About Us - Northern Cancer Alliance Northern Cancer Alliance

We are the Northern Cancer Alliance – a team of passionate people working together to improve cancer care across the North East and North Cumbria.

Whether it’s helping people get diagnosed earlier, supporting them through treatment, or making sure they have the right care afterwards, we’re here to make a difference. We bring together NHS organisations, local authorities, charities, and people with lived experience to shape services that work for everyone.

What is the Northern Cancer Alliance?

The Northern Cancer Alliance is one of several Cancer Alliances across England, set up by NHS England to lead the way in transforming cancer services. We cover the North East and North Cumbria – a region with a proud history of innovation and collaboration. We work with the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care […]

Our Board

Our Board brings together senior leaders from across the NHS, voluntary sector, and patient voice representation. They help guide our work, set priorities, and make sure we’re delivering real improvements for people affected by cancer. The Board meets regularly and plays a key role in making sure our work is transparent, inclusive, and aligned with […]

Our Governance

We’re part of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, and our governance structure reflects that. We work through a number of expert groups and programme steering groups, each focused on different parts of the cancer pathway – from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment, recovery, and personalised care. These groups include clinicians, […]