The Cancer Awareness Bus Tour is coming to a town near you

Travelling to towns across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the Cancer Awareness Bus Tour is here to help you learn more about cancer, spot symptoms early, and understand the NHS screening programmes available to you.

You can:

• Speak to friendly healthcare professionals
• Learn about different types of cancer and common symptoms
• Find out if you’re eligible for NHS cancer screening
• Get a free health check (at most locations), or simply come for a chat

No appointment needed – just drop in.

Worried about cancer? You’re not alone

Many people notice changes in their body but aren’t sure whether to get them checked. For most people, symptoms won’t be cancer – but if it is, spotting it early makes treatment more successful.

The Cancer Awareness Bus is a safe, informal space where you can ask questions, learn what to look out for, and get trusted NHS advice without pressure.

You don’t need symptoms to visit, learning what’s normal for you can help protect your health.

What happens when you visit the Cancer Awareness Bus?

You will get:

• Information on common cancers and early warning signs
• Advice on who is most at risk
• Details about NHS screening programmes
• Free health checks (where available)
• Friendly, confidential conversations with trained staff

Opening times: The Cancer Awareness Bus will be at each location from 9am to 4pm.

Cancer Awareness Bus tour dates and locations – 2026

(All locations are drop-in, no booking required)

Date	Location	Address	Free health checks available
Monday 9 March	Cheadle	Market Square, ST10 1AF or Tape Street Carpark, ST10 1EU	Yes
Tuesday 10 March	Hanley	YMCA, Harding Road, Hanley, ST1 3AE
Wednesday 11 March	Bentilee	Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU
Thursday 12 March	Tunstall	Tower Square, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AB
Friday 13 March	Newcastle-under-Lyme	Guildhall, High Street, NuL, ST5 1PW	Yes
Monday 23 March	Stone	Market Place (near the library), High Street, Stone, ST15 8AT	Yes
Tuesday 24 March	Stafford	Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2JH	Yes
Wednesday 25 March	Cannock	Market Place, Cannock, ST16 2JH	Yes
Thursday 26 March	Rugeley Town Centre	Market Square (outside of Colin Lee Opticians), Rugeley, WS15 2BJ	Yes
Friday 27 March	Wombourne	Wombourne Library and Community Centre, Church Road, Wv5 9EZ	Yes
Thursday 9 April	Burton-upon-Trent	Market Place, Burton, DE14 1HA	Yes
Friday 10 April	Uttoxeter	Market Place, Uttoxeter, ST14 8HF	Yes
Monday 13 April	Tamworth	Asda, Ventura Retail Park, Tamworth, B78 3HB	Yes
Tuesday 14 April	Winshill	Winshill Neighbourhood Centre, Canterbury Road, Burton, DE15 0HD	Yes
Wednesday 15 April	Burntwood	Morrisons, Burntwood, WS7 3XA	Yes

Can’t make your local date?

The Cancer Awareness Bus is visiting multiple locations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. If you can’t attend on the day nearest to you, you’re welcome to visit the bus at any other location listed above.

For further cancer information and screening advice, visit nhs.uk or contact your GP practice.