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Strike action from Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July 2024
Junior doctors at The Christie will strike from 7am on Thursday 27 June until 7am on Tuesday 2 July 2024.
We are proactively contacting patients with appointments that may be affected. If you have an appointment on any of these dates, please continue to come to The Christie and our other centres as planned, unless we contact you to tell you otherwise. Please do not call to check if your appointment is still going ahead.
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Cancer and social exclusion
Thursday 14 March to Thursday 13 June 2024, 9.30am to 5pm BST
What to expect
This series looks at cancer beyond the medical model, exploring the social, economic, and commercial determinants of health and the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
With sessions ranging from equitable care for people in socially excluded groups, cancer and loss or erasure of Identity, exploring truly inclusive cancer care for people with additional needs to the importance of making all care psychological and adopting a trauma-informed approach, there is something for everyone.
Intended audience
All the sessions are free and aimed at a diverse audience, including qualified and trainee health and social care professionals, charities, researchers, higher education institutions (HEIs), commissioners, the public, and experts by experience.
Session dates
- Thursday 14 March 2024 - Equitable care
- Thursday 25 April 2024 - Loss of identity
- Friday 17 May 2024 - Truly inclusive care
- Thursday 13 June 2024 - Making care psychological
Prices
All sessions are free to attend.
Sign up for the free Cancer and social exclusion events on Eventbrite today