Post by Barts Health NHS Trust

What if older cancer patients could see a whole team of specialists in a single visit? As our population ages, more people are facing cancer alongside frailty and other complex health conditions. That's why we're proud to highlight the Older Adult Cancer Service (OACS) at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Bringing together a range of healthcare professionals, including geriatricians, physiotherapists, dietitians and pharmacists, OACS provides personalised, joined-up care tailored to each patient's needs. The service helps reduce the burden of multiple appointments while supporting patients to stay as well, active and independent as possible throughout their cancer treatment. With support from Barts Charity, this innovative approach is already making a real difference for patients like Trevor Inglis, who described it as a "Rolls-Royce service", while helping to share learning and best practice across the NHS. Read more: https://orlo.uk/60Xv2