
The impact of cancer caring on the workplace
It is estimated that 1.1 million working age people are caring for someone with cancer, balancing work and caring responsibilities. With over 4 million people in the UK forecast to be living with cancer by 2030 the need to support the army of carers has never been more crucial.
Our research highlighted the impact that cancer caring has on the workplace:
6.5 days work absence per month to care for a loved one with cancer
69 hours per month spent caring for a loved one
77% of carers said that it impacted their work performance
Caring for over 12 months
£401 spent on average each month to support their loved one
£8.5bn cost to UK business
Personalised support
Designed to help employers support staff caring for a loved one with cancer, Reframe’s Care for Carers service provides a personalised programme allowing the carer to effectively support their loved one whilst navigating work and life.
- Navigation to understand, access and support their loved ones care via the NHS, Private Medical Insurance or private healthcare provider
- 1:1 carer consultations via chat and video calls with a Cancer
Support Manager and Cancer Nurse Specialist offering clinical,
emotional, financial and practical support - Consistent service with the same team member every time to develop rapport and trust.
- Bespoke digital carer support plan with clinically verified advice, support and services
- Carer resource library with clinically verified online resources to help navigate the carer journey
- Discounted partner network to assist with specialist emotional, physical and holistic support

Case study - a Carers journey
A man in his early 50s, the primary carer for his wife after she was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer. They lived in a suburban area with access to a regional hospital, but he still had to balance caregiving with his full-time job.
Their two adult children lived in different cities, providing emotional but limited practical support.
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Supporting the cancer carer through the entire cancer pathway
Prevention

Awareness and detection
Raising awareness of the symptoms to get checked and advising on screening to detect cancer.
Awareness and detection
Symptoms

Speaking to a GP/clinician
Advocating for patients, guiding them through what to say and chasing appointments and referrals.
Speaking to a GP/clinician

Diagnosis
Talking through a patient’s diagnosis at their pace, advocating for them and guiding them through what to expect at appointments.
Diagnosis

Deciding treatment
Giving advice and information to make informed decisions about their care and helping people explore treatment options.
Deciding treatment

Having treatment
Providing reassurance, being the expert on hand to answer questions, and helping people manage side effects.
Having treatment

Follow up care after treatment
Explaining what to expect at appointments, talking about feelings and emotions leading up to appointments, and explaining medical terminology from tests.
Follow up care after treatment

Life after cancer
Helping people achieve their goals, supporting with returning to work, and providing guidance on managing and easing long-term side effects.
Life after cancer