Have Your Say: Cancer, Food Insecurity and Community Support in Newport
GAVO Newport is supporting a study with Macmillan Cancer Support to better understand how cancer and food insecurity affect people in Newport.
A cancer diagnosis can place significant pressure on finances, making it harder for some people to access affordable, nutritious food. This study will explore these experiences and gather ideas on how Macmillan and local partners can provide better support. All feedback will be anonymised.
Get Involved
We would like to hear from:
People with lived experience of cancer and food insecurity
Carers and family members
Community groups and organisations
Anyone supporting people affected by these issues
You can get involved by:
Attending our Newport community listening event
Sharing information about the study
Connecting us with people who may wish to contribute
Sharing your experiences and ideas
We recognise this is a sensitive topic, and people can share their views in a way that feels comfortable for them.
Newport Community Listening Event
Date: 2 November 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Pill Millennium Centre, Courtybella Terrace, Newport, NP20 2LA
Join us to discuss the impact of cancer and food insecurity and help shape future support and services in Newport.
Lunch will be provided.
Register here: Newport Community Meeting
Further Information
If you would like to find out more or discuss the project, please contact:
Zoe Paterson Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Team, GAVO Newport zoe.paterson@gavo.org.uk
Please also feel free to share the posters for this event below with your networks.
Brighton Trip: Learning from Good Practice
As part of this work, local organisations will have the opportunity to learn from the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton, where cancer support and food provision services work closely together.
Newport City Council will also be joining the Dignified Food Alliance and supporting local learning and development opportunities.
Register here: Brighton System's Learning Trip
