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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 \nSave the date – registration link to follow \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:ACCEND Webinar: Appraisals and Ongoing Development
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Wednesday 18th November 2026\, 12:30-13:00 \nFormat: Online\, MS Teams \nCost: Free \nDescription: Themed webinars providing information on different elements of ACCEND. Content may change due to participant needs or interests \nRegister or log in to the ePortfolio: Cancer Alliance Education ePortfolio \nLink to Join: Join the meeting
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/accend-webinar-appraisals-and-ongoing-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000
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SUMMARY:Communicating with Compassion
DESCRIPTION:A series of webinars for admin and reception teams in primary care. \nKindness at the Counter: Communicating with Patients Affected by Cancer \nObjectives: \n\nBuild skills for compassionate and sensitive communication\nLearn how to support patients emotionally and practically\nUnderstand the importance of confidentiality and non-verbal cues\nBoundaries\n\nDate: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 – 12:00-13:00 \nFormat: Online \nSave the date – registration link to follow \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/communicating-with-compassion/
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SUMMARY:ACCEND Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 – 12:30-13:15 \nFomat: Online via Teams \nDescription: We are pleased to invite the Wessex cancer workforce to an open Q&A drop-in session with a member of the Workforce team. \nThis is a relaxed\, interactive opportunity to bring your questions about the ACCEND framework and explore how it can be practically applied in your role. \nThis session is open to everyone\, designed to help you navigate the ACCEND framework with greater confidence. A member of the team will be available to walk through any queries you may have\, offer practical advice\, and help you understand how ACCEND and the GM ePortfolio can support workforce development in a way that’s meaningful for you and your teams. \nNo formal presentations – just a chance to ask questions\, connect with peers across Wessex\, and share any feedback or ideas. \nDrop in\, join the conversation\, and make sure you’re getting the most from the support available.\n \nProfessional Development with ACCEND 2026 programme \nFor Supportive & Assistive workforce please join via this link: Join the meeting now \nFor Registered Healthcare Professionals please join via this link: Join the meeting now
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/accend-drop-in-6/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Tuesday 8th December 2026\, 8:30-17:30 \nSession 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 9th December 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-8/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Primary Care Webinar Series: Living With and Beyond Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar in our Primary Care series. This edition focuses on living with and beyond cancer. \nDate: Wednesday 20th January 2027 – 13:00-14:00 \nFomat: Online via Teams \nLink: Details and registration link to follow
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/primary-care-webinar-series-living-with-and-beyond-cancer/
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SUMMARY:Personalised Care and Support Planning
DESCRIPTION:A series of webinars for admin and reception teams in primary care. \nEvery Patient is Unique: The Role of Personalised Care \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand what personalised care means in cancer care\nSupport patients with care coordination\, information\, and continuity\nIntroduction to care plans\, holistic needs assessments (HNA)\, and social prescribing\n\nDate: Wednesday 27th January 2027 – 12:00-13:00 \nFormat: Online \nSave the date – registration link to follow \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/personalised-care-and-support-planning/
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SUMMARY:Primary Care Webinar Series: Haematology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar in our Primary Care series. This edition focuses on haematology. \nDate: Tuesday 2nd February 2027 – 13:00-14:00 \nFomat: Online via Teams \nLink: Details and registration link to follow
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/primary-care-webinar-series-haematology/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270310T120000
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities – Black Women and Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:A series of webinars for admin and reception teams in primary care. \nUnseen/Unheard: Black Women and Breast Cancer  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand that Black women are an underserved population in breast cancer care\nRecognise disparities in screening uptake\, diagnosis\, and outcomes\nUnderstand wider inequalities affecting minority populations in cancer care\nIdentify how admin and reception staff can help reduce barriers\n\nDate: Wednesday 10th March 2027 – 12:00-13:00 \nFormat: Online \nSave the date – registration link to follow \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/health-inequalities-black-women-and-breast-cancer/
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UID:10000193-1807704000-1807707600@wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Living Beyond Cancer – Understanding Late Effects and Long-Term Follow-Up
DESCRIPTION:A series of webinars for admin and reception teams in primary care. \nBeyond Treatment: Supporting Patients Living with and Beyond Cancer  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand what is meant by “living with and beyond cancer”\nGain awareness of common long-term and late effects of cancer and its treatment\nUnderstand the principles of Patient Triggered Follow-Up (PTFU) and personalised follow-up pathways\nRecognise how admin and reception staff can support cancer survivors accessing ongoing care and support\n\nDate: Wednesday 14th April 2027 – 12:00-13:00 \nFormat: Online \nSave the date – registration link to follow \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/living-beyond-cancer-understanding-late-effects-and-long-term-follow-up/
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