News and events

Improving access to cancer screening for people with learning disabilities   Wednesday 18 November 2026, 12.30–1.15pm | Online GPs and primary care professionals are invited to a free webinar hosted…

Sold-out Reading performances highlight the power of conversation in tackling prostate cancer Two, free sold-out performances of Barbershop Uncut Stories at Reading Rep Theatre brought communities together to raise awareness…

Funding opportunity: accelerated cancer diagnosis Innovate UK has launched a funding competition to support the development and evaluation of innovative technologies that could help accelerate cancer diagnosis. Up to £25.4…

Supporting patients through genomic testing 4 December 2026 | 12pm–2pm | Online | Free Central and South Genomics is hosting a free online event to launch Our Voices, Our Stories,…

Genomics for Medical Educators 17 November 2026 | 9am–5pm | Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford Healthcare professionals involved in medical education are invited to a one-day event exploring how genomics can…

New podcast explores cervical cancer prevention The first episode in the new series of NHS England’s Transforming Primary Care podcast focuses on cervical cancer prevention. Chaired by GP Dr Paula…

Virtual training: Precision oncology in colorectal cancer Healthcare professionals across Thames Valley may be interested in an upcoming virtual event exploring precision oncology in colorectal cancer, including somatic and germline…

Promoting Body Confidence: Life after Cancer Young adults aged 18–39 who have completed primary cancer treatment are being invited to take part in a free wellbeing programme at the University…

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals Day 2026 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Day takes place on 14 October each year, celebrating the contribution AHPs make to health, care and wellbeing. AHPs are…

Gynaecology Clinical Quality Group event brings Thames Valley teams together Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) brought together clinical leaders, multidisciplinary teams, researchers, data specialists and service improvement experts from across…

Advances in molecular testing for breast cancer Thursday 24 Sept, 6.30 till 8pm Join this interactive, case-based webinar exploring how molecular testing is shaping the management of advanced breast cancer. Using…

One year on: is the NHS 10 Year Health Plan being delivered? The King’s Fund looks at progress one year after publication of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, including…

Personalised Care Week 2026 – free learning for health and care colleagues Health and care colleagues are invited to take part in Personalised Care Week 2026, taking place from 21–24…

HPV self-testing kits rolled out across England The NHS has begun rolling out HPV self-testing kits for women and people with a cervix who have not attended cervical screening following…

Free Cancer Demystified webinars for cancer healthcare professionals Healthcare professionals working in cancer services across Thames Valley can now access a programme of Cancer Demystified live and recorded webinars, funded…

Community Cancer Awareness Van to visit Thames Valley in September Thames Valley Cancer Alliance will soon be taking a new Bowel Cancer Awareness Van into communities across Thames Valley and…