Cancer Champions
The Cancer Champions programme aims to equip people with the knowledge and confidence to have conversations about cancer with family members, friends, and colleagues.
Become a Cancer Champion by taking part in one of our free awareness sessions
No skills, qualifications or any specialised knowledge of cancer is required to take part in Cancer Champions training. Our free awareness sessions teach people about the key facts, statistics, symptoms, and screenings linked to a number of cancers.
Cancer Champions are equipped with the knowledge needed to raise awareness about cancer, engage in conversations that could help to reduce the risk of cancer and encourage early diagnosis of cancer – when treatment could be simpler and more successful.
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Early detection saves lives
Would you be able to spot the possible early signs of cancer in a friend or relative?
Along with national screening programmes, being aware of the common signs and symptoms can help to increase diagnosis at an earlier stage.
Become a Cancer Champion and help encourage early diagnosis and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer in Humber and North Yorkshire.
Become a Cancer Champion
Book your place on one of our free Cancer Champions Awareness Sessions.
Upcoming virtual sessions dates
- Tuesday 21 January, 15:00-16:30
- Monday 27 January, 11:00-12:30
- Thursday 30 January, 14:00-15:30
- Tuesday 4 February, 09:30-11:00
- Wednesday 5 February, 13:00-14:30
- Thursday 13 February, 14:00-15:30
- Monday 17 February, 10:00-11:30
- Friday 21 February, 12:00-13:30
- Wednesday 26 February, 15:00-16:30
Upcoming face-to-face sessions available
We will be arranging some further face-to-face Cancer Champion awareness sessions in the Humber and North Yorkshire area. If you would prefer to attend a face-to-face session, please contact us by email stating whereabouts in the area you are, so that we can send you details of events in that area. Email; hny.cancerchampions@nhs.net.
Sharon's Story
Sharon Hornsby, a Contact Officer with Humberside Police, received treatment for early stage breast cancer after a free awareness session prompted her to book an appointment with her GP.
‘If I hadn’t done the Cancer Champions training, where would I be? Learning about cancer saved my life.’
Train the Trainer
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance offers Train the Trainer sessions to individuals who wish to train others to recognise the early signs and symptoms of cancer (Cancer Champions).
We also provide support to further education establishments who want to incorporate cancer awareness into their curriculum. Further information about the sessions and how to register can be found below.
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Sarah's Story
Sarah Muflahi, Volunteer Lead Co-ordinator, The Peel Project, said:
‘We organised Cancer Champions training because some people in our local community wouldn’t usually seek information about cancer and can be hesitant about going to the doctors. The face-to-face sessions were hugely beneficial as the group could learn together whilst receiving support from the Cancer Champions team.’
Book a Private Awareness Session
For your educational establishment, place of work or voluntary group.
We have previously delivered private Cancer Champions awareness sessions to students at several educational establishments including Hull University, John Leggott College, East Riding College and York College. Previous work place sessions have been organised for staff at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, G F Smith, AVIVA, Vale of York CCG and East Riding of Yorkshire CCG. We have also delivered private sessions to Hull Sikh Community Group and volunteers at York Against Cancer and St Leonard’s Hospice.
To book a private awareness session for your work place, educational establishment or voluntary group, email hny.cancerchampions@nhs.net or call 07519 120809.
Care Plus Group
Cancer Champions – North East Lincolnshire
Become a Cancer Champion by taking part in one of our awareness sessions!
No skills, qualifications or specialised knowledge of cancer is required in our Cancer Champions Training. Our awareness sessions teach people about the key facts, statistics, symptoms, and NHS Screening Programmes linked to a number of cancers.
Cancer Champions are equipped with the knowledge needed to raise awareness about cancer, engage in conversations that could help to reduce the risk of cancer and encourage early detection of cancer – when treatment could be simpler and more successful.
We are thrilled to offer our bespoke training, for as little as two hours of your time, right at your venue!
Early Detection Saves Lives… would you be able to spot the possible early signs of cancer in a friend, relative or colleague?
We have over 1,000 Cancer Champions within North East Lincolnshire, so join us and help encourage early diagnosis and improve the outcomes for people within our community.
