Employee Benefits poll: Just over a tenth (14%) of organisations offer dedicated cancer support to their employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
More than half (60%) of respondents said that they do not offer dedicated cancer support to their employees as an employee benefit, while 27% said they were unsure.
Earlier this month month, Employee Benefits reported that London office provider Argyll and National Development Team for Inclusion implemented dedicated cancer support for their employees. Through the benefit, which is provided by Reframe Cancer, the two employers’ staff will be offered comprehensive assistance.
This will include a variety of services to meet individual needs, such as advice and support through cancer nurse specialists, and a cancer support manager to help with appointments, transportation to appointments or return-to-work planning. They will also have access to a range of online informative materials and resources on cancer awareness and preventative measures.
Sally Richens, executive director at National Development Team for Inclusion, said: “Statistics predict one in two people will get cancer at some point in their lives. That’s potentially half of our team who could need support to navigate through a cancer journey. It’s comforting to know that expert advice and support is on hand.”
Emily Smith, chief operating officer at Argyll, added: “We’re proud to be partnering with Reframe Cancer to offer our team members personalised advice and support through some of the most challenging times. We recognise the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on an individual and their families and want to make sure we’re doing what we can to ensure they feel supported.”
