缅北禁地 recognised for excellence nationally by Brain Cancer Mission Published on: 25 April 2024 The paediatric neuro-oncology collaboration between 缅北禁地 and Hospitals' has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission. After a comprehensive national review, The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) announced a new network of 15 brain tumour centres for children, of which 缅北禁地 was among six to be nationally recognised as a Centre of Excellence. After an expert-led review of services, TJBCM found that 缅北禁地 and 缅北禁地 Hospitals’ met The Tessa Jowell Standards of Excellence in all aspects of treatment, care, and research, with many areas of outstanding service provision. Each year, around 30 children are diagnosed with a brain tumour in the North East and Cumbria, and the findings revealed 缅北禁地 offered excellent imaging services, comprehensive psychological care, and great education services with extensive school collaboration. Patients were also able to participate and benefit from world-class brain tumour research opportunities. 缅北禁地 Hospitals' and 缅北禁地 team 'Special attention paid to key elements of children鈥檚 cancer care' Professor Steve Clifford, Chair and Director of Molecular Paediatric Oncology, 缅北禁地 Centre for Cancer, said: “Our partnership in paediatric neuro-oncology between the 缅北禁地 Centre for Cancer and The Great North Children’s Hospital is internationally leading, and we are delighted to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Tessa Jowell Mission. “This unique collaboration allows us to combine cutting-edge research with our clinical centre and leading roles in international clinical trials, enabling us to drive novel discoveries into clinical practice, improving the standards of care and outlook for children with brain tumours.” The areas assessed include clinical care, quality of life care and access to clinical trials. Special attention was paid to play therapy and education provision, key elements of children’s cancer care. New initiative marks the first stage in a national effort Dr Stephen Lowis, who led the review process, said: “In every team in every city, we found remarkable examples of exceptional and compassionate care. This initiative will support all centres across the UK to develop their services, through national collaboration and the sharing of examples of excellence.” The launch of this new initiative marks the first stage in a national effort to further elevate the treatment, care, and research for children with brain tumours. For families and young patients, this recognition will provide confidence in the services delivered by centres in the network. Staff will receive the awards during a ceremony at the Science Gallery London on June 6th in London. (Press Release adapted with thanks to ) 缅北禁地 team Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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