{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Rad Chat","title":"Bonus Episode: Heather McClean - Macmillan Cancer Support Neighbourhood Health Strategy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2525,"description":"Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and health inequalities. \n\nDescription: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Heather McLean. \n\nHeather is the Director of Community and System Partnerships at Macmillan Cancer Support, leading transformative neighbourhood‑based innovations that bring personalised cancer care closer to people’s homes. She oversees a major UK‑wide programme designed to tackle inequities and empower communities to shape the support they need, driving systems change through bold partnerships, evidence‑driven design, and deep collaboration across public services and local networks. A passionate advocate for ensuring every voice is heard, Heather is committed to sparking a future where people living with cancer not only access safe, high‑quality care, but have the power to influence it. \n\nCPD Reflection Points:\nHow can healthcare professionals strengthen partnerships with local communities and organisations to reduce inequities in cancer care and improve access to personalised support?\nHeather emphasises empowering people affected by cancer to influence the services they receive. In your own role, how do you currently involve patients and communities in shaping care, and where could this be enhanced?\nWhat lessons from neighbourhood-based, community-led approaches could be applied within your service to improve outcomes, collaboration, and patient experience across the cancer pathway?\nComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.\n\nLinks from the Episode:\nNeighbourhood health and Macmillan Cancer Support | Macmillan Cancer Support.\nMacmillan Funding and Grants | Macmillan Cancer Support\nA blueprint for transforming neighbourhoods across… | Social Finance\nFirst-of-its-Kind Partnership to Revolutionise Community Healthcare in the UK :: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust\nRad Chat Links:\nRad Chat Website\nLink Tree\nFacebook\nInstagram\nLinkedIn...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0wFiffqRab_C_nPB5bCBJUg_mULsM2eF_DxRLoq0kVA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZDE3/OGQ3YjY4OTE4Yjkz/ZmQzNTJhNDlkYmQz/OTY3ZC5KUEc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}