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
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