Where would the people and communities of Swindon like to find cancer information and support?

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Summary of report content

On behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support Healthwatch Swindon have looked at understanding where people would like information and support in Swindon. They spoke to people across Swindon in different places, there was also an online questionnaire available.

Key findings

  • Experts to be available to talk to at the doctors and in community spaces. To be easy to get to and available at a range of times/days
  • Leaflets and information available at GP Surgeries and the Hospital
  • The leaflets and posters to give information on signs, symptoms, preventative measures, and support during diagnosis
  • Poster need to have QR codes as well as weblinks and a phone number
  • Families would like support and information for them
  • Have the information in easy read and different languages

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Swindon
Publication date
Key themes
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
Health inequality
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Oncology and cancer care
Services other than health or social care

Details of people who shared their views

Ethnicity
Asian / Asian British: Bangladeshi
Asian / Asian British: Indian
Asian / Asian British: Pakistani
Sexual orientation
Asexual
Bisexual
Gay men
Heterosexual / Straight
Lesbians / Gay women
Types of disabilities
Sensory impairment
Learning disability or difficulties
Types of long term conditions
Blindness or severe visual impairment
Learning disability
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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