We're delighted to announce that we're partnering with Macmillan Cancer Support as part of a new UK-wide programme to strengthen advice and support for people affected by cancer.
This is a significant step forward - and we wanted to take a moment to explain what it means, why it matters, and what you can expect.
What is the programme?
Macmillan Cancer Support is establishing a newly funded partnership programme with 12 organisations across the UK. The goal is simple: make sure that people affected by cancer, who are deemed most in need, can access high-quality advice and support when they need it.
In Wales, we're leading that delivery.
What will we be doing?
We'll be running a centralised triage service, assessing people’s vulnerability so that those who are deemed most in need of support are connected to the right specialist advisor. Those advisors will be based in a combination of partner organisations and within Tenovus Cancer Care, so support is local as well as accessible.
This isn't just about people with the most complex and vulnerable needs. A key focus of the programme is also to work with other providers to building capacity for people who may not meet the threshold for specialist advice, but who still need guidance and support. Nobody should fall through the gaps.
When does it start?
The new service goes live on 01 June 2026. Recruitment to the central team is already underway, and we're working hard to make sure everything is in place ahead of launch.
