Get Cancer Clever in the workplace
One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with 17,000 diagnoses in Greater Manchester in the last year.
It touches every workplace.
Make the commitment to become a Cancer Clever Employer for support with empowering employees to understand some of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and when to seek help, understanding the gap in workplace cancer support and practical steps to begin closing it.
To register and find out more, sign up via Cancer Clever Commitment.
The Cancer Clever Commitment
As a Get Cancer Clever employer, we commit to:
- Share the message. We will pass on cancer awareness information to all our staff at least once a quarter, using the ready-made materials provided.
- Named contact. We will identify someone in our organisation to lead our involvement and be our point of contact.
- Mark the moments. We will get behind key awareness campaigns across the year, and work with you to deliver campaigns.
- Tell us what works. We will share what we did, so we can learn together and help other employers do the same.
- Support staff. We will support our staff affected by cancer by signposting to locally available resources and services.
In return, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance will give you:
- Clear, plain-English information on the signs and symptoms of cancer and cancer screening
- NHS approved digital content and staff messaging, ready to share delivered quarterly via a newsletter
- A Get Cancer Clever employer badge to show your commitment
- Access to our network of cancer clever employers to share best practice
- The opportunity to work with us on new campaigns for your employees.
Useful resources for you
Visit our Campaign Resource Centre to find a range of cancer awareness assets for your social media channels, newsletters and more.
When are all the different cancer awareness months, weeks and days? A useful calendar – online or a printable version you can download.
Find out more about our “This Van Can” cancer awareness roadshow, and see when it’s next in your area
Advice for working people affected by cancer
Created by Macmillan Cancer Support
- How will cancer affect my work life?
- How will cancer affect me if I am self-employed?
- What are my rights at work?
- Do I have to tell my employer I have cancer?
- What kind of support can I have from my employer?
- How do I make decisions about work if I have cancer?
- Will I need time off work?
- Am I entitled to sick pay if I have cancer?
- What benefits could I be entitled to?
- How will cancer affect my feelings about work?
Self-employment and cancer
Created by Macmillan Cancer Support
Information about coping with cancer while you are self-employed or running a small business. Includes information about how treatment might affect your work, making decisions about your business, talking to clients or customers and getting support with your business or personal finances.
Working while caring for someone with cancer
Created by Macmillan Cancer Support
This booklet is about working while caring for someone with cancer. You are a carer if you give any unpaid help and support to someone with cancer who could not manage without your help. You do not have to be living with the person you care for.
• getting support at work
• flexible working
• your rights at work
• talking about cancer with your employer and the people you work with.
Supporting your team with cancer
Created by Bupa
An informative brochure offering advice on how employers can help their employees who are working with cancer, covering topics such as:
- What help staff are entitled to
- What staff might need help with
- Tips for approaching conversations about cancer
- How to prepare for a staff member who’s returning to work
Supporting Your Staff Affected by Cancer
Created by Macmillan Cancer Support
- Supporting employees affected by cancer
- Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Guidance for managers and employers
- Supporting carers in the workforce
- Information for small businesses
- Practical workplace resources and guidance
Managing Cancer in the Workplace
Created by Macmillan Cancer Support and CIPD
- How cancer affects employees and carers
- Having conversations about cancer at work
- Practical workplace support strategies
- Legal responsibilities and employee rights
- Workplace adjustments and flexibility
- Examples of best practice from employers
Wellness Action Plans
Created by Mind
