Our events calendar includes details of learning opportunities, webinars and training courses organised by ourselves, our partners, charities and other organisations working to improve cancer outcomes.
It also provides information and resources to support cancer awareness events throughout the year.
Simply scroll through the months or use the search bar below to find an event which interests you. If you would like to include a training event, please contact the cancer alliance via our administration email: rsch.sscaadmin@nhs.net
May 01
1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Find awareness resources here for patients and healthcare professionals.
May 14
14 May 2025, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Our education team is hosting a study day for health and social care professionals working in Surrey, Sussex, or Frimley to learn about supporting those living with and beyond cancer.
The event will provide practical strategies to improve patient support, a chance to network with professionals from both primary and secondary care and a supportive learning environment to boost confidence in your cancer care practice.
The study day is being held at the SSCA head offices in Guildford. To find out more and book, click here: either Wednesday 14 May or Thursday 10 July. For any questions, email rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.net
May 16
16 May 2025, 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance Education Team is inviting all staff within Surrey, Sussex and Frimley, in primary and secondary care to the second C Word Series Webinar, covering Sun Exposure and Cancer.
The webinar will take place virtually, on Friday 16th May, between 12:00- 12:45, which is the final day of Sun Awareness Week. The interactive webinar will include risks of sun exposure for patients on active cancer treatment and the advice we can give to these patients.
Jun 19
19 June 2025, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The charity, Bowel Cancer UK, is holding its first ever primary care virtual education event which will provide an overview of colorectal cancer, its risk factors and red flag symptoms.
Jun 25
25 June 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Inequities in cancer care persist for LGBTIQ+ individuals, affecting their access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship services.
NHS Sussex and the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance are delighted to collaborate and invite you to a 60-minute webinar, as part of the C-word series, with a focus on supporting LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer.
This session will be delivered by OUTpatients- a UK leading charity on LGBTQIA+ cancer care. Topics will include:
● Understanding sexual orientation and gender identity
● Pronouns and how to use them
● National data and key research
● LGBTIQ+ healthcare experiences
● How the LGBTIQ+ cancer patient experience can differ across the cancer pathway
● Calling trans patients
● How to create inclusive environments
Jul 01
1 July 2025 to 31 July 2025
Find resources to support heathcare professionals increase confidence in the signs and symptoms of sarcoma. Plus advice and information for newly-diagnosed patients.
Jul 10
10 July 2025, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Our education team is hosting a study day for health and social care professionals working in Surrey, Sussex, or Frimley to learn about supporting those living with and beyond cancer.
The event will provide practical strategies to improve patient support, a chance to network with professionals from both primary and secondary care and a supportive learning environment to boost confidence in your cancer care practice.
The study day is being held at the SSCA head offices in Guildford.
Sept 01
1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms for the public, community settings and healthcare professionals here.
Sept 01
1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Find resources for the public, patients and healthcare professionals here.
Sept 01
1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025
September is Urology Cancer Awareness Month. Find information packs for the public and community settings to raise awareness about urological cancer signs and symptoms, plus guides and training for healthcare professionals.
Oct 01
1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025
Find resources to raise awareness of breast cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms, plus support for patients and education resources for healthcare professionals
Oct 01
1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025
Stoptober is a national smoking cessation campaign led by Public Health England that encourages smokers to start by abstaining from smoking for 28 days during the month of October.
Nov 01
1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
Nov 01
1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
Find resources for healthcare professionals and patients to raise awareness throughout the month about the inherited risk of pancreatic cancer, plus signs and symptoms of the disease.
Feb 01
1 February 2026 to 1 March 2026
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.
Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms here.
Mar 01
1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Find information and resources for health professionals and the public to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of this disease
Mar 01
1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
Find information for health professionals here: Prostate Cancer UK/ health professionals
Apr 01
1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of this disease. Find resources for healthcare professionals and patients here, plus information leaflets to support patients who have been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
