Designed for healthcare professionals new to Immuno-Oncology (IO)
This interactive training day builds your foundational understanding of immuno-oncology, including how treatments work and their impact on patient outcomes. You will gain confidence in recognising immune-related toxicities, knowing when to escalate and supporting patients safely through treatment. You will leave equipped with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to manage risk and deliver safe, effective care within your service.
With thanks to our collaborator and supporter:
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If you have experience with immuno-oncology, you may benefit from attending
Practicalities of Treating Immuno-Oncology Patients
Friday 13 November 2026 | Online course
Background and basics of IO
This dedicated online course will give you the understanding, confidence and practical tools to support patients receiving immunotherapy within your NHS service. By attending, you will:
- Apply the principles of immuno-oncology
- Identify the different types of immunotherapies used in the NHS
- Explore where and when IO is used in treatment
- Recognise the benefits of immunotherapy for patients
- Identify common immune-related toxicities
- Understand why toxicities occur and what to look for
- Use tools for early recognition and risk assessment
- Strengthen confidence in escalation and reporting pathways
- Understand the role of immunosuppressants in managing side effects
- Apply supportive management strategies to reduce risk
Build your clinical confidence
With a strong emphasis on reflection, discussion and shared learning, this interactive online course will equip you to strengthen immunotherapy practice within your service through:
- Expert-led insight: deepen your understanding of immuno-oncology, including how treatments work, where they are used and the benefits for patients
- Interactive discussion and applied reflection: explore current challenges in using immunotherapy, recognising toxicities and making timely decisions in practice
- Case-based learning: build confidence in identifying adverse effects, using escalation pathways and applying risk assessment tools
- Shared practice learning: learn how peers are managing toxicities, using immunosuppressants and supporting patients to improve outcomes
With thanks to our partner
This conference has been created in collaboration with and through support from IOCN.
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Invitation to sponsor
SBK Healthcare National Conferences are designed to enable Immuno-Oncology providers to support healthcare professionals. If you would like to sponsor this forum, please email Vanessa Pearce or call Vanessa on 01732 897788 to find out about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package.
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, 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 with your speakers
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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 answers with your speakers
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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 with your speaker
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| 2:00 |
Interactive discussion: Developing your knowledge on immunosuppressants - in groups work through case-based examples and answer the following questions:
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| 2:30 |
Screen break
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| Further development | |
| 2:40 |
Continuing your teams’ competencies and education
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| 3:10 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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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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Led by the expert in IO
Dr Anna Olsson-Brown
Consultant in Medical Oncology and Clinical Director for Clinical Cancer Care
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Supported by IOCN
With thanks to our conference supporter IOCN.
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 to manage the complexities of Immuno-Oncology treatments including the autoimmune side effects. The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network applied for charitable status in Spring 2023.
Pricing structure
- £399+VAT for one NHS or public sector place
- £299 + VAT per place for two or more NHS or public sector places
- £199+VAT per place for IOCN members
- Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Vanessa Pearce for further details.
Stretch your NHS training budget further
If you’re interested in making a group booking please email Nichola Cadwallader or call Nichola on 01732 897788.
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.
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 works
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 course is designed for healthcare professionals who are new to immuno-oncology (IO) and support patients receiving cancer treatment within NHS services. This includes but is not limited to:
- SACT nurses
- Clinical Fellows
- Pharmacists
- Healthcare Support Workers
Past attendee feedback
Your course leader, Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, is a Consultant in Medical Oncology and Clinical Director for Clinical Cancer Care at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. She has extensive experience supporting NHS professionals to build practical, evidence-based confidence in immuno-oncology and the safe management of treatment-related toxicities. Take a look at what past attendees have taken away from her 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.
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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