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SUMMARY:MECC - Continuing the Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 – 12:45 – 16:00 \nVenue: Westridge Centre\, Brading Road\, Ryde\, PO33 1QS \nCost: Free \nDescription: This workshop is for people who have attended one of the following workshops: eMECC/ MECC Lite/ MECC 1. \n\nRefresh your Healthy Conversation Skills\nShare practice with peers\nLearn about other behaviour change techniques\n\nLink to Register: MECC – Continuing the Conversation – Westridge Centre\, Isle of Wight Tickets
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/mecc-continuing-the-conversation/
LOCATION:Westridge Centre\, Isle of Wight\, Brading Road\, Ryde\, PO33 1QS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
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SUMMARY:Health Coaching Workshop Southampton
DESCRIPTION:Link: Health Coaching Training \nWorkshop 1: Date and Time: Monday 22 September 2025\, 9am-5pm \nWorkshop 2: Date and Time: Monday 6 October 2025\, 9am-5pm \nDescription: 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. \nHealth coaching can: \n\nunlock a person’s potential to enhance their own wellbeing\nhelp people take ownership of their health\nhelp a person to learn rather than teaching them\ndevelop skills and build confidence\n\nThe programme is delivered as two separate day-long workshops\, spaced one to two weeks apart to allow for practicing newly acquired skills. \nPlease note the date range of this event listing; the first date in this listing indicates the Day 1 workshop\, and the second date in this listing indicates the Day 2 workshop.  \nFor more information and to book onto a course\, follow the link to our Health Coaching Training page
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/health-coaching-workshop-southampton/
LOCATION:Princess Anne Hospital\, Southampton\, Coxford Road\, Southampton\, SO16 5YA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
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SUMMARY:Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse Training
DESCRIPTION: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 \nDescription: 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 exposure if control measures are inadequate (HSE 2017). It is essential that staff are trained and assessed as competent to safely administer SACT (HSE 2017). Supporting patients and their carers during SACT is as important as safe drug delivery. \nCore knowledge components to be covered on the training: \n\nWhat is cancer?\nHow SACT drugs work\nRoutes of administration\nPatient assessment\nToxicities of SACT\nSafe handling & administration\nLegal & professional issues\nProphylactic/supportive/rescue interventions\nThe psychosocial impact of SACT treatment\nPatient education and self-care advice\nAdvancing SACT Practice – next steps?\n\nLink: WCA SACT Nurse Training Registration Form – 18th September 2025
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/systemic-anti-cancer-therapy-sact-nurse-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
CREATED:20250819T102448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T102448Z
UID:10000038-1757590200-1757595600@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Prehabilitation and Pre-Treatment Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Format: Online \nDescription: Living With and Beyond Cancer. Prehabilitation and Pre-treatment Interventions Share and Learn Webinar. \nThere will be an opportunity to learn more about the new Macmillan clinical and implementation guidelines. \nRegister here: LWBC Share & Learn – Prehabilitation & Pre-treatment Interventions
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/prehabilitation-and-pre-treatment-interventions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T193000
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SUMMARY:The Role of Primary Care Nurses in Early Cancer Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Cost/Format: Free\, online \nDescription: Join C the Signs in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing for a free webinar exploring how primary care teams can improve early cancer diagnosis through clinical vigilance\, practical education\, and digital decision support. \nCancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK\, with nearly 50% diagnosed at a late stage. This session explores the vital role of nurses in identifying patients at risk – even when symptoms are vague or non-specific — and offers practical tools to support timely triage and referral. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nChallenges of early diagnosis in primary care\nNICE cancer guidelines – how they apply in real-world practice\nCase studies on FIT\, PSA\, cervical screening\, post-menopausal bleeding\, and more\nThe role of every team member in identifying and escalating cancer risk\nHow clinical decision support tools like C the Signs help streamline assessment and referrals\nShort Q&A at the end for a few questions\n\nAudience: Practice nurses\, advanced nurse practitioners\, healthcare assistants\, and any primary care clinician involved in the early identification or management of patients at risk of cancer. \nLink to Register: The role of primary care nurses in early cancer diagnosis
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/the-role-of-primary-care-nurses-in-early-cancer-diagnosis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T103000
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SUMMARY:Staging & Grading of Cancer Explained!
DESCRIPTION:Format: Online \nDescription: 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 good grasp of terms such as\, ‘well’ and ‘poorly differentiation’ with respect to tumours. \nYou will gain an appreciation of the fundamental principles of both staging and grading before going onto to cover more detailed aspects. Lots of really useful information in this webinar allowing you to understand more and partake more confidently in discussion with other professionals and patients alike. \nRegister here: Registration and use code LIVE2020 at check out for FREE access \nTo build a strong foundation level of cancer knowledge we suggest completing the cancer (not so basics) series made up of cancer demystified\, metastasis explained and staging and grading of cancer. To view other live or pre recorded webinars in this series please visit Webinars – O’Halloran Consultancy
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/staging-grading-of-cancer-explained/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
CREATED:20250701T141043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T141043Z
UID:10000029-1753867800-1753871400@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Metastasis Explained! Why & How Cancer Spreads
DESCRIPTION:Format: Online \nDescription: 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 all be explained\, leaving you will an all-round grasp of metastasis and its role in tumour progression. \nRegister here: Registration and use code LIVE2020 at check out for FREE access \nTo build a strong foundation level of cancer knowledge we suggest completing the cancer (not so basics) series made up of cancer demystified\, metastasis explained and staging and grading of cancer. To view other live or pre recorded webinars in this series please visit Webinars – O’Halloran Consultancy
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/metastasis-explained-why-how-cancer-spreads/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
CREATED:20250701T140420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T140420Z
UID:10000027-1753709400-1753713000@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Cancer Demystified - What is Cancer?
DESCRIPTION:Format: Online \nDescription: 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 and connective tissues\, and generate an understanding for the names we give tumours. Oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes will be introduced and their role within neoplasm formation. \nThroughout the webinar\, you will be introduced to much terminology – in-situ\, invasive\, carcinoma\, differentiation\, grade\, differentiation. Everything will be explained\, leaving you better equipped in your important roles…be prepared for many light bulb moments in this webinar! \nRegister here: Registration and use code LIVE2020 at check out for FREE access \nTo build a strong foundation level of cancer knowledge we suggest completing the cancer (not so basics) series made up of cancer demystified\, metastasis explained and staging and grading of cancer. To view other live or pre recorded webinars in this series please visit Webinars – O’Halloran Consultancy
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/cancer-demystified-what-is-cancer/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
CREATED:20250701T130140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T130140Z
UID:10000023-1752485400-1752508800@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Personalised Care and Support Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nPLEASE NOTE: As this training has been funded by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB\, only NHS and Local Authority employees in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are eligible to attend. \nFormat: Online \nDescription: Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP) is a core component of personalised care. This one-day\, online workshop\, will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to put high quality PCSP into practice. Attendees will receive an in-depth introduction to PCSP\, in the context of the NHS Universal Model of Personalised Care\, as well as practical advice and skills to implement PCSP into practice. \nLink to Register: Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/personalised-care-and-support-planning-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
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UID:10000003-1752105600-1752191999@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse Training
DESCRIPTION: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 \nDescription: 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 exposure if control measures are inadequate (HSE 2017). It is essential that staff are trained and assessed as competent to safely administer SACT (HSE 2017). Supporting patients and their carers during SACT is as important as safe drug delivery. \nCore knowledge components to be covered on the training: \n\nWhat is cancer?\nHow SACT drugs work\nRoutes of administration\nPatient assessment\nToxicities of SACT\nSafe handling & administration\nLegal & professional issues\nProphylactic/supportive/rescue interventions\nThe psychosocial impact of SACT treatment\nPatient education and self-care advice\nAdvancing SACT Practice – next steps?\n\nLink: Registration Form
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/systemic-anti-cancer-therapy-sact-nurse-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
CREATED:20250521T091325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T114033Z
UID:10000002-1752053400-1752080400@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Service Development and Business Case
DESCRIPTION:Description: The course objectives are: \n\nTo understand the commissioning cycle and business planning process at both secondary and primary care level\nTo have the opportunity to complete\, in draft form\, your own business case\nTo present your case for critique and further development\n\nAudience: Aimed at NHS teams who are entering into business planning and negotiation with local/national Commissioners or Trusts. \nLink to Register: Service Development and Business Case Course London
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/service-development-and-business-case/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross\, 1 King’s Cross Rd\, London\, WC1X 9HX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T001321
CREATED:20250701T123207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T123207Z
UID:10000022-1752053400-1752076800@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Shared Decision Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nPLEASE NOTE: As this training has been funded by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB\, only NHS and Local Authority employees in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are eligible to attend. \nFormat: Online \nDescription: Shared Decision Making is a core component of personalised care\, appropriate for 100% of the population.  This one-day\, online workshop\, will provide participants with an in-depth introduction to SDM\, the evidence and benefits\, as well as skills and tools to begin to put high quality shared decision making into practice. \nLink to Register: Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/shared-decision-making-workshop/
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