The CARE Grants Programme supports community organisations across the UK to tackle unfairness in cancer care. Macmillan wants to fund projects that challenge the current system and create lasting change for people facing the greatest barriers to care.
CARE = Culture • Agency • Respect • Equity
Right now, too many people are experiencing poorer care and facing worse outcomes because of who they are, where they live, or because they live with another long-term condition. Macmillan believes community organisations understand their communities best and are perfectly placed to address gaps in cancer care.
They will fund projects under three themes:
Cultural Responsiveness in Cancer Care Projects that help healthcare services better understand and meet the cultural needs of different communities and remove barriers to person-centred care.
Shared Decision-Making Projects that make it easier for people to understand their treatment options, take part in decisions about their cancer care, and reduce unfair differences in how this happens.
Dementia-Friendly Cancer Care Projects that support people living with both cancer and dementia, improve their care experience, and help them and their carers take part in treatment decisions.
