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Tuesday, 20 November 2007 |
Nine out of ten Scots are more likely to turn to their employer for cancer help than even their GP or cancer charities, according to research published today.
However, the majority of Scottish employers do not feel fully confident of being able to help in such a situation.
According to the poll by Macmillan Cancer Support, eight out of ten managers do not feel confident of being able to offer the right help, or manage those affected.
Around 27,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland each year. Of these, around thirty percent are of working age.
Macmillan is highlighting the lack of advice and support currently available to people diagnosed with cancer and their employers, and is carrying out extensive research into the issues facing those affected by cancer at work. It is also developing a range of support for employers and managers and providing information and advice for employees to help them make informed decisions about their health and work.
Elspeth Atkinson, Macmillan Cancer Support’s director for Scotland, said: "Around 27,000 people in Scotland will be diagnosed with cancer in Scotland each year, of whom around thirty per cent are of working age.
"Financial pressures will force many of these people back to work before they can cope with the physical and mental after-effects of cancer.
“Our research shows that most managers would not be confident in managing someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. It is essential that managers and employers are better equipped to deal with the issues which arise, and that those affected by cancer are given the right advice at the right time to support their return to work.”
Macmillan is offering guidance for both employers and employees, which is available here.
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