Clan Cancer Support, ICoTA's Charity Partner of the Year, has introduced a new workplace training programme designed to help organisations across the north-east better support employees affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Clan@Work has been developed in response to a growing need: with cancer touching the lives of so many people, workplaces are increasingly playing a vital role in supporting colleagues through diagnosis, treatment,recovery, and the return to work. The programme provides practical guidance,expert insight, and the confidence needed to have supportive conversations and help build a compassionate workplace culture.
Why It Matters
A cancer diagnosis doesn't only affect the individual, it affects colleagues, managers, and teams who want to offer support but may notalways know how. Clan@Work is designed to close that gap, equipping organisations with the tools to respond with confidence and empathy, whether an employee is personally affected or supporting a family member, friend, or someone they care for.
By taking part in the programme, organisations can:
Getting Involved
Clan currently has spaces available on courses running in September and November, and can also coordinate bespoke courses for organisations that would prefer a tailored session suited to their teams.
As ICoTA's Charity Partner of the Year, Clan continues to provide invaluable support to individuals and families affected by cancer across the north-east, and Clan@Work represents a natural extension of that mission, helping workplaces become part of the support network too.
Organisations interested in finding out more about Clan@Work, or in discussing how the programme could benefit their teams, are encouraged to get in touch with Clan directly. Get in touch at clanatwork@clancancersupport.org or visit our website