title: The launch of the first UK charity devoted to radiotherapy: ACORRN -- Action Radiotherapy.
abstract: The Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network (ACORRN) was set up to support research and development in radiotherapy in the UK. This innovative networking initiative was launched initially by the National Cancer Research Institute in 2005 to harness the power of the radiation research base in the UK. Through an interactive website a co-ordinated network of multidisciplinary radiation researchers has been established. The network has developed to a stage where it can be self-funding and dedicated to improving radiotherapy for cancer. A patient interactive section and extended support for service development will ensure that anyone treated in the UK will have immediate access to the best knowledge in the country. This provides a solution for cost-effectiveness and future improvement of cancer care and is seen as a new model to support healthcare development and delivery. The charity ACORRN - Action Radiotherapy aims to support radiotherapy research and development and was launched in the House of Lords in July 2010.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Price
mesh_terms: D002608:Charities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom