This Van Can is back in Greater Manchester, from November 2024.

This time, it’s talking about 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 will travel round all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, talking to the general public and answering the questions above and more. Find out everything you need to know.

Other “This Van Can” projects

Where will the van be?

Venue Date
Asda, Marple Thursday 9th and Thursday 16th January 2025
Morrisons, Bredbury Friday 10th and Saturday 18th January 2025
Morrisons, Cheadle Heath Saturday 11th and Friday 17th January 2025

The van has already completed its visits to Manchester and Salford. Following its visit to Stockport, the van will move  around Greater Manchester as follows:

  • Trafford – late January
  • Tameside – early February
  • Oldham – late February
  • Rochdale – early March
  • Bury – late March
  • Bolton – early April
  • Wigan – late April

As dates and venues are confirmed they will be published on this page so please check back regularly.

Useful links and information

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

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.