Other Offerings

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Welcome to the ‘Other Offers’ page of the Cancer Academy website. This section features educational resources and opportunities that extend beyond our site-specific academies. Discover specialised courses, workshops, and programmes covering broader topics in cancer care, professional development, and support services to expand your knowledge and expertise in oncology.

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Learning Webinar

On Demand Webinar

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Supporting Ethnic Minorities and Screening

Resource

Working with The University of Manchester, Prevent Breast Cancer, Fatima Women’s Association and the Caribbean and African Health Network, the Alliance is pleased to present a series of four new films to help encourage Black and South Asian women to attend either breast cancer screening or visit their doctor with potential symptoms of breast cancer.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Webinar

Webinar

This webinar will focus on supporting GM organisations to adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this diagnosis pathway.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant

Hour(s)

Free

Introducing the Small Cell Lung Cancer Rapid Pathway

On Demand Webinar

An on-demand educational webinar supporting the introduction and exploration of the new Rapid Small Cell Lung Cancer Pathway

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Vaginal Examination Skills Lab

Skills Lab

5th March 2026 A hands-on practical session covering taught topics on examination basics. A practical workshop with a trained facilitator will allow opportunity for you to look and feel cancers.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Squamous Cell Cancer + Dysplasia

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar understanding the risk factors for Squamous Cell Cancer and endoscopic tips for detection

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Gastric Polyps

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar focussed on understanding the difference between benign and pre-malignant gastric polyps, and the concurrent management.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series – Barrett’s Oesophagus

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar exploring Barrett’s Oesophagus Services, future surveillance, and updates on the BOSS Trial.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series – Post Endoscopy Upper GI Cancer (PEUGIC)

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar on the how, why, what, where and when of PEUGIC and how to conduct a high-quality gastroscopy, led by Dr Thomas Skouras.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Understanding the Non-Site-Specific Pathway in Practice Webinar

On Demand Webinar

This webinar highlights how referrals are managed effectively , explore the management pathway and the importance of clear communication across multidisciplinary teams and with patients.

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Can-Survive Cultural Competency Training

Event

The Can-Survive cultural competency training is designed to ensure that health professionals have the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to become more culturally competent in the delivery of cancer and other health and social care services. It covers the essential components of cultural competence self-awareness, depth of knowledge, the appropriate skills and practical application.

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced

4.5

Hour(s)

Free

LEAP Into Cancer Care Education Package

Resource

The package includes 10 flexible sections introducing key aspects of cancer care. It can be used as a standard induction for new support workers or accessed flexibly by those already in role. Resources have been developed by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and include quality-assured national training offers, helping to avoid duplication and ensure consistent learning.

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive

Hour(s)

Free

PPIE for Healthcare Professionals

eLearning

This course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the relevant knowledge and confidence to effectively engage with Patient and Carer Representatives, and the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

AHPs in Cancer

On Demand Webinar

A webinar focussed around enhancing your 4 pillars of practice: clinical, education, research and leadership

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced

Hour(s)

Free

MDT Meeting Reform Toolkit

Resource

Co-produced with cancer patients to share best practice and advice on how best to achieve successful embedding of the Greater Manchester MDT Meeting Standards

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Role of MDT Coordinators

eLearning

Understanding your role as an MDT Coordinator to feel more empowered and contribute in MDT Meetings

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive

Minute(s)

Free

Role of the Cancer MDT for Older Adults

On Demand Webinar

The role of the MDT including providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for older adults with cancer.

Level of Practice: Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Managing Cancer in Older Patients

On Demand Webinar

Considerations when looking after older patients with cancer, including interventions to optimise and support

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Learning Webinar

On Demand Webinar

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Supporting Ethnic Minorities and Screening

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Webinar

Webinar

This webinar will focus on supporting GM organisations to adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this diagnosis pathway.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant

Hour(s)

Free

Introducing the Small Cell Lung Cancer Rapid Pathway

On Demand Webinar

An on-demand educational webinar supporting the introduction and exploration of the new Rapid Small Cell Lung Cancer Pathway

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Vaginal Examination Skills Lab

Skills Lab

5th March 2026 A hands-on practical session covering taught topics on examination basics. A practical workshop with a trained facilitator will allow opportunity for you to look and feel cancers.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Squamous Cell Cancer + Dysplasia

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar understanding the risk factors for Squamous Cell Cancer and endoscopic tips for detection

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Gastric Polyps

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar focussed on understanding the difference between benign and pre-malignant gastric polyps, and the concurrent management.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series – Barrett’s Oesophagus

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar exploring Barrett’s Oesophagus Services, future surveillance, and updates on the BOSS Trial.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series – Post Endoscopy Upper GI Cancer (PEUGIC)

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar on the how, why, what, where and when of PEUGIC and how to conduct a high-quality gastroscopy, led by Dr Thomas Skouras.

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Understanding the Non-Site-Specific Pathway in Practice Webinar

On Demand Webinar

This webinar highlights how referrals are managed effectively , explore the management pathway and the importance of clear communication across multidisciplinary teams and with patients.

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Can-Survive Cultural Competency Training

Event

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced

4.5

Hour(s)

Free

LEAP Into Cancer Care Education Package

Resource

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive

Hour(s)

Free

PPIE for Healthcare Professionals

eLearning

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

AHPs in Cancer

On Demand Webinar

A webinar focussed around enhancing your 4 pillars of practice: clinical, education, research and leadership

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced

Hour(s)

Free

MDT Meeting Reform Toolkit

Resource

Co-produced with cancer patients to share best practice and advice on how best to achieve successful embedding of the Greater Manchester MDT Meeting Standards

Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Minute(s)

Free

Role of MDT Coordinators

eLearning

Understanding your role as an MDT Coordinator to feel more empowered and contribute in MDT Meetings

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive

Minute(s)

Free

Role of the Cancer MDT for Older Adults

On Demand Webinar

The role of the MDT including providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for older adults with cancer.

Level of Practice: Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Managing Cancer in Older Patients

On Demand Webinar

Considerations when looking after older patients with cancer, including interventions to optimise and support

Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce

Hour(s)

Free

Primary Care & Early Diagnosis

This education was commissioned by and co-designed with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance Early Diagnosis Team and produced by GatewayC. GatewayC is a free early cancer diagnosis resource.

For more Primary Care and & Early Diagnosis resources click here.

Education on Cross Cutting Programmes

Personalised Care

Personalised care transcends all pathways and is fundamental to delivering better quality care that is meaningful to the individual, supporting improvements in health and wellbeing.

Health Inequalities

All education we develop and deliver is inclusive. The Academy offers a variety of learning that supports Health Inequalities, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Operational Performance

Operational Performance aims to excel in Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), Operational Metrics, and Treatment Variation. Find resources like training videos for using Single Queue Diagnostics via Infoflex.