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SUMMARY:Health Coaching Workshop Southampton (Day 2 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-2/
LOCATION:Wessex Heartbeat Centre\, UHS\, University Hospital Southampton
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SUMMARY:Psychological Five a Day - Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Monday 27th April 2026\, 10am-12pm \nSession 2: Date and Time: Monday 11th May 2026\, 10am-12pm \nVenue: Buttercup Room\, Wellbeing Hub\, University Hospital Southampton \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. \nLink to Register: The Psychological 5 a day Tickets\, Mon\, Apr 27\, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/psychological-five-a-day-day-1-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Wellbeing Hub\, UHS
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SUMMARY:Recognising and Responding to Cancer Related Psychological Distress
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday 27th April 2026\, 12:30 – 16:30 \nCost: Free \nVenue: Southampton\, to be confirmed \nDescription: 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. \nDelivered by psychological professionals participants are guided to recognise different types of distress\, before considering the best strategies to respond to emotional distress including onward referral. \nAudience: Designed specifically for the supportive and assistive workforces. \nLink: Recognising and Responding to Cancer Related Psychological Distress Tickets\, Mon\, Apr 27\, 2026 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/recognising-and-responding-to-cancer-related-psychological-distress/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T123000
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Cervical Screening Drop-in Session (LD)
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Tuesday 28th 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-4/
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SUMMARY:Bowel Cancer and Genomics: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month\, Central and South Genomics is hosting a webinar on the genomics of bowel cancer. \nAttendees will hear from a panel of experts including Professor David Church\, Cancer Research UK Senior Cancer Research Fellow and Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology\, on a range of topics including: \n\nThe connection between genomics and bowel cancer\nThe testing process\nEmerging research findings\nLynch Syndrome\n\nDate and Time: Tuesday 28th April 2026\, 13:00 – 15:00 \nCost: Free \nFormat: Online webinar \nAudience: This event is for healthcare professionals working in any specialism who are looking to learn more about bowel cancer from a genomics perspective\, to increase their ability to identify when testing may be required\, to guide patients through the process and to learn how to speak to patients about inherited cancers and tailored treatments. \nLink to Register: Get free tickets – Bowel cancer and genomics: what healthcare professionals need to know – Microsoft Teams
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/bowel-cancer-and-genomics-what-healthcare-professionals-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - 4-day course
DESCRIPTION:Dates: The course will run on these four days and you must be able to attend all four days. 08:45 – 16:30 \n\nThursday 30th April\nFriday 1st May\nTuesday 5th May\nWednesday 6th May\n\nFormat: Online \nDescription: 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. \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-3/
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SUMMARY:Ruth Strauss: No Conversation Too Tough
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreparing children for parental death can be one of the most challenging experiences parents will face. Children who are given information and support when they need it\, say they feel more included and better prepared for the death of their parent. Parents report a need for support from their healthcare professional on how to have open and honest conversations with their children. \nDate and Time: Thursday 30th April 2026\, 09:00-16:30 \nVenue: Novotel Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA \nCost: Free \nEmail to Register: wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/ruth-strauss-no-conversation-too-tough/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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