Partnership WorkingBreast Cancer Care and Bowel Cancer UK

Davinia-Louise GreenHead of Breast Awareness and Early Detection – Breast Cancer Care

Gail CurryHealth Promotion and Outreach Manager – Bowel Cancer UK

Overview of project• Evidence based ‘Train the Trainer’ programme• Combined breast awareness and bowel cancer

awareness• Targeting • Groups with low awareness• Areas of high deprivation• Areas with low screening uptake

• Measuring awareness

Why work together?

• Similar services/way of working• Shared charity ethos and values• Similar health promotion audiences• Screening programmes exist• Training expertise

Key messages:

• Early detection is vital• Informed choice• Tailoring messages

Aims of the project

• Reach key/target groups with combined message

• Measure effectiveness of combined course on trainees

• Address barriers to health messages of key/target groups

Outputs /targets

• Develop and deliver 2 pilot courses• Delivery 10 courses throughout England• Measure effectiveness of training 12 months

post training• Measure reach of message through trainees

up to 12 month post training• Evaluate the partnership

Successes of partnership

• Aims and target were achieved • Development of combined resources• Joining of expertise in delivering training• Recruitment of a Joint Partnership Co-

ordinator• Partners improved skills and professional

development

Areas of learning

• Communication is key• Balance of responsibilities• Understanding differences in

organisations• Understanding differences in outcomes

Tips for successful partnerships

Before commencing:

• Have a shared focus• Identify your resources • Carry out a risk assessment• Plan formal processes for management and

decision making• Recruit relevant project staff

At the beginning:

• Get to know each others’ teams• Agree what each partner will contribute• Identify roles and responsibilities• Identify skills and training needs• Launch formally (and internally)

During the project:

• Meet regularly• Ensure strategic goals are met at various

milestones• Communicate progress across partners

and internally

At the end:

• Review aims, objectives and goals• Review benefits and challenges to both

partners• Find sustainable solutions• Communicate findings to all stakeholders

Contact us:

Gail.curry@bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Davinia.green@breastcancercare.org