Prevention

Every year, more than 127,000 people of working age are diagnosed with cancer in the UK.
Around 4 in 10 of these cases could be prevented.

(Source: Cancer Research UK)

Workplace culture & environment

There are some things we can’t change that increase the risk of cancer, such as a family history of cancer and getting older, and whilst not all cancers can be prevented there are things we can do to reduce risk.

Employers can positively influence health through workplace culture and environment by being proactive on things including:

  • Being physically active,
  • Eating and drinking well,
  • Being a non-smoker,
  • Being a healthy weight, and
  • Avoiding risks including working in the sun.

Facilitating an Active Workforce

Content created by Sheffield Hallam University

Detailing the benefits of physical activity for people’s health in relation to cancer, and practical guidance on how to facilitate this within a workplace.

Employers in action

Creating Active Workplaces

Created by the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University

A guide to steps you can take to encourage and support physical activity in and around the
workplace across a range of settings.

Creating Active Workplaces

Created by the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University

A guide to steps you can take to encourage and support physical activity in and around the
workplace across a range of settings.

If you employ people within South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw and have an example of how you are showing up for your workforce on cancer we’d like to hear from you.

Please Get In Touch to discuss how we can share your best practice through case studies and other methods.

Further Free Resources

Summary of cancer risks in the workplace

Created by Cancer Research UK

Contains:

  • What types of job might increase the risk of cancer?
  • Health and safety at work
  • Asbestos and cancer risk
  • Hazardous substances and cancer risk
  • Protect your skin when working in the sun
  • Does night shift work cause cancer?

Building the business case for employee wellbeing

Created by Westfield Health

Contains:

  • How to win the case to invest in employee health and wellbeing
  • How to achieve employee engagement
  • Evaluating the return on employee health and wellbeing
  • Developing a health and wellbeing plan

External Services

We have included links to reputable organisations only, however links do not mean that this is an endorsement of services or an intentional exclusion of other services.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK offer a bespoke programme of support as well as webinars, in person workshops, and an interactive awareness stand. Charges apply and are listed on the website. 

Yorkshire Smoke Free

Inspiring a smokefree generation. Free support available.