Psychosocial support in pancreatic cancer two-part event

27th March & 3rd April 2025, 9.00am 11.00am, Zoom Webinar

This March and April, join us for our free, virtual educational sessions on psychosocial support in pancreatic cancer.

Part one was held on 27th March and explored psychological support for people affected by pancreatic cancer. We began by discussing distress – how to recognise it, what is ‘normal’ and what you can do. We considered how to provide psychosocial support to patients with a life limiting prognosis and covered vicarious trauma and burnout, exploring how you can look after yourself while looking after others.

Part two was held on 3rd April and focused on communicating with and supporting people affected by pancreatic cancer from all backgrounds. The first session looked at breaking down barriers – talking about cancer within communities where it may been seen as a taboo, addressing end of life and dying and providing emotional support to people who don’t speak English or English isn’t their first language. We then discussed opening up conversations around spirituality and tips on supporting patients with different spiritual needs and explored communicating effectively and providing support to people with learning disabilities.

These events will provide you with ideas and tips to provide psychosocial support to your patients and their loved ones.

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Agenda- Part one: Psychological support for pancreatic cancer patients, 27th March 2025


  • 09.00 – 09.10: Welcome and overview of the Optimal Care Pathway recommendation for psychosocial support – Jeni Jones, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
  • 09.10 – 09.40: Distress: recognising distress, what is ‘normal’ and what you can do – Robin Muir, Centre Head and Clinical Psychologist, Maggie’s Centre Manchester
  • 09.40 – 10.00: No time to wait: How to provide psychosocial support for patients with a life limiting prognosis – Hayley Turner, HPB CNS, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
  • 10.00 – 10.05: Break
  • 10.05 – 10.30: Vicarious trauma and burnout: Looking after yourself while looking after others – Nalini Persaud, Staff Psychotherapist, Royal Marsden Hospital
  • 10.30 – 10.55: Q&A 
  • 10.55 – 11.00: Close 

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Agenda - Part two: Communication and support for pancreatic cancer patients from all backgrounds, 3rd April 2025


  • 09.00 – 09.05: Welcome – Lea Booth, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
  • 09.05 – 09.50: Breaking down barriers to communication and support – Benjamin Huntly, Pancreas Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • 09.50 – 09.55: Break
  • 09.55 – 10.15: Supporting people with different spiritual needs – Andrew Bradley, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Coordinator, Christie NHS Foundation Trust
  • 10.15 – 10.30: Supporting people with learning disabilities and pancreatic cancer – Nicki Lamb, Acute Liaison Nurse for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism, Liverpool Hospital Group and Paula Cassidy, Additional Needs/Safeguarding Practitioner, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
  • 10.30 – 10.35: Accessible resources: ReciteMe and EasyRead booklets – Catherine Morrisey, Senior Patient Information Officer, Pancreatic Cancer UK
  • 10.35 – 10.55: Q&A 
  • 10.55 – 11.00: Close 

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Who are these sessions for?


These sessions are suitable for all health professionals who support and care for people with pancreatic cancer and are based in hospitals, hospices or in the community, as well as students. You might be (though not limited to): a community nurse, A&E staff, acute oncology staff, ward nurse, CNS, dietitian, GP, practice nurse, oncologist or surgeon. 

Learning outcomes


Part one: Psychological support for pancreatic cancer patients, 27th March 2025

  • Increase your understanding of the psychosocial support required by people with pancreatic cancer
  • Be able to recognise distress and know what to do
  • Grow your confidence in providing psychosocial support to people with pancreatic cancer
  • Get tips on how to look after yourself when looking after others

Part two: Communication and support for pancreatic cancer patients from all backgrounds, 3rd April 2025

  • Increase your understanding of different communities and how to communicate and support individuals
  • Get practical tips to improve your communications and support you offer
  • Grow your confidence in communicating with and providing support to a broad range of people affected by pancreatic cancer

Our speakers


Robin Muir – Centre Head and Clinical Psychologist, Maggie’s Centre Manchester 

Hayley Turner – HPB CNS, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Nalini Persaud – Staff Psychotherapist, Royal Marsden Hospital

Benjamin Huntly – Pancreas Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Andrew Bradley – Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Coordinator, Christie NHS Foundation Trust 

Catherine Morrisey – Senior Patient Information Officer, Pancreatic Cancer UK

Nicki Lamb –  Acute Liaison Nurse for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism, Liverpool Hospital Group

Paula Cassidy – Additional Needs/Safeguarding Practitioner, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust

FAQs


What platform will this event be hosted on?

This event will be held on Zoom Webinar. After you book, you will receive an email via Zoom with the joining details. You can join on a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone – any device with an internet connection. 

If you don’t have access to the internet, you can also dial in from a standard telephone. 

If you have any additional access needs or special requirements for attending this event, please get in touch with us by emailing hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk  so we can discuss these with you.

Will I receive a certificate of attendance?

Everyone who joins the event live on the day will get access to their certificate of attendance upon filling in the feedback form. Certificates are only available to live attendees. 

Will the event be recorded?

Yes – where the speakers are happy to be recorded. After the event, we will email all registrants with a link to the recordings and presentation slides. So if you’re unable to join the live session, you will be able to catch up at a later date. For the best experience, we recommend joining live. 

How do I watch?

All you need to do is click the link below to go to our post-event page.

Watch the recordings and view the slides

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk 

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