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Barriers to accessing care when concerned about cancer

Liz Blamire

15th August 2022

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Cancer Research UK have reported on a piece of research that suggests complex barriers to accessing care exist when individuals experience a cancer red flag.

The full article - Help seeking: Why isn’t it as simple as it might sound? - discusses some of the issues, which are not just down to lack of education or awareness of cancer red flags. For example in the survey, among those who did contact their GP, those from higher socioeconomic groups were more likely to successfully make an appointment (81%), compared to those from lower socioeconomic groups (74%), showing that health inequalities play a part.

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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