Health Inequalities

People living with cancer in the most socio-economically deprived areas:

• are 20% more likely to have their cancer diagnosed at a late stage
• receive only half the number of referrals to early stage clinical trials
• face almost 25% more emergency admissions in the last year of life compared to people in the least deprived areas

People with the lowest incomes:

• are almost twice as likely to report a need for more emotional support
• are twice as likely to want more practical support inside the home
• are three times more likely to need practical support outside the home than people with a higher income