Resources for practice nurses

We have tools and resources for practice nurses who support people living with or at risk of cancer.

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Quality improvement resources for primary care

We have developed modules to support primary care teams to improve the quality of care they provide to people with cancer. The modules will also enable practices and primary care networks to deliver the requirements of the Primary Care Network Specifications and QoF Quality Improvement Projects (in England).

England

  • Early diagnosis and cancer screening

    The early diagnosis and screening modules will help you:

    • identify patients at risk of cancer
    • increase uptake of cancer screening
    • improve referral practice.

    Download our modules for early diagnosis and cancer screening.

    We have also created a mini-series of short videos, featuring CRUK GPs and Macmillan GPs sharing their tips and advice for delivery of the PCN DES specification for early cancer diagnosis. Visit our page: Understanding the early cancer diagnosis PCN DES.

  • End of life care

    The end of life care module will help you:

    • identify and support patients at end of life
    • plan and coordinate care based on their needs
    • support their family and caregivers.

    Access the end of life care module.

  • Personalised cancer care

    The personalised cancer care module will help you:

    • identify and address a patient's needs and concerns
    • provide a person-centred and holistic approach to care
    • access and perform Cancer Care Reviews.

    Download our personalised cancer care module.

Scotland

With the removal of the QoF from the GP contract in Scotland, we have developed a specific QI toolkit and guidance for primary care teams in Scotland.

Cancer Care Review templates

A Cancer Care Review (CCR) is a conversation between a patient and their GP or Practice Nurse about their cancer journey. A CCR can help patients to:

  • talk about their cancer experience and concerns
  • understand what support is available in their community
  • receive the information they need to begin supported self-management.

We have developed resources and electronic templates to help you to support your patients.


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Oncology and haematology risk assessment tool

We have developed a risk assessment tool to help primary care professionals recognise and manage the side effects of treatment in oncology and haematology patients.

It will help you to support patients who are:

  • at risk of immunosuppresion
  • receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies
  • undergoing radiotherapy.

The tool uses a Red, Amber, Green (RAG) system to grade symptoms and advises action accordingly.

Top tips for primary care professionals

We've created our 10 top tips series to help primary care professionals support patients at every stage of the cancer pathway. The tips are designed to showcase best practice and offer practical advice for your role.

We have tips to support primary care professionals with:

  • early diagnosis of cancer
  • management of treatment side effects
  • prehabilitation and rehabilitation
  • palliative and end of life care
  • social prescribing.

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Cancer and Domestic Abuse: a toolkit for professionals

This toolkit is designed to help healthcare professionals working with people affected by cancer. It can help you to identify and respond to signs of domestic abuse affecting patients and carers.

Domestic abuse causes long-lasting physical and mental health harm. It can impact cancer care, treatment, and recovery. Working in cancer, you have a unique window of opportunity to intervene and make a difference.


Download the toolkit


Watch a recording of the toolkit launch, where you will hear from Macmillan CEO Gemma Peters, two lived experience voices and partnership leads from Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, the University of Bristol, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

For any questions or feedback on the project, please contact canceranddomesticabuse@macmillan.org.uk.

ACCEND programme

Funded by NHS England and co-delivered with Macmillan, the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme provides clear and transparent guidance and direction on the knowledge, skills and capabilities required by healthcare professionals who care for people affected by cancer. It has been designed for people in non-oncology roles and specialist cancer services that are part of multi-professional teams across the UK.

Find out more about the ACCEND programme.

Person-centred primary care programme

We have developed a programme that will guide registered healthcare professionals working within primary care through the process of implementing or improving either Holistic Needs Assessment or Cancer Care Review clinics within their practice.

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To find out about upcoming virtual workshops, please email ServiceOpsSupport@macmillan.org.uk.

Clinical updates for practice nurses

Stay up to date with the latest developments in cancer care, with expert news, opinion and analysis. You'll also find blogs about our professionals and the fantastic work they do.

Read our latest blogs for healthcare professionals.

Read our prehabilitation resources for healthcare professionals.

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Innovation in cancer care resources

We invest in programmes and services to help professionals adopt new and innovative ways to deliver cancer care in the UK. Working in communities and with the NHS, we fund pilots to improve experiences and outcomes for people with cancer. With this knowledge, we have created tools and resources to help you deliver:

Find out more about our work

Research and evidence

We're at the forefront of understanding the needs and experiences of people living with cancer. Get the evidence and insight you need to develop or deliver best practice in cancer care, delivered by our team of experts. 


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Wellbeing support for health professionals

We understand it's a challenging time for healthcare professionals with increasing pressure on staff and services. That's why we're doing whatever it takes to support you with the latest information, training and resources.

You can also access our emotional health and well-being hub resources we created during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cancer nutrition information for different cultural diets

The ENRICH (Engaging Nutrition Resources for Inclusive Cancer Health) project explored the availability of nutritional resources (i.e. written information, videos and websites) for diverse ethnic communities from the Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity groups, affected by cancer. 

Insights were gathered from individuals with a cancer experience as well as health care professionals providing dietary advice to people with cancer in their day-to-day work. Key findings and recommendations are summarised in the report which may provide helpful guidance for health care professionals, cancer charities, Cancer Alliances, NHS Trusts, Health Boards and Integrated care boards (ICBs).

If you are looking for healthy eating advice based on cultural diets for your patients you may find these guides useful:

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Translations and other formats

We have cancer information in different languages and formats, including audio, Braille, British Sign Language videos, easy read booklets, eBooks and large print.
Booklets

It’s quick and easy to order free booklets to give to your patients, their families and carers. Topics include cancer types, treatment, and emotional support.
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