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 08
8 May 2024
The Christie School of Oncology Study Day will provide a basic understanding of caring for haematology patients and expand knowledge on the diseases and the complications that can occur.
Apr 25
25 April 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
A series of four events by The Christie School of Oncology which explore the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
Apr 01
1 April 2024 to 30 April 2024
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.
Mar 21
21 March 2024, 9:00 am to 11:20 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a free, two-part virtual educational event in March on managing difficult conversations.
Mar 14
14 March 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
A series of four events by The Christie School of Oncology which explore the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
Mar 14
14 March 2024, 9:00 am to 11:45 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a free, two-part virtual educational event in March on managing difficult conversations.
Mar 13
13 March 2024
It is National No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 13 March. The NHS Our Better Health Quit Smoking resources promote the benefits of quitting smoking and signpost to a range of support.
Mar 07
7 March 2024, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This webinar, from Greater Manchester Cancer Academy, will explore the roles of the MDT, such as nurses and allied health professionals, in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for older adults with cancer.
Mar 05
5 March 2024, 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK is running a series of three, free virtual events exploring early diagnosis, genomic medicine and non-surgical treatment options: 13 and 20 February and 5 March.
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
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 2024 to 31 March 2024
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
A range of webinars suitable for all, from those new to cancer and those with more experience.
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
Find information for health professionals here: Prostate Cancer UK/ health professionals
Feb 28
28 February 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- SSCA events
- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Early diagnosis
- Primary care
- Primary care community of practice
The PCN Community of Practice lunch and learn is for all GP administration staff who are undertaking the cancer screening uptake improvement work.
Feb 21
21 February 2024, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
A share and learn event to answer questions and provide practical advice and top tips to improve confidence in using the SSCA Cancer Digital Dashboard.
Feb 13
13 February 2024, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Pancreatic Cancer UK is running a series of three, free virtual events exploring early diagnosis, genomic medicine and non-surgical treatment options: 13 and 20 February and 5 March.
Feb 07
7 February 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- SSCA events
- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Early diagnosis
- Primary care
- Primary care community of practice
The PCN Community of Practice lunch and learns are for all GP administration staff who are undertaking the cancer screening uptake improvement work.
Feb 07
7 February 2024, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
An online conference to celebrate the last five years of the Cancer Experience of Care Improvement Collaboratives, sharing the learning with others in the cancer community
Feb 05
5 February 2024 to 9 February 2024
Kidney Cancer Awareness Week is led by Kidney Cancer UK and raises awareness of the common symptoms of the disease.
Feb 05
5 February 2024 to 9 February 2024
The Marie Curie Annual Research Conference 2024 is a free online event. This year's theme is: ‘Improving End of Life for All’.
Feb 04
4 February 2024
This year's theme is `Close the Care Gap'.
Feb 01
1 February 2024 to 29 February 2024
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year (Macmillan Cancer Support).
Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms here.
Feb 01
1 February 2024 to 29 February 2024
A range of webinars suitable for all, from those new to cancer and those with more experience.
Jan 31
31 January 2024
The interdisciplinary programme, from Cancer Research UK, seeks to engage attendees in developing new ideas and collaborations to address the problem of resistance to cancer therapies.
Jan 30
30 January 2024, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join NHS South East Genomics for this webinar to hear all the latest information about the ctDNA pilot.
Jan 29
29 January 2024, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn why you should screen for Lynch Syndrome
Jan 25
25 January 2024, 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Learn valuable communication skills that can be applied to any setting. Notice distress, listen carefully respond helpfully.
Jan 24
24 January 2024, 9:00 am to 11:45 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK has teamed up with Vicki Alabraba, diabetes specialist nurse and education and research associate, and Laura McGeeney, pancreatic specialist dietitian, to deliver this free, virtual educational session on diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Jan 22
22 January 2024 to 28 January 2024
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is led by the charity Jo's Trust and raises awareness of cervical screening and the HPV vaccination.
Jan 17
17 January 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This event will build confidence and learning to enable primary care staff to have those initial conversations with patients to encourage them to have cervical screening
Jan 05
5 January 2024 to 31 January 2024
A range of webinars suitable for all, from those new to cancer and those with more experience.