Tenovus Cancer Care at the Everywoman Festival 2025

Earlier this month, we attended the Everywoman Festival at Insole Court for the first time.

Women and men from all walks, from new mums to menopause warriors, medics to mystics, came together for the Everywoman Festival 2025, a celebration of women’s health in all its honest, brilliant, and occasionally uncomfortable truths. And right there, swimming through the downpour, was Tenovus Cancer Care.

We were proud to be part of the Cancer and Survivorship Tent: representing the charity, connecting with the public, and most importantly, keeping the momentum going for Claire’s Campaign.

Our aim for the day was simple, to speak directly with people, raise awareness of the support and services we offer, and shine a light on the persistent gaps in women’s cancer care. A steady stream of festivalgoers popped by our tent (which kept us dry through the rain!) to hear more about our work and to share their own stories.

Throughout the day, we were joined by Krishna from Cavendish Cymru, who work closely with us on Claire’s Campaign, and together, we kept Claire’s voice present. 

Claire O’Shea, who sadly passed away last month, began this campaign after her own experience of missed and delayed diagnosis. Since then, she’s been a fierce advocate for improved gynaecological cancer care in Wales. Her legacy will now continue through all of us at Tenovus Cancer Care and through everyone who takes a moment to listen, to share their story, or to push for change.

Lowri Griffiths, Director of Support, Policy & Insight, delivered a fantastic talk on the day, breaking down the complex web of NHS structures, civil servants, the Wales Cancer Network, and government departments, all of whom play a role in shaping women’s health services, but who don’t always pull in the same direction. Claire’s Campaign has never just been about raising awareness; it’s always demanded action. And that call is louder now than ever before.

We also caught exciting glimpses of what’s on the horizon in cancer research. Dr Jennifer Davies (Ysbyty Gwynedd and Manchester University) and Professor Emma Crosbie (Manchester University) shared ground-breaking work on developing more accessible cervical screening kits, designed to break down barriers to uptake, as well as a new, non-invasive test to support earlier detection of endometrial cancer. It was a powerful reminder that innovation is underway, but that progress must be paired with equity, ensuring these advances reach the women who need them most.

Between the excellent speakers, live music, face painting, bookstalls, and crafting, the Everywoman Festival was a great day out.

So first, a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us, for sharing your stories, your questions, and your time.

For Claire. For every woman. And for a future where the system works faster, and more fairly for all.