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Tesco and Cancer Research UK Offer Cancer Symptom Consultations in 350+ Pharmacies

The initiative brings specialist guidance into supermarkets to encourage earlier diagnosis.

Overview

  • Consultations are confidential, appointment-free and available during evenings and weekends.
  • More than 350 Tesco locations have pharmacists trained by Cancer Research UK to discuss warning signs and advise next steps, including seeing a GP.
  • A national awareness push runs 17–30 November, while the trained pharmacist support remains in place year-round.
  • Regional stores, including branches in Cumbria and West Yorkshire, are taking part as the programme reaches local communities.
  • Tesco cites YouGov polling indicating people often delay checks due to difficulty getting GP appointments or self-managing symptoms, and Cancer Research UK urges action on unusual changes.