Recovery Package Benefits
People diagnosed with cancer will need to understand what they are entitled to from the health and social care system, and how they can access and re-access the right information, support, and care. A more detailed description of the specific outcomes we want the Recovery Package to deliver or contribute towards are outlined in our Outcomes Framework. These outcomes are categorised by:
- the individual living with cancer,
- professionals working in primary, secondary and community settings who are involved in the individual’s care and support, and
- the health and social care system.
(Please note, professionals can be registered or unregistered – we are seeking to influence system-wide professionals.)
The Macmillan Definitions Document (February 2018) provides an explanation of how the Recovery Package core should work across contexts and it also outlines some areas of good practice. The contents of this document have been used to inform what routine data (through monitoring) is needed to understand if the core is working in the way that is expected. It also highlights gaps in knowledge where further exploration is required (through evaluation).
Gathering this information will help to:
a) develop knowledge and confidence on if, how and why the Recovery Package works in different contexts and settings, and
b) continuously improve current Recovery Package interventions by using the relevant evidence and insight to design more effective interventions.
The associated document, Macmillan Recovery Package Outcomes Framework, is an internal document which describes the expected changes across all parts of the system and for individuals (patients and families) and those working in primary, secondary and community settings.
For each section there are change statements (in box) with an explanation below.
In the benefits pages an [E] indicates there is some Evidence that the RP delivers the outcomes stated.
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