Date and Time: Thursday 9th October 2025, 9:30-16:30 Venue: Voco Southampton by IHG (previously Holiday Inn), Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1HJ Cost: Free Description: The purpose of this event is to explore why some people do not get the cancer care and support that they need, and what makes a difference. Including: Real stories from...
Date and Time: Monday 20th October 2025 - 12:45 - 16:00 Venue: Ringwood Library, Christchurch Road Ringwood BH24 1DW Cost: Free Description: Making Every Contact Count (Healthy Conversation Skills) is a behaviour change method. This interactive workshop is about developing conversation skills which positively impact the way we interact with others, helping them identify ways to...
Are you a pharmacy professional or prescriber looking to learn more about pharmacogenomics and genomics informed medicines optimisation? On 21 October 2025 from 09:30-16:00 at The Futures Inn, Bristol, Central and South Genomics and the South West Genomic Medicine Service are holding a one day educational summit on genomics informed medicines optimisation. Follow the link...
Date and Time: Wednesday 22nd Oct 2025, 12:00-14:00 Cost/Format: Free, online 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...
Format: Online Description: In this webinar, you will learn about important aspects of cell biology and cell replication fundamental to understanding how cancer develops. You will learn how cells group together to form different tissues, found in different places within the body. As the webinar develops you will begin to grasp important differences between epithelial...
Link: Health Coaching Training Workshop 1: Date and Time: Wednesday 5 November 2025, 9am-5pm Workshop 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 9am-5pm 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 equip you...
Format: Online Description: Metastasis defines cancer! In this webinar, you will learn why. You will begin to understand the characteristics that cancer cells derive which allow them to spread and the webinar will move onto explaining how cancer gets to different parts of the body. Direct, lymphatic, blood and transcoelomic (across a cavity) spread, will...
Format: Online Description: 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...
Date and Time: Thursday 13th November 2025, 9:00-17:00 Venue: Shane Warne Suite, Utilita Bowl, Southampton, SO30 3XH Cost: £70 with concession price of £30 for people working for the NHS or Local Authority anywhere in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and people working for Dorset HealthCare NHS University Foundation Trust. Description: Delivering What Matters:...
Date and Time: Friday 14th November 2025, 12:00-14:00 Cost: Free Format: Online, MS Teams Description: Genomics impacts men's health in many ways, enabling personalised medicine for various conditions, revealing the risk of inherited disorders, and providing insights into fertility and aging. Genomic testing can enable individuals to make informed decisions about their health, leading to...
Date and Time: Monday 17th November 2025, 09:00-16:00 Format: Online, Zoom Cost: Free Description: This course equips SACT nurses with advanced communication strategies to support patients and families through complex cancer treatment journeys, while also strengthening leadership and collaboration within the MDT. Aligned with the NHS ACCEND framework, the programme blends practical models, group discussions, and...
Date and Time: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 13:00-13:55 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Description: A learning resource has been developed by a number of organisations across Wessex to help cervical sample takers and practice staff to support people with learning disabilities to participate in the NHS cervical screening programme. There will be presentations by learning...