Women with black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds living in Bradford will benefit from a new community health campaign funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The charity has been awarded £216,000 from the government’s Tampon Tax Fund to deliver the project, which will aim to improve cancer outcomes and reduce inequalities in the city.
The Tampon Tax Fund was created in 2015 following protests against the government’s 5% tax on sanitary products. Since then, millions of pounds has been redistributed to organisations that work to improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls.
Dr Kathryn Scott, Interim Chief Executive at Yorkshire Cancer Research, said: “Women living in Bradford often face barriers in accessing healthcare, which can lead to late diagnosis and poor cancer outcomes. This money will help us prevent cancer by promoting healthy lifestyles and improve the early diagnosis of cancer through raising awareness of signs and symptoms and the importance of screening within community, pharmacy and GP settings. It’s incredibly important that we tailor our messages for specific communities within Yorkshire in order to have the most impact in saving lives.”
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