Tumour Specific Recruitment Campaign

For the last few months we have been working hard on expanding our recruitment campaign to allow us to focus on attracting patients and carers with experience of some specific cancer types to join us.

Suggested social media copy is provided below – please see red highlights as these areas will need to be tailored depending on which cancer type campaign you are using.

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Do you have experience of xxx cancer and can find time to make a difference for patients/carers like you? Your views can help us shape real change.

(Ideally next sentence should be in first comment but include in main post if not possible) Visit gmcancer.org.uk/focus-groups to find out more about joining our next meeting.

#GMCancerVoices

 A graphic with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance NHS logo top right. The background is mostly orange, and has a notebook style page in the centre. It reads “I’m a skin cancer patient and carer representative. I’m speaking up for patients and working with healthcare professionals to improve skin cancer care.” A graphic with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance NHS logo top right. The background is mostly orange, and has a notebook style page in the centre. It reads “I’m a xxx cancer patient and carer representative. I’m speaking up for patients and working with healthcare professionals to improve xxx cancer care.”

On X please tag @GM_Cancer. On other channels please tag Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.

Please include the hashtag #GMCancerVoices in your posts.

Would you like printed materials?

We would love you to help us spread the word. Please fill in our short form to request a pack of materials to be sent to you or email us at gmcancer.voices@nhs.net.

General recruitment campaign assets

We’re excited to announce that we have a new recruitment campaign for our Cancer Voices Community.  We worked with a creative agency, Magpie, to co-produce the campaign with Patient and Carer Representatives as well as seeking views from the VCSE sector. We hope the campaign will help us to recruit a diverse mix of people affected by cancer to join our Cancer Voices Community.

A big thank you to Farida, Maria, Mike, Russ and Tracey for featuring in this campaign!

We have a range of posters, leaflets and other materials which will go on display in hospitals, GP surgeries and in community locations. Download the full campaign pack.

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On X please tag @GM_Cancer. On other channels please tag Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.

Please include the hashtag #GMCancerVoices in your posts.

***Please download the assets separately. The ones here are for illustration only.***

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If you’ve had a cancer diagnosis, or you’ve cared for someone who has in the Greater Manchester area, Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community would like to hear from you. You can help us make a difference for future patients in Greater Manchester. https://bit.ly/40HqRqw #GMCancerVoices Promotional image for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring three individuals named Tracey, Russ, and Mike, with a slogan 'We're shaping the future of cancer care.' Promotional image for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring three individuals named Tracey, Russ, and Mike, with a slogan ‘We’re shaping the future of cancer care.’
Change starts with a conversation. By connecting patients, their carers and clinicians we can improve cancer services in Greater Manchester. Join the Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community. https://bit.ly/40HqRqw #GMCancerVoices Promotional banner for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Russ, wearing a SuperDry shirt, with the text 'Change starts with a conversation. Together we're working to improve cancer services by listening to people, like Russ, who have had a diagnosis or supported someone with one.' Promotional banner for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Russ, wearing a SuperDry shirt, with the text ‘Change starts with a conversation. Together we’re working to improve cancer services by listening to people, like Russ, who have had a diagnosis or supported someone with one.’
Giving back starts with a chat. By speaking to people who’ve experienced cancer or supported people through it, Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community can improve services for future patients. Join the community. https://bit.ly/40HqRqw #GMCancerVoices Promotional image for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Farida, wearing a colourful top and headwrap, seated against an orange background. Text reads: 'Giving back starts with a chat. By speaking to people like Farida who've experienced cancer or supported someone through it, we can improve services for future patients.' Promotional image for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Farida, wearing a colourful top and headwrap, seated against an orange background. Text reads: ‘Giving back starts with a chat. By speaking to people like Farida who’ve experienced cancer or supported someone through it, we can improve services for future patients.’
You’re the experts. No one knows cancer like the people who have had a diagnosis or supported someone with one. That’s why Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community are asking people to share their experiences to help improve services. https://bit.ly/40HqRqw #GMCancerVoices Promotional image for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual with vibrant purple hair, alongside the text 'You're the experts. No one knows cancer like the people who have had a diagnosis or supported someone with one. That's why we're asking people like Maria about their experiences to help important services.' Promotional image for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Maria, with vibrant purple hair, alongside the text ‘You’re the experts. No one knows cancer like the people who have had a diagnosis or supported someone with one. That’s why we’re asking people like Maria about their experiences to help important services.’
Give back in a way that works for you. People are sharing their experiences of cancer service to improve it for others. Join the Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community. https://bit.ly/40HqRqw #GMCancerVoices Promotional banner for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Mike, encouraging people to share their cancer services experiences to improve it for others. Text reads: 'Give back in a way that works for you. People like Mike are sharing their experience of cancer services to improve it for others. There are loads of ways to get involved so you can find one that suits you.' Promotional banner for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance featuring an individual named Mike, encouraging people to share their cancer services experiences to improve it for others. Text reads: ‘Give back in a way that works for you. People like Mike are sharing their experience of cancer services to improve it for others. There are loads of ways to get involved so you can find one that suits you.’
Could you help us shape the future of cancer services? We are looking for people affected by cancer to join the Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community. https://bit.ly/40HqRqw #GMCancerVoices Graphic from Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. The image features a notepad with a checklist that includes the text: "Fill in a survey," "Tell your story," "Share your thoughts" and "Help train staff." Next to the notepad, a headline asks, "Could you help us shape the future of cancer services?" The background includes abstract shapes in green and blue. Promotional image from Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. The image features a notepad with a checklist that includes the text: “Fill in a survey,” “Tell your story,” “Share your thoughts” and “Help train staff.” Next to the notepad, a headline asks, “Could you help us shape the future of cancer services?” The background includes abstract shapes in green and blue.

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The Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community works to connect people with real lived experience of the disease with healthcare professionals working to improve services. By listening to insights from patients and their carers, we can better understand how to best support people in the future.

You could help by sharing your story, improving training for healthcare professionals, or giving your opinion on pathway boards. We currently offer virtual and face to face options to suit you. No matter your needs, lifestyle, or interests, we’ll find a way for you to share your point of view.

If you’ve had a cancer diagnosis, or you’ve cared for someone who has in the Greater Manchester area we want to hear from you.

You can help us make a difference for future patients in Greater Manchester.

Join the community. #GMCancerVoices

Would you like printed materials?

We would love you to help us spread the word. Please fill in our short form to request a pack of materials to be sent to you or email us at gmcancer.voices@nhs.net.