The WoSCAN Psychological Therapies and Support Framework was developed by a multi-disciplinary, collaborative group with representatives from West of Scotland NHS Boards, Social Care, and third sector organisations. The Framework was ratified by the WoSCAN Regional Cancer Clinical Leads Group in December 2015.
Its purpose is to provide a structure to define the service(s) which should be available to all those affected by cancer, and those identified to have specific psychological support needs. The Framework is equally relevant to all services independent of their sector i.e. 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.
WoSCAN Psychological Therapies and Support Framework
To support the implementation of the Framework the following Implementation Pack has been developed:
Psychological Therapies and Support Framework – Implementation Pack
The Implementation Pack incorporates three core documents which should be used in conjunction with each other, but can act as stand-alone documents; they are as follows:
Psychological Therapies and Support Referral Guidance
Psychological Therapies and Support Framework – Education and Training Grid
Psychological Therapies – Self Assessment Template
Last Updated: 04/01/2024