Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance
WVA are pleased to be working with Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) to raise awareness of:
- The benefits of NHS cancer screening and how to access it.
- The importance of early detection and the symptoms that could be a sign of cancer.
- Ways in which we can lower the risk of some cancers.
How are we doing this?
Our VCFSE sector touches the lives of so many people. Something as simple as a very brief conversation about cancer, whilst taking part in a group or activity, could make all the difference.
We are working with small, medium and large groups/organisations to enable this to happen.
Some examples of the work that’s already taken place:
- Birchwood Youth and Community Centre
- Blooming Art
- Lifetime
- Ludovico Foundation – Chat Cancer Podcast
- Speak-up For All
- Talk Hub CIC
- Torus Housing
Our focus is on tackling inequalities in cancer outcomes across Warrington, and are working with groups/organisations to support and empower people within specific areas and groups.
If you run a group/organisation within Warrington and would like to know more please contact Helen.
Information about cancer including screening and prevention:
We've collected links and resources to useful cancer related information below. We'll be adding to these as we go along and discover new things.
Warrington Picture
Warrington Council - Cancer Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (2019)
Warrington Cancer Screening Uptake - Coming Soon!
Links to information on specific cancer types:
Our collection here will be based on the main focus of our project which has prioritised local need. If what you are looking for isn't on the list, Cancer Research UK has an A-Z of type information.