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SUMMARY:SACT Nursing Professional Development Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday 20th April 2026 \nCost: Free \nVenue: Explorer House\, Adanac Dr\, Southampton SO16 0AS \nDescription: 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: \n\nNovel therapies\nLate effects of SACT\nAcute toxicity\nACCEND for the SACT workforce\nPatient inequalities\nSACT research update\n\nInteractive sessions led by experienced professionals\, practical insights to enhance your clinical practice\, and collaborative discussions. \nAudience: Nurses delivering SACT on inpatient wards\, SACT units\, research trials\, outreach services. \nEmail to Register Your Interest: wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/sact-nursing-professional-development-day-2/
LOCATION:Ordnance Survey\, Southampton\, Explorer House\, Adanac Drive\, Southampton\, SO16 0AS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Health Coaching Workshop Southampton (Day 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nFor more information and to book onto a course\, follow the link to our Health Coaching Training page \nWorkshop 1: Date and Time: Monday 20th April 2026\, 9am-5pm \nWorkshop 2: Date and Time: Monday 27th April 2026\, 9am-5pm \nLink: Health Coaching Training
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/health-coaching-workshop-southampton-day-1/
LOCATION:Wessex Heartbeat Centre\, UHS\, University Hospital Southampton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse Training
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 23rd April 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 – 23rd April 2026
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/systemic-anti-cancer-therapy-sact-nurse-training-5/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) Study Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 \nHybrid Format: Education Centre\, The Christie or Online \nCost: £110\, some discounts apply for multiple bookings \nDescription: 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. \nNow in its 10th year\, this highly regarded study day brings together experts from across the UK and beyond to explore the entire MSCC pathway in line with the NICE 2023 guidelines. Whether you’re new to MSCC or looking for an update\, this event offers a clear\, practical and evidence-based overview of what excellent care looks like in real clinical settings. \nThrough live sessions\, panel discussions and case-based learning\, you’ll gain insight into every stage of the pathway — from early detection through to imaging\, treatment\, rehabilitation and survivorship. You’ll also hear directly from a patient sharing their lived experience\, bringing the human impact of MSCC into sharp focus. \nTopics include: \nOverview and epidemiology of MSCC\nUpdates from NICE (2023)\nRed flags and early identification\nRadiology: what good imaging looks like\nAcute management pathways\nRehabilitation and longer-term recovery\nPatient perspective and the emotional impact\nMulti-disciplinary decision-making\n…and more. \nLink: Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) study day
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/metastatic-spinal-cord-compression-mscc-study-day/
LOCATION:The Christie School of Oncology\, Education Centre (Dept 17)\, Manchester\, M20 4BX
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Cervical Screening Drop-in Session (LD)
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Thursday 23rd April 2026\, 12:30-13:15 \nFormat: Online\, MS Teams \nCost: Free \nDescription: This is an opportunity to share good practice\, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries.\n \nAudience: Sessions are open to sample takers\, administrators\, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. \nLink to Join: Join the meeting now
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/quarterly-cervical-screening-drop-in-session-ld-3/
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SUMMARY:Ruth Strauss: No Conversation Too Tough Introduction (Supportive Workforce)
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Friday 24th April 2026\, 14:00-16:00 \nFormat: Online \nCost: Free \nDescription: 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. \nThis new two hour introductory webinar has been designed specifically for support staff\, trainees\, students and volunteers working in hospitals\, cancer information/support centres\, and hospices. \nFurther information: No Conversation Too Tough – Training for Healthcare Professionals – Ruth Strauss Foundation \nLink to Register: Registration for Ruth Strauss Webinar (Supportive and Assistive Workforces)
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/ruth-strauss-no-conversation-too-tough-introduction-supportive-workforce/
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