UCARE (OXFORD) 

towards core costs over the next 12 months (awarded grant in response to coronavirus)

UCARE would like to put together self-help/ management printable toolkits that support people and their carers with cancer or long term conditions. These toolkits would be on a variety of elements ....more

UCARE would like to put together self-help/ management printable toolkits that support people and their carers with cancer or long term conditions. These toolkits would be on a variety of elements covering diagnosis, to coping with appointments, to side effect severity to post treatment self management as well as mental health and well being. They aim to offer improved mental health and well-being by offering a focus and self development strategies. The idea being that the person with the condition or their carer can print off or request individual toolkits depending on their place in their pathway. The toolkits will help them access services and help more quickly, organise their thoughts, make plans, add positivity and simply help them through their journey. The toolkits aim to improve the person's ability to self manage, to cope better, help them express their concerns and worries and offer a style of journaling which can be used by the person or their health professional to help understand how the patient is feeling. The aim is to encourage people to thrive and move forward despite their diagnosis. Although at UCARE we focus on cancer, these toolkits can be used for anyone with a long term condition depending on what they require. As they are printable a person can print off one form multiple times and use those that are necessary at their point in their journey. Cancer services as well as many other NHS services are currently inundated. Waiting lists to see psychological services and gain support are in great need. Being able to self manage or put thoughts down clearly is vital to make the most of appointments, understand how you are feeling and to thrive during and post treatment. These forms are written specifically for people with long term conditions in mind. They can be printed off and used anywhere and therefore support physical and mental health adding positivity to difficult times and providing structure. They will also encourage people and guide them and help reduce isolation in this way as well. This has been highlighted by patient support groups whom we work closely, as a need. We would use volunteers to help deliver the project. Once the foundation is built this project will run for many years to come and be useful to so many people and carers. We will work in collaboration with other organisations to ensure clear signposting to services as well as delivery and access to the toolkit. We already have funds to support our volunteer involvement and this has been funded and protected for this project. Budget costs £500 volunteer costs - already funded £100 - design and production £1400- nursing time to work with patients/ health professionals / services to plan and develop each toolkit sheet

Covid response

The funding will be used to raise awareness and support diagnosed cancer patients in the local community. The project aims to support patients families and carers with advice and support through ....more

The funding will be used to raise awareness and support diagnosed cancer patients in the local community. The project aims to support patients families and carers with advice and support through their journey and raise awareness of preventative measures healthier lifestyle choices increase survival rates and reduce isolation experienced following diagnosis.

Grant to UCARE (Oxford)

Funding to help create Cancer awareness video and health and well being packages for people with learning disabilities and their carers.

The funding will used to create a series of wellbeing and information videos from diagnosis to treatment for those living with cancer. The project aims to improve mental health mindfulness and access ....more

The funding will used to create a series of wellbeing and information videos from diagnosis to treatment for those living with cancer. The project aims to improve mental health mindfulness and access to information.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."