Upcoming Events

December 2025

Introduction to Anatomy and Cancer (Code 51)

10 December 2025

This one day online course is aimed at any staff working in a health or social care setting who would like to increase their understanding of the human body and the impact of cancer on body systems. As it is an introductory level course it may not be suitable for Registered Health Professionals

January 2026

CANC601/CANC6012 Fundamentals in SACT Administration and Care

5 January 2026 – 3 August 2026

This academic module is aimed at Registered Nurses working in a service that delivers Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) who are required to administer SACT as part of their role. There are theory and practice components to the course and the practice components are flexible depending on the level of SACT administration experience.

Those with appropriate background qualifications to study at degree level 6.

This module can be taken as a CPD, or as a ‘step-up’ approach to continuing with further modules at master’s level as part of the MSc Cancer Care programme pathway

NB. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, planning a pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment you may wish to consider whether it is an appropriate time for you to enrol on this module as the practice placement requires you to administer a range of SACT treatments including cytotoxic chemotherapy

CANC701/CANC7012 Developing Practice in SACT Administration and Care

5 January 2026 – 3 August 2026

This academic module is aimed at Registered Nurses working in a service that delivers Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) who are required to administer SACT as part of their role, wish to study at Masters level and have an interest in service development. There are theory and practice components to the course and the practice components are flexible depending on the level of SACT administration experience.

Those with appropriate background qualifications to study at master’s level 7.

This module can be taken as CPD or as part of the MSc Cancer Care programme pathway.

NB. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, planning a pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment you may wish to consider whether it is an appropriate time for you to enrol on this module as the practice placement requires you to administer a range of SACT treatments including cytotoxic chemotherapy

CANC602 Fundamentals in Palliative and End of Life Care

27 January 2026 – 3 March 2026

This academic module is aimed at Professionals who provide care or treatment support for people living with incurable disease or frailty for whom care and treatment is palliative and/or end of life focus; who wish to develop their develop their critical understanding of  palliative and end of life care of the person with cancer.

Those with appropriate background qualifications to study at Degree Level 6.

This module can be taken as a CPD, or as a ‘step-up’ approach to continuing with further modules at master’s level as part of the MSc Cancer Care programme pathway.

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CANC702 Developing Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care

27 January 2026 – 3 March 2026

This academic module is aimed at Professionals who provide care or treatment support for people living with incurable disease or frailty for whom care and treatment is palliative and/or end of life focus, who wish to develop their critical knowledge and influence needs -led approaches to gaps in practice.

Relevant to those with appropriate background qualifications to study at Masters Level 7.

This course can be taken as CPD or as part of the MSc Cancer Care programme pathway

February 2026

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 81)

18 February 2026 – 19 February 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.

March 2026

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 82)

16 March 2026 – 17 March 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.

*** CLOSED TO FURTHER BOOKINGS*** Nature of Cancer (Code 76) - Please see alternative dates

23 March 2026 – 24 March 2026

***CLOSED TO FURTHER BOOKINGS***

This 2 day online course provides an introduction to the nature of cancer and is primarily aimed at non-clinical staff. It is also suitable for health and social care practitioners and those wishing to increase their understanding of cancer

Day 1 - Online via MS Teams

Day 2 - Online via MS Teams

 

April 2026

Therapeutic Communication in Healthcare (Code 88)

20 April 2026

This is an intermediate level communication skills study day for:

  • Any care professional who communicates with people facing or affected by serious or life limiting illness/frailty, and directly responsible for gathering and giving information, including as part of identifying problems, needs and concerns. This may include as part of assessments, admissions, planning, and discharge and consultation episodes
  • Examples include: Doctors, Nurses, Radiographers, Allied Health Professionals, Senior support workers (i.e. specifically involved in gathering patient information as part of assessment), Social Workers

May 2026

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 83)

6 May 2026 – 7 May 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.

June 2026

Compassionate Communication in Healthcare (Code 89)

10 June 2026

This course is a fundamental level communication skills study day for:

  • Any care professional who communicates with people affected by serious or life limiting illness/frailty, but not directly responsible for assessment & planning of care or treatment.
  • Examples include: Health Care Assistants, Social Care Staff, Medical Secretaries, Ward Clerks, Support Staff, Porters

Nature of Cancer (Code 77)

15 June 2026 – 16 June 2026

This 2 day online course provides an introduction to the nature of cancer and is primarily aimed at non-clinical staff. It is also suitable for health and social care practitioners and those wishing to increase their understanding of cancer

Day 1 - Online via MS Teams

Day 2 - Online via MS Teams

 

Oncology Advanced Practice Forum Virtual Conference

29 June 2026

This event is open to all members of the multi-professional team who are interested in learning more about becoming an oncology advanced practitioner, working towards becoming this or are working as a qualified Advanced Practitioner/Consultant Practitioner. 

 

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 84)

30 June 2026 – 1 July 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.

July 2026

Introduction to Anatomy and Cancer (Code 80)

7 July 2026

This one day online course is aimed at any staff working in a health or social care setting who would like to increase their understanding of the human body and the impact of cancer on body systems. As it is an introductory level course it may not be suitable for Registered Health Professionals

September 2026

Compassionate Communication in Healthcare (Code 90) Copy

22 September 2026

This course is a fundamental level communication skills study day for:

  • Any care professional who communicates with people affected by serious or life limiting illness/frailty, but not directly responsible for assessment & planning of care or treatment.
  • Examples include: Health Care Assistants, Social Care Staff, Medical Secretaries, Ward Clerks, Support Staff, Porters

Nature of Cancer (Code 78)

28 September 2026 – 29 September 2026

This 2 day online course provides an introduction to the nature of cancer and is primarily aimed at non-clinical staff. It is also suitable for health and social care practitioners and those wishing to increase their understanding of cancer

Day 1 - Online via MS Teams

Day 2 - Online via MS Teams

 

October 2026

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 85)

12 October 2026 – 13 October 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.

November 2026

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 86)

16 November 2026 – 17 November 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.

Nature of Cancer Plus (Code 79)

23 November 2026

This one day online course is for staff who have attended the Nature of Cancer Course or for any clinical staff working in a health or social care setting who have a basic understanding of cancer and its treatments but who would like to further develop their knowledge in this area

Day 1 - Online via MS Teams

 

December 2026

Advanced Communication Skills Training (Code 87)

1 December 2026 – 2 December 2026

This course is relevant for senior/experienced Health & Social Care Professionals, who wish to enhance personal knowledge, skills & confidence in patient, family or colleague conversations that are important or can often feel difficult, complex or highly emotive.