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Working through cancer

Almost 100,000 people of working age will be diagnosed with cancer this year. We provide the information they need to remain in or return to work, and also for managers.

People at work Follow the links to the information relevant to you, including example policies and useful Q & As.

You can also join our campaign and help us improve the support we offer and tell us your story about cancer and work.

Support for employees

We have ideas on how to cope at work, or when you are thinking of giving up work. Also find out about your rights at work, plus support and information contacts.

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Support for managers

We provide information and advice for managers for when an employee (or their close family member) is diagnosed with cancer, in 'Working through Cancer: a guide for managers'.

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Policies for organisations

Macmillan Cancer Support uses the following policies that your organisation can adopt.

Download Cancer in the workplace Policy [PDF, 122kb]

Download Welsh version Cancer in the workplace Policy [PDF, 123kb]

Download Carers Policy [PDF, 140kb]

Download Welsh version Carers Policy [PDF, 122kb]

Q & As

We have prepared answers for some important questions that may arise for people working through cancer.

Download Employment Q & A s [PDF, 152kb]

Download Welsh version Employment Q & As [PDF, 152kb]