A Macmillan professional with a patient before an MRI scan

Innovation in cancer care

We're always looking to improve care for people living with cancer. We fund pilots and services to help professionals offer new and innovative ways to deliver care and services for patients.

Personalised care for people living with cancer

Building on our success with the Recovery Package, we're committed to delivering personalised care for people living with cancer.
Holistic Needs Assessments

A Holistic Needs Assessment can help you identify and address the needs and concerns of people living with cancer to develop a Personalised Care and Support Plan.
Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM)

The MQEM award recognises and celebrates environments that meet the standards required by people living with cancer. Find out how it works and how to apply.
Allied Health Professionals Initiatives

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across the country are identifying gaps in healthcare and AHP roles. Find out more about the new initiatives that have been created across oncology.
Genomics Toolkit

Macmillan’s Genomics Toolkit helps healthcare professionals reach the highest standards of care once genomics is embedded into practice. Find out how this toolkit was developed and why it can support your clinical work.  

Stories And Media

  • A male health professional looking through some medical files
    Blogs 16 Feb 2023
    Health inequalities: a reflection
    Dr Hannah Tharmalingam reflects on the disappointing progress that has been made in the area of health inequalities over the past decade.
  • An image of two people looking at scans on a computer. In the background is a person laying down on an MRI machine.
    Blogs 31 Jan 2023
    What's new in cancer?: Imaging
    Richard Simcock, Chief Medical Officer, focuses on the power and history of imaging and its use in cancer research, diagnosis and treatment.
  • A bowl of porridge
    Blogs 13 Oct 2022
    Prehabilitation frameworks in Scotland
    This initiative was set up to develop and improve the prehabilitation standard in Scotland, with a specific focus on the psychological and nutritional activities which can help patients. Find out what...
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For your patients

Macmillan Support Line

Our specialist advisers can give advice and support to your patients. Encourage them to call us on 8080 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am – 8pm).
Grants for your patients
Macmillan Grants are one-off payments which can help people with the extra costs cancer can bring. Find out how you can help your patients to access a Macmillan Grant.
Booklets

It’s quick and easy to order free booklets to give to your patients, their families and carers. Topics include cancer types, treatment, and emotional support.
Cancer support services for your patients
We do whatever it takes for people living with cancer, no matter what their situation. Find out about Macmillan’s support services.