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
Jan 22
22 January 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.
Feb 01
1 February 2025 to 1 March 2025
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 03
3 February 2025 to 7 February 2025
Kidney Cancer Awareness Week is 3 to 7 February. The charity, Kidney Cancer UK, has developed a range of resources to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Feb 11
11 February 2025, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance in conjunction with the Primary Care Nurse Facillitators from NHS Sussex, are pleased to be offering an education day for our patient-facing, supportive and assistive workforce (Cancer Support Workers, Cancer Navigators and Cancer Coordinators) in primary and secondary care, on Tuesday 11 February 2025 .
The day will be a face-to-face event at Holiday Inn, Gatwick Worth, running from 08:30am-4:30pm.
Highlights of the day include; exploring job roles, myth busting and discussion and problem-solving common challenges faced.
The study day will cover themes such as holistic needs assessments, end of treatment summaries and cancer care reviews and will empower staff to link primary and secondary care roles, hone communication skills and work together collaboratively to improve patient care.
Feb 18
18 February 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.
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.
May 01
1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Find awareness resources here for patients and healthcare professionals.
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.
