World Cancer Day

Learn how employers can use World Cancer Day to promote awareness of the symptoms of cancer and promote early detection through screening services.

The value of supporting World Cancer Day at work

Supporting employees affected by cancer whether they have been diagnosed themselves or are caring for someone, goes beyond raising awareness. By offering meaningful support, employers can help staff feel valued, cared for and better able to manage their health and wellbeing.

Get your workplace involved in World Cancer Day

Here are some ways your organisation can take part:

Raise awareness

Use your internal communication channels to share information and resources with employees. The Macmillan website offers a wide range of helpful materials.

Encourage employees to talk about cancer and ask questions to encourage open conversations.

Organise an event

Fundraising activities can be both enjoyable and beneficial for employee wellbeing.

From healthy eating taster sessions and sponsored walks to book sales, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Activities like this can also be good for employee morale and wellbeing.

You can also download a toolkit from the World Cancer Day website to support your activities.

Promote screening

Highlight the importance of cancer screening and encourage conversations about preventive health.

If you have staff involved in workplace health promotion, they can sign up for a screening awareness session from Public Health Wales.

Promoting awareness throughout the year

Taking small, consistent steps can help create a workplace where your employees feel informed, supported and empowered to look after their health.

Here are some ideas to continue your efforts throughout the year:

Raise awareness about cancer

Make health topics a core part of your wellbeing plans.

Share information about national and global campaigns, such as World Cancer Day, across your staff communication channels.

You can find more campaigns to support in our campaigns and events section.

Encourage open conversations

Open discussions about cancer can increase awareness and improve outcomes. Encourage employees to talk about cancer and provide guidance on how to handle these conversations sensitively in the workplace.

Provide access to support

Ensure your employees know where to access trusted advice and support.

Public Health Wales Screening Services offer detailed information about cancer screening services available in Wales.

Find out more

To find out how your workplace can get involved in World Cancer Day and get useful resources, visit the World Cancer Day website.

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