by fightingprostatecancer | Nov 28, 2016 | Publicity
A few months ago when we began screening for prostate cancer at a football club, we did not envisage that the campaign would make any impact. We are astonished and grateful to all the people and organisations who have supported us. The BBC’s One Show has highlighted...
by fightingprostatecancer | Nov 6, 2016 | Prostate Screening
I must say that when we first thought about screening for prostate cancer working with Burton Albion Football Club that we would get any response in what is a taboo subject for many men. A few months later, I am astonished at the success of the campaign as more and...
by fightingprostatecancer | Sep 29, 2016 | Awards
Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is so pleased to win the Awareness Campaign of the Year Award for its work on highlighting prostate cancer. The award was presented at the annual Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT) awards. Branded “A night to inspire,” the event...
by fightingprostatecancer | Aug 3, 2016 | Publicity
I must thank the great support BBC West Midlands has given us in profiling prostate cancer on 2nd August 2016 throughout the day on their news outlets. Our team from Burton Hospital worked with Burton Albion FC in screening 111 men. We were surprised to find that 8...
by fightingprostatecancer | Apr 3, 2016 | Prostate Screening
We were not sure how it was going to go, but our campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer in the community has been successful. It was a collaboration between Burton’s Queens Hospital and Burton Albion Football Club where the idea was to encourage as men over...
