The UK Government has announced a new three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Now aimed at helping women recognise possible breast cancer symptoms earlier and access trusted health information.

The partnership, announced on 5 October 2026 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is the first collaboration under the government's Renewed Women's Health Strategy.

New research cited by the Department of Health and Social Care found that 29% of women in England who regularly check their breasts do not feel confident identifying changes they should look out for.

The partnership will provide practical information designed to help women understand breast changes and possible symptoms, know when to contact a GP and find reliable information during and after treatment.

The programme will also focus on women from underserved communities, with the government and Breast Cancer Now aiming to improve access to trusted information and support.

The government said early detection remains important because survival outcomes can vary significantly depending on when breast cancer is diagnosed. The partnership will also provide information for women who have completed primary treatment, including guidance on recognising possible signs of recurrence.

The initiative forms part of wider efforts under the Renewed Women's Health Strategy to improve healthcare and information for conditions that disproportionately affect women.