Preparing and adapting your immuno-oncology service for the future
With subcutaneous delivery, BiTE therapies and TIL services reshaping pathways across the UK, this interactive online conference will support your service to adapt quickly and confidently. Join leading clinicians and service innovators from Immunotherapy MDTs across the NHS to gain practical strategies you can implement immediately, from strengthening assessment and home treatment models to future-proofing the workforce and capacity planning.
Attend to learn what is working nationally, connect with peers facing similar pressures and leave with clear next steps to develop and strengthen your service.
Following the success of our previous collaborative conferences with the IOCN in Coventry (October 2024) and Leeds (July 2025), we are pleased to be working with them again for this 2026 online meeting. With thanks to our collaborator and supporter:
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5 hours CPD
This online conference offers practical learning grounded in real-world service development. Through expert-led presentations and structured discussion, you will explore current priorities, emerging treatments and the evolving demands on immuno-oncology services. You will leave with a clearer insight into how to strengthen and develop your pathway in 2026 and beyond.
Book your place to focus on:
- Key national immuno-oncology developments and pathway priorities
- The evolving role of subcutaneous immunotherapy delivery and associated safety considerations
- BiTE pathway developments and managing complex immunosuppression
- TIL therapy developments and implications for TIL and non-TIL sites
- Designing and delivering safe immuno-oncology home treatment services
- Strengthening assessment, escalation and discharge processes
- Integrating palliative care into immuno-oncology pathways
- Reviewing and developing established services in line with increasing demand
Online networking
This dedicated training day provides structured time to strengthen your immuno-oncology service and reflect on future development priorities:
- Build professional networks: Connect with immuno-oncology clinicians, nurses, pharmacists and service leads to share approaches, challenges and practical solutions
- Develop your knowledge: Examine key issues shaping evolving IO pathways, including new treatment models, monitoring requirements and service pressures
- Support service development: Step away from day-to-day pressures to review your current pathway, explore alternative delivery models and identify realistic actions to improve capacity and sustainability
With thanks to our partner
This online 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 Jarman 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.
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Registration, technical support and networking opportunity
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| 10:00 |
Introduction, instructions and course leader’s opening remarks
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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| IO Developments | |
| 10:10 |
National landscape priorities and update: Immuno-Oncology developments
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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| Subcutaneous delivery | |
| 10:35 |
Exploring the evolving role of subcutaneous delivery in immuno-oncology
Katie Hemer, Lead SACT Nurse, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
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| 11:00 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 11:10 |
Screen break
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| BiTE pathways | |
| 11:20 |
Developments in BiTE pathways and managing complex immunosuppression
Elilta Samuel, Specialist Haemato-oncology Pharmacist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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| TILs service update | |
| 11:45 |
Developments in tumour infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy services
Dr Andrew Furness, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Solid Tumour Cellular Therapy Lead, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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| 12:20 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 12:30 |
Lunch break
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| Home treatment | |
| 1:00 |
Designing and delivering an IO home treatment service
Joanne Upton, Chief Patient Officer and Hollie Murphy, Head of Cancer Services, Lloyds Clinical
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| 1:25 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 1:35 |
Interactive discussion: Implementing immuno-oncology home treatment
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| Improving assessment | |
| 2:00 |
Practical assessment of patients on immuno-oncology
Ali Hodge, Nurse Consultant Immunotherapy, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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| 2:25 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 2:35 |
Screen break
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| Working with end-of-life care | |
| 2:45 |
Integrating palliative care and hospice support into IO pathways
Jordan Cox, Oncology Palliative Care Nurse, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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| Service re-evaluation | |
| 3:10 |
Conducting timely and effective immuno-oncology service re-evaluation
Trudy Guinian, Immuno-Oncology Nurse Consultant, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
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| 3:25 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 3:35 |
Interactive discussion: Developing your services and determining your next steps
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| 4:00 |
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day
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Your expert speaker line-up
Learn from those shaping immuno-oncology services at a national and regional level. Your expert speaker line-up:
Dr Anna Olsson-Brown
Consultant in Medical Oncology and Clinical Director for Clinical Cancer Care
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Katie Hemer
Lead SACT Nurse, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Elilta Samuel
Specialist Haemato-oncology Pharmacist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Andrew Furness
Consultant Medical Oncologist and Solid Tumour Cellular Therapy Lead
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Joanne Upton
Chief Patient Officer
Lloyds Clinical
Hollie Murphy
Head of Cancer Services
Lloyds Clinical
Ali Hodge
Nurse Consultant Immunotherapy
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Jordan Cox
Oncology Palliative Care Nurse
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Trudy Guinian
Immuno-Oncology Nurse Consultant
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Supported by IOCN
With thanks to our online 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
- £299 + VAT for one NHS or public sector place
- £199+VAT per place for IOCN members
- Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Vanessa Jarman 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 online conference is tailored for NHS professionals working within Immunotherapy MDTs, including but not limited to:
- Lead Nurses, CNS, Matrons and Sisters in Cancer, Acute Oncology, Immunotherapy, Chemotherapy, CUP, Rapid Diagnostics and Haematology
- Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants in Pain Management and Palliative Care
- Consultant Clinical Oncologists, Consultant Medical Oncologists and Specialist Doctors
- Pharmacists, Medical Managers and Service Managers
Past attendee feedback
This online conference is organised in collaboration with the IOCN, building on the success of the Practical Management of Immuno-Oncology: Service Development event held on 24th October 2024 in Coventry and Immuno-Oncology Service Delivery: Capacity Management held on Friday 11th July 2025 in Leeds. See what attendees had to say about our previous meetings:
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 Jarman
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk