Poverty among people at the end of life 2
Another study on poverty collects up a range of previous studies and shows that cancer patients and their families struggle with the benefits system, and have few sources of advice. Again, part of the picture is that health and social care professionals do not see it as their role to help people with this, but people’s financial stability is basic to a satisfying life and being able to benefit from healthcare.
Wilson, K. and Amir, Z. (2008) Cancer and disability benefits: a synthesis of qualitative findings on advice and support. Psycho-Oncology. 17: 421-9.
Pics of the rebuilding at St Christopher’s, now under way, in solidarity with all colleagues working through a difficult time, to make things better in the future:
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