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Help Shape Better Cancer Care for People with Learning Disabilities from Ethnic Minority Communities

By Matthew McKenzie – Chair of ethnic MH Carer forum / Chair of Cancer Carergiver group

I was recently sent information about an important cancer care project being led by Learning Disability England in partnership with the Race Equality Foundation which is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.

The project aims to improve cancer care for people with learning disabilities from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities. A working group is being established involving self-advocates, family members and friends who have experience of cancer.

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