Supporting early diagnosis of cancer through Community Partnerships

Thriving people and Communities – NHS and voluntary sector working together to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and screening.

Cancer rates and deaths in Cheshire are higher than the England average and the incidence of this disease is rising. If it is diagnosed early, then survival is better for those who experience it. To support this, Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance, an NHS organisation, launched a Community Partnership programme with the Council for Voluntary Sector Partners to support community‑led cancer awareness. This work has reached 48,000 people to date, mainly in the most deprived areas. Come and hear about how this has been developed, what the Alliance have achieved and what you could do to reduce your risk of cancer.