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SUMMARY:Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - 4-day course
DESCRIPTION:Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) – a virtual event for the Supportive & Assistive Workforce. \nPCCP 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 have a potential cancer diagnosis. \nThe programme has been designed in collaboration with Cancer Support Workers\, Cancer Navigators and Cancer Coordinators. The course is fully funded by\, and aligned to\, the ACCEND framework. Participants can learn and share with colleagues from across the country\, whilst putting new skills into practice in a relaxed and safe environment. \nDates: The course will run on these four days and you must be able to attend all four days. 08:45 – 16:30 \n\nThursday 3rd Sep\nFriday 4th Sep\nMonday 7th Sep\nTuesday 8th Sep\n\nFormat: Online \nRegister here: Event details :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Academy (please click the link to The Cancer Academy to book – candidates may need to register first if they are not already registered)
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/principles-of-cancer-care-programme-pccp-4-day-course-10/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Monday 7th September 2026\, 8:30-17:30 \nSession 2: Date and Time: Tuesday 8th September 2026\, 8:30-17:00 \nVenue: Novotel Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA \nCost: Free \nDescription: We can offer the opportunity for experienced cancer nurses to undertake the 2-day experiential Advanced Communication Skills Training (ACST) Course. \nThis 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: \n\nbreaking bad news\nshared decision making\ntransition to palliative care\n\nYou will need to have an enhanced level of communications skills training prior to applying for this course. \nAudience: 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. \nTo Register: Email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to request an application form
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/advanced-communication-skills-6/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ACCEND Webinar: Domain Focus
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Wednesday 16th September 2026\, 12:30-13:00 \nFormat: Online\, MS Teams \nCost: Free \nDescription: Themed webinars providing information on different elements of ACCEND. Content may change due to participant needs or interests \nRegister or log in to the ePortfolio: Cancer Alliance Education ePortfolio \nLink to Join: Join the meeting
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/accend-webinar-domain-focus-2/
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SUMMARY:Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse Training
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 17th September 2026 \nVenue: Novotel Southampton\, 1 W Quay Rd\, Southampton SO15 1RA \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 – 17th September 2026.
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/systemic-anti-cancer-therapy-sact-nurse-training-7/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Primary Care Webinar Series: Bladder
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar in our Primary Care series. This edition focuses on bladder cancer. \nDate: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 – 13:00-14:00 \nFomat: Online via Teams \nLink: Details and registration link to follow
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/primary-care-webinar-series-bladder/
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