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Workshops for health professionals

Interactive, evidence-based workshops designed to deepen your understanding of cancer prevention and support practical skills for health professionals.

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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
Cancer prevention for health professionals
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Free – Online

Cancer prevention for health professionals

12:30-2pm Wednesday 18 March

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Free – Online

Cancer prevention for health professionals

COMING IN APRIL – Please check back for more information

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.

Watch on-demand

Alcohol and cancer

From December 2020. The confidence of attendees in talking about alcohol and cancer risk was 20% before the workshop and 88% afterwards.

Watch on-demand

Vegan diets and cancer

From November 2020

Watch on-demand

Inequalities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in the UK

From October 2020

Webinars
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Webinars

Build your knowledge with expert-led sessions on nutrition, physical activity, weight management and cancer prevention. Most webinars are available live and on-demand.

E-learning
A table displays stacks of health guides, including “Men’s Health Guide,” “Women’s Health Guide,” and “Eat Well During Cancer,” all arranged neatly on a royal blue tablecloth, promoting awareness about movement and sedentary behaviour cancer risk.

E-learning

Self-paced courses that provide structured, evidence-based education on key topics in cancer prevention. Each module includes practical guidance, downloadable resources and links to supporting evidence.

Health professionals' hub
A table displays stacks of health guides, including “Men’s Health Guide,” “Women’s Health Guide,” and “Eat Well During Cancer,” all arranged neatly on a royal blue tablecloth, promoting awareness about movement and sedentary behaviour cancer risk.

Health professionals' hub

Resources to help nurses, dietitians, nutritionists and health coaches to support people who are trying to reduce their cancer risk.