National trailblazer award to support people with cancer in north, west and south-west London neighbourhoods
North Central London and RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliances are delighted to have been selected as one of six National Trailblazer sites, announced on 16 September, for a programme of work that will cover 19 London boroughs where around 23,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year. The Trailblazer programme is led and funded by Macmillan […]
London Cancer Alliances shine a light on oesophageal cancer as cases rise and late diagnosis remains a major concern
February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, with North Central London Cancer Alliance partnering with other London Alliances and Heartburn Cancer UK to launch a major awareness campaign. This February, we’re shining a spotlight on oesophageal cancer, a disease that continues to rise across the UK and is too often diagnosed at a later stage. North […]
Response to the National Cancer Plan
Ali Malik, Managing Director, North Central London Cancer Alliance, responds to the publication of the National Cancer Plan We warmly welcome the publication of the National Cancer Plan and the ambition it sets for further improving cancer outcomes and care for all people with cancer. We are excited to respond to the priorities and ambitions in the Plan, building on […]
End of year reflections from our Managing Director, Ali Malik
As the year draws to a close, it feels like a natural moment to pause and reflect on what we’ve experienced together across the North Central London Cancer Alliance in 2025. This has been another demanding year for the NHS, marked by change, pressure and uncertainty. In that context, what stands out most to me […]
Cancer diagnosis and treatment times improve in local hospitals
Throughout 2025 acute hospital trusts in North Central London have made significant improvements in waiting times for patients receiving news of a cancer diagnosis and starting treatment. According to the latest available data, North Central London’s 62-day standard performance is the highest in England. This national target means that once cancer is suspected and a […]