Cancer and Social Exclusion - by The Christie School of Oncology
Event date and time: 14 March 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Who should attend:
All the sessions are free and aimed at a diverse audience, including qualified and trainee health and social care professionals, charities, researchers, Higher Educational Institutions (HEI), commissioners and the public.
This series looks at cancer beyond the medical model, exploring the social, economic, and commercial determinants of health and the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
With sessions ranging from equitable care for people in socially excluded groups, cancer and loss or erasure of Identity, exploring truly inclusive cancer care for people with additional needs to the importance of making all care psychological and adopting a trauma-informed approach, there is something for everyone.