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New Toolkit Helps Isle Of Wight Businesses Get To Bottom Of Bowel Cancer Awareness

  • Writer: Dominic Kureen
    Dominic Kureen
  • 10 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

Isle of Wight organisations are being encouraged to support their employees’ health with the launch of a new business toolkit designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer in the workplace.


Developed by One Wight Health as part of the impactful 'Your Loo Could Save You' campaign, the toolkit gives Island employers a simple and effective way to share life-

saving information with staff.


It is being backed by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and was officially launched at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Expo at Ryde School on Wednesday 9 July.


Members of the campaign team met representatives from local businesses and answered questions about a subject that all too often gets flushed aside.


The free toolkit includes:


  • A ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation for team briefings or staff meetings

  • Digital posters and flyers for noticeboards or internal communications

  • An article for staff newsletters

  • A pre-written email to send to employees

  • A short awareness film featuring local GP Dr David Isaac on recognising the symptoms of bowel cancer


Dr David Isaac, who appears in the campaign video, said:

“Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, yet it’s still a subject many people feel uncomfortable discussing.
"This campaign is about breaking that silence – and the workplace is a great place to start.
“I encourage companies to get involved and use the toolkit - if every business takes a moment to ‘do their business’ when it comes to awareness, we can make a real difference and save lives.”

Steven Holbrook, CEO of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, added:

“We’re very pleased to support the Your Loo Could Save You campaign.
"It’s a creative and impactful way to bring an important health issue into the workplace.
“We encourage Island businesses to sign up, download the toolkit and use these excellent resources to help raise awareness among their staff”.

The campaign first made waves in May when mysterious decorated toilets appeared in public spaces across the Island, sparking curiosity and conversation.


The colourful installations were part of the launch of Your Loo Could Save You, which aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and encourage early diagnosis, particularly

among those of working age.


The new toolkit gives Island employers a practical and engaging way to support their workforce and contribute to this important public health initiative.


To download the toolkit and learn more about the campaign, visit:

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