Pennine Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

20/06/2026

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research by Queen Mary University of London and Cancer Research UK shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer and some other cancers.

Both girls and boys can get protection from high-risk HPV by having the HPV vaccination in their teenage years. It not only protects against cervical cancer, but other types of cancer too.

You can help protect your child by giving consent for them to have their vaccination when invited.

And remember: cervical screening is still important, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine.

Learn more: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/new-data-shows-the-hpv-vaccine-is-saving-lives-from-cervical-cancer/

11/06/2026

As the World Cup 🌍 ⚽️ starts today remember some things are more important than football 🤗 Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

01/06/2026

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Feel Them On The First 🍒

🔔 By checking regularly, you will get to know how your breasts/chests/pecs usually look and feel, and it will be easier to spot any unusual changes or signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

If you're not sure how to check yourself, follow this link for a great video 👉- https://loom.ly/LUf-Cls

12/05/2026

Party 🎉 time 🤞

12/05/2026

An inspirational way to start the day Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance with 🏃‍♀️

29/04/2026

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

We are excited to announce on Wednesday 24 June 2026, we are hosting a conference open to all members of the public, including patients, carers and community members. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about how we are improving cancer care across the region, the pivotal role that patients and communities play, and the different ways to get more involved.

Please sign up today or, if you know someone who may be interested, please share our flyer with them. 🎉

27/04/2026

Have you had your NHS bowel cancer screening test yet?

If you’re between 50-74 and registered with a GP you will automatically be sent your screening kit through the post every two years.

It’s easy to do, and you can complete it yourself in the privacy of your own bathroom. If you think you’re eligible and haven’t had a kit sent to you, you can call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.

Bowel cancer screening finds bowel cancer before you’ve noticed any symptoms, which means it’s much easier to treat.

23/04/2026

We’ve been nominated 👏 🏆 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Commitment to Equality Award - A Journey through Colonoscopy

23/04/2026

👏 excellent news. Well done 👍

22/04/2026

To the backbone of all we do, we couldn’t do it with out you 💙 Julie, Nicky, Mo and Kellie thank you ☺️