The ‘Psychological therapies and support framework for people affected by cancer’ has been developed to define the service which should be available to all those affected by cancer (16 years and above) and those identified to have specific psychological support needs. This framework has been adapted by a multi-disciplinary group from the West of Scotland Cancer Network (WoSCAN) psychological therapies and support framework.

This framework is equally relevant to all service providers, including but not limited to health, social care and the third sector. The overall aim is to bring existing services together in a collaborative manner and illustrate a good practice model thereby providing equitable and efficient access to the appropriate services for people affected by cancer. In addition to setting out best practice, practical steps to facilitate person-centred psychologically informed care are included alongside a tool to help audit and demonstrate the quality of service.