Gym and leisure staff trained in cervical cancer awareness

HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRES JOIN INITIATIVE

- By DEBORAH HALL

Gymophobics Hull, in Baker Street, is taking part in the training initiative during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

STAFF at gyms, yoga studios, leisure centres, and other health and well-being settings in the region are being trained to encourage their customers to attend their cervical cancer screening appointments, and educate them about the symptoms of the disease during January - Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance has delivered free Cancer Champions training to staff members in low screening take-up areas of the Humber and North Yorkshire areas.

It will continue to do so throughout January, in a bid to raise awareness among communities. This training is designed to equip the staff with the skills to have conversations about cervical cancer with their clients.

By taking part, staff at these gyms, leisure centres, and yoga studios can raise awareness about cervical cancer symptoms and reduce barriers which may stop customers from booking their screening appointment. Jeanette Coupland, a personal trainer at Gymophobics Hull, a women-only gym, jumped at the chance to be involved in the campaign.