Dr. Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer DHSSPSNI, asked the Northern Ireland Cancer Network to lead on the development of the Service Framework for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Care.  The Framework prioritises the recommendations coming out of the Cancer Control Programme.  The draft Framework has been submitted to the DHSSPSNI. (Click here to go to the DHSSPSNI webpage about the framework).

The framework sets standards that span the whole patient pathway from prevention right through to survivorship.  The standards will improve patient experiences and outcomes across the patient journey and will:

• improve the health and social well-being of the population of Northern Ireland;
• reduce inequalities and promote social inclusion;
• improve the quality and safety of care;
• safeguard vulnerable individuals and groups, and
• improve partnership working with other agencies and sectors.