Health Hubs within the Worcester City Primary Care Network (PCN) are dedicated facilities designed to provide timely and comprehensive health services to patients, focusing on early detection and prevention of diseases, including cancer. These centres offer a range of diagnostic tests, health assessments, and screenings that enable prompt identification of potential health issues.

Cancer checks at Health Hubs involve routine screening and assessment protocols tailored to detect common cancers at an early stage. For men, these checks often include prostate health assessments, testicular examinations, and screenings for colorectal cancer. For women, Health Hubs provide cervical smears (Pap tests), breast examinations, and screenings for colorectal and ovarian cancers.

The differences in cancer checks between men and women reflect the prevalence and risk factors associated with gender-specific cancers. Men's screenings focus heavily on prostate and testicular health due to their exclusive anatomical presence, while women's checks emphasise breast and cervical health, crucial for early cancer detection in female patients.

Overall, Health Hubs provide a patient-centred approach with accessible and preventative cancer screening services, aiming to reduce the impact of cancer through early diagnosis and timely intervention.