Key information
Learning area
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)/Cancer service transformation
Duration
One full day
Delivery type
Hybrid (face-to-face or online study day)
Delivery style
Lectures, case studies, video content, panel discussions
Experience level
All experience levels welcome
Cost
- Onsite: £110
- Virtual: £110
- Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC): £50
- Student: £70
- Offer 5 for 4 (onsite and virtual): £84
- Pharma and industry: £200
09:00 Registration
09:30 Welcome & Introductions – Gemma Jones & Anne-Marie Bradburn
09:40 Shared Load, Better Flow – Natalie O’Hara, Sophie Boyle, Tara Duffy
09:55 Oral SACT Expansion – Laura Aremia
10:10 Satellite Centres – TBC
10:25 Peripheral Partnerships for Better Cancer Care
10:45 Break
11:15 Mobilising SACT – Crawford Meek
11:45 Medicines Optimisation – Carolanne O’Sullivan
12:15 Patient Experience – Chair: Gemma Jones
12:45 Lunch
13:30 SACT Education – Laura McNab, Rhona Johnson, Sharon Rouine
14:00 Advanced Clinical Practice – Hollie Cowley
14:30 Managing Evolution & Horizon Scanning
15:00 Break
15:20 Managing Capacity & Demand – Governance
15:40 PSIRF & Learning From Incidents – Panel
16:00 Streamlining Pre-Assessment – Stephen Wardell & Joanne McCaughey
16:20 Q&A
16:30 Close of Day
Course overview
The National Cancer Plan sets out an ambitious vision for transforming cancer care—bringing treatment closer to home, expanding community-led pathways, and ensuring that patients can access high-quality, personalised treatment wherever they live. This study day explores how The Christie is driving this transformation across Greater Manchester through pioneering SACT service models designed around patient needs, community partnerships and clinical excellence.
Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and real-world service examples, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how SACT delivery is evolving—across Christie outreach sites, community clinics, oral SACT pathways and Christie at Home. The programme highlights how these innovative models support neighbourhood care, improve patient experience, reduce hospital attendances, and ensure treatment is delivered safely and effectively in alternative settings.
This event is ideal for professionals interested in shaping the future of cancer care delivery, service redesign, and community-based oncology pathways.
Learning outcomes
You will explore:
- Christie outreach and radiotherapy centres – how advanced SACT is delivered locally in alignment with neighbourhood care models
- Oral SACT services – supporting safe, home-based and community treatment for suitable patients
- Christie at Home – delivering systemic anti-cancer treatment directly in patients’ homes where safe and appropriate
- Horizon scanning – exploring upcoming therapies and treatments that may expand community-based cancer care
Learners will gain practical insights into workforce, governance, safety, and operational considerations underpinning these service innovations.
Unique selling point (USP)
- Direct insights from one of the UK’s most advanced SACT service transformation programmes
- Real-world examples from Christie teams delivering care in homes, communities and peripheral centres
- Designed to support professionals working in oncology service development and innovation
- Ideal for those navigating the shift from hospital-based to community-focused cancer care
Who is it for?
Suitable for:
- Oncology professionals
- Clinical and operational leaders
- Cancer service managers
- Commissioners, planners and transformation teams
- Community and outreach oncology teams
- Anyone involved in designing or delivering SACT services
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
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