Building practical confidence in mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome Testing within your service
Attendees joined 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 helped build on practical confidence in screening, genetics, and patient-centred care. The attendees had the opportunity to connect with NHS peers, gain expert guidance, and learn through case study–based discussions how to support the mainstreaming of Lynch Syndrome testing.
Mainstreaming Lynch testing
Useful techniques and practical approaches
This course was expertly designed to build your confidence and leave attendees with actionable insights on how to mainstream Lynch Syndrome testing. Key focusses included:
- 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
4 CPD hours building practical confidence
Designed as an interactive and practical learning experience, this dedicated training day equipped those in attendance with the knowledge, tools and strategies to drive forward meaningful change:
Those in attendance were able to 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 critical questions and gain guidance from the course leader, and take away an action plan to help implement improvements immediately back in practice.
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 Sarah 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
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| 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
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| Setting the scene | |
| 9:40 |
Refresher on Lynch Syndrome
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| 10:00 |
An overview of Lynch testing and beyond: what you need to know
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| 10:25 |
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
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| 10:35 |
Screen break
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| Mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome testing | |
| 10:45 |
Streamlining the screening process
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| 11:15 |
Identification of patients eligible for genetic referral for Lynch Syndrome
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| 11:45 |
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
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| 11:55 |
Interactive discussion: Benchmark your awareness and knowledge of genomics
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| 12:15 |
Impact of MMR/MSI status on immunotherapy eligibility and MDT decision making
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| 12:45 |
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
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| 12:55 |
Lunch break
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| Supporting patients and their families | |
| 1:25 |
Building confidence and improving communication around genomics to support patients
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| 1:55 |
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
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| 2:05 |
Interactive discussion: Conducting patient-centred conversations
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| 2:25 |
Screen break
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| Build an action plan | |
| 2:35 |
Actionable insights for mainstreaming Lynch Syndrome testing
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| 3:00 |
Questions and answers with Sam Seker
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| 3:10 |
Interactive discussion: Embedding genomics testing and interpretation into your daily practice
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| 3:30 |
Close of day
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With thanks to the workshop leader
A unique forum packed with examples of best practice, novel ideas and expert advice from:
Sam Seker
Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lynch Syndrome Champion (Colorectal MDT)
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Who came?
This educational workshop was designed for those who have an interest in growing their understanding in testing, treatment pathways, follow-up and patient support. The programme was practical, case-based and clinician-focused, helping participants leave with a clearer understanding of Lynch Syndrome, with greater confidence in patient communication and an actionable plan to embed mainstream Lynch Syndrome testing into their service.
Attendance included the likes of:
- Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurses
- Gynae-Oncology Nurse Specialists and Nurses
- Oncologists
- Bowel Screening Practitioners
- Junior Doctors
Past attendee feedback
This day was part of our Oncology National Networking Forum training series. Hear about how much past attendees have enjoyed our online training:
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.
Your 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:
Vanessa Jarman
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk