Designed for healthcare professionals who would like to better understand and improve their confidence when supporting patients on immunotherapies.
Join Dr Anna Olsson-Brown for this interactive online workshop, specially created to boost your knowledge and confidence in using IO effectively. Through case-based learning and group discussion, you will explore the principles and benefits of immunotherapies, develop strategies for recognising and managing toxicities and gain practical tools for supportive patient management. With a focus on real-world examples and shared experience, this workshop will leave you with actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and enhance your clinical practice.
With thanks to our collaborator and supporter Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network.
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Strengthen your knowledge and confidence in immuno-oncology
Would you benefit from practical case-based learning to help you recognise toxicities, manage adverse effects and deliver the best outcomes for your patients? If yes, then this online workshop is for you. Book your place today and focus on:
- Exploring the principles, applications and benefits of immunotherapies in practice
- Sharing real-world experience to improve patient outcomes with IO
- Recognising, reporting and escalating IO toxicities effectively
- Building confidence in identifying and managing adverse effects
- Understanding the role of immunosuppressants in supportive patient management
- Working through case studies to minimise risks and optimise outcomes
- Continuing your professional development and supporting your team’s competencies
Developed with convenience in mind: join this interactive online workshop led by Dr Anna Olsson-Brown
Take away practical strategies and confidence to improve your use of immuno-oncology:
- Case-based learning throughout: work through real-world examples to embed knowledge and sharpen your practice
- Interactive expert presentations: ask questions, explore IO principles, and gain practical tips from a leading specialist
- Closed room group discussions: share experiences, challenges and solutions with like-minded peers in a safe, supportive environment
- Action-focused outcomes: leave with tools, insights and an agreed plan to enhance patient care and team competency
This course is available for in-house training
Available as bespoke training to teams of 30+ people. Please do contact us if you would like this course delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.
With thanks to our supporter
Learning & development
Oncology National Networking Forums are pleased to be featured as part of the ACCEND Framework
The ePortfolio platform is available via the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and supports professional development in cancer care.
This forum and all of our events are mapped to the ACCEND Framework and can be recorded in the ACCEND ePortfolio to help you evidence your learning, reflections and competencies.
To find out more, click on the ACCEND Framework tab.
| 9:00 |
Registration, instructions and networking
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| 9:30 |
Course leader welcome and introductions
Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, Consultant in Medical Oncology and Clinical Director for Clinical Cancer Care, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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| Understanding the principles of IO | |
| 9:50 |
Exploring the basic principles, application and benefits of immunotherapies
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| 10:20 |
Questions and answers
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| 10:30 |
Interactive discussion: Improving patient outcomes through effective use of IO
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| 11:00 |
Screen break
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| Recognising and managing adverse effects | |
| 11:10 |
Identifying and treating IO toxicities: what you need to know
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| 11:40 |
Questions and answer
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| 11:50 |
Interactive discussion: Building confidence in identifying IO toxicities and when to escalate
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| 12:20 |
Lunch break
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| Supportive management for patients on IO | |
| 1:00 |
Understanding the role of immuno-suppressants: ensuring supportive management
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| 1:50 |
Questions and answers
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| 2:00 |
Interactive discussion: Developing your knowledge on immunosuppressants. In groups, work through case-based examples and address the following challenges:
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| 2:30 |
Screen break
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| Further development | |
| 2:40 |
Continuing your team’s competencies and education
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| 3:10 |
Questions and answers
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| 3:20 |
Interactive group discussion: reflection and action points explored
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| 3:50 |
Closing remarks and close of course
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Your speaker
Anna Olsson-Brown is not only the founder of the IOCN but also an extremely experienced and well-regarded leader in Immuno-Oncology. At this interactive online course, you will benefit first-hand from her extensive experience and knowledge.
Dr Anna Olsson-Brown
Consultant in Medical Oncology and Clinical Director for Clinical Cancer Care
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Pricing Structure
- £249+VAT - one NHS or Public Sector place when booked by Friday 3rd October 2025
- £299+VAT - one NHS or Public Sector place when booked after Friday 3rd October 2025
- £199+VAT for IOCN Members
Commercial companies are also invited to sponsor this day. Please email Sarah Kemm for further details.
Interested in more than one event?
You can benefit from NHS group discounts when booking across two or more courses. This can be for a single person, or for a group booking. Click here to get in touch via email.
Associations and networks
If you belong to an alliance, association or network please email Nichola Cadwallader to see how we can work together on a mutually beneficial basis.
This course is available for in-house training
If you have a group of 30 or more members of staff who require this training, then why not commission your own on-site course? Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.
Reservations
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation whilst waiting for your study leave to be approved, you can reserve your place with us. Please email the reservations team at SBK Healthcare with your details:
- Booking contact: name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Event(s) to reserve for: title and date
- Delegate details (for each delegate): name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Organisation details: name and address
Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team
How this online forum will work
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including a full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.
If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.
Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.
On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.
Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.
Terms and conditions
Certification of attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every fully registered participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email the bookings team.
Cancellations and substitutions
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
Event changes
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
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Expected attendees
With the rapidly growing numbers of patients on immunotherapy, now is the time to enhance your skills and build your confidence. We would expect attendance from:
- Oncology Nurses
- Cancer Nurse Specialists in tumour sites where IO is used
- Oncology Pharmacists
- Junior Doctors and Registrars
If you have a team that is 30 people or more, you can have a bespoke workshop delivered online to your team alone. Please contact Sarah Kemm or telephone 01732 897788.
Past attendee feedback
If you choose to attend you will be in good company with over 2000 professionals taking part in our oncology events in the past 5 years. These focussed online and in-person forums have received excellent feedback – but don’t take our word for it!
About the ACCEND Framework
The ACCEND Framework is designed to enhance cancer care by providing a structured approach to education and professional development for healthcare professionals.
- It defines the essential Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and offers a tailored educational structure to support progression at every stage of a cancer care career.
- Launched in January 2023, the framework aims to transform career pathways and improve training and development opportunities across the cancer workforce.
- It provides access to the education and training needed to meet role-specific competencies and includes dedicated resources for nurses, allied health professionals and those in cancer-related support roles.
- The ACCEND Framework delivers a nationally agreed career and education structure underpinned by clearly defined capabilities in practice.
Map Your Learning to the ACCEND Framework
All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy’s ACCEND ePortfolio are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework.
You can easily log your attendance and map your learning to the Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the ACCEND ePortfolio.
To do this:
- Register and log in to the ePortfolio
- Click ‘Add Entry’
- Select 'Choose an item from the library'
- Change the provider to Oncology National Networking Forums
- Choose the relevant event you have attended (or plan to attend)
This tool offers a central space to track your professional development, reflections and achievements - supporting your ongoing career in cancer care.
Click here to access the ePortfolio
With thanks to our supporter
The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network was established in 2022 by Dr Anna Olsson-Brown and a team of trustees with a passion for improving the care of cancer patients receiving immunotherapy treatment. Dr Olsson-Brown recognised the need to build a multi-disciplinary and multi-specialty community to support healthcare professionals manage the complexities of Immuno-oncology treatments including the auto-immune side effects. The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network applied for charitable status in Spring 2023.
Why sponsor?
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing oncology forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
Interested in having your own event, managed by us?
SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.
Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788