Advanced Communication Skills
2026-12-08 08:30 - 2026-12-09 17:00 (Europe/London) | Novotel, Southampton, 1 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA, United Kingdom
Session 1: Date and Time: Tuesday 8th December 2026, 8:30-17:30
Session 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 9th December 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 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:

breaking bad news
shared decision making
transition to palliative care

You will need to have an enhanced level of communications skills training prior to applying for this course.
Audience: This course is aimed at experienced cancer clinical nurse specialists (band 6 and above) to enhance their communication skills in more challenging scenarios. 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.
To Register: Email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to request an application form

Psychological Five a Day - Day 2 of 2
2026-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AA
Session 1: Date and Time: Monday 30th November 2026, 10am-12pm
Session 2: Date and Time: Monday 14th December 2026, 10am-12pm
Format: Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne Minster, BH21 3AA
Cost: Free
Description: Gain practical skills to help manage your stress levels and maintain a good work life balance.
Dr Kate Jenkins delivers her Psychological Five-a-Day Training for our cancer workforce. This course focusses on personal resilience and is aimed at the supportive workforce (Cancer Support Workers, Cancer Care Coordinators, Cancer Pathway Navigators and MDT Coordinators), although other cancer professionals are welcome to register.
The training runs for two hours over two sessions and participants must be able to attend both sessions.
A total of 95% of previous participants have agreed or strongly agreed that the course would have a positive impact on their wellbeing and have made reference to recognising stress and implementing coping mechanisms as a result of attending.
Audience: This course is aimed at ALL STAFF working in cancer care.
Link to Register: The Psychological 5 a day Tickets, Mon, Nov 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
