Earlier in May, the Care Bill was introduced in Parliament. The Care Bill brings together five years of reports, Committees, White Papers and draft legislation to reform the care and support system in England.
So what will it mean for people providing unpaid care for a loved one with cancer?
3 million people in England regularly volunteer in health and social care. They are involved in all parts of the system – for example, assisting with mealtimes in hospital, providing support for bereaved families and providing support in the community.
With so many people affected by cancer without the social care support that they need, increasing volunteers in the health and social care sector can…
April Fool’s Day in 2013 saw the creation of a new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to replace the little missed Financial Services Authority (FSA). But what has this got to do with cancer?
Research for Cancer’s Hidden Price Tag found that the cost of cancer averages around £570 a month. People affected by cancer tell us that their financial problems are further worsened by the poor (or very…
Many people could face cancer alone without the support of friends and family. But looking after a loved one with cancer can be tough. Macmillan’s campaigns team tell us more.
Almost 1 million people in England help to look after a friend or family member with cancer but, too often, many miss out on the support they need.
Today we’re launching a campaign to coincide with the government’s new Care Bill…
Overwhelmingly people with cancer tell us that they want to die in their home surrounded by their loved ones. However, the reality is that too many simply do not receive the right support at the right time to allow this to happen.
This is why at Macmillan we are campaigning for people to have greater choice about where they are cared for at the end of life.
What the Government is doing
The good news is that the Government…
