Our This Van Can bowel cancer awareness roadshow has now finished. From November 2024 until spring 2025, the van stopped at 60 locations talking to people about everything to do with bowel cancer.

What are the signs and symptoms? Why is it important to catch them early? What is bowel screening and how do you complete an at-home bowel screening test?

The van travelled round all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, talking to the general public and answering the questions above and more.

This page contains further information about the roadshow and some useful links to information about bowel cancer signs, symptoms and screening.

A bright blue van with cartoon imagery on the site. The text reads; join the bowel movement

How did our PCNs help with making sure we engage with as many people as possible? Read our top tips and case study to find out.

Useful links and information

Information for healthcare professionals

Can you help promote the van in your area? You can download a social media pack which includes tiles for specific venues and dates, plus other promotional social media posts.

Are you a primary care professional? You can download this information pack to find out everything you need to know about the “This Van Can” bowel cancer awareness roadshow.

If you work in secondary care in Greater Manchester, find out everything you need to know about the “This Van Can” bowel cancer awareness project by downloading the information provided here.