Cancer is classed as one of the Big 4 diseases within the Powys Health and Care strategy and the PTHB Integrated Plan. In Powys, around one thousand people are newly diagnosed with cancer every year.  Continual improvements to cancer treatment mean that many people are living well with cancer for longer. While this is great news, extended treatment pathways can increase the practical, physical and emotional strain on people living with cancer, and the people who care for them. Powys Teaching Health Board does not provide cancer services in the same way as other health boards. Because there is no district general hospital in Powys, patients need to travel out of the county to receive their cancer treatment.  People living with cancer in Powys face distinct challenges: - the majority of cancer care is delivered outside Powys, - inpatient hospice care is accessed outside Powys, - remote rural communities, - limited public transport options, - some residents have to travel long distances for treatment, - pockets of digital isolation (no internet access). Fortunately, Powys has a vibrant community of voluntary and third sector organisations. The programme works closely with these community resources to connect people with existing services that can help. The ICJ programme's work would not be possible without the invaluable support of these key delivery partners: - PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations) - The Bracken Trust Cancer Support Centre - Credu Being diagnosed with cancer can have a significant financial impact. People living with cancer may need to stop working, or work less. It can also mean spending more money on things like travel costs or hospital parking.  Depending on the individual situation, financial support may be available. However, many people may be unaware of the benefits or support that they're entitled to. By working in partnership with Powys County Council, the programme is able to link people living with cancer to the Money Advice Team.  More information about benefits and financial support can be found in the Macmillan financial guides. The Powys County Council Adult Social Services Information and Support Team (ASSIST) team aims to help people stay independent, safe and well so they can live the lives they want to. This includes people who are frail, have disabilities or mental health issues, as well as the people who care for them. The ASSIST team are able to refer people living with cancer into the ICJ programme, with their consent. By working together in this way, the programme aims to ensure that everyone living with cancer in Powys gets the best help and support to live their life as fully as they can, by providing them with the practical, physical, emotional, spiritual, & social support they want or need, to enable them to improve their outcomes & achieve what matters most to them.