Improving Cancer Journey

In Lanarkshire, the service is funded until 2027 and is a partnership of Macmillan, NHS Lanarkshire, VASLan and more. VASLan is hosting four key workers whose role involves meeting with those who have received a cancer diagnosis in order to ensure that their non-clinical support needs - as well as those of their loved ones and carers - are being met though utilising appropriate support and resources already available in the local community.  It is a unique, non-clinical service for people affected by cancer, providing one to one, tailored support.

Every person newly diagnosed with cancer in Lanarkshire will be contacted by the Macmillan ICJ service offering a session with a key worker.  Anyone in the Lanarkshire area currently living with cancer can access the service by completing a simple online referral form https://www.tfaforms.com/5052817 or by telephoning the ICJ central hub on 01698 201610.  Family members and carers can also contact the team to arrange a session and access support.