In September 2010 the Department of Health announced that NHS Cumbria had been successful in a bid to the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative [NAEDI] for additional funding for work to improve lung cancer survival rates, which is one of our top priorities for addressing health inequalities.
The attached briefing sets out more details of what the Cumbria Lung Cancer Awareness and Early Diagnosis campaign will involve.
The campaign will target populations in four localities - Copeland, Allerdale, Barrow and Carlisle – where deprivation and deaths from lung cancer are greatest.
We aim to reach people aged over 50 registered with target GP practices in these areas, with health conditions which may make them more vulnerable to lung cancer, as well as giving general information on lung cancer symptoms to the wider communities.
We aim to increase awareness of lung cancer symptoms by working with a wider range of groups using trained Community Health Champions, health related third sector organisations, existing community networks, local employers, community health partnerships, local government services such as social care and libraries.
Can you help us plan this project and ensure that we are successful in changing understanding of lung cancer and people’s response to potential symptoms?
We are holding a series of launch sessions so that you can learn more about the reason for the project, and how you could contribute to its success.
The date for the sessions is:
Friday 26th November at Hindpool Community Centre, Barrow in Furness at 12.30pm.
To reserve a place at these sessions or for further information please telephone Susan Collins on 01900 324235 or email susan.collins@cumbriapct.nhs.uk
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