This lunch-and-learn will provide updates on current projects and good practice across Wessex. You will have the opportunity to discuss successes and queries with our fabulous Learning Disability Facilitators, and other HCPs. These sessions support the DES, are excellent for use when evidencing CPD, and they link to the ACCEND framework (Domain A: Person-centred collaborative...
Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026 - 12:30-13:15 Fomat: Online via Teams Description: We are pleased to invite the Wessex cancer workforce to an open Q&A drop-in session with a member of the Workforce team. This is a relaxed, interactive opportunity to bring your questions about the ACCEND framework and explore how it can be practically...
Please email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to book your place on this workshop
Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - a virtual event for the Supportive & Assistive Workforce. PCCP is a 4-day online course, suitable for all unregistered healthcare staff working in a Supportive or Assistive role who are working with people that are affected by cancer or may have...
Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - a virtual event for the Supportive & Assistive Workforce. PCCP is a 4-day online course, suitable for all unregistered healthcare staff working in a Supportive or Assistive role who are working with people that are affected by cancer or may have...
Session 1: Date and Time: Monday 7th September 2026, 8:30-17:30 Session 2: Date and Time: Tuesday 8th September 2026, 8:30-17:00 Venue: Novotel Southampton, 1 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA Cost: Free Description: We can offer the opportunity for experienced cancer nurses to undertake the 2-day experiential Advanced Communication Skills Training (ACST) Course. This is considered...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for any staff working within secondary cancer care in Wessex who have regular contact with patients, to access accredited Health Coaching Skills training which will equip you with conversational skills in your daily practice to support person-centred care and self-management for patients. Health coaching can: unlock a person’s potential to...
Date and Time: Wednesday 16th September 2026, 12:30-13:00 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Description: Themed webinars providing information on different elements of ACCEND. Content may change due to participant needs or interests Register or log in to the ePortfolio: Cancer Alliance Education ePortfolio Link to Join: Join the meeting
Date: Thursday 17th September 2026 Venue: Novotel Southampton, 1 W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1RA Format: Face to face or Virtual study Day (up to 8 hours taught) and up to 50 hours personal study to complete the passport. Clinically supervised time for SACT administration and assessment in practice Description: Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) treatments can be complex...
This session will introduce the Early Career Cancer CNS Development Programme, designed to help new Cancer CNSs build confidence, capability and deliver high quality patient care. What will be covered? Overview of the Cancer CNS Development Programme Expectations of Line Managers Supporting mentorship, supervision and wellbeing How the programme aligns to the ACCEND Framework Opportunities...
The Menopause and Cancer Conference 2026 is a landmark international educational event designed for healthcare professionals who are passionate about improving care for people experiencing treatment-induced menopause after cancer. Participants will: Explore complex clinical scenarios and challenging treatment decisions across a range of cancer types Learn directly from people with lived experience through patient-led learning,...
Join us for this WCA webinar, designed to support primary care clinicians in improving the early diagnosis of bladder and kidney cancer. Bladder and kidney cancers affect more than 20,000 people each year across the UK. Earlier diagnosis is associated with significantly better treatment options and improved survival, making timely recognition in primary care essential....