A Patient Partnering Scheme

Our One•to•One Programme is currently a research project offered as a free service through several West London GP practices.

The scheme aims to provide cancer patients with personalised support from diagnosis, through treatment, and if necessary, beyond.

Once this pilot is completed, we plan to roll out the scheme to locations across the UK. 

A diagnosis of cancer typically throws a person into a totally unfamiliar and highly stressful situation filled with unanswered questions.  Simply finding out where to look for answers can be beyond someone who is seriously unwell and may be psychologically and spiritually challenged by their situation.

Our Yes to Life One•to•One will be there to help you find the answers you need and to support you through any difficulties you are likely to face.

A One•to•One will listen to your fears and concerns, aiming to concentrate on minimising the daily pressures caused by the trauma of a cancer diagnosis and maximising your focus on healing and recovery. 

Your One•to•One will be a volunteer who has had personal experience of cancer, either themselves, or through a close family member.  Additionally, they will have received a thorough training based on the Cancer Lifeline Programme created by Dr Rosy Daniel of Health Creation.

They will understand how cancer can disrupt the lives of families affected by the illness and will know what resources maybe helpful to you.

Our One•to•One will work with you on an individual basis, and at your level of need, recognising what is most important to you at the time.

They will be there to:

• LISTEN - to hear your fears and concerns about your diagnosis in complete confidence

• INFORM- to help you to access the information you need to make informed choices

• EMPOWER - to support you to make treatment decisions that are right for you, drawing on the best of both orthodox and complementary & alternative medicine

• PREPARE - to help you prepare for treatment - psychologically, physically and practically

• SUPPORT - to help you to find solutions to everyday practical problems such as organising the school run or re-arranging work commitments

For more information on the One•to•One Programme, please click here to send a message to Clare McLusky or Maggie Holleran (Joint Project Leads).