Dementia-Cancer Specialist Adviser
3 days ago
Sutton
• Would you like to be a part of a specialist pilot programme to benefit people living with both dementia and cancer?, • Could you help individuals to navigate complex pathways whilst maintaining their wellbeing?, • Do you have experience supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term conditions? Be part of our new service supporting people living with cancer and dementia People living with both cancer and dementia face significant unfairness: • Cancer pathways are not designed for cognitive impairment, • Dementia makes it harder to understand information, attend appointments, and make decisions, • Individuals are often excluded from decisions and disengage from care, • Carers face high stress navigating fragmented systems with little tailored support Our solution: A community-led, learning-based pilot that combines personalised support with system improvement. The Adviser will act as a single named point of contact, helping individuals navigate complex cancer pathways, understand information, participate in decision-making, access support and maintain their wellbeing throughout their cancer journey. The role bridges the gap between dementia support and cancer services, ensuring that people experiencing a dual diagnosis receive coordinated, dementia-aware support that promotes dignity, independence and equitable acce...