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
Apr 22
22 April 2026, 10:00 to 16:00
This face-to-face symposium will bring together everyone who works within skin cancer services across Surrey and Sussex is to agree practical system-wide solutions to strengthen the skin pathway.
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.
Mar 25
25 March 2026, 13:00 to 14:00
Mar 01
1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
Find information for health professionals here: Prostate Cancer UK/ health professionals
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
Feb 02
2 February 2026 to 6 February 2026
Kidney Cancer Awareness Week is led by Kidney Cancer UK and raises awareness of the common symptoms of the disease.
Feb 01
1 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.
Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms here.
Jan 19
19 January 2026 to 25 January 2026
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 19 to 25 January 
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.
Nov 01
1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
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.
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
Sept 16
16 September 2025, 9:00 to 17:00
Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance’s annual personalised care showcase brings together primary, secondary and community healthcare professionals to celebrate and share projects that have improved the lives of people affected by cancer.
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.
Jul 10
10 July 2025, 9:30 to 16:30
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.
Jul 01
1 July 2025, 8:30 to 17:00
The 5th NHS Pathology Conference returns on 1 July in London.
Explore how NHS Pathology is evolving with AI, cross-regional learning, and digital diagnostics.
Network with colleagues, discover leading innovations, and join us for a relaxed drinks reception after the programme concludes.
Free NHS places are limited.
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.
Jun 25
25 June 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
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
Jun 19
19 June 2025, 18:30 to 19:30
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 19
19 June 2025, 18:30 to 19:30
Bowel Cancer UK is holding a primary care virtual education event on Thursday, 19 June, 18:30 -19:30.
This session will cover:
· An overview of colorectal cancer, risk factors, and red flag symptoms
· The use of FIT in symptomatic patients and the role of bowel cancer screening
· The diagnostic pathway and the importance of earlier diagnosis
Jun 19
19 June 2025, 12:30 to 13:00
Share and Learn Webinar by Cyted Health.
You are invited to join us on 19th June for a clinical overview of the pathology process involved in the capsule sponge test. This Share & Learn session will provide insight into what happens to the sample after it is sent for processing, offering valuable information for those interested in the diagnostic pathway.
The session will provide insights into:
- How capsule sponge pathology is assessed and interpreted
- What adequate and inadequate samples look like
- How reports are structured
- Quality assurances and accreditations involved
This webinar is an opportunity to learn from an expert Pathologist and Co-founder of Cyted, as well as connect with other capsule sponge sites.
Register now to secure your place and gain valuable insights to support your service.
Jun 16
16 June 2025, 13:30 to 14:30
The launch event takes place on Wednesday, 16 July, 13:30 to 14:30 via MS Teams with guest speaker, Prof Richard Simcock, chief medical officer for Macmillan Cancer Support and consultant oncologist at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Jun 12
12 June 2025, 12:00 to 13:00
The NHS cervical screening programme webinar takes place on 12 June, from 12pm-1pm. It will cover changes in respect of screening intervals for the 25-49 year cohort, digitalisation of invitation and result letters, HPV self-sampling, the transgender and non-binary opt-in workforce, as well as general updates from the Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS)
Jun 12
12 June 2025 to 13 June 2025
The UK Oncology Forum provides vital CPD-accredited training for healthcare professionals to improve their delivery of care in practice. this does, unfortunately, mean that we are unable to allow patients and members of the public to attend, to comply with the ABPI code of practice.
Jun 11
11 June 2025 to 12 June 2025
NHS ConfedExpo 2025 takes place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 June at Manchester Central Convention Complex
May 01
1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Find awareness resources here for patients and healthcare professionals.
