Greater Manchester Cancer Academy

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The countdown is on to National Cancer CNS Day!

Search activity across all cancer alliances on 16th March as we come together to show our appreciation for our Clinical Nurse Specialists

#NationalCancerCNSDay

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Supporting cancer services as an AHP?

💬 Join the GM AHP Community of Practice

📅 3rd March Connect, share learning, and strengthen cancer care together. For more information contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net

#GMAHPs #CancerCare #CoP

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📢 4 weeks to go until the face-to-face Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Workshop Event is due to take place!

Don't miss your chance to join us.

Book your place here 👉 https://bit.ly/4s0fJjK

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The Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) Workshop event is taking place 12th February 2026.
Join likeminded professionals to explore evolving practises in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
Places are limited, view the agenda and reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4s0fJjK

The Acute Myeloid Leukeamia (AML) Workshop event is taking place 12th February 2026.

Join likeminded professionals to explore evolving practises in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.

Places are limited, view the agenda and reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4s0fJjK

Joining us at the next Allied Health Professional Community of Practise is Henry Sloman, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Educator.

Henry will be discussing how does EDI affect your practice as an AHP and what can be done about it?

For further information please contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net

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Our new Revalidation Tool goes live on the ePortfolio platform 27 Nov. It streamlines your whole revalidation process and lets you export evidence easily in one place.

We’re also hosting a live demo webinar the same day, 12–1pm.

Register 👉 www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/event/level-...

📢 Join us on 3 Dec for the OG Best Timed Pathway Webinar!

We’ll be focusing on helping GM organisations adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this pathway.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3LKJZi0

Less than 7 days to go until the Sold Out UK Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Pathway Event!

We look forward to welcoming all who have secured a place at the event for an informative day of presentations and workshops.

View the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/4pn6Bnm

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📢 We’re now accepting poster submissions for our upcoming HPB event!

Whether your work focuses on research, translational studies, clinical insights, or patient experience, we want to hear from you.

📧 Send your posters to gmcancer.academy@nhs.net by 12 January 2026 (COP)

Selecting the right level of practice

Are you unsure which level of practice to select in your Cancer Academy ePortfolio?

This short video explains what each level means and helps you identify the one that aligns with your role and experience.

🎥 Watch now 👉 https://bit.ly/47PYZDP

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A current or prospective GM Cancer Academy ePortfolio user?

Join us for a webinar that will guide you through the new My Profile and Revalidation features - helping you record, and celebrate your career development.

📅 27 Nov | ⏰ 12–1pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/47SsjbI

Join us at our next AHP Community of Practise.

Zoe Merchant, AHP Clinical Lead for the HSJ award winning Prehab4Cancer and recovery programme will be talking to us about the new Macmillan/NIHR Rehabilitation Guidelines.

Contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net for info.

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We are proud to deliver Advanced Communication Skills Training with Re:course—using AI-driven, realistic scenarios to help learners build confidence in a safe environment.

We’re enhancing the course with greater visibility of metastatic patient experiences and language.

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An image of the agenda for the AHP Community of Practise meeting on 27 November. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logo is also shown.

Our next Allied Health Professional Community of Practise is taking place on Thursday 27th November, take a sneak peek at the Agenda.

For further details please contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net

Selecting the right level of practice YouTube video by GM Cancer Academy

Selecting the right level of practice in your Cancer Academy ePortfolio ensures you’re developing skills that match your current role and experience.

🎓 Watch our short video to help you choose the level that’s right for you 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szd-iF3Qz-E

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We've extended the deadline for poster submissions for the Genomics Education Event!

Submit your poster by 10th December!

Showcase service improvements, research & best practice.

Register & learn more 👉 www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/event/genomi...

#Genomics #CancerEducation

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ACCEND in Action

This feedback shows how the ACCEND framework supports leaders to:
✅ Deliver inductions for new CNS staff
✅ Guide skill development and career progression
✅ Provide clarity in career decision-making

Find ACCEND related resources here: https://bit.ly/3N2x3kA

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Join us for the launch of the Greater Manchester Metastatic Cancer Strategy — the first system-wide plan in the UK to transform care and outcomes for people living with metastatic cancer.

🎟️ Register now: https://t.co/2smZXEDBYm https://t.co/JoIRdA6yC0

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Do you have questions around implementing the ACCEND framework?

Join us on the 3rd Dec for an informal drop-in session where you can ask questions and gain support.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4nHJnHY

A whit, navy and green graphic with the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logos. There are two photos in hexagons, one of a person in a park and another of a person speaking at a conference. The text reads 'Greater Manchester Metastatic Strategy Launch Event. Wednesday 26 November - 6:30pm-9:30pm. The Alan Hotel, 18 Princess St, Manchester, M1 4LG. Join us for the formal launch of the Greater Manchester Metastatic Strategy. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has developed the first dedicated metastatic cancer strategy in the country, bringing together clinicians, service leads, researchers, and people with lived experience to create a comprehensive, practical plan for change, to elevate care for people living with metastatic cancer.

The GM Cancer Alliance has developed the first dedicated metastatic cancer strategy in the country, bringing together key stakeholders and people with lived experience to create a plan for change.

Register your free place for the official strategy launch: https://bit.ly/4oT8sjF

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Are you a #HealthCareProfessional looking to better understand how genomic testing fits into your practice?

Join us on 16 January 2026 for a Genomics Education Event.

View the agenda here: https://bit.ly/3JdcnZb
Register your place for free: https://bit.ly/3LadIR1

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Today is National AHP Day, we want to celebrate AHPs working in cancer care, supporting our patients and their families across Greater Manchester.

Today is your day.

#AHPDay #AHPsDay #GMCancerAHPs #AHPsDay2025 #strongertogether

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Today we’re supporting World Mental Health Day and the fantastic work of our cancer workforce supporting patients and their families.

Find our communication skills training offers here: https://bit.ly/42lTPNG
#AOSAWARENESSWEEK

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💡 Don’t miss our Lunch & Learn: Head & Neck Cancers!

Learn about symptom recognition, FIT, and referral pathways from Tracey Ellis, Clinical Lead.

📅 14 Oct | ⏰ 1–1:50pm
Send questions in advance: gmcancer.earlydiagnosis-primarycare@nhs.net

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Ki00eB"

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It’s been a buzzing few weeks at Academy HQ 🐝

Highlights include:
✅ Vaginal Examination Skills Lab
✅ Skin Cancer Education Event
✅ First National Cancer Alliances Workforce Education Event with NHS England.

Thanks to all who joined!
#CancerEducation #GMCancerAcademy

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There's still time to register for the 2 remaining OG Masterclass webinars!

23rd Sept - Squamous Cell Cancer + Dysplasia

30th Sept - Gastric Polyps

Register here for free: https://www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/academy-resources/upper-gi-endoscopy-masterclass-series/

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📢 Calling all Primary Care Professionals!
Join us on 24th September for the Urology & LGI Education Event.

🔎 This session will focus on referral pathways and pathway-specific issues — stay confident and up to date in patient management.

✅ Free to attend: www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/academy/prim...

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The #ACCEND framework has been designed to assist individuals and organisations to identify core skills, knowledge and training within cancer care.

We offer a webinar for line managers and mentors curated to review the implementation recommendations.
www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/eportfolio/

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We hope you can join us on the 24th Sept for our Primary Care Urology & LGI Education Event 📚

This event will focus on referral pathways, pathway specific issues & public and patient communication messages.

Register here www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/academy-reso...