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Survivorship Self-management workstream: Carers of people living with and beyond cancer Charlotte Argyle Carers Support Manager Macmillan Cancer Support.

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1 Survivorship Self-management workstream: Carers of people living with and beyond cancer Charlotte Argyle Carers Support Manager Macmillan Cancer Support

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3 Carers in the UK 6 million carers in the UK 10% of adult population 175 000 young carers 3

4 Carers of people with cancer 38% of carers of people with cancer > 30 hours/week caring 29% of carers of people with cancer: carer > 5 years. More likely to experience anxiety and depression

5 5 Issues facing carers of people with cancer Caring for someone with a fluctuating condition Outpatient treatment Long-term effects of illness and treatment

6 6 Emerging trends Working carers Caring from a distance

7 Impact of caring Health Financial Employment Social exclusion

8 What do carers of people with cancer need? Information and advice Practical support Emotional support A break! Respite 8

9 Self-management Coping skills training Adapting to a new normal life Communicating with health and social care professionals Lifestyle and behaviour coaching programme Information with support that helps to tailor to life and context.


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