Allied Health Professional Forum
2026-10-14 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Novotel, Southampton, 1 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 – 9:00am to 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Novotel Southampton, 1 West Quay Road, SO15 1RA
Register: Email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to book your place

ACCEND Drop-in
2026-10-14 12:30 - 13:15
Date: Wednesday 14th October 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 applied in your role.
This session is open to everyone, designed to help you navigate the ACCEND framework with greater confidence. A member of the team will be available to walk through any queries you may have, offer practical advice, and help you understand how ACCEND and the GM ePortfolio can support workforce development in a way that’s meaningful for you and your teams.
No formal presentations – just a chance to ask questions, connect with peers across Wessex, and share any feedback or ideas.
Drop in, join the conversation, and make sure you’re getting the most from the support available.

Professional Development with ACCEND 2026 programme
For Supportive & Assistive workforce please join via this link: Join the meeting now
For Registered Healthcare Professionals please join via this link: Join the meeting now

Advanced Communication Skills
2026-10-20 08:30 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Novotel, Southampton, 1 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA, United Kingdom
Session 1: Date and Time: Tuesday 20th October 2026, 8:30-17:30
Session 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 21st October 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

ACCEND Webinar: Appraisals and Ongoing Development
2026-11-18 12:30 - 13:00
Date and Time: Wednesday 18th November 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

Psychological Five a Day - Day 1 of 2
2026-11-30 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

ACCEND Drop-in
2026-12-02 12:30 - 13:15
Date: Wednesday 2nd December 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 applied in your role.
This session is open to everyone, designed to help you navigate the ACCEND framework with greater confidence. A member of the team will be available to walk through any queries you may have, offer practical advice, and help you understand how ACCEND and the GM ePortfolio can support workforce development in a way that’s meaningful for you and your teams.
No formal presentations – just a chance to ask questions, connect with peers across Wessex, and share any feedback or ideas.
Drop in, join the conversation, and make sure you’re getting the most from the support available.

Professional Development with ACCEND 2026 programme
For Supportive & Assistive workforce please join via this link: Join the meeting now
For Registered Healthcare Professionals please join via this link: Join the meeting now

Advanced Communication Skills
2026-12-08 08:30 - 2026-12-09 17:00 | 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
