Breast
Breast Network Site Specific Group
The Breast Network Site Specific Group (NSSG) supports the overall aims of the Network. The group will ensure the development of best practice in the total management of Breast Cancer in accordance with the recommendations of the Greater Midlands Cancer Network Board, the Network Wide Governance and Operational Group, the Cancer Reform Strategy, NICE Improving Outcome Guidance, Manual for Cancer Services 2008 and National Cancer Peer review Programme. The purpose of the group is to ensure a well co-ordinated, multidisciplinary approach which incorporates representatives throughout the patients care pathway. A consistent approach to the delivery of care, ensuring equity of access to high quality services by establishing common guidelines which include referral guidance throughout the Greater Midlands Cancer Network.
The group also provides a forum for the exchange of information and the development of collaborative working practices with patient and carers views taken into account in planning and reviewing priorities in Service Delivery Plans presented by the NSSG to the Network Board.
Each NSSG has a Constitution and Terms of Reference which are reviewed regularly, they are also responsible for the production of a yearly Workplan and Annual Report, copies of these can be found below.
NSSG Meetings
The Breast NSSG will meet at least 3 times a year, details of these meetings including papers and agendas can be found in the Diary Page of the website
Peer Review Measures
To view current Peer Review measures for Breast services please click here