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Workshops for health professionals

Interactive sessions for health professionals that explore the core cancer prevention recommendations.

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These regular workshops for health professionals cover the core cancer prevention recommendations, the latest evidence, and practical behaviour change frameworks. Each session includes hands-on activities to build practical skills you can apply in practice

 

Upcoming workshops

Monthly, interactive workshops for health professionals covering the core cancer prevention recommendations, the latest evidence, and practical behaviour change frameworks. Each session includes hands-on activities to build practical skills you can apply in practice

The workshops count 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.

Three certification logos: CPD Certified by The CPD Certification Service, Royal Society for Public Health Approved, and AfN Endorsed CPD with Endorsement No. EN498—each in distinctive colours—highlight our cancer prevention workshops for health professionals.

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Online cancer prevention workshop for UK health professionals

Join our next workshop at 12.30pm on Thursday 16 April 2026.

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.

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.

NEWS: WCRF’s Cancer Prevention Workshop receives CPD endorsement

World Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) online Cancer Prevention Workshop has received CPD endorsement from the Association for Nutrition, encouraging more professionals to seek our expertise on diet and lifestyle.

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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.

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