Links

International

NHS UK

NHS is the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. This link provides information on cancer related issues and advise on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Institute for Improvement and Innovation

This is a UK website that supports the National Health Service "to transform healthcare for patients and the public". They aim to do this by developing and disseminating new ways of working and new technology.

Mesothelioma

This site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma and othe cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure.

Cancer Forum Australia

The Cancer Forum site links to research articles and reports from Australia. It also has upcoming cancer related conferences in Australia.

National

Cancer Control New Zealand

The Cancer Control Council provides independent strategic advice directly to the Minister as well as the wider cancer control community. The Council's form, function and membership has recently been reviewed.

Cancer Society of New Zealand

Provides links to cancer information, research, local cancer societies and more. The links will also enable you to view recent stakeholder newsletters.

Central Technical Advisory Services (TAS)

TAS provides support to District Health Boards and the Central Cancer Network with an emphasis on service planning, facilitating regional collaboration and assurance service.

Hospice New Zealand

This national website allows navigation to local hospices and hospice facts and figures.

Ministry of Health - Cancer Control

This site provides background to the development of the Cancer Control Council and links to other Ministry of Health cancer related information.

Ministry of Health - Healthy Eating Healthy Action

Ministry of Health's strategy to improve nutrition, physical activity and healthly weight in all New Zealanders.

National Screening Unit

Provides up-to-date information on national screening programmes including cervical and breast screening.

New Zealand Cancer Control Trust

The New Zealand Cancer Control Trust (NZCCT) is committed to a strategic approach to reducing the burden of cancer on the people of New Zealand through the development and implementation of a national cancer control strategy.

New Zealand Guidelines Group

New Zealand Guidelines Group provides information of the effective use of reliable evidence with respect to numerous diseases of which cancer is one.

New Zealand Melanoma Network (MelNet)

Working towards an integrated consumer centred approach to the control of melanoma in New Zealand.

Palliative Care Council of New Zealand

The Palliative Care Council is an independent body representing the palliative care sector that provides strategic advice to the Minister of Health and aims to help improve access to, and standards of palliative and end-of-life care.

Regional Cancer Networks

  • Northern Cancer Network
  • Midland Cancer Network
  • Southern Cancer Network
  • DHB Links

  • Capital and Coast
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Hutt Valley
  • MidCentral
  • Tairawhiti
  • Taranaki
  • Wairarapa
  • Whanganui
  • Last updated 1st July 2010