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Information for employees

Whether you're an employee, caring for someone with cancer while working or self-employed, there are laws in place to support you.

Support for employees

Find out about how cancer can affect your work.

About our cancer information videos

Find out about how cancer can affect your work.

About our cancer information videos

How cancer may affect your work life

Cancer and its treatments may affect your work life in different ways.

Talking to your employer and colleagues

Talking to your employer can help them support you. You may also be wondering what to say to colleagues.

Coping with side effects

Cancer treatment can cause different side effects. These can affect your ability to work.

Making decisions about work

You may need to think about your finances and how your treatment will affect your ability to work.

Your rights at work

If you have or have had cancer, you are protected by law from unfair treatment at work.

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Your rights at work when you’re affected by cancer

Read Aoife's post about the rights of people affected by cancer in the workplace. She explains how the law can help job applicants, employees and the self-employed.

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Practical issues

Share experiences and advice on practical issues when living with cancer, such as money, work, benefits, transport, food and drink, organising support at home, or getting specialist equipment.

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Information for employees

Support for employees

Support for employees

How cancer may affect your work life

Talking to your employer and colleagues

Coping with side effects

Making decisions about work

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