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Elevating cancer care: we exist to inspire, educate and improve. Educational arm of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.

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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Save the date, 16th March, #NationalCancerCNSDay We are proud to be sharing support for this incredible workforce, and celebrate the fifth #NationalCancerCNSDay. Much of our work is supported by out incredible CNS' so we thought we'd share what being a CNS means to them.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Save the date, 16th March, #NationalCancerCNSDay We know how much patients value having a CNS throughout their cancer pathway, hear directly from them, what their CNS means to them
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Don’t miss the chance to join our webinar on Wednesday 25th March, hosted by Prof David Thomson to introduce new educational resources developed to enhance your knowledge surrounding clinical trials and cancer research. Sign up here: bit.ly/4rfuNbP
The image is a promotional banner for a webinar by Greater Manchester Cancer Academy. It displays a person smiling while working on a laptop. The text reads: "New Educational Resources for Research & Clinical Trials Webinar. Wednesday 25th March 2026 12:30pm-1pm. Register Now." The logos for Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance are included.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Save the date, 16th March, #NationalCancerCNSDay 1 week to go until #NationalCancerCNSDay! The excitement is building across the network with many of our trusts involved. Join us to make this day a celebration of our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists.
The image is a promotional graphic for "National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day" on March 16. It features a collage of medical symbols and logos, including the NHS, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, Macmillan Cancer Support, UKONS, Royal College of Nursing, and NHS Scotland. The background is blue and white with various healthcare icons. The hashtag #NationalCancerCNSDay is included.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
As part of the BRIDGE Project, we have produced a series of videos to target areas within the research field to explain the phases of clinical trials, why research and trials are important and how we can reduce barriers for access. Access the videos here: bit.ly/4cqbb0Q
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The countdown is on to National Cancer CNS Day! Search activity across all cancer alliances on 16th March as we come together to show our appreciation for our Clinical Nurse Specialists #NationalCancerCNSDay
Cartoon of a smiling Cancer Nurse Specialist in a light blue uniform is central, on a darker blue background. Text to the left of the image on reads “15 March, National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day”. Text to the right reads “#NationalCancerCNSDay”.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Supporting cancer services as an AHP? 💬 Join the GM AHP Community of Practice 📅 3rd March Connect, share learning, and strengthen cancer care together. For more information contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net #GMAHPs #CancerCare #CoP
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📢 4 weeks to go until the face-to-face Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Workshop Event is due to take place! Don't miss your chance to join us. Book your place here 👉 bit.ly/4s0fJjK
Promotional image for an NHS Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership workshop on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), scheduled for Thursday 12th February 2026. The graphic includes stylized blood cells on a red background and details about the event's focus on clinical and pathway professional collaboration, recent advancements, and treatment pathway updates. A call to register now is displayed.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) Workshop event is taking place 12th February 2026. Join likeminded professionals to explore evolving practises in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Places are limited, view the agenda and reserve your spot here: bit.ly/4s0fJjK
Promotional graphic for a workshop titled 'Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)' scheduled for Thursday 12th February 2026, hosted by NHS Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. The image features a stylized blood cell illustration on the left and event details on the right.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The Acute Myeloid Leukeamia (AML) Workshop event is taking place 12th February 2026. Join likeminded professionals to explore evolving practises in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Places are limited, view the agenda and reserve your spot here: bit.ly/4s0fJjK
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Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Education Event – Greater Manchester Cancer Academy
This event is designed to bring together clinical and pathway professionals to explore evolving practices in the management of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). It will serve as a platform to: […]
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Joining us at the next Allied Health Professional Community of Practise is Henry Sloman, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Educator. Henry will be discussing how does EDI affect your practice as an AHP and what can be done about it? For further information please contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Our new Revalidation Tool goes live on the ePortfolio platform 27 Nov. It streamlines your whole revalidation process and lets you export evidence easily in one place. We’re also hosting a live demo webinar the same day, 12–1pm. Register 👉 www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/event/level-...
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
📢 Join us on 3 Dec for the OG Best Timed Pathway Webinar! We’ll be focusing on helping GM organisations adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this pathway. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3LKJZi0
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Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Learning Webinar – Greater Manchester Cancer Academy
This webinar will be led by Dr Ravin Mistry and will focus on  supporting GM organisations to adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this diagnosis pathway. Suitable for: Gastroenterolog...
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Less than 7 days to go until the Sold Out UK Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Pathway Event! We look forward to welcoming all who have secured a place at the event for an informative day of presentations and workshops. View the full agenda here: bit.ly/4pn6Bnm
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
📢 We’re now accepting poster submissions for our upcoming HPB event! Whether your work focuses on research, translational studies, clinical insights, or patient experience, we want to hear from you. 📧 Send your posters to gmcancer.academy@nhs.net by 12 January 2026 (COP)
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Are you unsure which level of practice to select in your Cancer Academy ePortfolio? This short video explains what each level means and helps you identify the one that aligns with your role and experience. 🎥 Watch now 👉 bit.ly/47PYZDP
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
A current or prospective GM Cancer Academy ePortfolio user? Join us for a webinar that will guide you through the new My Profile and Revalidation features - helping you record, and celebrate your career development. 📅 27 Nov | ⏰ 12–1pm. Register here: bit.ly/47SsjbI
Promotional banner for Greater Manchester Cancer Academy event titled 'Introducing My Profile and Revalidation: ePortfolio Platform' scheduled for Thursday, 27 November 2025, from 12-1 pm. The design includes an image of a laptop displaying graphs and text, the NHS and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logos, and a 'Register now' call to action.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Join us at our next AHP Community of Practise. Zoe Merchant, AHP Clinical Lead for the HSJ award winning Prehab4Cancer and recovery programme will be talking to us about the new Macmillan/NIHR Rehabilitation Guidelines. Contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net for info.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We are proud to deliver Advanced Communication Skills Training with Re:course—using AI-driven, realistic scenarios to help learners build confidence in a safe environment. We’re enhancing the course with greater visibility of metastatic patient experiences and language. 🔗 lnkd.in/ekBaK5DD
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Our next Allied Health Professional Community of Practise is taking place on Thursday 27th November, take a sneak peek at the Agenda. For further details please contact gmcancer.wf_ed@nhs.net
An image of the agenda for the AHP Community of Practise meeting on 27 November. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logo is also shown.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Selecting the right level of practice in your Cancer Academy ePortfolio ensures you’re developing skills that match your current role and experience. 🎓 Watch our short video to help you choose the level that’s right for you 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szd-iF3Qz-E
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We've extended the deadline for poster submissions for the Genomics Education Event! Submit your poster by 10th December! Showcase service improvements, research & best practice. Register & learn more 👉 www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/event/genomi... #Genomics #CancerEducation
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
ACCEND in Action This feedback shows how the ACCEND framework supports leaders to: ✅ Deliver inductions for new CNS staff ✅ Guide skill development and career progression ✅ Provide clarity in career decision-making Find ACCEND related resources here: bit.ly/3N2x3kA
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Join us for the launch of the Greater Manchester Metastatic Cancer Strategy — the first system-wide plan in the UK to transform care and outcomes for people living with metastatic cancer. 🎟️ Register now: t.co/2smZXEDBYm t.co/JoIRdA6yC0
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Do you have questions around implementing the ACCEND framework? Join us on the 3rd Dec for an informal drop-in session where you can ask questions and gain support. Register here: bit.ly/4nHJnHY
White and navy graphic with the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy logo and the NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logo. The text reads 'ACCEND Q&A Drop In Sessions. A relaxed interactive opportunity to bring your questions about the ACCEND framework and explore how it can be practically applied to your role. Upskill, ask questions and share feedback. Register Now.'
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The GM Cancer Alliance has developed the first dedicated metastatic cancer strategy in the country, bringing together key stakeholders and people with lived experience to create a plan for change. Register your free place for the official strategy launch: bit.ly/4oT8sjF
A whit, navy and green graphic with the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logos. There are two photos in hexagons, one of a person in a park and another of a  person speaking at a conference. The text reads 'Greater Manchester Metastatic Strategy Launch Event. Wednesday 26 November - 6:30pm-9:30pm. The Alan Hotel, 18 Princess St, Manchester, M1 4LG. Join us for the formal launch of the Greater Manchester Metastatic Strategy. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has developed the first dedicated metastatic cancer strategy in the country, bringing together clinicians, service leads, researchers, and people with lived experience to create a comprehensive, practical plan for change, to elevate care for people living with metastatic cancer.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Are you a #HealthCareProfessional looking to better understand how genomic testing fits into your practice? Join us on 16 January 2026 for a Genomics Education Event. View the agenda here: bit.ly/3JdcnZb Register your place for free: bit.ly/3LadIR1
Image of a group of people looking at a screen at the last Genomics event.
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Today is National AHP Day, we want to celebrate AHPs working in cancer care, supporting our patients and their families across Greater Manchester. Today is your day. #AHPDay #AHPsDay #GMCancerAHPs #AHPsDay2025 #strongertogether
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Today we’re supporting World Mental Health Day and the fantastic work of our cancer workforce supporting patients and their families. Find our communication skills training offers here: bit.ly/42lTPNG #AOSAWARENESSWEEK
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
💡 Don’t miss our Lunch & Learn: Head & Neck Cancers! Learn about symptom recognition, FIT, and referral pathways from Tracey Ellis, Clinical Lead. 📅 14 Oct | ⏰ 1–1:50pm Send questions in advance: gmcancer.earlydiagnosis-primarycare@nhs.net Register here: bit.ly/3Ki00eB"
Graphic from the GM Cancer Academy with the following text ' Primary Care Lunch & Learn Webinar Series. the next webinar will focus on head and neck cancers and will take place on the 14th October. Register Now.'
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
It’s been a buzzing few weeks at Academy HQ 🐝 Highlights include: ✅ Vaginal Examination Skills Lab ✅ Skin Cancer Education Event ✅ First National Cancer Alliances Workforce Education Event with NHS England. Thanks to all who joined! #CancerEducation #GMCancerAcademy
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
There's still time to register for the 2 remaining OG Masterclass webinars! 23rd Sept - Squamous Cell Cancer + Dysplasia 30th Sept - Gastric Polyps Register here for free: www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/academy-…
Graphic with the NHS and GM Cancer Academy Logos. The text reads 'Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series. Education on the detection, assessment and management of Upper Gastrointestinal pathology. Register now.'
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
📢 Calling all Primary Care Professionals! Join us on 24th September for the Urology & LGI Education Event. 🔎 This session will focus on referral pathways and pathway-specific issues — stay confident and up to date in patient management. ✅ Free to attend: www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/academy/prim...
The image is a dark blue shape on a white background with the text 'Primary Care Education Event Series. The Greater Manchester strategy for early cancer diagnosis has education as a strand of work throughout. The education of our primary care workforce is an essential part of the achievement of the nationally and locally set ambitions for early diagnosis. These half day events are suitable for Primary care based workforce including general practice, pharmacy, clinical / medical and non-clinical.'
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The #ACCEND framework has been designed to assist individuals and organisations to identify core skills, knowledge and training within cancer care. We offer a webinar for line managers and mentors curated to review the implementation recommendations. www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/eportfolio/
Promotional banner for Greater Manchester Cancer Academy with text saying 'Implementing Accend.' There is also text saying 'A variety of educational resources designed to support line managers to embed all aspects of the framework in their teams.' Includes NHS and Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance logos with a link to their website, and text in a green hexagon saying 'Available now.'
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We hope you can join us on the 24th Sept for our Primary Care Urology & LGI Education Event 📚 This event will focus on referral pathways, pathway specific issues & public and patient communication messages. Register here www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/academy-reso...
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Do you conduct OGDs within your clinical practice? Join us in September for a 4 part Upper GI Endoscopy webinar series delivered by expert speakers. Click the link in the comments to find out more and register for your free space 👇
Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series 
Education on the detection, assessment and management of Upper Gastrointestinal pathology. Register now
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Are you a #PrimaryCareProfessional that undertakes vaginal examinations? Join us on the 10-Sept for a hands on skills lab led by subject matter experts designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to perform accurate and compassionate vaginal examinations. Register for free below 👇
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
We’re working to do more for people living with metastatic cancer - and we need your help! Tell us what you need from training and education by filling out our quick survey. Your input will help us better support patients and staff alike. Click the link in the comments to have your say 👇
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Thinking about how to implement the national #ACCEND framework into your organisation? We’ve created a Line Manager handbook to support you in understanding the framework, practical implementation and relevant workforce groups. Access it for free using the link in the comments 👇
Implementing ACCEND 
A variety of educational resources designed to support line managers to embed all aspects of the framework in their teams. 

www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/eportfolio/
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Meet Sotonye (Sot) Tolofari 👋 Sot is the Urology Pathway Board Clinical Lead. He’s been shaping the agenda for the Urology Cancer Education Event on 23-June and will chair sessions throughout the event alongside other subject matter experts. Secure your space for free here 👉 bit.ly/3FAPih2
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Sotonye Tolofari 
Urology Pathway Board Clinical Lead
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Excited to share we've been shortlisted for 2 HSJ Awards in 2 categories for our ePortfolio and AI Comms Skills initiatives! This highlights our commitment to empowering the workforce with digital tools and education. Big thanks to Gas Mark 8 and Recourse for co-producing these initiatives!
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Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Hello Bluesky. It's great to be here. We're the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy, the educational arm of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and a 'one-stop shop' for all things education. Our goal is to inspire, educate and improve our health and social care workforce.
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