Wessex Cancer Alliance

Date: Thursday 16th April 2026 - 9:00am to 1:30pm Cost: Free Venue: Novotel Southampton, 1 West Quay Road, SO15 1RA Register: Email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to book your place

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: Novel therapies Late...

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...

This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Date and Time: Thursday 23rd April 2026,...

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. Delivered 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. Date:...

Date: Thursday 14th May 2026 - 09:00 - 16:00 Cost: Free Venue: Voco Southampton by IHG (previously Holiday Inn), Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1HJ Description: Join us for a focused, hands-on session designed for call handlers who manage the line infrequently or outside routine hours. Spend the day boosting your confidence, sharpening key triage...

Date and Time: Wednesday 20th May 2026, 12:30-13:00 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Description: Themed webinars providing information on different elements of ACCEND. Content may change due to participant needs or interests Professional Development with ACCEND 2026 programme Register or log in to the ePortfolio: Cancer Alliance Education ePortfolio Link to Join: Join the meeting

Date: Monday 8th June 2026, 12:30 - 16:30 Cost: Free Venue: Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AA Description: 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. Delivered by psychological professionals participants are guided...