Improving the Cancer Journey
The Dundee Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service is a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership.
The service provides seamless and accessible practical and personal support for people affected by cancer, based on their individual needs and what matters to them, so that they can live as well and as independently as possible.
- We invite people with a cancer diagnosis to have a discussion about their needs and have an individual action plan developed around them
- Provide the dedicated support of a named professional worker to everyone who uses the service
- Develop support solutions beyond clinical treatment to ensure health and wellbeing is maximised
- Build on existing links in local communities and making best use of available resources and partnerships
- Encourage self-directed support and self-management.
Opportunity to join the Cancer Voice Panel
Want to use your experiences to help make a difference to people affected by cancer in Dundee?
Join the Cancer Voice Panel for the Dundee Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service and you will do just that. We are looking for friendly and passionate volunteers in the city to help us shape the direction, development and delivery of the service.
The Panel’s objectives are:
- To ensure that the views and opinions of people affected by cancer are embedded within and used to inform and shape the service
- To shape, influence and develop all aspects of the service
- To support promotion of and engagement with the Dundee Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey across all stakeholders
Suits someone who:
- Has had a cancer diagnosis or cares/has cared for someone with cancer
- Enjoys being part of a team
- Is enthusiastic about improving local cancer care and services
- Has good communication and organisational skills
- Happy to speak about the experiences publicly
- Is comfortable with decision-making
What activities will I be involved in?
- Preparing for, attending and participating in meetings (at least once a quarter)
- Working with a range of colleagues to shape, steer, advise the service
- Sharing insights and information about your personal experience in ways that allow others to learn from you
- Occasionally providing comments on plans and documents between meetings
- Reviewing cancer information and publicity materials
- Carrying out your own research into the needs of your peers with the support of the service
- Representing the service at engagement events and meetings
What can I expect in return?
- Having your travel and expenses paid within agreed guidelines
- The full support of the Project Manager and the wider team
- The opportunity to meet and network with others, including health and social care professionals, Dundee City Council staff and voluntary and community organisations
- Be included in any project learning and development activities
- Have the opportunity to join other participation and engagement activities
- Using your experience to create positive change
- The chance to boost your CV
Contact
Please contact the Improving the Cancer Journey Team on 01382 433340 or improving.cancerjourney@dundeecity.gov.uk if you would like to find out more.