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References for the work and cancer section

This section is based on the Cancerbackup booklet Work and cancer which has been produced in accordance with the following sources and guidelines:

  • Department for Work and pensions website: www.dwp.gov.uk
  • Citizens Advice Bureaux website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
  • Government advice on the Disability Discrimination Act: www.disability.gov.uk/legislation
  • Disability Rights Commission website: www.drg-gb.org
  • Cancer survivors – work related issues. Schulz, P et al.American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Journal; May 2002; pp 50-5
  • The Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) Regulations 2002.
  • Access to Medical Reports Act 1988.
  • Disability Rights Commission Code of Practice

You can access up-to-date guidelines in the health professional section of the website.


Content last reviewed: 01 October 2006
Page last modified: 14 January 2009

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