Advice into action
Using behaviour change principles for cancer prevention
FREE – Online – 12.30-1.30pm Wednesday 11 November 2026
How do you have behaviour change conversations that are supportive, person-centred and realistic?
As health professionals working with the public, you will know that giving people advice doesn’t always mean they are ready, or able, to act on it. So how can we have behaviour change conversations that are supportive, person-centred and realistic?
What you’ll learn
By joining this webinar, you will learn:
- Why behaviour change is important in supporting cancer prevention
- Key evidence-based behaviour change principles
- How to identify barriers and motivators that can influence a person’s readiness and ability to change
- Person-centred approaches to support real world conversations
What we will explore
- How to move beyond simply giving advice to having conversations that help people feel heard
- Helping to build trust and encouraging individuals to take practical steps towards healthier choices that support cancer prevention
- Practical approaches to start sensitive conversations
- Understanding what matters to the individual and balancing evidence-based information with people’s autonomy
Who should attend
This webinar is ideal for anyone working in primary care, public health, dietetics, nutrition or community health. Whether your role involves brief interventions or lifestyle conversations, this session will equip you with actionable insights to support cancer prevention through diet.
Speakers
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Dr Jennie Bee, GP
Dr Jennie Bee is a GP in Eltham with over a decade of experience working across rural Devon, inner London and suburban Southeast London, caring for people with a vast diversity of perspectives and life stories.
Before becoming a doctor, she worked as a research scientist, which has shaped a strong interest in evidence-based practice. She is passionate about education and making health information accessible and engaging for both patients and health professionals.
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Karan Thomas
Karan has more than 40 years’ experience in public health as an independent consultant. She is passionate about tackling health inequalities and creating opportunities for people to make healthier choices, and has contributed to numerous local, national and international public health programmes. Karan specialises in developing and delivering training and facilitating engagement.
Until recently, she was an Honorary Fellow at the University of Manchester’s School of Health Sciences and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Bristol. She is Co-Director of Health DC Online, a specialist training organisation and Royal Society for Public Health centre and recently led the development of a national blended learning programme for Ireland’s Health Service Executive on delivering Making Every Contact Count to 60,000 frontline staff.
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Gracia Arulpragasam, Registered Associate Nutritionist, Senior Health Promotion Officer – WCRF
Gracia Arulpragasam is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) with a background in public health nutrition and over five years’ experience in health promotion and cancer prevention.
As a Senior Health Promotion Officer at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), she leads national programmes and collaborative projects that support healthcare professionals to embed evidence-based cancer prevention into practice. Her work includes delivering webinars and training, collaborating with professional organisations, developing educational resources and translating complex scientific evidence into practical guidance.
Gracia has a particular interest in behaviour change, professional education and improving the implementation of cancer prevention in healthcare settings.
Free cancer prevention package for health professionals
If you’re a UK-based doctor, nurse, dietitian, or nutritionist, sign up to our cancer prevention network to access free resources to help your patients reduce their risk of developing cancer and to stay updated on the latest news.
