People experiencing homelessness are individuals without stable, safe housing who often face complex challenges such as social exclusion, deprivation and health issues, alongside significant barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare. This document has been developed to promote shared learning and provide practical guidance for delivering effective cancer care and support to people experiencing homelessness. While the guidance is aimed primarily at cancer clinical nurse specialists, many of the approaches described are transferable across wider health and social care settings.

Published: July 2026