Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) treatments can be complex and put patients at risk of significant and potentially fatal toxicities. There are also risks to those who handle SACT from occupational...
Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) is a true oncological emergency — and early recognition, rapid intervention and coordinated teamwork can make all the difference to patient outcomes. Now in its...
This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Date and Time: Thursday 23rd April 2026,...
The Ruth Strauss training programme, No Conversation Too Tough, has been designed to equip staff with the skills, knowledge and confidence to support parents with an incurable cancer diagnosis to...
Description: 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...
Session 1: Date and Time: Monday 27th April 2026, 10am-12pm Session 2: Date and Time: Monday 11th May 2026, 10am-12pm Venue: Buttercup Room, Wellbeing Hub, University Hospital Southampton 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...
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. Date:...
This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Date and Time: Tuesday 28th April 2026, 12:30-13:15 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Audience: Sessions are open to sample takers, administrators, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. Link to Join: Join the...
Description: Cancer is affected by our genetics in many different ways. Multiple cancers can be influenced by our genes and the effectiveness of cancer treatment can vary according to our DNA. The healthcare environment has responded to emerging research findings by offering new testing options and innovative therapies based on the results of genetic testing....
Dates: The course will run on these four days and you must be able to attend all four days. 08:45 - 16:30 Thursday 30th April Friday 1st May Tuesday 5th May Wednesday 6th May Format: Online Description: Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - a virtual event for...
Description: The Ruth Strauss Foundation offers a FREE training programme which consists of pre-course e-learning and a one-day interactive workshop. The programme is designed for professionals providing care for patients with children, whose cancer is incurable. Preparing children for parental death can be one of the most challenging experiences parents will face. Children who are...
Description: Join the Hampshire and IOW Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust's Specialist Palliative Care Service in celebrating Dying Matters Week 2026. This year the Hampshire and IOW Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust’s Specialist Palliative Care Service is hosting their first in-person ‘Dying Matters Conference’. ‘Dying to be heard…. listening to what matters’, brings together colleagues from across...