Bonus Episode: Heather McClean - Macmillan Cancer Support Neighbourhood Health Strategy
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The episode features Heather McLean discussing the Macmillan Cancer Support's Neighbourhood Health Strategy and its impact on cancer care and health inequalities.
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and health inequalities. Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Heather McLean. Heather is the Director of Community and System Partnerships at Macmillan Cancer Support, leading transformative neighbourhood‑based innovations that bring personalised cancer care closer to people’s homes. She oversees a major UK‑wide programme designed to tackle inequities and empower communities to shape the support they need, driving systems change through bold partnerships, evidence‑driven design, and deep collaboration across public services and local networks. A passionate advocate for ensuring every voice is heard, Heather is committed to sparking a future where people living with cancer not only access safe, high‑quality care, but have the power to influence it. CPD Reflection Points: How can healthcare professionals strengthen partnerships with local communities and organisations to reduce inequities in cancer care and improve access to personalised support? Heather emphasises empowering people affected by cancer to influence the services they receive. In your own role, how…
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