01 March 2025
Summary:
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and through our partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, we want to improve access to cancer support services and tackle health inequalities in our communities. 1 in 2 of us will develop some kind of cancer in our lifetimes. For prostate cancer, 1 in 8 men are at risk with the risk rising to 1 in 4 for black men. It is crucial that everyone knows where to turn for straightforward and accessible support.
That’s why we have embarked on a two-year project with Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve cancer outcomes in Lambeth. We know from the data that people in Lambeth are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a later stage in the illness, decreasing their chances of survival. For this project, MTVH has invested £67,000 and Macmillan and invested £220,000 – all for a cause that is so important to the health of our residents.
During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are hosting a series of events to highlight the impact of prostate cancer, as well as letting people know what their options are if they would like to be tested for prostate cancer and where to turn for support following a diagnosis.
On 11/3/25, we will be visiting Clapham Park construction site, taking local services to the workplace to prioritise the health of construction site staff. This initiative follows conversations with Lambeth residents who reported difficulty in finding time to put their own health first.
We are also hosting an event at the civic centre in Lambeth on 19/3/25 for council colleagues to learn more about cancer and where to turn for support, as well as a men’s wellbeing evening on 28/3/25 which will bring Lambeth men together for light exercise, relaxation, and food as we work to join up services in Lambeth.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Scott Duncan (Project Manager) on 07593584430, or Francesca Conteh (Project Coordinator) on 07566794392.
