CANCER patients in Worcestershire, their carers and families are being asked to take part in a survey around the psychological help they are offered during their treatment

Macmillan Cancer Support and Coventry has teamed up with Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust to determine how psychological treatment for cancer patients can be improved.

The trust has said it is concerned some cancer patients in Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Coventry may not be able to access the support they need

The project is being led by consultant clinical psychologist Dr Julie Highfield, who said she hoped gaps in the service could be identified so everyone in the region could receive the same level of support.

“There are some fantastic psychological services out there already and we want to ensure everyone has access to the best possible psychological support no matter where they live,” she said.

“If you have had a cancer experience we would value your opinion of the services you experienced, or if you were not offered anything, what you would like to be developed in the future.”

To take part in the survey visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/DNWZ9YL.

A separate questionnaire has also been developed for people who work within cancer services at www.surveymonkey.com/s/YFRYHHM.

For more information on services available to cancer patients and their families call 0808 808 0000 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk.