Resources for Clinical Nurse Specialists
We have tools and resources for Clinical Nurse Specialists who support people living with cancer.
Clinical updates for Clinical Nurse Specialists
Stay up to date with the latest developments in cancer care, with expert news, opinion and analysis. You'll also find blogs about our professionals and the fantastic work they do.
Read our latest blogs for healthcare professionals.
Read the Macmillan Northern Ireland Prehab Programme Evaluation interim evaluation
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We publish a range of newsletters for professionals who support people living with cancer. Whatever your role, we'll support you with clinical updates, tools and resources.
Endocrine late effects guide
It's common for patients to experience late effects of the endocrine system after cancer treatment. With the right care and support, symptoms can be managed or prevented.
We've created an endocrine late effects guide to help you support patients with:
- bone problems and osteoporosis
- hot flushes
- ovarian insufficiency
- pituitary insufficiency
- testicular insufficiency
- thyroid problems.
ACCEND programme
Funded by NHS England and co-delivered with Macmillan, the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme provides clear and transparent guidance and direction on the knowledge, skills and capabilities required by healthcare professionals who care for people affected by cancer. It has been designed for people in non-oncology roles and specialist cancer services that are part of multi-professional teams across the UK.
Innovation in cancer care resources
We invest in programmes and services to help professionals adopt new and innovative ways to deliver cancer care in the UK. Working in communities and with the NHS, we fund pilots to improve experiences and outcomes for people with cancer. With this knowledge, we have created tools and resources to help you deliver:
Research and evidence
We're at the forefront of understanding the needs and experiences of people living with cancer. Get the evidence and insight you need to develop or deliver best practice in cancer care, delivered by our team of experts.
Cancer and Domestic Abuse: a toolkit for professionals
This toolkit is designed to help healthcare professionals working with people affected by cancer. It can help you to identify and respond to signs of domestic abuse affecting patients and carers.
Domestic abuse causes long-lasting physical and mental health harm. It can impact cancer care, treatment, and recovery. Working in cancer, you have a unique window of opportunity to intervene and make a difference.
Watch a recording of the toolkit launch, where you will hear from Macmillan CEO Gemma Peters, two lived experience voices and partnership leads from Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, the University of Bristol, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
For any questions or feedback on the project, please contact canceranddomesticabuse@macmillan.org.uk.
Genomics toolkit
Our Genomics Toolkit is designed to help professionals to the 'Gold Standard' of care once genomics has been embedded into practice.
Our toolkit includes the following cancer types:
Wellbeing support for health professionals
We understand it's a challenging time for healthcare professionals with increasing pressure on staff and services. That's why we're doing whatever it takes to support you with the latest information, training and resources.
You can also access our emotional health and well-being hub resources we created during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.