EVENTS

Click here to see the Events Calendar for listings of all our current events!

UKONS Annual Conference 2024

15 - 16 November 2024

The Christie School of Oncology – Foundations in Oncology 3-day course

Day 1 - 14 December 2023, Day 2 – 11 January 2024, Day 3 - 26 February 2024

Day 1 - 14 December 2023

Day 2 – 11 January 2024

Day 3 - 26 February 2024

MSc Cancer Care and CPD modules

  Programme start: January and September 2024

This programme is designed in partnership with clinical experts at the forefront of oncology and cancer care.

The Royal Marsden School and Conference Centre

The list of upcoming conferences and study days in 2023 includes:

National Genomics Education Team: New online course

Are you a clinician keen to know more about how to order a genomic test for your patients? Would you be willing to share your learning experience?

This autumn, the National Genomics Education team is launching an exciting new online course to help clinicians understand the genomic testing process for solid tumour indications.

Education and Training at Macmillan: Social Prescribing Learning Resources

Social Prescribing is part of the personalised care agenda which is embedded in health strategy across the UK.

This online resource is designed to enhance knowledge and relevant skills for Social Prescribers/Link Workers, working in Primary Care across the UK, supporting people affected by cancer.  Whilst the target audience is Social Prescribers, this resource will also be of benefit to a wider audience.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Short Courses

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre offer a number of short courses that are available online to a range of healthcare professionals. These are designed to support staff working with those affected by cancer, in order to enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding with regards to cancer care.

Education and Training at Macmillan Cancer Support

New e-learning module - Understanding and enriching agency in palliative and end of life care

Online learning

The Christie School of Oncology Education Events

Use the following link to view our full programme and use promocode UKONS10 for 10% off bookings at checkout

2024 UK Oncology Forum

Thursday 13th & Friday 14th June 2024

Greater Manchester Cancer Academy Webinar List 2023/24

November 2023 - January 2024

Please see upcoming webinars being held by Greater Manchester Cancer Academy FOR 2023 - 2024

Development of a new digital self-management platform for people living with lung cancer

31 October, 3 November, 6 November & 9 November

Online- via Zoom

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University are developing a new app for people living with lung cancer and we need your help. This is a great opportunity to influence app development at an early stage and help us develop a platform that will be suitable for your patients. Contact Suriya Kirkpatrick for more information and register on the next focus group. Sessions will last no more than one hour.

To express your interest, please click HERE

Genomics in the NHS: A clinician’s guide to genomic testing for cancer (solid tumour)

22 January 2024

Health professional's guide to pancreatic cancer and pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)

Online short course 

This course is aimed at anyone supporting people with pancreatic cancer and takes 30-45 minutes to complete it is endorsed by the British Dietetic Association and the Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

The EONS ‘ABC4Nurses’ Programme

EONS has announced the launch of the ABC4Nurses interactive education programme. It is available in 4 languages: English, Czech, Spanish and Turkish. This FREE online, blended learning programme is a fantastic opportunity for cancer nurses to develop their knowledge and skills in the care of people with advanced breast cancer (ABC).

 

Macmillan Course: Acute Oncology- ‘Recognising Emergency Situations in Cancer Care’.

This enhanced level e-learning course is a must for everyone involved in providing care and support to adults with cancer.  

Introduction to pancreatic cancer

Three-part online Course 

This three-part introduction to pancreatic cancer course provides an overview of pancreatic cancer, from how it presents and the symptoms associated with the disease, to treatment options and the ongoing supportive care needs of people with pancreatic cancer

Blood Cancer UK- Introduction to Haemato-Oncology Nursing

This free RCN accredited training module is ideal for any ward nurses and new starters on the haematology ward. Over the 10 chapters in this course, you will build on basic haemato-oncological concepts to support a foundation of nursing practice for caring for blood cancer patients.

Shine Cancer Support - supporting people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are living with cancer

Online workshops

Our 2-hour workshop provides an overview of the key needs of younger adults and provides information about useful services and support.