Campaigns and events

We regularly work with patients, carers, communities and partner organisations to improve patient awareness of cancer services across the Thames Valley.

Below you’ll find current campaigns, surveys, engagement activities and opportunities to get involved. These change throughout the year, so check back regularly to see what’s happening.

Bowel Cancer awareness: Community van

Come and talk to our friendly bowel cancer awareness team about bowel cancer symptoms, reducing your risk, and to find out more about NHS bowel cancer screening.  They will help you understand the symptoms to look out for, how you can lower you risk of bowel cancer, and the process of screening if you have been sent the ‘FIT’ kit in the post.

Visiting the van

  • No appointment needed
  • Friendly advice and information
  • Pick up leaflets and translated resources
  • Find out about bowel cancer symptoms and NHS screening
  • Speak to someone if you’re worried

Dates and times may occasionally change so please check this page before travelling.

Van venues and dates

DateTimeAddress
5 to 7 November10am-4pmOrbital Shopping Park, Thamesdown Drive, Swindon, SN25 4AN
12 to 14 November10am-4pmSlough Retail Park, Twinches Lane, Slough, SL1 5AD
19 to 21 November10am-4pmSainsbury’s, Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BA
26 November10am-4pmWeller Centre, 110 Amersham Road, Reading, RG4 5NA
27 to 28 November 10am-4pmAsda, Lower Earley Supercentre, Reading, RG6 5TT

Other resources

Leaflets and information on:

      • The facts about bowel cancer. As well as English language, these are also available in: Arabic, Chinese, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Urdu
      • The facts about bowel cancer – Easy Read
      • A Symptoms Diary
      • Simple Steps for Good Bowel Health
      • How we can help you leaflet

Useful web pages: