Posts about the work of the Chief Knowledge Officer's directorate
Statistics are important, but some statistics are more important than others! Today’s release of cancer survival statistics from PHE and the Office for National Statistics is one of the more important ones.
Last week we were in Manchester for the National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service’s (NCRAS) annual Cancer Data and Outcomes Conference. The conference was a huge success and we welcomed over 400 delegates from 160 different organisations. The two-day event saw …
With rising demand for health services putting pressure on resources, it is more important than ever to make sure services are cost-effective and efficient. Sharing knowledge and experience of new and innovative ways of working can help make sure the …
This is the second in a series of blogs summarising what we learn each time we update the Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF).
Cancer in children under the age of 15 is rare and accounts for less than 1% of all new cancer cases in England. Around 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer each year.
Recently the British Journal of Cancer published a study on the short-term breast cancer survival in England in relation to ethnicity and key tumour characteristics. It shows that the excess mortality among black women with breast cancer is attributable to …
Have you used our Health Profiles to learn more about your area or inform your planning? For 10 years these reports – one for every local authority in England – have acted as conversation starters highlighting issues that can affect …
Cancer survival has been steadily improving in most cancers for many years and we can help this trend continue in two broad ways. Firstly we can improve the stage at which a cancer is diagnosed (the earlier the better) through …
If we want to improve people’s health we have to know both where we stand now, but also be able to track our progress. At PHE, we have a wealth of data on a wide variety of health topics. Part …
Understanding the costs associated with cancer is vital in order that resources are used for maximum effect. And investing in prevention and early intervention is critical if we are going to reduce the emotional and physical impact of cancer on …
