Wessex Cancer Alliance has teamed up with experts from Live Through This to deliver some brand new training for all clinical and non-clinical primary care colleagues in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Live Through This is the UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity proudly led by and for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer.
The training is fully funded by Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB and will be delivered in two online sessions. There are various dates for each session but you only need to attend one of each and we recommend that you attend them in order (Session 1 followed by Session 2).
Read the full details for each session below, then click on the link on this page to register for your chosen dates.
Session 1 – An Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Care
Choose one of the following dates:
Wednesday 5th April (1-2pm)
Tuesday 18th April (1-2pm)
Wednesday 3rd May (1-2pm)
Covering non-clinical aspects of LGBTIQ+ affirmative patient management. It is designed as an introduction to key concepts in supporting LGBTIQ+ patients including:
- LGBTIQ+ language and terminology
- Pronouns and inclusive language
- Barriers to equitable care
- Patient data and management
- Building inclusive environments
Session 2 – Supporting LGBTIQ+ Patients in Cancer Care & Screening
Choose one of the following dates:
Wednesday 12th April (1-2pm)
Wednesday 26th April (1-2pm)
Thursday 11th May (1-2pm)
Covering clinical aspects of supporting LGBTIQ+ patients in cancer care and screening. It explores barriers experienced by LGBTIQ+ patients, suggests ways to address these, and discusses how the LGBTIQ+ cancer patient experience may differ, including:
- Supporting screening for LGBTIQ+ patients
- Prevention and risk
- Addressing non-attendance and overcoming systemic barriers
- Delivering person-centred care for LGBTIQ+ patients
- LGBTIQ+ palliative care considerations
This session builds upon key concepts and knowledge covered in Session One.
Ready to sign up? Click here to register for the webinars
If you have any queries or you would like more information then please contact wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk