Join us to discuss collaborative projects, cross-sector initiatives and hear from the organisations that are working to understand and improve the wellbeing of cancer patients.
Network with colleagues to find opportunities to work together to enhance the quality of cancer care across Wales. The day will be filled with informative sessions and networking opportunities.
There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Cross-Sector Experience Awards, which are open to applications from 5th November 2024 – 27th February 2025.
| Time | Item & Speaker | Description | ||
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Registration and refreshments | |||
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Jason Lintern, Welsh Government | The chair for the day will welcome all attendees & provide an overview of the day. | ||
| 10:05 – 10:15 | Welcome from Life Sciences Hub Wales | |||
| 10:15 – 10:25 | Welcome from The Academy of Medical Sciences | |||
| 10:30– 10:40 | Lightning Introductions | Get to know someone new - this session will help all attendees to make a new connection! | ||
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Talk 1 | Catrin Plews and Dawn Cooper, Macmillan | A day in the life of a Macmillan Cancer Information Coordinator | |
| 11:15 -11:35 | Networking & coffee break | |||
| 11:40 – 11:55 | Talk 2 | Lowri Griffiths, Tenovus Cancer Care | Giving help, hope and a voice to everyone affected by cancer | |
| 12:00– 12:20 |
Table Discussions
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| 12:25 – 12:45 | Talk 3 | Dr Katherine Knighting, Edge Hill University & Danielle Percival, The Joshua Tree | THRIVE - Support interventions for childhood cancer | |
| 12:55 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch & Close | |||
This event is open to all colleagues, at all stages of their careers, interested in Health Innovation and who want to collaborate. All sectors are welcome to attend including health & social care, academia, third sector and private sector/industry.