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A ManVan for Wales

Movember Funding to Date

GBP 596,000

What we seek to achieve

To provide high quality, localised care and comprehensive support for men in Wales with prostate, testicular and penile cancer in a mobile setting.

Country
United Kingdom
Implemented by
Tenovus Cancer Care, Prostate Cancer UK
Project start date
April 2014
Project Status
Completed July 2016

About the project

The ManVan is the UK’s first dedicated mobile support service for men affected by prostate, testicular and penile cancer. 

We know from previous research that when it comes to support, men in Wales with prostate, testicular and penile cancer are not well served and cannot access the same level of support across different Local Health Boards. 

There is also a tradition amongst Welsh men of unhealthy diets and lifestyles, and a lack of awareness of key symptoms of cancer - issues which add to the reluctance of men to present their health problems to a doctor. Many are not equipped to prevent their cancer journey from adversely affecting other aspects of life – such as their financial stability or sexual relationships. 

The ManVan brings nursing advice, counselling for individuals and couples, group support and welfare rights advice directly to men and their families living with cancer in underserved communities across Wales. 

The places the ManVan visits are determined by patient need and partnerships with Local Health Boards. 

An evaluation is being conducted to determine the impact of the service on the health and psychosocial outcomes of clients accessing the ManVan. 

The ManVan project is overseen by a Stakeholder Group made up of patient and professional representatives.

http://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/manvan

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