Rate: £50
Venue: The Birmingham Rep Theatre and the Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EP
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
What to expect
Innovate, inspire, include
Our one-day conference is your opportunity to step back and explore topics and themes impacting breast cancer care with your peers. You'll have the chance to:
- Hear from expert speakers
- Take away best practice
- Gain insights on key topics
- Network with colleagues from across the UK
In the morning, we’ll have exciting clinical updates, as well as plenary sessions on hot topics in breast cancer treatment and care. In the afternoon, you can take part in interactive breakout sessions covering best practice examples, information on support for your patients, and educational content you can apply in your role.
This is also our chance to thank and support you, our healthcare professionals hub members, in a space designed to foster innovation, inspiration and inclusion.
Agenda
You'll have the chance to hear from expert speakers on a range of interesting topics. Sessions will include:
- Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson, therapeutic radiographers and co-hosts of the podcast Rad Chat, will provide a clinical update on radiotherapy and explore issues like reducing inequalities and managing side effects.
- A breakout session on reaching diverse communities including case studies addressing important issues. This will include a presentation from Dr Judith Offman, senior lecturer for cancer prevention and early detection at Queen Mary University of London, who will discuss her work on barriers to breast screening attendance with a focus on areas with high ethnic diversity.
- More engaging and topical sessions to be announced!
All sessions will provide the chance to ask questions, share reflections and discuss with your peers. You can keep updated on our website as further sessions and speakers are announced. Refreshments will be scheduled throughout the day and lunch will be provided.
More topics we'll cover
You can look forward to hearing more about:
- Clinical update on immunotherapy
- Physical activity and lifestyle
- Access to care
- Collaboration between the NHS and external organisations, including the third sector
- Side effect management
- Navigating difficult conversations with patients
Join the healthcare professionals hub
To register for the conference, you'll need to be a member of our healthcare professionals hub. Any healthcare professional in clinical practice in the UK can join the hub.
FAQs
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Who is eligible to take part in the conference?
All members of Breast Cancer Now’s healthcare professionals hub.
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How do we sign up for the Breast Cancer Now healthcare professionals hub?
To become a member, sign up for the healthcare professionals hub.
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Why is there a registration fee?
The cost of registration is subsidised by our generous sponsors. The registration fee allows us to cover the remaining expenses and ensure a wonderful conference experience for you.
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How can I pay?
You can pay online via bank card when you sign up.
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When do I need to arrive?
The one-day conference runs from 9am to 4.30pm. Breakfast starts at 9am. If you have a long journey, feel free to arrive later or leave early.
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What is the nearest train station to the venue?
Birmingham New Street is a 10-minute walk from the venue. Birmingham Snow Hill is a 12-minute walk away and Birmingham Moor Street is a 20-minute walk away.
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Is food provided?
We'll provide breakfast and lunch during the conference and refreshments will be available throughout the day. Make sure to include any allergies or dietary requirements when you register so we can cater to your needs.
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Is the venue accessible?
The venue is fully accessible. You can find more details on accessibility at the Rep Theatre and the Library via their website. If you have any specific questions, we're happy to help - please contact us.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the Healthcare professionals conference 2026, our team is here to help.
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