Olive Tree Cancer Care Support Charity Crawley Gatwick West Sussex Surrey
  Cancer and Working – Returning to Work

People affected by cancer frequently say that returning to work is very important - not only does it help financially, but it helps to get life back to a feeling of normality.

But… you may feel worried about taking that first step. Perhaps you have already returned to your job but need to readjust how you work.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • How do I tell my manager that I may need to work less or different hours?
  • How do I tell my manager, or colleagues, that I may need to do things differently at work?
  • Do I know whether I’ll be able to cope at work?
  • Do I actually know what hours I’ll be able to work?
  • How will I cope with my manager’s reaction?
  • What should I tell my colleagues?
  • Will I lose my job?
  • Do I want to return to my old job?
  • Can I use this as an opportunity to do something different?
  • Can I continue to run my own business?

These are some of the most commonly asked questions and there are many others.

How can we help?

Contact us now for a free, private one-to-one conversation or to book some free coaching to help you with these or any other concerns you may have.

We are also arranging free workshops for those of you who prefer to be with others in similar circumstances. If you would like to bring a friend, relative or carer, then, please do - all are welcome! Just tell us when you book.

Workshop topics include :

Dates for these free workshops will be updated regularly and you can download the details. Please phone us on 01293 534465 to express interest or register here.

Further information is available here

The Olive Tree
Crawley Hospital,
West Green Drive, Crawley,
West Sussex, RH11 7DH

01293 534465

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