SWAG Cancer Alliance

'The SWAG CA & Velindre Cancer Centre Monthly National IO Education Forum'
2023-12-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
This collaborative forum between the SWAG Cancer Alliance and Velindre Cancer Centre is scheduled for the first Thursday of each month and showcases presentations from a range of guest speakers.
Forthcoming agendas/joining instructions may be requested from VCCNational.IOEducationForum@wales.nhs.uk

SAVE THE DATE - Inclusivity Unleashed: A New Era of Accelerated and Diverse Cancer Research (Details to Follow)
2023-11-17

Mobile Units providing cancer treatment, care and screening in patient's community
2023-07-28 08:00 - 09:00
Leanda Bickley, Hope for Tomorrow

IO CNS Day
2023-07-14 08:00 - 09:00
Adrienne Howe, Melanoma Specialist Nurse, UHBW

Psychological Support for Staff
2023-07-07 08:00 - 09:00
Dr Rachel Irwin, Specialist Clinical Psychologist, UHBW

On Wednesday 5 July 2023, the NHS will mark 75 years of service
2023-07-05

Alright My Liver? Community Liver Health Checks (CLHC)
2023-06-30 08:00 - 09:00
Sally Tilden, Liver Outreach CNS and Dr Annie Archer, Gastroenterologist, UHBW

'Psychological Health for Clinical Practitioners'
2023-06-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
Dr Andrew Tresidder

'WAYFIND-R: A First of its Kind Registry to Generate Evidence in Precision Oncology'
2023-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
Carol Bradshaw, Medical Clinical Operations Partner, WAYFIND-R UK Study Leader, Roche

'Let's Talk Digital' Conference
2023-06-15 | Cheltenham Campus, University of Gloucester
Eventbrite Registration Let’s Talk Digital Conference 2023 – Face to Face Tickets Tickets, Thu 15 Jun 2023 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
Another exciting conference filled with speakers from across the South West and further afield talking about how they have enabled and succeded in digital innovation at the front line.
We are excited to announce the below presenters have confirmed their attendance:

Matimba Swama – Swarm technology, University of Bristol
Prof Joe McDonald – Clinical Informatics overview, MD of several med tech companies and guru CCIO
Sophie Brooks – eHandover sheet – NHS Midwife, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur and CCOO of Lister
Kevin Monk – AI for clinical rota management, CEO SARDJV
Grant Vallance – Information Manager, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Haematological homegrown digital solutions
Mark Wardle – neurologist and CCIO at Cardiff Hospital and clinician-who-code
Marcus Baw – locum GP, ED doctor and clinician-who-codes
Harold Thimbleby – Professor of Computer Sciences, author of Fix IT
Dr Majid Kazmi / Paul Landau – Digital Cancer care – Careology
Dom Main and Anita Chung – Automation in primary care, both GPs
Andrea Preston – Patient cancer management apps
Mark Bailey – Interim Chair of Council, Faculty of Clinical Informatics, Locum respiratory, sleep and digital doctor, QVHNFT

These tickets are for FACE TO FACE attendees. If you wish to attend virtually please do so via the link below:
Virtual tickets

'Update on Genetic Testing in the Breast Cancer Pathway; Mainstreaming, New Therapies and Patient Info Materials'
2023-06-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
Tracie Miles RGN, PhD Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery, NHS South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance

Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance HCC Study Evening
2023-06-08 18:15 - 21:00 | Hotel Du Vin, Bristol
SWAG HCC final agenda plus timings copy copy

National Deaf Cancer Support Service
2023-06-02 08:00 - 09:00
Simon Calvert, Managing Director, Self Help UK

'The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder'
2023-05-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
Dr Amelia Randle, SWAG Clinical Lead for Community Settings

'Delivering Excellence in Immunotherapy Patient Care Across the Southwest'
2023-05-24 10:00 - 15:30 | Aztec Hotel, Almondsbury, Bristol, Aztec West Hotel, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TS
SWAG CA Nurse Immunotherapy Education Day – Bristol
This Immunotherapy Education Day in conjunction with SWAG Cancer Alliance is aimed at Oncology nurses and will provide an opportunity to network with colleagues from across the South West.
There will be sessions on Immunotherapy toxicity management and case studies, discussions around how IO patients are managed, how IO has changed nursing of Oncology patients, what Excellence in IO patient care could look like and a nurse panel discussion on how IO patient care is integrated with SACT in different centres. We hope you can join us for this exciting, interactive, one-day, in-person event.

'Prostate Cancer Research with Black Men and Their Partners in the UK - Evidence, Gaps and Priorities'
2023-05-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
Dr Olufikayo Bamidele, Research Fellow (ES) Transform Programme, Hull York Medical School

'Role of RPA in Cancer Pathways'
2023-05-12 08:00 - 09:00
Sheron Robson, Programme Manager, Northern Cancer Alliance

'Cancer Referral Functionality; How It Can Be Used To Safety Net And Provide Audit Data On Suspected Cancer Referrals'
2023-05-05 08:00 - 09:00
Charmaine Jackson, Ardens Healthcare Training

'Gloucestershire Approach To Co-production'
2023-04-28 08:00 - 09:00
Andy Holness, Patient & People’s Voice (PPV) Partner, Lived Experience Member (Brain Tumour & Palliative and End of Life Care), NHS England Personalised Care Strategic Co-Production Group

'Microagressions and Allyship Training'
2023-04-21 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
Dr Amelia Randle, Clinical Advisor for Urgent Care NHSE SW, Clinical Lead Ambulance Collaborative Commissioning Support Service Team SW Dorset ICB, Clinical Chair SWAG Cancer Alliance

We Hear You - counselling and support or people affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions
2023-04-14 08:00 - 09:00
Lucy Kitchener, Chief Executive Officer, We Hear You – Free, specialist counselling and emotional support for children and adults affected or bereaved by cancer or a life threatening condition. When you ask why…we hear you.
and Cath Wilkins

Primary Care Engagement Event - "The Case for PSA Testing in Black Men"
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
SWAG Cancer Alliance in collaboration with Friends of Caswell Thompson and Prostate Cancer UK are hosting a GP virtual engagement event to discuss the evidence and case for PSA testing in Black men.
Please join us on Wednesday 5 April from 7 – 8pm via MS Teams to hear from our expert panel on their clinical, research and lived experience on this topic.
PSA Virtual Engagement Event Flyer

Supporting rarer cancers locally
2023-03-31 08:00 - 09:00
Sarah Levy, Brain, H&N and Sarcoma CNS at YDH and the DGH
