Lymphoma
It’s easy to dismiss swollen lymph nodes or fatigue as stress or a lingering cold but for thousands of people each year, these symptoms could be the first signs of…
Read MoreSouthwest Radiotherapy Late Effects Services (SWRLES): Improving personalised care for patients following treatment
The Challenge While cancer survival rates continue to improve, a significant proportion of patients experience long-term side effects from treatments following radiotherapy. These late effects – such as bowel and…
Read MoreCancer Vaccine Launch Pad: Improving access to cancer vaccine trials
The Challenge As cancer survival rates are improving, the NHS is exploring new innovative options of immunotherapy with the aim to reduce recurrence. NHS England has set a target to…
Read MoreSWAG Cancer Alliance and Bristol Children’s Hospital partner to improve outpatient care for children with cancer
SWAG Cancer Alliance and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children are proud to announce a new partnership focused on improving care for children with cancer across the South West. The project…
Read MoreSeven New Innovation Projects to Drive Earlier and Faster Cancer Diagnosis
Across SWAG Cancer Alliance, we are proud to announce the launch of seven new innovation projects funded through our Cancer Innovation Programme, run in partnership with Health Innovation West of…
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