Cancer Awareness Team County Durham

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💜Cervical Screening Awareness Week is a week from today.If you are between 25 and 64 and have a cervix, we encourage you...
08/06/2026

💜Cervical Screening Awareness Week is a week from today.

If you are between 25 and 64 and have a cervix, we encourage you to contact your GP to book a screening (also known as a smear). If you missed your screening, you can contact your GP to arrange another one. Regular cervical screening can prevent up to 75 per cent of cervical cancers by detecting HPV (human papillomavirus) mostly before the cancer develops.

It is normal to feel nervous about booking a screening. You can learn more about what happens to make you feel more at ease here: www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

💜 Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.Protect your skin. Check your skin. Get to know what’s normal for y...
08/06/2026

💜 Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.

Protect your skin. Check your skin. Get to know what’s normal for you, a changing mole isn’t something to ignore.



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💜 Today is World No To***co Day.It’s never too late to quit smoking – and the benefits start almost straight away. From ...
31/05/2026

💜 Today is World No To***co Day.

It’s never too late to quit smoking – and the benefits start almost straight away. From breathing easier to reducing your risk of cancer, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Free support is available to help you quit. Speak to your local pharmacy or visit www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

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💜 Don't wait until it's too late – early detection of lung cancer saves lives. If you're a current or former smoker and ...
26/05/2026

💜 Don't wait until it's too late – early detection of lung cancer saves lives. If you're a current or former smoker and invited for screening, take up the offer. It's quick, easy, and can make all the difference.

Want to know more about what a screening involves? Go here: www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/lung-cancer-screening/

💜 Be skin savvy and know what to look out for. Use the ABCDE'F' checklist to help you spot the signs of possible skin ca...
23/05/2026

💜 Be skin savvy and know what to look out for. Use the ABCDE'F' checklist to help you spot the signs of possible skin cancer.

- Asymmetry: two halves differ in shape.
- Border: edges are irregular or jagged.
- Colour: uneven/patchy; shades of black, white, grey, brown, or pink; two or more colours is suspicious.
- Diameter: for most melanomas, at least six millimetres.
- Evolving: changing in size, shape or colour.
- 'Funny': it looks odd, or you aren't happy about it for any reason.

💜 We are in for a heatwave this bank holiday weekend with UV levels expected to be high. Although the warm weather is a ...
22/05/2026

💜 We are in for a heatwave this bank holiday weekend with UV levels expected to be high. Although the warm weather is a treat, it’s important to remember to protect your skin:

- Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
- Never burn
- Cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
- Use at least factor 30 sunscreen – make sure to use enough and re-apply frequently

We’d love to know – how are you enjoying the sunshine over the long weekend?

💜 Claire has been at Westway Veterinary Group in Consett delivering a workshop to their fantastic team who are working t...
21/05/2026

💜 Claire has been at Westway Veterinary Group in Consett delivering a workshop to their fantastic team who are working towards their Silver Better Health at Work Award County Durham.

The workshop's focus was on national screening programmes that are available to access and the signs and symptoms of cervical, breast, bowel and lung cancer.

Thanks for having Claire along! Another great workshop delivered to a local team who support awareness and health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Would you like to support your team? Book a workshop by contacting us on 0800 876 6887, [email protected], or find out more here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/cancer-awareness/

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