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Just 4 in 10 employees with cancer felt satisfied with return-to-work programme

The research has also found that satisfaction with the phased return-to-work programme falls even lower among older employees.

World Cancer Day – 4th February

World Cancer Day is held annually on February 4th to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

Concerns over employees with long-term chronic illnesses and barriers to wellbeing support

A fifth of employers express concern about employees living with long-term chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, certain types of cancer, or multiple sclerosis.

Dr Marc Robin: The wider impact of cancer diagnoses on men. Are employers doing enough?

In the UK, there are around 193,000 new cancer cases diagnosed among men every year, around 11,000 more than women, with the number of men being diagnosed actually rising..

Limited satisfaction among cancer patients and workplace adjustments

Just one in four of UK line managers would proactively explain to a colleague with a long-term health condition, such as cancer, their rights at work according to the Equality Act 2010.

Women mistaking menopause for breast cancer – medical expert urges increased workplace education

Ahead of World Menopause Day tomorrow, a leading health expert has warned that women are often confusing menopause symptoms for life-threatening conditions and is calling for increased workplace education.

Cancer Support UK partners with The Wellbeing Project

Cancer Support UK is delighted to announce its new partnership with global wellbeing consultancy...

Christine Husbands: The impact of cancer – what employers need to know

Whilst employers have specific legal responsibilities towards employees affected by cancer, this article explores how employers can provide good additional support.

Kelly McCabe: The triple challenge of cancer in the workforce

One in two people experience a cancer diagnosis. It's vital for employers to understand the impact of cancer and respond accordingly within and beyond their wellbeing strategy.

Dr Penny Kechagioglou: Why and how employers should be supporting employees through cancer

Integrative Oncology, a science focused on whole-person cancer care, offers evidence-based, personalised health and wellbeing programs that can support employees with cancer.
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