Date: Monday 5th October 2026, 12:30 – 16:30
Cost: Free
Venue: VOCO Hotel, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, S015 1AG
Description: This targeted training package aims to help staff to recognise and respond appropriately when patients show signs of psychological distress in relation to their cancer investigations or diagnosis.
Delivered by psychological professionals participants are guided to recognise different types of distress, before considering the best strategies to respond to emotional distress including onward referral.
Audience: Designed specifically for the patient-facing cancer workforce including cancer ward nurses / AHPs, SACT nurses and supportive and assistive workforces.
Note: This course may be useful for cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists who are new to the role, but they will be expected to undertake the Level 2 Psychological Skills & Interventions Training course within their first year. Dates to be confirmed summer 2026.