Cancer is a major cause of illness within the Borough and is an issue which the Board has asked to look at in further detail.
The information provided will highlight different types of cancer and their prevalence within the Borough, what cancer-related services are provided and how they perform. Information will also highlight key cancer related strategies and guidance, as well as examples of approaches in other areas.
The Board will be asked to comment upon the information provided and decide what it can do in terms of system leadership to improve cancer services and outcomes for residents.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/12/2015
Decision due: 26 Jan 2016 by Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common)
Lead member: Adult Social Care and Health Portfolio
Lead director: Matthew Cole
Department: Adult and Community Services
Contact: Matthew Cole, Director of Public Health Email: matthew.cole@lbbd.gov.uk Tel: 020 8227 3657.