
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

Watch our information videos

Anita gives her personal experience of caring for her husband. The ups, downs and all the challenges that looking after a loved one with cancer brings.

The Reframe Cancer team examine the impact that caring for a loved one with cancer can have when working.
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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