Working with Cancer
Working With Cancer is a UK‑based social enterprise that provides specialist support for people affected by cancer who are navigating the challenges of work, employment and career planning alongside diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Recognising that many people living with cancer want to remain in or return to meaningful employment, the organisation offers one‑to‑one coaching, career advice and practical guidance to individuals including employees, the self‑employed, job seekers and working carers, helping them to manage work, explore options, and make informed decisions about their careers during and after cancer treatment.
The service also works closely with employers, HR professionals and line managers, providing training workshops, consultancy support and policy advice to help organisations create supportive workplaces for staff affected by cancer. These sessions cover key topics such as managing conversations about cancer at work, implementing reasonable adjustments, developing return‑to‑work policies, and fostering inclusive work cultures.
In addition to individual coaching and employer training, Working With Cancer runs drop‑in clinics and offers resource material including best practice guides to support both employees and workplaces in handling the practical and emotional complexities of working with cancer. The organisation’s team is composed of experienced coaches and trainers, many of whom have personal lived experience of cancer, bringing insight and empathy to their services.
Support is available nationwide across the UK, and people can contact the organisation directly by phone, email or through its website for tailored guidance on managing work and cancer at any stage of the journey.
[Information & Support, Help with work and money]
The service also works closely with employers, HR professionals and line managers, providing training workshops, consultancy support and policy advice to help organisations create supportive workplaces for staff affected by cancer. These sessions cover key topics such as managing conversations about cancer at work, implementing reasonable adjustments, developing return‑to‑work policies, and fostering inclusive work cultures.
In addition to individual coaching and employer training, Working With Cancer runs drop‑in clinics and offers resource material including best practice guides to support both employees and workplaces in handling the practical and emotional complexities of working with cancer. The organisation’s team is composed of experienced coaches and trainers, many of whom have personal lived experience of cancer, bringing insight and empathy to their services.
Support is available nationwide across the UK, and people can contact the organisation directly by phone, email or through its website for tailored guidance on managing work and cancer at any stage of the journey.
[Information & Support, Help with work and money]