Commissioning

The GM Cancer Alliance Director of Commissioning & Early Diagnosis supports NHS GM and the 10 localities in Greater Manchester with the commissioning of cancer services.  This advice and support extends from prevention strategies through screening and early diagnosis, delivery of evidence based treatment, personalised care for people with cancer, education and advice for primary care colleagues, and public facing communication.  The team also work alongside colleagues in the specialised commissioning team in GM / NHSE/I.

The Director of Commissioning & Early Diagnosis is a member of the GM Cancer Alliance Senior Leadership Team.  Representatives from the Commissioning & Early Diagnosis team and the 10 localities are members of the Cancer Alliance Pathway Boards to provide a locality perspective and commissioning advice in relation to Pathway Board projects.

The Cancer Alliance hold monthly meetings with the 10 Place Based Cancer Leads to ensure locality engagement in and delivery of the GM Cancer Delivery Plan.

A green map of the Greater Manchester region with the 10 boroughs labelled: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport and Oldham.