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SUMMARY:Elevating Your Voice Within Your MDT
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Friday 8th May 2026\, 12:00-13:30 \nFormat: Online\, Zoom \nCost: Free \nDescription: An interactive webinar designed to help Healthcare Professionals build confidence and clarity in team communication. Using practical models such as the Drama Triangle\, the Empowerment Dynamic\, and the Thinking Environment\, participants learn how to shift unhelpful dynamics\, structure conversations effectively\, and balance purpose with agenda. Through reflection and a demonstration role-play the course empowers staff to contribute more confidently to MDT discussions and enhance patient-centred care. \nLink to Register: Registration for Elevating Your Voice in Your MDT Webinar
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/elevating-your-voice-within-your-mdt-2/
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SUMMARY:Telephone Communication Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:This course equips Healthcare Professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver effective\, compassionate\, and structured telephone consultations. Participants explore the challenges of remote communication and learn practical tools such as the Thinking Environment\, conversation structures\, and facilitating behaviours. Through role-play\, reflection\, and interactive exercises\, the course builds confidence in managing strong emotions\, creating purposeful conversations\, and ensuring patients and relatives feel heard\, respected\, and supported. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nIdentify the unique challenges of telephone consultations and apply strategies to overcome barriers such as lack of body language and rapport.\nUse a structured approach to conversations\, balancing the patient’s agenda with professional purpose.\nApply the Ten Components of the Thinking Environmentto enhance listening\, empathy\, and equality in communication.\nDemonstrate facilitating skills (e.g.\, open questions\, active listening\, summarising) while avoiding blocking behaviours.\nRespond effectively to emotional cues and strong emotions\, fostering trust and compassion in patient and relative interactions.\n\nDate and Time: Wednesday 20th May 2026\, 09:00-16:00 \nFormat: Online\, Zoom \nCost: Free \nEmail wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to register your interest
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/telephone-communication-skills-training/
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SUMMARY:Enhanced Communication Skills Training (ECST) for SACT Nurses
DESCRIPTION:This course equips SACT nurses with advanced communication strategies to support patients and families through complex cancer treatment journeys\, while also strengthening leadership and collaboration within the MDT. Aligned with the NHS ACCEND framework\, the programme blends practical models\, group discussions\, and experiential role-play to help participants manage difficult conversations with confidence\, empathy\, and professionalism. The course provides a safe and engaging space for nurses to refine skills that directly enhance patient personalised care delivery. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nDifferentiate between purpose-led and agenda-led conversations to improve shared decision-making and patient-centred care during cancer treatment discussions.\nApply structured conversation approaches to support clarity when educating patients and families about systemic anti-cancer therapies\, side effects\, and safety measures.\nRecognise and manage blocking behaviours in themselves and others to foster open dialogue and effective collaboration within the MDT.\nRespond confidently to emotional cues and strong emotions from patients and carers\, demonstrating compassion while maintaining clinical leadership.\nto MDT discussions\, supporting colleagues and mentoring junior staff in effective communication practices.\n\nDate and Time: Monday 15th June 2026\, 09:00-16:00 \nFormat: Online\, Zoom \nCost: Free \nEmail wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to register your interest
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/enhanced-communication-skills-training-ecst-for-the-registered-workforce-supporting-people-with-cancer/
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SUMMARY:Enhanced Communication Skills Training (ECST) for the Supportive and Assistive Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Thursday 1st October 2026\, 09:00-16:00 \nFormat: Online \nCost: Free \nDescription: This course equips the Supportive and Assistive Workforce with practical tools to deliver truly personalised care\, in line with the NHS ACCEND framework. Through interactive learning\, participants develop skills to recognise and reduce blocking behaviours\, apply structured approaches to communication\, and learn how to explain professional boundaries and referrals clearly and compassionately. Using group discussions\, experiential learning\, and bespoke role-play scenarios\, the course provides a safe space to practise and build confidence\, ensuring staff can support patients and families with empathy\, clarity\, and professionalism. \nLink to Application Form \nEmail to: wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/enhanced-communication-skills-training-ecst-for-the-supportive-and-assistive-workforce-4/
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