Designed for healthcare professionals who would like to better understand and improve their confidence when supporting patients on immunotherapies.
Attendees joined Dr Anna Olsson-Brown for this interactive online workshop, specially created to boost knowledge and confidence in using IO effectively. Through case-based learning and group discussion, delegates explored the principles and benefits of immunotherapies, developed strategies for recognising and managing toxicities and gained practical tools for supportive patient management. With a focus on real-world examples and shared experience, this workshop left the participants with actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and enhance clinical practices.
With thanks to our collaborator and supporter Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network.
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Strengthen your knowledge and confidence in immuno-oncology
Attendees benefitted from practical case-based learning which helped them recognise toxicities, manage adverse effects and deliver the best outcomes for your patients. Key focuses on the day included:
- 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: online workshop led by Dr Anna Olsson-Brown
Delegates took away practical strategies and confidence to improve their use of immuno-oncology. Participants also benefitted from:
- Case-based learning throughout: real-world examples to embed knowledge and sharpen your practice
- Interactive expert presentations: asking questions, exploring IO principles, and gaining practical tips from a leading specialist
- Closed room group discussions: sharing experiences, challenges and solutions with like-minded peers in a safe, supportive environment
- Action-focused outcomes: 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 25+ 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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With thanks to Anna Olsson-Brown
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, the participants benefitted 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
Who came?
With the rapidly growing numbers of patients on immunotherapy, now is the time to enhance your skills and build your confidence. Attendance on the day included the likes of:
- 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 25 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
With over 2000 professionals taking part in our oncology events in the past 5 years, these focused 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