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Clan@Work
Cancer affects thousands of working people every year — and how an organisation responds can make a profound difference.
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Practical Training to Support Employees
Clan Cancer Support is proud to introduce our Cancer at Work Lead Training, a full-day, in-person course designed to equip organisations with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to support employees impacted by cancer.
This training is ideal for HR professionals, managers, wellbeing leads, and anyone with an aptitude for supporting staff through challenging life events.
Four Decades of Expertise
Delivered by Clan Cancer Support, a trusted charity with over 40 years’ experience supporting people affected by cancer across the North of Scotland, this training empowers nominated staff to become a knowledgeable and compassionate point of contact within their workplace.
What is Cancer at Work Lead Training?
A full-day, in-person training course purpose-built to help organisations and businesses more effectively support staff members impacted by cancer, including friends/family of those with a diagnosis.
By attending this course, participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of the physical, emotional, practical, and environmental impacts of cancer at work
- Learn how to respond with empathy, confidence, and appropriate boundaries
- Develop essential listening and support skills through theory and practice
- Understand the Cancer at Work Lead role, including when and where to signpost colleagues for specialist support
- Receive access to the Clan@Work Toolkit to support ongoing workplace conversations
- Learn how to protect their own wellbeing through self-care in a supporting role
The course covers a comprehensive range of relevant subjects, in an accessible and easy-to-grasp format.
- Understanding the cancer landscape
- The Cancer at Work Lead role
- The impact of a cancer diagnosis
- Loss, change, and models of grief
- Listening skills (theory and practice)
- Role limitations and boundaries
- Clan@Work Toolkit
- Self-care for supporters
Dates: Wed 17th June 2026, Wed 16th Sept 2026, Wed 25th Nov 2026
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (8 hours)
Location: Clan House, 120 Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2QA
Format: In-person
Group size: Minimum 8 participants / Maximum 12 participants
Cost:
- £330 + VAT per person
- £247.50 + VAT per person (at 25% discounted charity rate)
Places are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive learning experience.
To book or to find out more, please get in touch today at [email protected]
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Clan Stories
"I reached out to Clan after experiencing a disproportionate diagnosis of colleagues with cancer, all within my small department. What I received back was invaluable, the compassion, understanding and welcoming environment at the centre put me at ease immediately.
What I found from my interactions with Clan, was I did have the tools I needed, I just didn't know I had them. I would encourage any manager of a workplace to reach out to Clan, not just for your team, but for you."
— DI James Callander, Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, Aberdeen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Clan@Work and find answers to frequently asked questions.
Clan is a local cancer charity deeply embedded in supporting people across the North East of Scotland. Our team understands first-hand the challenges a cancer diagnosis can bring—not just for individuals, but for their families, colleagues, and workplaces. By booking a Clan training course, your organisation benefits from our real-life experience and local insight. We translate this knowledge into practical, compassionate guidance that helps your workforce better support colleagues impacted by cancer.
As a self-funded charity, all income generated from our training courses is reinvested directly back into delivering our vital services. By training with Clan, you’re not only developing your team and supporting your workforce - you’re also helping us continue to support people across the North East of Scotland.
The training is delivered by key members of the services management team. Each staff member is also certified trainers with years of experience in developing and facilitating training courses across different subjects
Clan is a self-funded charity, meaning we rely on fundraising and income generation to deliver our services. All monies raised through our training courses go directly back into supporting individuals and families affected by cancer across the North East of Scotland.
Our courses are designed for all types of organisations, regardless of size or sector. They are particularly valuable for managers, HR professionals, wellbeing leads, but also individuals and teams who want to build confidence in supporting colleagues impacted by cancer.
No prior knowledge is required. Our training is designed to be accessible and informative for everyone, whether you are completely new to the topic or looking to build on existing knowledge. The course is aimed at enabling attendees to have enough knowledge and confidence to hold a supportive conversation and sign post to cancer specific supports.
Yes, we can tailor our training to reflect the needs of your organisation, sector, and workforce. This ensures the content is relevant, practical, and directly applicable to your workplace. We can also deliver the training onsite at your workplace. Any enquiries for tailored courses should be sent to: [email protected]
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Places are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive learning experience.
To book or to find out more, please get in touch today at [email protected]
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