Supporting people with cancer at work Caroline Milton 26th February 2016 All content of this Macmillan at Work pack is protected by copyright. Reproduction of any part of the copyright work is not permitted unless with the prior written authorisation of the owner. © Macmillan Cancer Support 2014

750,000+ In the UK: More than 750,000 people of working age are living with cancer 82% of people think it’s important to continue working when they are ready and able to do so. However, 47% had no choice but to give up work or change their roles as a result of their diagnosis. Evidence suggests ‘good work’ can have a positive impact on physical / mental health & wellbeing – and can even aid recovery.

Cancer is classed as a disability under the Equality Act and Disability Discrimination Act in Northern Ireland from the moment of diagnosis. It also applies even when there is no longer any evidence of the cancer. 49% of line managers know that cancer is classed as a disability under the Equality Act or DDA. 47% of employees say their employer did not discuss sick pay entitlement, flexible working arrangements, or reasonable adjustments when they informed them of their diagnosis.

If you are working and have cancer, your employer should try to help and support you. Where reasonable they should make changes to let you do your job during and after your cancer treatment

Support Available to You: Cancer in the Workplace – Reps’ Workbook Unionlearn face to face training https://www.tuceducation.org.uk/findacourse/courses/27 E-learning module hosted on Macmillan's Learnzone http://learnzone.org.uk/courses/course.php?id=34 Macmillan-TUC eNote, to be launched April/May 2016 Please complete the postcard!

Come to our workshop at 11.40am on Cancer in the Workplace To find out more: Come to our workshop at 11.40am on Cancer in the Workplace Here in the main hall You will receive a Macmillan Resources List with your post-conference mailing. @workandcancer