Public health talks
Our public health talks share information on early detection and prevention of breast cancer, and they're completely free to book. If you want to raise awareness in your local community or network, you can book a talk with us,
What does a public health talk cover?
Our trained public health volunteers cover important information about breast cancer, including the following:
- Breast cancer facts and figures
- Breast awareness and the importance of early detection
- NHS breast screening programme
- Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
- Causes of breast cancer and how you can help reduce your risk
- Myths and misconceptions
Our free talks last between 30 to 40 minutes and we encourage time for questions afterwards.
How are our public health talks delivered?
Our talks can be delivered online or in person, to private, public and voluntary organisations, such as workplaces, local community and religious groups, healthcare settings, and universities.
We understand the barriers that some communities face in accessing healthcare and awareness information. If your audience has additional needs, we can help make your talk as inclusive as possible.
For more information about what we offer you, simply scroll down the page to read our FAQs section.
What people say about our public health talks
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Jane, Kent International Club
If you’re considering booking a public health talk, do it. You may think you already know about breast cancer, but there will be surprises.Find out more -
Nic, Women in Property
If we get to have another talk, I’d love to extend the invitation to more people within our organisation.Find out more -
Jane, Saffery Champness
Even though it was quite a serious subject, the talk focused on positive steps you can take to be breast aware.Find out more
Meet our volunteer speakers
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Even if one person finds their breast cancer because of me, it will have been worth my time
After seeing her sister and her best friend go through breast cancer years ago, Jackie decided she wanted to help other people learn the ris...Find out more -
Helping others is a massive part of my healing process
A married mum of 2, Donna is a Public Health volunteer for Breast Cancer Now. Here she tells us why helping others is a crucial step on her ...Find out more
Frequently asked questions
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Who can I book at talk for?
Our public health talks are aimed at all adults over the age of 18. We ask that a minimum of 15 people attend.
We welcome talk requests from global organisations, as long as they have a UK audience who will also attend. This is because our talks cover information and messaging on breast cancer awareness and NHS breast screening services, based on UK data and public health messaging.
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Can I book a face-to-face talk?
We offer our public health talks online and in person depending on the location. If we’re unable to give a face-to-face talk, we’ll offer an online talk as an alternative and share key resources around breast cancer awareness.
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How are your talks inclusive?
Our speakers can work with your translator to give talks in other languages. Our supporting health information is also available in a range of skin tones and languages. All public health volunteers have training and appreciation for health inequalities.
But if you’d prefer a speaker from a shared background, we’ll do our best to make this happen. Please add any requests to your booking form and we’ll be in touch.
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Have another question?
If you have any questions about our talks or would like further information before making a booking, please email our public health, inclusion and awareness team.
Book a public health talk
The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of successful treatment. So, it's important to understand the signs and symptoms and regularly check your breasts.