Treat, Heat Or Eat

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Access To Care

To dentify and support the most vulnerable people affected by cancer who were struggling with the financial pressures of treatment, including those forced to choose between heating their home, eating properly, or attending vital appointments. 

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Why This Matters

While cancer treatment is free, the wider financial impact is not. Travel costs, lost income, increased household bills, and the rising cost of living all place huge strain on people already facing a life-changing diagnosis. These pressures risk poorer health outcomes, missed appointments, and additional emotional distress. Supporting people holistically helps protect their wellbeing and ensures they receive the care they need.

What We Did

We worked within communities to take a whole-person, practical approach to supporting people experiencing financial strain linked to a cancer diagnosis.

We identified those most at risk of hardship and provided immediate, person centred support.

We ensured everyone we met was aware of and supported to register on the Priority Services Register.

We connected individuals with expert partners, including Citizens Advice, Macmillan, The Wise Group (energy support), Yourism Pal, and others offering financial, practical, and emotional assistance.

To help people stay warm in winter, we distributed free heat packs to thos struggling with heating costs.

We provided free carbon monoxide monitors to help keep people safe at home.

We offered carbon monoxide safety talks and leaflets, raising awareness of CO risks and helping people stay protected during colder months.

Outcomes

What we achieved!

The project delivered vital, practical support to people facing impossible choices between treat, heat or eat. Individuals received immediate help to stay warm, safe, and financially supported, while also being linked to longer-term assistance through trusted partners. More people are now protected through the Priority Services Register, CO monitoring, and improved household safety. This work continues to highlight the rel-life cost of cancer and demonstartes the importane of holistic support that meets people’s everyday needs as well as their medical ones.

The Impact

Here is the impact of our work, supported by our incredible partners.

2310

Leaflets and conversations about Carbon Monoxide and Priority Services Register.

249

Referrals to Partners for support relating to energy and cost of living.

93

Carbon Monoxide monitors gifted to people who did not have one.

26

Heat packs gifted to people in need.

Our Delivery Partners

Sign-posting and referrals to our essential delivery partners for free digital devices, mobile contracts, benefit and energy advice and more. 

Here are some of our essentail project partners to help us with this person-centred support offer…

Our Community Partners

Working with our community leaders to build trusted relationships for long lasting impact.

Thanks to these and all others involved…