As the year draws to a close and winter wraps us in its chilly embrace, we’re excited to bring you our December newsletter filled with warmth and inspiration! While frost patterns decorate our windows and holiday lights twinkle in the darkness, we invite you to curl up with a hot drink and discover all the wonderful things happening at Answer Cancer this month.
From upcoming training opportunities to community events that will brighten these short days, we’ve packed this edition with helpful resources, seasonal updates, and ways to stay connected during the festive period. Let this newsletter be your companion through December’s cold days and long nights, offering both practical information and a touch of winter cheer!
Newsletter Highlights
- Upcoming Training & Events
- New for March 2026
- Be a Winner
- Registration Now Open!
- Manchester Deaf Centre Bowel Cancer Screening Session
- Dunsters Farm signs the Bee Seen, Get Screened Pledge
- GM Healthwatch Prostate Cancer Research
- Let’s Make Cervical Cancer History
- Supporting the Community – Saving Lives Today
- Prevent Breast Cancer – Volunteers Wanted
Upcoming Training & Events
Free training sessions from Answer Cancer, the Greater Manchester Cancer Screening Engagement Programme! Different dates and times are available to suit you. We are now offering training through a mixture of online and face-to-face sessions, so please make note when signing up!
You need to register in advance to attend the sessions, but you can join as many sessions as you like. For a list of courses and register, please click here.
New for March 2026
Men’s Health Event – 4 March 2026
We’re hosting a focused men’s health event at the St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North (M12 6FZ).
Expect our trusted prostate and bowel screening training alongside practical insights on engaging men in conversations about cancer, screening, and overall wellbeing.
This session is designed for Organisational Champions and Bee Seen, Get Screened pledge employers looking to strengthen their approach to supporting men’s health.
More details coming soon – mark your calendar!
Be a Winner
Our latest Champions Survey is now live, and provides a chance to win £50!
This is your opportunity to tell us about the incredible work you’re doing to spread the word on cancer screening in your workplaces, communities, and among family and friends. Your insights are the only way we can celebrate your impact and keep improving together.
Don’t wait – take the survey today for your chance to win!
Survey for Individual Champions
Survey for Bee Seen Get Screened and Organisational Champions
Registration Now Open!
Join us for the Answer Cancer Champions Appreciation Event — a day packed with exciting presentations, a celebration of how brilliant you all are, a delicious lunch, and a special performance from the Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir (back by popular demand!).
Don’t miss out – places are limited!
Book Now
Manchester Deaf Centre Bowel Cancer Screening Session
A huge thank you to everyone at Manchester Deaf Centre for joining our Bowel Cancer Screening session! Gazzala from the Answer Cancer Engagement Team had a fantastic time with an inspiring group – learning, sharing, and raising awareness together.
Manchester Deaf Center will be presenting at our Champions Appreciation Event on February the 4th sharing the learning from their Answer Cancer grant funded work this year.
Dunsters Farm signs the Bee Seen, Get Screened Pledge
Dunsters Farm, a Bury based family-run foodservice business with over 60 years of heritage, has shown its commitment not only to quality service across the North of England but also to the wellbeing of its 130+ staff.
By signing the Bee Seen, Get Screened pledge, they’re making sure every team member, from drivers and warehouse operatives to transport office staff, customer services, marketing, HR and sales, can take time off to attend cancer screening as soon as they’re invited.
A fantastic step toward a healthier workplace!
PLEDGE HERE
GM Healthwatch Prostate Cancer Research
Let’s Make Cervical Cancer History
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and together with NHS England we’re aiming high to eradicate cervical cancer by 2040.
How? By increasing HPV vaccination and boosting cervical screening (smear test) uptake for anyone with a cervix aged 25–64.
We’re committed to improving access, breaking down barriers like fear and trauma, and making screening something everyone feels safe and supported to do.
Help us spread the word!
Share our latest campaign slides with your teams, service users, and local communities, on big screens, in waiting rooms and on posters in your venue. Every chat, every share, every moment of awareness could help save a life.
Pressed for time? You can still make a big impact – simply follow, like, and share Answer Cancer’s social media posts throughout the month.
Together, let’s raise awareness.
Together, let’s save lives.
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/answercancerchampions
👉 Twitter/X: https://x.com/answercancergm
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/answercancergm
👉 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/answer-cancer
👉YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@answercancergm
Learn more with our January training
Supporting the Community – Saving Lives Today
Our fantastic Cancer Champions, Richard and Phil, power our prostate cancer courses and bring vital support into communities, workplaces, and even sporting events.
They know their stuff — not only are they Answer Cancer Champions, they’re also trustees of Prostate Cancer Support (North West), sharing expert info on PSA testing, treatment options, and next steps for anyone thinking about their prostate health.
Manchester City fan? Grab a ticket for their prize draw!
Not a City fan? Grab one anyway – it’s the season of goodwill after all!
Prevent Breast Cancer – Volunteers Wanted
Get in touch
If you have any questions or queries please contact us using the link below.
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Engage with Voluntary Sector North West
As one of the four partners in Answer Cancer, Voluntary Sector North West supports the sector “to positively shape the future of the North West”.
If you are a VCFSE organisation interested in engaging with Voluntary Sector North West, we invite you to connect with us. You can join free of charge as either a full member or an associate member, or simply subscribe to our e-bulletin to receive the latest updates and insights about the sector. If you are interested in joining as a member, or would like to join our conference on the 14th November, just follow the links.