The East of England Cancer Alliance Clinical Leadership Group (CLG) provides strategic clinical leadership to support cancer improvement across the region.
Reporting to the Cancer Board, the Group brings together senior clinical leaders from across tumour-site and cross-cutting cancer pathways, primary care, nursing, screening, research, genomics and partner organisations. The Group provides clinical advice, leadership and oversight to support the delivery of regional and national cancer priorities.
What we do
The Clinical Leadership Group:
- Provides clinical leadership and advice to the Cancer Alliance and Cancer Board.
- Supports delivery of the East of England Cancer Alliance Strategy and national cancer priorities.
- Promotes consistent, evidence-based cancer care across the region.
- Identifies and addresses unwarranted variation in cancer services, patient experience and outcomes.
- Supports earlier diagnosis, faster pathways, improved outcomes and personalised care.
- Champions innovation, research, genomics and clinical trials.
- Oversees and supports the work of the East of England Cancer Alliance's Network Clinical Groups.
Supporting improvement across the East of England
A key focus of the Group is reducing variation and inequalities in cancer care. Working with clinicians, patients, providers, Integrated Care Boards and regional partners, the Group uses data, clinical expertise and patient insight to identify opportunities for improvement and support the spread of best practice across the region.
Strategic Alignment
The Group supports delivery of:
- The East of England Cancer Alliance Strategy.
- The National Cancer Plan for England.
- The NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England.
This includes a focus on prevention, earlier diagnosis, reducing inequalities, improving patient outcomes and experience, supporting innovation, and delivering sustainable transformation across cancer services.