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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Tuesday 3rd March 2026\, 8:30-17:30 \nSession 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 4th March 2026\, 8:30-17:00 \nVenue: Novotel Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA \nCost: Free \nDescription: We can offer the opportunity for experienced cancer nurses to undertake the 2-day experiential Advanced Communication Skills Training (ACST) Course. \nThis is considered the “gold standard” of communications skills training for the cancer workforce. The course is led by experienced trained facilitators and involves the use of actors in scenarios. Content includes: \n\nbreaking bad news\nshared decision making\ntransition to palliative care\n\nYou will need to have an enhanced level of communications skills training prior to applying for this course. \nAudience: This course is aimed at senior healthcare professionals (band 6 or above) to enhance their communication skills in more challenging scenarios such as. Due to funding restrictions\, this offer can only be offered to health care professionals whose primary role focuses on supporting people with a cancer diagnosis. \nTo Register: Email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to request an application form
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/advanced-communication-skills-2/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Acute Oncology Study Days (1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date 1: Wednesday 4th March 2026 \nDate 2: Wednesday 1st July 2026 \nHybrid Format: Royal Marsden or Online \nCost: £150 for one day; £280 for both (plus discount for joining remotely) \nDescription: The study days aim to help develop attendee’s knowledge for acute oncology and care of patients presenting with common oncological concerns. \nOur Part 1 and Part 2 AOS study days will have a strong clinical emphasis\, aimed at providing delegates with practical guidance that can be used in daily practice. \nAs such\, the two days will be of value to healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of cancer care including; doctors\, nurses\, pharmacists and physician associates working in oncology\, acute medicine\, emergency medicine\, medical specialties and general practice. \nLink: Acute Oncology Study Days | The Royal Marsden
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/acute-oncology-study-days-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Royal Marsden Education and Conference Centre\, London\, SW3 6JJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Staging & Grading of Cancer Explained!
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Wednesday 4th March 2026 – 09:30 – 10:30 \nCost: Please contact the Alliance for the code to gain free access – wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk \nFormat: Online \nDescription: Staging and grading are two of the biggest drivers in deciding what treatment our cancer patient may receive. Join us on this webinar and you will learn how staging and grading influence patient management and prognosis. You will become familiar with the similarities and differences between stage and grade\, and gain a good grasp of terms such as\, ‘well’ and ‘poorly differentiation’ with respect to tumours. \nYou will gain an appreciation of the fundamental principles of both staging and grading before going onto to cover more detailed aspects. Lots of really useful information in this webinar allowing you to understand more and partake more confidently in discussion with other professionals and patients alike. \nRegister here: Registration \nTo build a strong foundation level of cancer knowledge we suggest completing the cancer (not so basics) series made up of cancer demystified\, metastasis explained and staging and grading of cancer. To view other live or pre recorded webinars in this series please visit Webinars – O’Halloran Consultancy
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/staging-grading-of-cancer-explained-5/
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