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News · 27 August 2026

West Midlands cancer bus to offer health checks from 8 September

West Midlands cancer bus to offer health checks from 8 September

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A double-decker bus will tour the West Midlands next month, helping people spot cancer early signs and symptoms. The NHS service starts in Birmingham on 8 September, then visits places like Solihull and Dudley. It offers health checks and information, letting people talk to staff from the NHS and charities.

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