Hello, my name is Charlotte Nutting.
I am a registered Learning Disability Nurse and a registered Social Worker. I am also a PhD research student at Sheffield Hallam University in England and La Trobe University in Australia. I am the researcher for this project.
About the project
This research project will explore what radiotherapy is like for people with learning disabilities who have cancer, and the family members, paid carers and professionals who support them.
‘Radiotherapy’ is a treatment that is used to treat cancer. It uses strong x-rays to kill cancer cells.
During the project I will interview people with learning disabilities who have or have had cancer to find out about:
- how they were involved in making the decision to have or not have radiotherapy treatment
- their experiences of radiotherapy treatment
- how they were supported after radiotherapy treatment.
I will also interview paid carers, family members and professionals (health care, social care and medical) who have supported a person who has a Learning Disability to find out about:
- their experiences supporting people who have Learning Disabilities and cancer with radiotherapy.
The study objective is to develop a framework to optimise radiotherapy decision making, treatment and post-treatment support involving people with learning disabilities who have cancer, as the basis for the development of practice guidelines.
Want to know more?
Visit the research study webpage to find out more
Download participant information sheets and posters
- Information sheet for people who have learning disabilities
- Easy read poster
- Poster
- Information sheet for family members
- Information sheet for healthcare and medical professionals
- Information sheet for paid carers and social care professionals
You or a person who supports you can also phone (0114 2255989) or email Charlotte Nutting to find out more, to ask questions and to express your interest in an interview.
