The Peninsula Cancer Alliance; working across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, is one of 21 cancer alliances across England, bringing together clinical and other senior leaders and patients.

We plan and lead locally to deliver the ambitions set out in the NHS long-term plan. Reduce variation in outcomes and improve access to high quality, evidence based interventions across whole pathways, and for the alliances whole population.

For more information visit our projects page to see the work we are doing to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in their local area.

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Latest News Around the Peninsula Cancer Alliance

The Peninsula Cancer Alliance has moved Organisations.

From April 2024 the Cancer Alliance has moved from NHS England to be hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This does not change the alliances’ functions or levels of support across the South West, but moves us closer to the providers, commissioners and populations we serve. Our mission is…

Find out more about the Fern Centre in North Devon!

The Fern Centre offers information and support to those affected by cancer as well as their families by offering a warm, welcoming environment providing comfort and care away from the clinical setting. The Centre provides a drop-in facility where one of our friendly volunteers would be happy to help you…

Cancer signs on urinal mats in pubs and football grounds, as part of major new NHS cancer catching drive.

The NHS and P-Wave, a leading urinal products brand, are working together to put the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” on urinal mats in thousands of men’s toilets across the country. Pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and sports stadiums will be among the public places using the…