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SUMMARY:Lower GI Cancer – red flags\, FIT testing and diagnostic challenges in primary care
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Tuesday 3rd February 2026\, 13:00 – 14:00 \nCost: Free \nFormat: Online webinar \nDescription: Covering the lower GI cancer essentials for primary care including family history\, anaemia and cancer in younger patients. \nDr Ana Wilson\, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Specialist Endoscopist at St Mark’s Hospital. \nGatewayC has launched a new series of webinars in partnership with FourteenFish\, covering a wide range of site-specific cancers. Available live and on-demand. Hosted by GatewayC’s GP Leads and featuring secondary care specialists\, these webinars are designed to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in early cancer diagnosis. \nLink to Register: GatewayC and FourteenFish collaboration: Lower GI cancer – red flags\, FIT and diagnostic challenges in primary care
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/lower-gi-cancer-red-flags-fit-testing-and-diagnostic-challenges-in-primary-care/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206
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SUMMARY:Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse Training
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 5th February 2026 \nVenue: Bournemouth Carlton Hotel\, Signature Collection by Best Western\, E Overcliff Drive\, Bournemouth BH1 3DN \nFormat: 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 – 5th February 2026
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/systemic-anti-cancer-therapy-sact-nurse-training-4/
LOCATION:Carlton Hotel\, Bournemouth\, East Overcliff Drive\, Bournemouth\, BH1 3DN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T110000
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SUMMARY:Psychological Five a Day - Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Monday 26th January 2026\, 11am-1pm \nSession 2: Date and Time: Thursday 5th February 2026\, 11am-1pm \nVenue: Lecture Theatre\, Education Centre\, Poole Hospital\, BH15 2JB \nCost: Free \nDescription: Gain practical skills to help manage your stress levels and maintain a good work life balance. \nDr 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. \nThe training runs for two hours over two sessions and participants must be able to attend both sessions. \nA 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. \nAudience: This course is aimed at ALL STAFF working in cancer care. \nEmail to Register: Please email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/psychological-five-a-day-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Education Centre\, Poole Hospital\, BH15 2JB\, Longfleet Road\, Poole\, BH15 2JB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T163000
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SUMMARY:Targeted Treatments and Immunotherapy for Upper GI Cancers
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Tuesday 10th February 2026\, 13:30-16:30 \nCost: £90 \nFormat: Online \nDescription: In this half-day course\, Dr Elaine Vickers provides an overview of the targeted therapies and immunotherapies given to some people with oesophageal\, stomach\, pancreatic or liver cancer\, or cancers of the biliary system. \nElaine first looks briefly at the gene mutations and faulty processes and pathways that give rise to upper GI cancers and the factors that increase a person’s risk of these diseases. \nShe then turns her attention to the targeted treatments and immunotherapies that are relevant to oesophageal\, gastroesophageal junction\, stomach\, biliary\, liver\, and pancreatic cancer. \nCheckpoint inhibitor therapy is now used widely\, but it isn’t useful against every form of cancer. Elaine looks at why this is the case and why it is largely ineffective against pancreatic cancer. \nElaine will also describe various treatments that target mutated proteins found in cancer cells\, such as HER2\, FGFR\, and IDH1\, and the progress made to date in targeting Claudin 18.2. \nLastly\, Elaine will explain why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat and describe two promising strategies: personalised vaccines and Ras protein inhibitors. \nAudience: This course is ideal for research nurses\, clinical nurse specialists\, pharmacists and clinical trials coordinators. It may also be of interest to other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of people with upper GI cancers. \nLink to Register: Targeted treatments and immunotherapy for Upper GI Cancers – Newcastle Hospitals Clinical Skills Academy
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/targeted-treatments-and-immunotherapy-for-upper-gi-cancers/
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SUMMARY:ACCEND Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 – 12:30-13:15 \nFomat: Online via Teams \nDescription: We are pleased to invite the Wessex cancer workforce to an open Q&A drop-in session with a member of the Workforce team. \nThis is a relaxed\, interactive opportunity to bring your questions about the ACCEND framework and explore how it can be practically applied in your role. \nThis 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. \nNo formal presentations – just a chance to ask questions\, connect with peers across Wessex\, and share any feedback or ideas. \nDrop in\, join the conversation\, and make sure you’re getting the most from the support available.\n \nFor Supportive & Assistive workforce please join via this link: Join the meeting now \nFor Registered Healthcare Professionals please join via this link: Join the meeting now
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/accend-drop-in/
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SUMMARY:MECC Training
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Wednesday 11th February 2026 – 12:45 – 16:00 \nVenue: One Community\, 12 Romsey Road\, Eastleigh\, SO50 9AL \nCost: Free \nDescription: A training session introducing the wellbeing methodology and behavioural change techniques of Making Every Contact Count. \nLink to Register: MECC Training – Eastleigh Tickets\, Wed 11 Feb 2026 at 12:45 | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/mecc-training-2/
LOCATION:One Community\, 12 Romsey Road\, Eastleigh\, SO50 9AL\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
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SUMMARY:Supportive Workforce Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 12th February 2026 \nCost: Free \nVenue: Novotel\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, S015 1RA \nDescription: This day is for all staff working in supportive roles within cancer services including Cancer Support Workers\, Care Coordinators\, Pathway Navigators\, MDT Coordinators. Agenda to follow. \nEnhance your knowledge on lifestyle elements to help you support patients including physical activity and nutrition. \nLink: Registration for Supportive Workforce Conference Feb 12th 2026
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/supportive-workforce-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cancer Demystified - What is Cancer?
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Thursday 19th February 2026\, 09:30-10:30 \nCost: Enter code LIVE2020 to gain free access \nFormat: Online webinar \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. \nAs 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. Throughout the webinar\, you will be introduced to much terminology – in-situ\, invasive\, carcinoma\, differentiation\, grade\, differentiation. \nLink to Register: Registration
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/cancer-demystified-what-is-cancer-4/
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SUMMARY:eMECC Healthy Conversation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Monday 23rd February 2026 – 12:45 – 16:00 \nVenue: Online \nCost: Free \nDescription: Making Every Contact Count – Healthy Conversation Skills (commonly abbreviated to MECC) is a behavioural method which enables individuals to use an alternative approach when working with people to address their health and wellbeing. It is about altering the way we interact with others to improve their self-efficacy\, therefore helping them identify ways to improve their wellbeing. \n\nHow you can support someone to explore their own health and wellbeing\nHow using more effective responses can help people find their own solutions\nHow you can support someone to think about their own behaviour change plan\n\nAudience: This practical skills development training is primarily for front line workforces who have the opportunity to support others health and well-being \nLink to Register: eMECC Healthy Conversation Skills for Hants\, IOW\, Portsmouth & Southampton Tickets\, Mon 23 Feb 2026 at 12:45 | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/emecc-healthy-conversation-skills-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260412T083717
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SUMMARY:Primary Care Conference 2026 - Hampshire & Isle of Wight
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 26th February 2026 \nCost: Free \nVenue: Novotel\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, S015 1RA \nDescription: Improving Cancer Outcomes – highlights of the day will include sessions on: \n\nPatient experience\nLung cancer screening across Wessex\nShare and learn community engagement\n\nThere will also be a table discussion on bowel cancer and a panel Q&A discussion on The 10-Year Cancer Plan. \nWorkshops will run throughout the day on the following subjects: \n\nBladder cancer and non-visible haematuria\nMSK presentations of cancer\nAutism\nSafety netting\nLate effects of cancer treatment\nLynch Syndrome\nLearning disabilities\nSocial media\n\nPlease note – there is a maximum of 3 people per PCN for this event. \nFurther Information: Primary Care Conference 2026 – Hampshire & Isle of Wight \nLink to Register: WCA Primary Care Conference for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Tickets\, Thu 26 Feb 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/primary-care-conference-2026-hampshire-isle-of-wight/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T160000
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SUMMARY:MECC Training
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Thursday 26th February 2026 – 12:45 – 16:00 \nVenue: IOW Westridge Community Centre\, Adult Community Learning\, Brading Road\, Ryde\, PO33 1QS \nCost: Free \nDescription: A training session introducing the wellbeing methodology and behavioural change techniques of Making Every Contact Count. \n\nDo you wonder how best you can help others?\nWould you like to support people to make a change?\nWant to find out how you can have more effective conversations?\n\nMaking 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 improve their own health and wellbeing. \nLink to Register: MECC Training – IOW Westridge Community Centre Tickets\, Thu 26 Feb 2026 at 12:45 | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/mecc-training-3/
LOCATION:Westridge Centre\, Isle of Wight\, Brading Road\, Ryde\, PO33 1QS
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