People are now living with cancer longer and the demand for support services closer to home is
needed more than ever.
It has been estimated that there are currently more than 3 million people living with cancer in the UK, rising to 5.3 million by 2040. Based on the latest data for median cancer survival in the UK, average survival is now estimated to be over 10 years from diagnosis. This is up from the median survival time of one year in the 1970s and six years in 20071 further emphasizing the need to provide sustainable longer-term support, which people can access closer to home.
Patients often report that while care is well-coordinated and personalised during treatment, the end of treatment can feel very different, leaving people feeling "lost" and unsure where to seek advice and support.
We’ve put together this training pack to help anyone who provides help and support for individuals to
live well after a cancer diagnosis and to manage cancer as a long-term condition within their local
community.
The pack draws together a range of resources from a variety of different groups and organisations. These resources can help you to understand what cancer is and some of the medical terminology used; help you to signpost people living with cancer, using local contacts in their local community, and provide access to generic online training sessions around personalised care and communication.
The guide is split into four sections:
1. An introduction to cancer
2. E-learning directory, including support for delivering high quality Cancer Care Reviews
3. Further learning - online supprt for those wishing to personalised care and support in more detail
4. Additional Resources- national signposting, useful contacts and glossary of terminology
Click here to take a look at the training guide and access the resources on offer.
