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
Feb 01
1 February 2025 to 1 March 2025
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.
Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms here.
Feb 26
26 February 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Following the success of the first series of webinars, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex and NHS Sussex is hosting a second series of learning and development sessions on population health and health inequality led by experts on population health. The webinars are available free for anyone working in the Sussex health and care system.
Mar 01
1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms plus information to support patients here.
Mar 01
1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025
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 2025 to 31 March 2025
Find information for health professionals here: Prostate Cancer UK/ health professionals
Mar 04
4 March 2025, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- AHPs
- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Cancer treatment
- Cervical cancer
- CNSs
- Colorectal cancer
- Gynaecological cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Lower GI cancers
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma
- Oesophagheal cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin cancer
- Upper GI cancers
- Urological cancer
This course gives staff the knowledge and confidence to discuss a wide range of targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies for solid tumours with patients and colleagues. It focuses on demystifying the scientific concepts that underpin many of the most used treatments including those that target cell communication pathways (e.g. EGFR and HER2-targeted treatments) and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Mar 20
20 March 2025, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ideal for staff who already have some knowledge of the different types of haematological cancers and focuses on the biology and genetics of haematological cancers, understanding B cell cancers and treatments for B cell cancers: CLL, B-cell NHL, ALL. The second session explores treatments for multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukaemia, Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and CAR T cell therapy for ALL, NHL, myeloma
Mar 26
26 March 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Following the success of the first series of webinars, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex and NHS Sussex is hosting a second series of learning and development sessions on population health and health inequality led by experts on population health. The webinars are available free for anyone working in the Sussex health and care system.
Mar 27
27 March 2025, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ideal for staff who already have some knowledge of the different types of haematological cancers and focuses on the biology and genetics of haematological cancers, understanding B cell cancers and treatments for B cell cancers: CLL, B-cell NHL, ALL. The second session explores treatments for multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukaemia, Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and CAR T cell therapy for ALL, NHL, myeloma
Apr 01
1 April 2025 to 30 April 2025
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.
Apr 24
24 April 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
On this course you will be building on your skills from Advanced Communication Skills Training to help manage complex conversations in healthcare.
Learning outcomes:
• Recognise and identify specific aspects of communication skills that are key in the assessment, identification, and management of those with psychological needs/distress.
• Describe and differentiate a range of psychopathologies pertinent to clinical practice in palliative care.
• Demonstrate a range of the knowledge and skills required in the assessment process for psychological needs/distress and be able to apply this knowledge to their clinical practice.
• Recognise and develop self-care strategies as part of their clinical role
Please use the link to attend the introductory webinar at 1400-1430hr on 12 March using the teams below:
For any questions or further queries, please contact us on:
rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.net
Apr 25
25 April 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Psychological Skills Level 2
On this course you will be building on your skills from Advanced Communication Skills Training to help manage complex conversations in healthcare.
Learning outcomes:
• Recognise and identify specific aspects of communication skills that are key in the assessment, identification, and management of those with psychological needs/distress.
• Describe and differentiate a range of psychopathologies pertinent to clinical practice in palliative care.
• Demonstrate a range of the knowledge and skills required in the assessment process for psychological needs/distress and be able to apply this knowledge to their clinical practice.
• Recognise and develop self-care strategies as part of their clinical role
Please use the link to attend the introductory webinar at 1400-1430hr on 12 March using the teams below:
May 01
1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Find awareness resources here for patients and healthcare professionals.
May 01
1 May 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Psychological Skills Level 2
On this course you will be building on your skills from Advanced Communication Skills Training to help manage complex conversations in healthcare.
Learning outcomes:
• Recognise and identify specific aspects of communication skills that are key in the assessment, identification, and management of those with psychological needs/distress.
• Describe and differentiate a range of psychopathologies pertinent to clinical practice in palliative care.
• Demonstrate a range of the knowledge and skills required in the assessment process for psychological needs/distress and be able to apply this knowledge to their clinical practice.
• Recognise and develop self-care strategies as part of their clinical role
Please use the link to attend the introductory webinar at 1400-1430hr on 12 March using the teams below:
May 02
2 May 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Psychological Skills Level 2
On this course you will be building on your skills from Advanced Communication Skills Training to help manage complex conversations in healthcare.
Learning outcomes:
• Recognise and identify specific aspects of communication skills that are key in the assessment, identification, and management of those with psychological needs/distress.
• Describe and differentiate a range of psychopathologies pertinent to clinical practice in palliative care.
• Demonstrate a range of the knowledge and skills required in the assessment process for psychological needs/distress and be able to apply this knowledge to their clinical practice.
• Recognise and develop self-care strategies as part of their clinical role
Please use the link to attend the introductory webinar at 1400-1430hr on 12 March using the teams below:
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.
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.
