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...
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...
Description: Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - a virtual event for the Supportive & Assistive Workforce. PCCP is a 4-day online course, suitable for all unregistered healthcare staff working in a Supportive or Assistive role who are working with people that are affected by cancer or may...
Dates: The course will run on these four days and you must be able to attend all four days. 08:45 - 16:30 Thursday 16th April Friday 17th April Monday 20th April Tuesday 21st April Format: Online Description: Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - a virtual event for...
Date: Thursday 16th April 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
Date: Monday 20th April 2026 Cost: Free Venue: Explorer House, Adanac Dr, Southampton SO16 0AS Description: If you are a nurse delivering systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) and you have completed your SACT passport, this event is designed for you. Explore key topics including: Novel therapies Late effects of SACT Acute toxicity ACCEND for the SACT...
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 with conversational skills in your daily practice to support person-centred care and self-management for patients. Health coaching can: unlock a person’s potential to...
Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 Venue: Novotel Southampton, 1 W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1RA 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 Description: Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) treatments can be complex...
Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 Hybrid Format: Education Centre, The Christie or Online Cost: £110, some discounts apply for multiple bookings Description: 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 10th year, this...
Date and Time: Thursday 23rd April 2026, 12:30-13:15 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Description: This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Audience: Sessions are open to sample takers, administrators, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. Link to Join: Join...
Date and Time: Friday 24th April 2026, 14:00-16:00 Format: Online Cost: Free Description: 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 have challenging conversations with their children about death and dying. This new two...
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 with conversational skills in your daily practice to support person-centred care and self-management for patients. Health coaching can: unlock a person’s potential to...
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...
Date: Monday 27th April 2026, 12:30 - 16:30 Cost: Free Venue: Southampton, to be confirmed Description: 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...
Date and Time: Tuesday 28th April 2026, 12:30-13:15 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Description: This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Audience: Sessions are open to sample takers, administrators, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. Link to Join: Join...
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...