Evelina London selected as location for specialist children's cancer services

At an NHS England meeting last month, Evelina London Children's Hospital was selected by NHS England to be the future location for very specialist cancer treatment services for children living in south London and much of south east England. This means that in future the service will be located in our dedicated children's hospital, bringing our region into line with children's cancer care delivery in the rest of England.

A spokesperson for Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust said:

We welcome NHS England's decision to select Evelina London Children's Hospital as the future location for very specialist cancer treatment services for children living in south London and much of south east England.

 

Throughout the NHS England-led process we have provided detailed evidence to show how Evelina London is best placed to provide high quality care, research and support to children and young people with cancer.

"Bringing together staff from the current Principal Treatment Centre, including the world-renowned team from The Royal Marsden, with the many specialist teams at Evelina London who already care for children with complex medical conditions, will provide joined up and innovative care for children with cancer, in family-friendly facilities.

"We remain fully committed to working with patients, their families, staff from the Royal Marsden, St George's, and other partners, to design the new service with children, young people and staff at its heart, to ensure continuity of care during the transition period and to agree a plan for the transfer of the service."

Read more about Evelina London's plans for children's cancer care.