The Macmillan Luton Cancer Community Engagement Project - phase two 2026 to 2027
This exciting joint project with Macmillan Cancer, Luton Council and key partners will take the insights and understanding from the first phase and bring about change within the local system and amongst communities to improve cancer outcomes.
We are thrilled to work directly with the several communities and their residents to improve outcomes for breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening outcomes. The Phase One research evidence will be used to inform and enhance patient services for Luton’s most affected communities during Phase Two.
We will be employing two Macmillan Cancer Engagement Officers to continue this important work with our communities.
Finding out more about events to support phase two engagement
Further information coming soon providing information about what is planned for Phase Two and how the Macmillan Community Engagement Officers will work in the community to bring about the changes mentioned and importantly support residents of Luton to improve their access to cancer services and improved treatment recovery.
Previous events
Ameina Centre Health and Wellbeing event
When: 3 February 2026
Our team joined the community at the Ameina Centre for a General Health and Wellbeing event, delivering a keynote focused on Breast Cancer awareness. Around 40 residents from the local elderly Black African and Caribbean community attended. Our team provided a visual presentation, facilitated open discussion, and listened to attendees’ experiences and questions. We also shared tailored resources to support ongoing awareness and early detection.
International Women’s Health Day Awareness event
When: 26 March 2026
Our team took part in a women‑only International Women’s Health Day event held in Chaul End Community Centre. We attended in collaboration with our partners at Medics PCN and supported by work‑experience students shadowing our team. With approximately 80 women in attendance, we engaged in meaningful conversations about Breast Cancer awareness and provided tailored information to support early detection and understanding. Around 50 educational leaflets were distributed, helping to extend the reach of key messages beyond the event itself.
Women's Health Self Love event
When: 16 May 2026
Our team supported the Women’s Health Self‑Love event held at St. Luke’s Church Hall, led by Cllr Maria Lovell in collaboration with the council’s Social Justice Unit. The event was funded by Luton Public Health as part of the 'Behind the Screen Breast Screening Project'. Our project manager delivered a five‑minute keynote exploring themes of self‑love, the importance of prioritising personal wellbeing, and how women often nurture others before caring for themselves. Alongside the talk, our team hosted an engagement stall, speaking with attendees and distributing resources.
Approximately 60 women attended, each receiving our custom‑made leaflets in their welcome goodie bag.
Living Well event at Luton Irish Forum
When: 16 May 2026
Our team participated as stallholders at the Living Well event hosted by the Luton Irish Forum. We engaged with residents on key topics including Breast Cancer awareness and healthy ageing, offering tailored conversations and distributing educational leaflets. The event welcomed approximately 85 attendees and received a 75% “excellent” rating, reflecting its effective blend of health, social, and cultural activities. Through our discussions, several ongoing barriers to screening were identified, including fear and stigma, as well as gaps in awareness around self‑referral for those over 70 and the availability of screening information for men.
Upcoming events
RRF Breast Screening Awareness event
When: Saturday 30 May
We are continuing our community outreach by partnering with Pastor Lloyd Denny and the Restoration Revival Fellowship Church to deliver a Breast Screening Awareness event on Saturday 30 May. Funded through our programme, this session will focus on engaging residents in conversations about Breast Cancer awareness and the importance of screening. Our team will be in attendance to provide information, answer questions, and distribute educational leaflets to support informed decision‑making and early detection.
Hatters PCN information drop‑in session at Hockwell Ring Community Centre
When: Friday 3 July (12 to 3.30pm)
Our team will be attending the Hatters PCN routine information drop‑in session at Hockwell Ring Community Centre. We will be engaging with residents throughout the afternoon, speaking with attendees about Breast Cancer awareness, delivering a short presentation, and sharing a range of resources to support informed health choices and encourage early screening.