North West Children's Cancer Operational Delivery Network

NWCTYA Conference 2026
2026-02-03 | Ribby Hall Village Ribby Rd Kirkham Preston PR4 2PR, Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2PR, United Kingdom
NWCTYA Conference Poster
This event has now sold out! If you wish to join the waiting list please email info.nwccodn@mft.nhs.uk

Care of the Child with Cancer
2025-11-03 | Virtual
Flyer Care for the Child with Cancer
Online delivery of “Care of the Child with Cancer” which is a 20-credit module that can be studied at level 6 or 7. This is delivered online via the University of Lancashire.
An application form and further administrative information can be obtained from cpd@uclan.ac.uk
Pre course Study Day: Monday 3rd November
Main Delivery: 10th – 14th November
Post Course Study: day 24th November

Alder Hey Children's Hospital Mighty Move Day
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital have organised a ‘physical activity day’ for children, young people and their families to attend on Saturday 12th July at Edge Hill Sport Centre 10am-1pm.
The day is set to offer fun and exciting opportunities for children who have undergone cancer treatment to access a variety of sports and activities to promote their physical activity out in the community.
The day is suitable for anyone undergoing or who has completed cancer treatment and any of their family members. If you are aware of any forums/social media pages that this could be shared to that would be great. I have attached the link for registration and our poster.
To register please use this link https://AHMightyMovePhysicalActivityDay.eventbrite.co.uk

Children's Webinar
2025-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Webinar
‘The child has a lymph node, what next?’ – Recognition and referral of suspected cancer in children’
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance invite clinicians working in primary care to join our webinar.
Thursday, 26th June, 2-3pm
Thankfully, cancer is rare in children, but this makes experience of symptoms and diagnosis limited for primary care professionals.
Alder Hey clinicians Dr Colin Thorbinson, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist and Lead Nurse and Children’s CQG Chair Caroline Bains will be sharing their expert knowledge regarding Cancer in Children.
Key topics covered:

Setting the scene around paediatric oncology

Role of Primary Care

Referral guidance – highlighting new local guidance available

Common signs and symptoms, what to look out for?

Children’s webinar flyer v1.0
Register now to save your space using the link below!
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14cf5a7e-bd2b-4af3-b3e5-5710bcdf1012@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
The webinar will be recorded however, attendance is recommended as there will be a live Q&A.
Please direct any enquiries to ccf-tr.cmcaprimarycareengagement@nhs.net

SIOP RTSG Annual Meeting
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-24 17:00 | The Spine Building 2 Paddington Village Liverpool L7 3FA, The Spine Building, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA, United Kingdom
https://www.cclg.org.uk/information-professionals/professional-events/siop-rtsg-annual-meeting
Event Details
Monday 23 June – Panel & subcommittee sessions (morning), afternoon presentations. Please register for the morning workshops by selecting the correct ticket.

Monday Evening Conference Dinner & Drinks @ Titanic Hotel. Arrival drinks from 19:15, Dinner 20:00.
Tuesday 24 June – Presentations
Tuesday Sightseeing Event 18:00-19:00
Tuesday Evening Dinner with Young Investigators – Fazenda (Brazilian Steakhouse Restaurant) 19:00

(Sunday 22 June – Pre-event dinner at Novotel Paddington for Steering Group members only)
Registration
Registration is free to members of SIOP-RTSG. Attending the planned social events, travel and accommodation will be at an additional cost. Registration is open on arrival from 08:00 on Monday 23 June.
Travel & accommodation information
Travel and accommodation are not included in the registration and you will need to arrange this yourselves. The links below provide information which may be of use to you in finding local hotels and planning your travel to the meeting.

Directions to the venue
SIOP-RTSG accommodation website

Questions and more information
For questions regarding this registration page, please contact membership@cclg.org.uk.

Alder Hey Patient & Family Feedback Event
2025-06-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Institute In The Park Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom
This event is for Alder Hey Patients, Parents and Carers.
What? The team have reviewed the latest Cancer Patient
Experience Survey and they want to talk with
patients and their families about the results.
Where? Lecture Theatre 4, Institute in the Park, Alder Hey
Children’s Hospital L12 2AP (The venue is wheelchair
accessible
Alder Hey Family Feedback Event Poster 18.6.25
The link to the sign up form is https://forms.office.com/e/gM5pjS0dMz

Regional Children & Young People (CYP) Neuro-Oncology Study Day
2025-05-16 08:45 - 17:00
This FREE study day is aimed at medical, nursing and allied health professionals with
an interest in caring for CYP with a central nervous system tumour. The study day
will provide an overview on educational elements of the child & young persons
neuro-oncology pathway; including diagnosis, treatment and therapy interventions,
endocrinopathies and palliative care .
This is a combined Study Day for professionals working within Paediatric Oncology
services; and is facilitated by both RMCH and AHCH, with the support of the
NWCCODN.
Contact info.NWCCODN@mft.nhs.uk to book your place
Neuro-oncology SD (May25) poster

CCLG Annual Conference 2025
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00 | The International Convention Centre, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Two days of essential updates and best practice in children and young people’s cancer in the UK
Multidisciplinary, research and clinical insight sessions
Networking opportunities
Learn and build your professional competence and clinical confidence
Discuss the latest issues within the cancer community
Celebrate our Research & Member Awards
Browse our poster presentations
Exhibition and demo spaces
Enjoy a fun evening with friends and colleagues at our Conference & Member Awards dinner

Care of the Child with Cancer L6 and L7 Module
2025-03-17 | Preston Campus UCLAN, University of Central Lancashire School of Nursing Preston Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Pre course study day: 17th March 2025
Main Delivery: 24th – 28th March 2025
Post course study day: 4th April 2025
Submission date: 9th May 2025
This module provides an interesting introduction to the care of the child with cancer. The assignment allows the student to explore their particular areas of interest related to the child with cancer. Students will discuss the development of childhood cancer, the treatment and the impact on the child and family and supportive care that can be offered. Available at Level 6 and Level 7. The aim of the module is for you to appreciate the physical,
psychological and social impact of a diagnosis of cancer for the child and family in order to enhance the supportive care you offer.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
• Discuss the biological basis and aetiology of the
development of common childhood cancer
• Analyse the rationale for the different treatment approaches
to common childhood cancers and their influences on the
supportive care required by the child and family
• Discuss the physical, psychological and social impact of a
diagnosis and treatment of cancer on the child and family
• Debate the approaches/strategies that may be used to offer
effective and appropriate support to the child and family
during their experience of cancer

NW Children's & TYA Cancer Conference 2025
2025-03-07 09:00 - 16:30 | The Spine Building 2 Paddington Village Liverpool L7 3FA, The Spine Building, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA, United Kingdom
NWCTYACC 2025 Poster 1
We are delivering a FREE partnership event to bring healthcare professionals, charitable services and volunteer sectors together to inform, influence and innovate care delivery within the cancer services.
Booking has gone live for the NW Children’s & TYA Cancer Conference 2025. This is in partnership with the Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, and Lancashire & South Cancer Alliance.
Register using this link https://forms.office.com/e/weYdg3g1jB
NWCTYA Cancer Conference Brochure https://www.nwchildrenscancerodn.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NWCTYA-CC-07March2025-Brochure-003.pdf

Neuroblastoma Education Course
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-05 | College Court Conference Centre, Leicester, College Court Conference Centre, Leicester, LE2 3UF
This year’s CCLG two-day education course will focus on neuroblastoma.

Who this course is for:
This course will be valuable for trainees in paediatric oncology, trainees in general paediatrics and other specialties which are involved in the management of neuroblastoma for example clinical oncology and paediatric surgery, clinical nurse specialists and clinical trials staff. It will also be of value for consultants in shared care paediatrics and paediatric oncology, and a range of other specialties requiring CPD in this area.
Learning objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will have a good overview of the various subtypes of neuroblastoma, the importance of pathology and imaging in assigning a risk category to guide the treatment strategy and inform prognosis, the different contributions of all members of the multi-disciplinary team, and the range of treatments used in the first line management of neuroblastoma, and in the setting of refractory or relapsed disease. Additionally, attendees will understand the evidence base underlying current treatments, and the critical importance of international cooperation and clinical trials in improving the prospects for cure, and in diminishing the toxicity of treatment.
Course structure:
This is a two-day course. It comprises a series of interactive talks from experts in different aspects of neuroblastoma, with case discussions to ensure that the content is related to clinical patient management. The oral sections will be supplemented by written information, and pointers to further learning. The residential option will allow participants to interact informally with the faculty in the evening, to learn more.

To register click here

Palliative Care Research Network - Networking event 19th July 2024
2024-07-19 10:00 - 15:30 | St Catherine’s Hospice, St Catherine’s Park. Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU, St Catherine’s Park. Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU., United Kingdom
When: Friday 19th July, 10am – 3.30pm. Registration and refreshments from 9.15am.
Where: St Catherine’s Hospice, Preston (see map below)
Who: Anyone interested in getting involved in or developing palliative care research particularly across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. This includes clinicians (nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, social care professionals), researchers, researcher managers and more. No need to have research experience to attend.
What: Plenary session, and a mix of presentations including bitesize introductions to research in palliative care and current projects with networking opportunities including research development groups. Check back for full programme, outline below.
How much: FREE! We will even throw in lunch
How to book: Click on this Microsoft Forms link here to register to attend before the 12th July 2024

Health Play Specialist Study Day
2024-07-04 08:30 - 15:45 | Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, CB2 0RE
This study day will explore the challenges children and young people, and their family, face during their cancer journey.
During this day we will look at the role of technology to support children in hospital, caring for the whole family and the challenges they may face on a palliative pathway.
We will hear from speakers including those from the wider MDT such as a radiographer, healthcare play specialists, counsellor practitioner and palliative care nurse/consultant.
This study day is aimed at anyone who works with or is interested in working with children and young people in a hospital or hospice setting, particularly those who already work with children with an oncology diagnosis.
To register click here
Provisional programme:
8.30-8.50 – Arrival and Refreshments
8.50-9.00 – Welcome
Session 1: The Role of Technology to Support Children in Hospital – Help or Hindrance?
9.00-9.30 –The use of technology in MRI (Rosemary Hargrave + Radiographer)
9.30 – 10.00 – The use of VR (Chloe Dixon HPS Birmingham)
10.00-10.30 – DR.VR™
10.30-10.50 – Coffee Break
Session 2: Caring for the Whole Family
10.50 – 11.30 – Young Lives VS Cancer – challenges faced by families and support available (Rich)
11.30-12.00 – Supporting parents and siblings (Georgina Fisher Counsellor Practitioner)
12.00 – 12.30 The View of the Parent
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch and Networking
1.30-2.00 – Occupational Therapy
2.00-2.30 – The View of the Patient
Session 3: Challenges Faced on the Palliative Pathway
2.30-3.00 – The role of the Palliative Care team and the challenges families face (Juliet (Palliative Care Nurse) and/or Carolina Perez-Gonzalez (Palliative Care Consultant))
3.00-3:30 – The Role of the Health Play Specialist in a Hospice/Palliative Care (Vikki Kempster from Noah’s Ark Hospice)
Summary and Close – 3:30-3.45

Paediatric Oncology GRID teaching session: TYA cancer
2024-06-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The next Paediatric oncology GRID teaching session will be ‘teenage and young adult cancer‘

Speaker: Dr Angela Jesudason, Consultant Paediatric Oncology, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
Programme TBC
The teaching programme is aimed at GRID trainees but all clinical fellows, registrars and allied professionals who are interested in paediatric oncology, and teenage and young adult cancers are invited to join.
This event is free to attend but registration is required to access the meeting.
For more information and to book click here

Foundations in Paediatric Palliative Care
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-27, 2024-04-25 - 2024-04-26 | Virtual
A 2 day programme developed and delivered by experts who work in The Louis Dundas Centre for Children’s Palliative Care.
This interdisciplinary programme is open to all clinical staff including Nurses, Doctors and Allied Health Professional’s with an interest in Paediatric Palliative Care.
The programme will cover a range of topics on advanced care planning, ethics, decision making, assessment, symptom management, post death care, communication and loss and grief, and is aimed to help deliver the best possible palliative and end of life care.
The days will be a mixture of lectures, small breakout facilitated discussion groups and Q&A sessions.
Open to all clinical staff with an interest in Paediatric Palliative Care.
For further information please contact: palliativecare.education@gosh.nhs.uk
Foundation Programme Poster April-June 2024_

Foundations to Paediatric Oncology
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-18 | Institute In The Park Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom
Foundations to Paediatric Oncology 17th – 18th June 2024
Register here.

North West Paediatric Oncology Group Meeting - Radiotherapy
2024-05-24 13:30 - 19:30 | The Christie, Proton Beam Therapy Centre (Seminar Room 1, 3rd Floor), The Christie, Oak Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 3DA, United Kingdom
Educational day focusing on CYP radiotherapy.
See agenda for full details: North West Paediatric Oncology Group Meeting

The Christie / CCLG Paediatric Radiotherapy Course
2024-05-23 - 2024-07-04 | Virtual
A broad introduction to the principles of paediatric radiotherapy along with a focus on specific diagnoses.
For more information click here.
These sessions will be live events whereby delegates can interact live on the day. All those registered for the study day will be able to catch up on all sessions on-demand – the perfect solution should you have prior clinical commitments or leave. The links to the recordings are typically available a few hours after the event has finished.
Intended Audience
Suitable for Nurses (including Practice and Specialist), Allied Health Professionals, Medical Trainees, ANPs and PAMs
What to expect

Session 1– Fundamentals (23.04.2024)
Session 2- Neuro-oncology 1 (06.06.2024)
Session 3- Neuro-oncology 2 (20.06.2024)
Session 4– Non CNS Sarcoma and Hodgkin’s (27.06.2024)
Session 5– Non CNS Late effects (04.07.2024)

UK Fertility Preservation Annual Conference: A window into the future
2024-05-22 - 2024-05-23 | John McIntyre Conference Centre – Edinburgh, John McIntyre Conference Centre, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
A 1.5 day meeting for healthcare professionals and scientists of all sorts to discuss the future of Fertility Preservation in the UK. There will be opportunities to present your data in flash talks and posters whilst engaging with research leaders from the UK, Europe and USA, who will explore topics surrounding fertility preservation in males and females, from the medical to the ethical and molecular.
Book your place here.

The Greater Manchester Cancer Conference and Awards 2024
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 | Hilton Manchester, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LQ, United Kingdom
The Greater Manchester Cancer Conference and Awards are back in 2024, this time with the theme of Empowerment in Practice: Communities, Professionals and Researchers. The conference will bring together all of GM’s cancer system and partners to share best practice, update on latest priorities and developments in cancer, and share new and promising innovations.
To book your ticket click here.

CCLG Annual Conference 2024
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-04-23 17:00 | Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, Stadium Way W, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST
The UK’s leading professional children’s cancer conference is back for essential updates, best practice excellence, innovations and research and the chance to connect and network with friends and colleagues. The conference will take place on 22-23 April 2024 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.
Venue :The 2024 CCLG Annual Conference will be held at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.
For more information please visit The UK’s leading professsional children’s cancer conference | 22-23 April 2024 | CCLG Annual Conference 2024

CMCA Cancer Conference
2024-03-18 09:00 - 16:00 | The Spine Building 2 Paddington Village Liverpool L7 3FA, The Spine Building, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA, United Kingdom
About this event
NHS Long Term Plan: halfway through the journey
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance invites system stakeholders to discuss progress towards the LTP’s 2028 targets for cancer – and share how its vision can be met. There will be

CMCA programme presentations
Breakout discussion groups
Networking opportunities
Poster presentation
Lunch included

Keynote speakers

Dame Cally Palmer, National Cancer Director for NHS England
Raj Jain & Graham Urwin, Integrated Care Board Chair
Dr Liz Bishop, CMCA SRO and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre CEO
Dr Chris Warburton, CMCA Medical Director
Kate Parker – MSCC Service Lead

Register through Eventbrite ahead of the event and an invitation will be sent to you with more details and the agenda. Event Link

North West Childrens & TYA Cancer Conference
2024-03-01 08:45 - 16:15 | The Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel Water St Manchester M3 4JQ, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
We are pleased to announce the first event for the North West Children’s Cancer Operational Delivery Network and The Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Network is taking place in 2024. This is a collaborative event with the Cancer Alliances (Greater Manchester; Cheshire & Merseyside; and Lancashire & South Cumbria).
Bringing healthcare professionals together from across the North West to improve and innovate cancer care.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the NWCCODN and Events team at info.nwccodn@mft.nhs.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and to book your place please visit Childrens Academy – Greater Manchester Cancer Academy (gmcanceracademy.org.uk)
See agenda for more details: NWCTYA Cancer Conference2024 – Agenda

CCLG Supportive Care Education Day
2024-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Birmingham Childrens Hospital Education Centre, Birmingham, B4 6NH, Steelhouse Ln, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NH
CCLG’s Next Supportive Care Education Day will be held in person on Tuesday 6 February 2024 at Birmingham Childrens Hospital Education Centre, Birmingham, B4 6NH
Everyone with an interest in supportive care in paediatric oncology is very welcome to join us, so please encourage all members of your team to attend. The day will feature a varied and engaging programme from international expert multidisciplinary speakers presenting new developments and research.
Sessions will include:

I’m so tired! Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer (Professor Lillian Sung, SickKids, Toronto)
The importance of diet in the prevention of obesity in children diagnosed with ALL (Dr Raquel Revuelta Iniesta, Lecturer in Nutrition, University of Exeter)
Can I go to the zoo? Evidence-based lifestyle restrictions in children with cancer (Professor Wim Tissing, Princess Maxima Centre, Netherlands)
The FORTEe study: Clinical interventions and technology solutions for exercise rehabilitation among paediatric oncology patients (Hayley Marriott, Oxford Brookes, University)
Research and Quality Improvement abstract presentations
Plus updates on infections, nausea and vomiting and mucositis

For more information please visit https://www.cclg.org.uk/meetings-and-events/cclg-supportive-care-education-day/16031?OccId=22983
Please book to reserve your place.  Booking closes 09:00 30 January 2024

Liver Special Interest Group Meeting
2023-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Webinar
The Liver Special Interest Group will meet on Wednesday 6 December 2023, 15:00 – 16:00
The Liver Special Interest Group is having a kick-off meeting co-chaired by Milind Ronghe and Madhumita Dandapani.
There is a need for us to come together as a professionals to continue to do our best for children with liver tumours; to develop CCLG treatment guidelines as well as establish a Liver Tumour Advisory panel to discuss patients with difficult-to-treat disease. The Liver SIG shall provide a forum for discussion of all aspects of paediatric liver tumours and shall promote collaboration between interested groups. It may also be appropriate to consider approaches to the management of non-malignant liver tumours.
This event is open to all CCLG members and is free to attend, but registration is required.
For more information please Visit https://www.cclg.org.uk/meetings-and-events/liver-special-interest-group-meeting/16025?OccId=22974
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the CCLG Membership team at membership@cclg.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there.

Foundations to Paediatric Oncology Study Programme (Two Day)
2023-10-12 08:30 - 2023-10-13 17:00 | Institute In The Park Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundations-to-paediatric-oncology-study-programme-two-day-tickets-668103324027?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance Conference 2023
2023-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | The Spine Building 2 Paddington Village Liverpool L7 3FA, The Spine Building, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA, United Kingdom
CMCA invites system stakeholders to discuss progress towards the LTP’s 2028 targets for cancer – and share how its vision can be met.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheshire-and-merseyside-cancer-alliance-conference-2023-tickets-654746122277?aff=oddtdtcreator%0D
