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Chief Knowledge Officer

Posts about the work of the Chief Knowledge Officer's directorate

What we learned from our 2017 Cancer Data and Outcomes Conference

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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 …

Developing and using a tool to improve outcomes in colorectal cancer

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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 …

Improving understanding of breast cancer survival in black women

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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 …

Remember, remember...what we learned about the health of people in England this November

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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 …