Cancer and Serious Mental Illness

In partnership with South East London Cancer Alliance, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts asked people with lived experience to design and produce a cancer eLearning resource for people with serious mental illness.

Cancer is a worrying topic for anyone. If you also have a serious mental illness, cancer might seem particularly scary, isolating or overwhelming. Evidence also informs us that people with serious mental illness often find it more difficult to get the support they need when it comes to cancer.

This eLearning resource has been designed to improve understanding and access to cancer support.  It provides information and advice on reducing risks of cancer, navigating the cancer system and making sure people get the best possible treatment and support for both their mental and physical health. Each module has been designed by people with lived experience of serious mental illness and cancer alongside clinical experts.