Healthwatch in Greater Manchester (led by Healthwatch Bury) prostate cancer report
Healthwatch in Greater Manchester, led by Healthwatch Bury, launched a research project in September 2025 to understand the experiences, needs, and barriers faced by men affected by prostate cancer across the region.
This report has been produced by Healthwatch Bury in collaboration with the GM Healthwatch network.
The project was developed in response to growing concern about men’s health inequalities, delays in diagnosis, and low awareness of prostate cancer risks. Healthwatch England has also highlighted this issue at a national level, reinforcing the importance of local research into early detection and support.
The aim of the project was to gather insights from men across all 10 Greater Manchester localities to help improve information, testing pathways, aftercare, and overall support. The findings will inform local NHS services, commissioners, voluntary organisations, and Prostate Cancer UK.
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Prostate Cancer Project report
