Beatson Cancer Charity - Health and Work Service

How We Help

The Specialist Health and Work team is experienced in health and work issues, particularly for those who have been affected by cancer. The service supports those who are remaining in work, returning to work or looking for a new job. We also provide a range of psychological support services.

We provide support to help people stay in their current job or when returning to work. They can be given advice and guidance through every stage. Here are a few ways we can help:

• We can work with you and your employer where required to agree a return to work plan.
• We advise on any adjustments that may be needed to make sure that your return to work is as smooth as possible.
• We support you in making decisions regarding your working future.
• We attend or advise on return to work meetings that will help employers understand your needs.
• We identify employability services which can help you find new employment opportunities

Support we have provided

• Support provided by our Specialist Health and Work Service
• Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis
• Personal effects of cancer
• Reasonable adjustments at work after and during a cancer diagnosis
• Making the decision to leave work or take ill health retirement

We have a number of upcoming workshops, designed specifically for people who have a cancer diagnosis. The next 2 workshops are:

Return to work planning (In-person) Date: Tuesday 6th October Time: 10am - 12.30pm

This workshop is designed to support people who are preparing to return to work after a cancer diagnosis. We will consider the practical aspects of returning to work, including adjustments and phased returns.  We will discuss what these are and how they will help you transition back to work.  We will also reflect on how to balance work alongside your ongoing health needs.

Managing emotions in the workplace (Online) Date: Wednesday 18th November Time: 1pm - 2.30pm

The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis is often not realised until after treatment finishes. This may come at around the same time that someone might be considering a return to work. During this workshop, our Counselling Psychologist Marta and one of our SHAW practitioners will lead you in exploring and understanding the strong and difficult emotions associated with a cancer diagnosis. We will look at different ways to manage these in relation to the challenges that may arise in a work environment.

To register your interest please contact the team:

Phone: 0141 212 0505

Email: healthandworkservice@beatsoncancercharity.org

Or to find out about future workshops, please click here

Some Other Benefits Of The Service

Regain Confidence

Practitioners from our Specialist Health and Work Service help re-build the confidence and resilience that can be lost following a diagnosis of cancer and associated treatment through various self-management techniques.

Stress and Anxiety Management

Our practitioners can also provide workbooks and leaflets to help manage stress and anxiety. In addition to this, the team has extensive knowledge of related supports available in local communities.

Emotional Wellbeing

The Specialist Health and Work team is experienced in health and work issues, particularly for those who have been affected by cancer. The service supports those who are remaining in work, returning to work or looking for a new job. We can refer or signpost to relevant emotional wellbeing support services if required

Building Supporting Working Relationships

Beatson Cancer Charity help to empower and enable employers to manage and support an employee affected by cancer.

We're with you at work Employer Toolkit

With support from the Scottish Government’s Workplace Equality Fund, Impact Funding Partners and NHS GGC, Beatson Cancer Charity has worked with Marks & Spencer, Arnold Clark, Tesco Bank, Ten Live and Fish to Water HR on the “We’re with you at Work” employer toolkit to address cancer in the workplace.