The Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme

This £350,000 Macmillan funded programme is hosted by SaTH in collaboration with Telford and Wrekin CCG, Shropshire CCG, Powys Health Board, Telford Council, Shropshire Council, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund for Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales.

Why are Living With and Beyond Cancer Services so vital?

• There is good and increasing evidence that LWBC services improve the quality and outcomes of care for cancer patients, their families and carers
• Government recommendations and policy ( Achieving World Class Outcomes A Cancer Strategy for England 2015-2020 and the NHS Outcomes Framework ) require the implementation of the Recovery Package and associated LWBC services for all patients by 2020
• Vitally existing patients and family members have provided invaluable feedback which highlights why we are implementing the Recovery Package and Living With and Beyond Cancer Services within the trust, primary care and neighbourhood settings

There has been a lot of positive feedback about the treatment patients/people living with cancer received whilst at the Trust:

“Cancer treatment and care at SaTH is second to none – with efficiency, kindness, personal service and good communication”

“Treatment at SaTH is world class – the staff are always available for questions and support”

However, it also identified gaps regarding the after care:

“After care is a bit of an afterthought. We feel cast adrift after our treatment without consistent info and support. Who gets what afterwards is a lottery!”

“After care towards the end of treatment is perhaps the least understood part of the cancer services but as my family and I are finding, it is the most vital part and could be so much better”

The Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme consists of:

• Holistic Needs Assessment and Care Plan (HNA)
• Treatment summaries 
• Living well sessions
• Cancer care review
• Person centred follow up