Cancer as a long-term condition - The role for Health Care Professionals

P LEASE NOTE, DUE TO STAFF PRESSURES, THE CURRENT COHORT OF THIS COURSE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2024.

EXACT DATES TBC

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO JOIN IN THE 2024 INTAKE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE BOOKING LINK BELOW. YOU WILL THEN BE THE FIRST TO KNOW THE NEW DATES AND OFFICIAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS.

The story of cancer has changed -

Average survival after a cancer diagnosis in the UK is now 10 years and counting. That means there are now more than 101,000 people in Surrey and Sussex alone living with and beyond cancer, and as diagnosis and treatment continue to improve, that figure is set to grow by an incredible 67% to 168,600 by 2030.

With such high numbers of people living with the long term effects of cancer in our community, it has never been more important for healthcare professionals to understand these potential impacts or to improve knowledge of how better to support those living with and far beyond their cancer diagnosis.

"Really enjoyable, great for networking and helping me signpost my patients"

“I have really enjoyed the course, the information provided, the support given, meeting colleagues from both primary and secondary care and feeling really supported and encouraged throughout. I only wish I could carry on and do something else with you. I will be recommending this course.”

WHO:

Health and Social care professionals in SURREY, SUSSEX & FRIMLEY: Nurses, Social Prescribers, Paramedic practitioners, AHP's, Care coordinators and HCA's are all welcome. Applications from students will be considered.

P lease note, in order to be accepted for this course, you are required to be actively working within a role, have the approval of a supporting manager for all course dates and to be able to complete a workbased change / improvement project (Please note, the size of this project is entirely at your own discretion, in line with your work demands).

I f you have any questions regarding the course or eligibility, please cotact Hayley.Unwin2@nhs.net

WHY:

• Recognise cancer as a long term condition (LTC) & the associated health & wellbeing support needs;
• Improve knowledge of cancer, treatments, side effects & the potential long term consequences;
• Enhance recognition of practitioners established skills in LTC management and appropriately apply to support people living with and beyond cancer and their families;
• Improve awareness of the national best practice personlised care approach for cancer and how to meaningfully apply this to practice;
• Improve awareness of specific tools, resources, other professionals and networks to support staff and patients with best practice cancer care and support;
• Support practitioners to utilise their learning to complete a meaningful workplace change project to improve the cancer journey within their practice or service.

WHEN & HOW:

DUE TO START EARLY 2024 - A LL DATES AND LOCATIONS TBC

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BELOW FOR UPDATES AND BOOKING LINKS

This blended learning course uses both online and face to face sessions. To complete the course, participants are required to complete a workplace change/improvement project to improve cancer care within their service or area.

• I ntroductory Webinar - Online
• C ancer as a Long Term Condition Study Day - Face to Face,
• Project Workshop Afternoon - Face to Face
• F inal Workshop Presentation - Face to Face - TBC - 12:30 - 16:30pm (Subject to change)
• M onthly Peer support Sessions:
• • • Peer Support 1 - Online - 12:30 - 1:30pm
    • P eer Support 2 - Online - 12:30 - 1:30pm
    • P eer Support 3 - Online - 12:30 - 1:30pm
    • P eer Support 4 - Online - 12:30 - 1:30pm
    • P eer Support 5 - Online - 12:30 - 1:30pm

F UNDING:

Please note his training is offered FREE, due to generous funding by Macmillan Cancer Support. It is intended for health and social care professionals in SURREY, SUSSEX & FRIMLEY who are interested in learning more about cancer care and who are able to commit to a workplace change/improvement project.

• I f you are uncertain as to whether this training is appropriate for you, please contact syheartlandsicb.cancertraining@nhs.net

• W e understand plans change and clinics are busy, so if you find you are unable to attend, please contact syheartlandsicb.cancertraining@nhs.net so we are able to offer your place to another participant.

F IND OUT MORE & BOOK:

This booking on Eventbrite registers your interest in this course, however please note, your application cannot be officially considered until you complete the follow up application form which you will receive by email after completing this booking.

P lease also note that in order to secure a place on the course you must be able to confirm support from a supervising manager to allow you the time to attend all elements of the course and to complete your workplace improvement project.

I f you or your supporting manager have any questions about the course, booking or would simply like to discuss whether the course is for you or your workplace, please contact syheartlandsicb.cancertraining@nhs.net