Galloway Hall

13/10/2026

Today marks Metastatic (Secondary) Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

And while most breast cancers don’t come back after treatment, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms in case they do.

Speak to your GP or breast care nurse if you have any new symptoms that:

Are new or unusual for you

Don't have an obvious cause

Don't go away

Find out more information about the signs and symptoms of metastatic breast cancer.

https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/secondary-breast-cancer?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=support&utm_content=MBCA

10/10/2026

💗 A big thank you to everyone who came to chat with us at Clitheroe Market today and picked up a scrunchie ready for Wear It Pink Day on 23rd October! 🎀

It was lovely to chat with the Clitheroe Town Crier too! 😊

Let’s keep spreading awareness about early cancer screening and knowing your body. 💕

🎀 Check It, Don’t Chance It! 🎀

Spring North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

💕☔ RAIN OR SHINE, WE’LL BE THERE! ☔💕

Come and see us tomorrow at Clitheroe Market! 💗 Pick up a pink scrunchie and help us raise cancer awareness! 🎀

💕 CATCH IT, CHECK IT, DON’T CHANCE IT! 💕

Together, we can make a difference! 💖🎀

Spring North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

07/10/2026

How confident are you about checking your breasts for signs of breast cancer? Almost a third (29%) of women in England who regularly check their breasts, don’t feel confident to notice a change.

So together, we’re making sure more women get the information they need to spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and know where to go if they notice something unusual.

And if you want to get into the habit of checking your breasts, it’s as simple as TLC:

- Touch your breasts or chest
- Look for changes
- Check anything new or unusual with your GP

07/10/2026

Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning.

Our latest guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support.

The guide explores:
• Building warm, trusting relationships
• Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk
• Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure
• Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern
• Being clear and honest about confidentiality
• Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself

It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi

06/10/2026

💗 We’re heading to Clitheroe Market! 💗

Come and see us on Saturday 10th October and show your support for Wear It Pink Day! 🎀

Pick up your very own pink scrunchie and get ready to wear it proudly on Friday 23rd October to help raise cancer awareness and support a great cause. 💕

📍 Clitheroe Market
📅 Saturday 10th October
🎀 Pick up your pink scrunchie
💗 Wear it pink on 23rd October

Come along, say hello and let’s stand together, wear pink and make a difference! 🌸
Spring North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

04/10/2026

Today we're helping raise awareness by celebrating Salivary Gland Cancer Day. Salivary Cancer is a rare form of cancer that can affect the salivary glands (in the mouth) and also secretory glands in other parts of the body (trachea, breast, v***a, skin, lacrimal gland). Many people aren't aware of it's existence so we're on a mission to change that.

Early detection and awareness can make a difference, yet many people are unaware of the signs which are: -

* A lump or swelling in front of the ears, under the jawbone or on the floor of the mouth or facial asymmetry (swelling that makes one side of the face look noticeably different to the other)
* Facial numbness or tingling
* Persistent pain in the face, jaw, ear or neck that doesn't go away
* Trouble opening the mouth fully and difficulty chewing or swallowing
* Unexplained fluid draining from the ear or a feeling of pressure in the ear

As always, if this sounds familiar, go see your GP to get checked out. Of course, these symptoms don't necessarily mean you have Salivary Gland Cancer, but early diagnosis is your best chance of a good outcome so it's always better to check without delay.

For more information, visit https://www.salivaryglandcancer.uk/

04/10/2026

🎀 DAY 4 OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

Know your body. Know what’s normal for you.

Breast cancer is the biggest killer of working-age women in the UK (aged 20–64). Behind every statistic is a person — a mum, daughter, sister, partner, friend or colleague — and a life that matters.

That’s why knowing your own body is so important.

Take a few minutes regularly to look, touch and check your breasts and chest. Get familiar with what’s normal for you, so you’re more likely to notice when something changes.

🔸 A new lump or swelling
🔸 A change in the size or shape of your breast
🔸 Dimpling, puckering or changes to the skin
🔸 Changes to your ni**le, including it turning inwards
🔸 Unusual ni**le discharge
🔸 Any new or unusual change that isn’t normal for you

If you notice something different, don’t ignore it. Contact your GP and get it checked. Most breast changes are not cancer, but getting changes checked is important.

And remember, checking yourself is not a replacement for attending breast screening when invited. Screening can detect some breast cancers before they can be felt or seen.

💗 Know your body. Check your body. Speak up about changes.

Because knowing what’s normal for you could make a difference.

Spring North
Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

02/10/2026

🩷 Early Detection 🩷

One of the most important things we can do is get to know our bodies and recognise what’s normal for us.

If you notice a change that doesn’t feel right or concerns you, don’t ignore it. Speak to a healthcare professional and get it checked, even if you’re hoping it will go away.

Knowing your body matters. Early detection can save lives. 🩷

Take time to check your breasts, chest and pecs — breast cancer can affect men too. And don’t forget to encourage the people you love to check themselves too. 🩷
Spring North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board