An Introduction to Mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome Testing

An Introduction to Mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome Testing
Online 4 CPD hours
Online Course, 4 CPD hours
Thu 25 Jun 2026 09:00-15:30

Build practical confidence in mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome Testing within your service

Join Sam Seker, Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lynch Syndrome Champion, for this interactive online workshop. Designed for colorectal clinical nurse specialists, nurses, bowel screening practitioners, and junior doctors, this introductory session will help you build practical confidence in screening, genetics, and patient-centred care. You will have the opportunity to connect with your NHS peers, gain expert guidance, and learn through case study–based discussions how to support the mainstreaming of Lynch Syndrome testing.

Mainstreaming Lynch testing

Take away useful techniques and practical approaches 

This course has been expertly designed to build your confidence and leave you with actionable insights on how to mainstream Lynch Syndrome testing. Book your place to focus on: 

  • An overview of Lynch Syndrome: associated MMR genes and the underlying genetic and genomic drivers
  • Improving long-term outcomes via the Lynch Syndrome register: earlier cancer detection and enabling testing for at-risk family members
  • Understanding the CNS role in mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome testing: eligibility, consent and screening
  • Exploring testing pathways: genomics impact on diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
  • Building confidence in sensitive conversations with patients and families about testing
  • Strengthening onward referral and signposting to clinical genetics and specialist services
  • Developing an action plan to embed testing and interpretation into daily practice

Convenient remote learning

Gain 4 CPD hours and build your practical confidence

Designed as an interactive and practical learning experience, this dedicated training day will equip you with the knowledge, tools and strategies to drive forward meaningful change:

  • Join online to meet like-minded professionals from across the country
  • Take part in interactive benchmarking discussion to explore current awareness and practice across teams
  • Ask your critical questions and gain guidance from your course leader
  • Take away an action plan to help you implement improvements immediately back in practice

This course is available for in-house training

Available as bespoke training to teams of 25 or more 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.

Learning & development

Oncology National Networking Forums are pleased to be featured on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio

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 Greater Mancester ePortfolio to help you evidence your learning, reflections and competencies.

To find out more, click on the ACCEND tab.

9:00
Registration, technical support and networking opportunity
9:30
Introduction, instructions and course leader’s opening remarks
Sam Seker, Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lynch Syndrome Champion (Colorectal MDT), Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Setting the scene
9:40
Refresher on Lynch Syndrome
  • Understanding Lynch Syndrome as a hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome
  • Revisiting the genes that are associated with Lynch Syndrome onset
  • Genetics vs genomics: how MMR gene mutations drive Lynch Syndrome onset
10:00
An overview of Lynch testing and beyond: what you need to know
  • Considering why Lynch testing is so important for you and your patients from a clinical genetics perspective
  • How germline testing fits within wider genetic testing: what will the future look like?
  • Improving long-term outcomes via the Lynch Syndrome register
10:25
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
10:35
Screen break
Mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome testing
10:45
Streamlining the screening process
  • Exploring the evidenced research behind Lynch Syndrome screening for colorectal cancer
  • Case study: identifying patients eligible for screening
  • Understanding MDT referral decisions and streamlining pathways to support quicker diagnosis in line with NHS Cancer Plan goals
  • Ensuring consent requirements are fulfilled
11:15
Identification of patients eligible for genetic referral for Lynch Syndrome
  • Interpreting histopathology to guide genetic testing referrals
  • Practical guidance for MMR/MSI testing to flag Lynch Syndrome cases: enabling prompt MDT review and timely treatment decisions
  • Understanding how referrals are processed and tracked
11:45
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
11:55
Interactive discussion: Benchmark your awareness and knowledge of genomics
  • Do you currently undertake mainstreamed Lynch Syndrome testing in your service? Or are you planning to in the near future?
  • What is the impact of the testing to date?
  • How would you like to drive forward mainstream testing in your team?
12:15
Impact of MMR/MSI status on immunotherapy eligibility and MDT decision making
  • Interpreting MMR/MSI status to guide treatment decisions
  • Integration of results into MDT discussions to coordinate oncology, surgery and genetics input
  • Clearly communicating treatment implications to patients in a compassionate way
12:45
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
12:55
Lunch break
Supporting patients and their families
1:25
Building confidence and improving communication around genomics to support patients
  • Gaining the skills to conduct sensitive consent conversations
  • Providing patients and families with the tools and resources to empower them
  • Lived experience: understanding the patient perspective
1:55
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
2:05
Interactive discussion: Conducting patient-centred conversations
  • How do you communicate with patients and families through the process?
  • Where do you signpost patients and families for education, resources and support mechanisms?
  • How do you ensure equitable access to Lynch Syndrome testing, counselling and follow-up care?
2:25
Screen break
Build an action plan
2:35
Actionable insights for mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome testing
  • Identifying the knowledge or skills to confidently support Lynch Syndrome testing in your service
  • Mapping support avenues: guidance and resources for Lynch Syndrome pathways
3:00
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
3:10
Interactive discussion: Embedding genomics testing and interpretation into your daily practice
  • What barriers to Lynch Syndrome testing have you encountered in your workplace and how could today’s strategies help you overcome them?
  • Share the key insights you will take away from today that will change your approach to mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome testing
3:30
Close of day

Expert workshop leader

Receive practical guidance:

A unique forum packed with examples of best practice, novel ideas and expert advice from:

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Sam Seker

Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lynch Syndrome Champion (Colorectal MDT)
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Pricing structure

  • Early bird: £299+VAT - one NHS or Public Sector place when booked before 22nd May 2026
  • £399+VAT - one NHS or Public Sector place when booked after 22nd May 2026
  • 4th place free! Book 3 NHS or Public Sector places and get the 4th for free
  • Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Vanessa Pearce for further details.

Stretch your NHS training budget further

At SBK Healthcare, we understand how important it is to invest in staff development across a range of specialties. To help you maximise your budget, we offer NHS group discounts that can be applied across one or multiple events.

If you’re interested in making a group booking - whether for a single course or several different events - please email Nichola Cadwallader or call Nichola on 01732 897788 to discuss the best options for your team.

This course is available for in-house training 

Available as a bespoke course to teams of 25+ people. Please do contact us if you would like this training 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.

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. 

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:

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Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team.

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.

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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 endeavor 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 endeavor 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

This educational workshop is designed for those who have an interest in growing their understanding in testing, treatment pathways, follow-up and patient support. The programme is practical, case-based and clinician-focused, helping you leave with a clearer understanding of Lynch Syndrome, greater confidence in patient communication and an actionable plan to embed mainstream Lynch Syndrome testing into your service.

This course is suitable for (including but not limited to):

  • Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurses
  • Oncologists 
  • Bowel Screening Practitioners 
  • Junior Doctors

Past attendee feedback

This day is part of our Oncology National Networking Forum training series. Don’t miss out, just hear about how much past attendees have enjoyed our online training:

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“A great way to share knowledge. Being shown the great work being done following advances in genetics was inspiring”
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Genetic Influences in Colorectal Cancer: Improving Patient Outcomes, February 2026
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“This the first time that I have attended an event like this online. I found it ran very smoothly and seem well prepared and we knew what was expected of us. I enjoyed the break out rooms”
- Northumbria NHS Healthcare Foundation Trust, Genetic Influences in Colorectal Cancer: Improving Patient Outcomes, February 2026
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“Really enjoyed the study day, very informative and great speakers”
- Education Update: Colorectal Cancer Management, January 2024
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“Very informative. Good networking event”
- Education Update: Colorectal Cancer Management, January 2024
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“Informative and educational"
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Best Practice: Colorectal Cancer Service, January 2023
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“I found it very useful – thank you!”
- Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Best Practice: Colorectal Cancer Service, January 2023
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“Excellent presentations”
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, Best Practice: Colorectal Cancer Service, January 2023
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“It has really increased my knowledge on lynch syndrome testing, giving me lots of questions to take back and knowledge to find out more about our practice and policy and help make improvements”
- NHS Borders, Lynch Syndrome and Testing Pathways for Colorectal Cancer, September 2023
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“Very practical advice on how to set up a service”
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Lynch Syndrome and Testing Pathways for Colorectal Cancer, September 2023

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

All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the ACCEND Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester ePortfolio.

To do this:

  • Register and log in to the Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester ePortfolio


Sponsorship engagement

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 delivery 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.

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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:

Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk