Together, we can make a difference.

Helping you spot, treat and fight cancer together

We are the cancer community connectors from the Black Country and Birmingham. We support communities to stay safe and know the signs of cancer. Finding cancer early can make a big difference. Cancer affects us all, and we are here to help with our experience and support.

Five community connectors and lead from NHS standing and laughing with each other.

What we do

We are here to help you learn about cancer and get support. Through workshops and events, we share advice to help you and your family stay healthy.

We talk about the signs of cancer, how to get checked, and the services that can help if you have cancer. We explain things in simple ways and in your language, so it’s easy to understand.

Finding cancer early and getting support can save lives.

  • We guide you to the right help and services.

  • You can talk one-to-one with someone who listens and supports you.

  • Learn how to stay healthy and spot the signs of cancer.

  • Meet us and others who can help you stay well.

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Female talking to event organiser at workshop
Delegates at event talking
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We are the first team to offer support like this

We offer free support for people that live in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Our friendly team speak many languages to help you. We offer a safe space to have private conversations about what you need. Over 168 people have already used our services.

What others say

  • The delivery of the session exceeded my expectations. The facilitator was very welcoming, and her presentation was clear, engaging, and confident throughout. The use of props in conjunction with the presentation was an excellent way to engage the audience. I was particularly impressed with their ability to deliver the content in our native language, Punjabi. She encouraged discussions about cultural barriers and skilfully allowed attendees to share their experiences while keeping the presentation on track.

    Training attendee

  • “Well needed service, overwhelming positive response and excitement from community and professionals. Newspaper articles in the express and star gave us good coverage.”

    Volunteer

  • “Thank you for inviting me to the launch of the community cancer project. It was a well-organised event with excellent speeches that were both inspiring and amazing. I also learned so much from the professionals and the information on the tables at the back of the room with practical ways to test for cancers. I hope the project is a great success and that many communities’ members benefit.”

    Community member

See our success studies