Help Break Down Breast Cancer Screening Barriers
Consultation has concluded
A chance for women to work with healthcare planners to improve take-up of breast cancer screening
Background
Breast cancer is now the most common type of cancer in the world. To treat breast cancer effectively it is important to find it early. The NHS does this by asking women aged between 47 and 73 to come to screening appointments (called mammograms).
With the interruptions to routine breast screening services caused by COVID-19 it is more important than ever that women attend.
However, many women choose not to attend these appointments, especially in areas of London.
Women do not attend for a number of reasons including not understanding why the appointment is necessary, not having time to go or previous bad experiences. This is particularly important for certain groups, such as BAME women.
Aim of this project
We are offering an opportunity to be involved in creating new tools with healthcare designers, doctors and behavioural scientists, to overcome some of the challenges women face to breast cancer screening in London.
How you can get involved - join our virtual workshops
We're inviting women to co-create these solutions during two online, interactive workshops. You are free to attend one or both -
Wednesday 17th November between 1pm to 3.30pm OR 6pm to 7.30pm
and
Wednesday 1st December between 1pm to 3.30pm
They will be held with healthcare designers, doctors, and behavioural scientists. You will be asked to
- share your experiences of screening,
- give your opinions on some of the existing work that has been done,
- help create solutions to facilitate breast cancer screening.
All participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Email [email protected] or call 07811327985 to get involved
