In Your Community
Cancer is everyone’s business, and small conversations can make a big difference.
Across Lancashire and South Cumbria, local organisations, volunteers and community groups are helping people understand the signs and symptoms of cancer, take up screening opportunities and feel more confident seeking help when something doesn’t feel right.
Find out how you can get involved, become a Cancer Awareness Champion or access funding to support cancer awareness in your community.
Cancer Awareness Champions
You don’t need to be a health professional to make a difference.
Cancer Awareness Champions help share trusted cancer information, start conversations, and encourage screening and early action in their communities.
Champions are often trusted members of their community, workplace or local organisation. By talking openly about cancer, sharing information and signposting people to support, they can help raise awareness, tackle myths and encourage people to seek help sooner when they notice something isn’t right.
VCFSE Small Grants Scheme
The VCFSE (voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise) Small Grants Scheme is delivered by Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance in partnership with Spring North.
We want to empower local organisations to deliver trusted, community-based activities that help more people spot potential cancer symptoms early, access support and improve cancer outcomes across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Cancer Stories
Screening can help find some cancers before you notice any symptoms. Most people who attend screening are reassured that everything is normal. If changes are found, they’re often easier to treat because they’ve been picked up early. This is Brian’s and Victoria’s story.
“The NHS were extraordinary. Honestly, I can’t tell you how positive they were, the support they gave me at every stage throughout this whole process, and how easy they made it for me.”
“Really pay attention to your body and be observant. Know what’s normal for you in the first place. Don’t be afraid to check, to see if you can feel anything which is unusual for you…”