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SUMMARY:Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 2026 (six half days)
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: Six half-day didactic morning sessions on Zoom (09:00 – 12:00) \n\nMonday\, 18th May 2026\nTuesday\, 19th May 2026\nMonday\, 15th June 2026\nTuesday\, 16th June 2026\nMonday\, 6th July 2026\nTuesday\, 7th July 2026\n\nCost: £380 (or a £330 group rate) \nFormat: Online webinar\, Zoom \nDescription: The field of cancer genomics and recent technological advances are shaping how we diagnose and treat cancer. This virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. \nParticipants will be equipped with the basics of cancer genetic counselling and sessions will include approaches to genetic testing\, management of hereditary cancers and consent taking. \nAudience: The course is designed for all healthcare professionals working in primary care and specialist settings including oncology\, breast care\, gynae-oncology\, gastroenterology and screening services. \nLink to Register: Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 2026 – Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Education and Events
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/virtual-cancer-genetics-course-2026-six-half-days/
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SUMMARY:Telephone Communication Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:This course equips Healthcare Professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver effective\, compassionate\, and structured telephone consultations. Participants explore the challenges of remote communication and learn practical tools such as the Thinking Environment\, conversation structures\, and facilitating behaviours. Through role-play\, reflection\, and interactive exercises\, the course builds confidence in managing strong emotions\, creating purposeful conversations\, and ensuring patients and relatives feel heard\, respected\, and supported. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nIdentify the unique challenges of telephone consultations and apply strategies to overcome barriers such as lack of body language and rapport.\nUse a structured approach to conversations\, balancing the patient’s agenda with professional purpose.\nApply the Ten Components of the Thinking Environmentto enhance listening\, empathy\, and equality in communication.\nDemonstrate facilitating skills (e.g.\, open questions\, active listening\, summarising) while avoiding blocking behaviours.\nRespond effectively to emotional cues and strong emotions\, fostering trust and compassion in patient and relative interactions.\n\nDate and Time: Wednesday 20th May 2026\, 09:00-16:00 \nFormat: Online\, Zoom \nCost: Free \nEmail wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to register your interest
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/telephone-communication-skills-training/
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SUMMARY:ACCEND Webinar: Domain Focus
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Wednesday 20th May 2026\, 12:30-13:00 \nFormat: Online\, MS Teams \nCost: Free \nDescription: Themed webinars providing information on different elements of ACCEND. Content may change due to participant needs or interests \nProfessional Development with ACCEND 2026 programme \nRegister or log in to the ePortfolio: Cancer Alliance Education ePortfolio \nLink to Join: Join the meeting
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/accend-webinar-domain-focus/
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