Would you like to help play a part in increasing early cancer diagnosis rates in underserved communities in Greater Manchester?
The Cancer and Inequalities fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for Greater Manchester-based VCSE organisations to deliver projects that will raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of cancer and identify and understand the barriers people face when receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Early diagnosis is often the key to successfully treating cancer. It can make treatment more simple and less invasive and results in 55,000 additional lives saved each year.
The Cancer and Inequalities Fund is managed by Salford CVS, on behalf of 10GM.
Apply for a medium grant now
Funded by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, medium grants of up to £5,000 are available through 10GM to support projects that raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of cancer and identify and understand the barriers people face when receiving a cancer diagnosis.
The NHS Long-term Plan sets ambitious targets for cancer diagnosis stating that ‘By 2028, 75% of people with cancer will be diagnosed at an early stage (stage 1 or 2).’ Currently, in Greater Manchester, this rate is around 55% highlighting the need for more to be done to improve early diagnosis rates.
The Cancer and Inequalities fund is looking to invest in a range of projects that will help improve early cancer diagnosis rates in communities that are at higher risk of a later-stage diagnosis. Early diagnosis is often the key to successfully treating cancer. It can make treatment more simple and less invasive and results in 55,000 additional lives saved each year. There are certain cancers which people are less likely to receive an Early Diagnosis for and it is these cancers we find more challenging.
The fund is looking for projects that will educate and raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of specific cancers, engage their communities in conversations around these cancers and how to access timely healthcare and work towards empowering their communities. Projects are encouraged to link in with local healthcare providers such as local GP practices to support your project or work together with them to deliver your ideas.
Deadline: 25 March 2024, 12pm