(LISTEN-IN) Social environment-orientated and systemic empowerment for homeless and precariously housed people with an experience of cancer

The project uses the PhotoVoice method, in which those affected record the realities of their lives in photos and stories. These visual and narrative contributions offer valuable insights and promote understanding of the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis in disadvantaged life situations. At the same time, the organisational health competence of health and social institutions is measured and improved in order to facilitate access to health services and break down existing barriers.

LISTEN-IN brings together those affected, healthcare professionals, researchers and decision-makers to develop solutions together. The aim is to sustainably improve quality of life, reduce prejudice and make the healthcare system more inclusive. A public exhibition of the PhotoVoice results as well as targeted workshops and publications are intended to raise awareness in society and among political actors and contribute to the implementation of the recommendations developed.

LISTEN-IN promotes social justice in the healthcare system and offers a model that can be transferred to other contexts and disadvantaged groups.

• Strengthening individual health literacy: improving the understanding and utilisation of health services among homeless and precariously housed people with cancer experience through participatory methods such as PhotoVoice
• Promoting organisational health literacy: raising awareness of health and social services for the specific needs of the target group and adapting care processes
• Social and political sensitization: development and dissemination of recommendations for improving care through targeted communication strategies, workshops and exhibitions
• Sustainable improvement of the healthcare system: creation of an adaptable and inclusive system to promote social justice in cancer care