The service is now called Improving the Care Journey (ICJ). This reflects the expansion of the service beyond cancer, while continuing to support all those affected by cancer across Orkney.
ICJ remains a Macmillan-funded service and there is no change to how the service operates. People affected by cancer will continue to receive the same level of non-clinical, person-centred support.
The name change allows the team to begin supporting people living with selected long-term conditions. They have started with cardiac conditions, and aim to expand to additional long-term conditions over time. This development will enable more people to access support with the wider, non-clinical impacts of their health condition, such as financial concerns, emotional wellbeing, and practical issues.
The referral process remains the same. The new referral and self-referral forms are below and they are also available on the NHS Orkney website.
If you have any questions or would like the referral forms sent to you, please email: ork.icj@nhs.scot.
