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An Introduction to Haematology Care
Thursday 16 October 2025 - hybrid event
This hybrid study day will provide a basic understanding of caring for haematology patients and expand knowledge on the diseases and the complications that can occur.
Audience
Newly qualified health care professionals (HCPs) new to haematology or those wanting a refresher on basic knowledge. Also open to all nurses and HCPs working with haematology patients.
What to expect
- Haematopoiesis and basic immunology
- Diagnosing haematological malignancies
- Disease group sessions: acute leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma
- Stem cell transplant
- CAR-T
An Introduction to Haematology Care study day - Thursday 16 October 2025
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration |
| 09:00 | Haematopoesis and diagnostic principles Dr John Chadwick, Specialist Registrar in Haematology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| 09:40 | The role of clinical trials in haematology Richard Dudley Jenkins, Research Team Leader, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| 10:10 | Challenging conversations in early diagnosis Lisa Jeffery, Haematology CNS, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
10:50 - break
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:05 | Introduction to lymphoma Dr Adam Gibb, Specialty Doctor, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| 11:35 | What educational resources are available to support me in my learning? Ruth Clout, Lead Nurse Haematology and TYA Education and Palatine, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| 11:50 | Introduction to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) Dr Anna Castleton, Consultant Haematologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
12:20 - lunch
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Introduction to acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) Dr Mike Dennis, Consultant Haematologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| 13:30 | Introduction to myeloma TBC |
| 14:00 | Introduction to stem cell transplantation TBC |
| 14:30 | Introduction to CAR-T Ruth Clout, Lead Nurse Haematology and TYA Education & Palatine, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
15:00 - break
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 15:15 | Managing haematology patients who are acutely unwell Jo Jackson, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| 15:35 | Managing haematology patients with palliative and supportive care Dr Jen Vidrine, Consultant in Palliative and Supportive Care, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust |
| 16:15 | Experience of patient and consultant |