Workshops for health professionals
Interactive, evidence-based workshops designed to deepen your understanding of cancer prevention and support practical skills for health professionals.
These workshops provide structured, interactive learning where health professionals can explore key topics in cancer prevention with expert guidance.
They bring evidence to life through discussion, case examples and problem-solving – helping you to apply prevention science confidently in clinical and community practice.
Workshops are ideal if you learn best through interaction, peer discussion and applied examples.
Upcoming workshops
Sign up for a workshop or for more information email publichealth@wcrf.org.
Online cancer prevention workshop for UK health professionals
Free workshop on the latest scientific evidence on how diet and lifestyle affect the risk of cancer.
The workshop counts towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). It is endorsed by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the continuing professional development of nutrition professionals. AfN CPD Endorsement is a quality assurance mark that identifies this workshop as a reputable, evidence-based training in nutrition science.
What we will explore
- How diet, physical activity and weight affect cancer risk.
- Debunking common cancer myths.
- How to address the barriers health professionals face when talking to patients about cancer prevention.
- Confidence building when discussing cancer prevention to patients and clients using established behaviour change techniques
Who should attend
These workshops are suitable for UK health professionals and allied practitioners including:
- Dietitians and nutritionists
- Nurses and GPs
- Public health practitioners
- Allied health professionals
- Health promotion and behaviour change specialists
If you support people to eat well, be active or reduce cancer risk, the workshops will strengthen your capability and confidence.
Why join
Cancer prevention is supported by a growing body of evidence linking diet, physical activity, weight and lifestyle patterns to cancer risk. Our workshops translate that evidence into practical, real-world strategies you can use with patients, clients and communities.
Each workshop offers:
- Expert-led facilitation – experienced practitioners and researchers guide learning.
- Interactive discussion – explore case studies and real practice scenarios.
- Applied learning – focus on how to use evidence in everyday consultations.
- Practical tools – take-home frameworks, guides and resources to use with patients.
Please note, this workshop includes moments where pictures are taken, this will only be used by WCRF for promotional & funding purposes. By registering, attendees are agreeing to these terms of use. The information you provide will be used for the purpose of event administration and to keep you informed about future events. Please see wcrf‐uk.org/privacy for more information.
On-demand workshops
Our on-demand workshops give health professionals flexible access to interactive, evidence-based learning on cancer prevention. Designed to support practical skills and applied understanding, they can be watched at a time that suits your schedule.
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.