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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Tuesday 20th October 2026\, 8:30-17:30 \nSession 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 21st October 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-7/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Prehabilitation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of the process to develop the guidelines\, statements and recommendations developed across eleven topic areas of prehabilitation. \nThese topics include: \n\nhealth inequalities\nprehabilitation implementation\nhealth economics\nbehaviour change\nscreening\, assessment and personalised support\ngroup education\ndigital/technology\nnutrition\npsychological support\nexercise\n\nPlus\, discover the workforce matrix and the action plan to drive this work forward. \nDate: Tuesday 20th October 2026 – 12:00-13:00 \nFormat: Online \nLink to Register
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/prehabilitation-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Wessex Early Cancer CNS Development Programme (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:This study day forms part of a 12-month structured development programme designed to support newly appointed Cancer CNSs to develop into competent enhanced level practitioners. This is the first of 2 days to be delivered in person as part of this blended programme. \nWhat will be covered? \n\nAn introduction to the Cancer CNS Development Programme\nThe impact and importance of the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role\nPrioritising your workload and managing expectations\nPerson centred assessment and care and support planning\nNavigating professional relationships\nACCEND – A framework for your development\nLooking after yourself\n\nJoin us for this interactive and inspiring day. \nAudience: Newly appointed Cancer CNSs \nDate: Wednesday 21st October 2026 – 09:00-16:30 \nVenue: Southampton\, to be confirmed \nEmail wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to register your place
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/wessex-early-cancer-cns-development-programme-day-1/
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SUMMARY:Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pathways
DESCRIPTION:A series of webinars for admin and reception teams in primary care. \nFrom Diagnosis to Treatment: Understanding the Patient Journey \nObjectives: \n\nGain a high-level overview of what happens after a cancer diagnosis\nLearn about common treatment types (surgery\, chemotherapy\, radiotherapy\, immunotherapy)\nUnderstand how treatment impacts patients’ appointments and communication needs\n\nDate: Wednesday 21st October 2026 – 12:30-13:30 \nFormat: Online \nLink to Register \n\n\n\nWebinar Title\nDate\nTime\n\n\nAwareness Starts at the Front Desk\n22nd July 2026\n12pm – 1pm\n\n\nRed Flags & When to Escalate?\n23rd September2026\n12pm – 1pm\n\n\nFrom Diagnosis to Treatment\n21st October 2026\n12.30pm – 1.30pm\n\n\nCommunicating with Compassion\n2nd December 2026\n12pm – 1pm\n\n\nPersonalised Care\n27th January 2027\n12pm – 1pm\n\n\nHealth Inequalities\n10th March 2027\n12pm – 1pm\n\n\nLiving with & Beyond Cancer\n14th April 2027\n12pm-1pm
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/cancer-diagnosis-and-treatment-pathways/
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SUMMARY:Primary Care Webinar Series: Sarcoma
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational webinar designed for primary care clinicians\, focusing on the early recognition and management of sarcoma. \nSarcomas are rare but serious cancers that can present with non-specific symptoms\, making timely diagnosis challenging. This session will provide a concise and practical overview to support clinicians in identifying potential cases earlier and navigating referral pathways effectively. \nWhat the session will cover: \n\nWhat sarcoma is – including key differences between bone and soft tissue sarcomas\nRed flags and warning signs in primary care consultations\nCurrent referral pathways\nA brief overview of treatment options and specialist management\nA patient journey\nKey learning points from challenging presentations\nQ&A\n\nAudience: GPs\, Nurse Practitioners\, First Contact Practitioners\, Allied Health Professionals working in primary care \nDate: Wednesday 21st October 2026 – 13:00-14:00 \nFomat: Online via Teams \nLink: Sarcoma in Primary Care: Recognising Red Flags & Improving Early Diagnosis Tickets\, Wednesday\, October 21  •  1 PM – 2 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/primary-care-webinar-series-sarcoma-2/
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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 22nd Oct\nFriday 23rd Oct\nTuesday 27th Oct\nWednesday 28th Oct\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-12/
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SUMMARY:Acute Oncology Telephone Triage Education Day - Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused\, hands-on session designed for call handlers who manage the line infrequently or outside routine hours. \nSpend the day boosting your confidence\, sharpening key triage skills\, and meeting others who do the same vital work from across the region. Topics include: \n\nUKONS triage tool V3\nDocumentation\nRed flag symptoms\nNetcall\nSACT\nScenario workshop\n\nDate: Thursday 22nd October 2026 – 09:00 – 16:00 \nCost: Free \nVenue: Village Hotel Bournemouth\, Deansleigh Road\, Bournemouth\, BH7 7DZ \nLink to Register: Acute Oncology Telephone Triage Education Day
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/acute-oncology-telephone-triage-education-day-dorset/
LOCATION:Village Hotel\, Bournemouth\, Deansleigh Road\, Bournemouth\, BH7 7DZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Cervical Screening Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:This lunch and learn will provide updates on current projects and good practice across Wessex. You will have the opportunity to discuss successes and queries with our fabulous Learning Disability Facilitators\, and other HCPs. These sessions support the DES\, are excellent for use when evidencing CPD and they link to the ACCEND framework (Domain A: Person-centred collaborative working). \nSessions are open to sample takers\, administrators\, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. \nBook Here
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/quarterly-cervical-screening-lunch-learn/
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