Addressing cancer health inequalities
Some people and populations experience unfair and avoidable differences in cancer health outcomes. We want to change that.
Our comprehensive and bespoke online learning hubs equip those supporting people experiencing cancer with the knowledge and skills to provide inclusive, compassionate care and address health inequalities.
Our comprehensive and bespoke online learning hubs equip those supporting people experiencing cancer with the knowledge and skills to provide inclusive, compassionate care and address health inequalities.
A situation that has to change. Examples of Health inequalities in cancer care
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People who live in poorer areas are more likely to get cancer and more often it will be diagnosed at an advanced stage
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People from ethnic minority backgrounds report poorer experiences of cancer care and have lower survival rates for certain types of cancer
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Homeless people have high rates of cancer risk factors, later stage diagnoses and increased cancer death.
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The number of men getting cancer is rising and they have a higher likelihood of dying from cancer. Black men are more likely to get cancer at a younger age.
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Comprehensive learning
Our comprehensive package of online learning and webinars covers the following topic areas:
Cancer care for marginalised groups
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Black, asian and ethnic minority people
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Gypsies, Roma and Travellers
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People experiencing homelessness
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The LGBTQIA+ community
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Men's health
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People with a learning disability and autistic people
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People in contact with the criminal justice system
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Sex workers
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Vulnerable migrants
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