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Welcome to the Patient and Carer Academy, where you can find a range of educational resources to support patients and carers. Some of these resources are aimed at Patient and Carer Representatives who volunteer with the Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Community. To find out more about the different ways you can get involved, visit www.gmcancer.org.uk/get-involved/ or email gmcancer.voices@nhs.net.

Genomics Module

eLearning

This eLearning module provides an understanding of germline testing and supports how to advise patients to make informed decisions regarding genetic testing.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 2

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 1

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Bitesize Video Series

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
1

Hour(s)

Free

Understanding Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

Delivering and Participating in Cancer Research

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Minutes

Free

Information for Metastatic Patients

Resource

Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Training

Event

A full day workshop to enhance your presentations skills and learn the fundamentals of public speaking. Held on two days: Thursday 26th March & Wednesday 20th May 2026
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive
2

Day(s)

Free

Information for Metastatic Patients

Resource

Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

PPIE for Healthcare Professionals

eLearning

This course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the relevant knowledge and confidence to effectively engage with Patient and Carer Representatives, and the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
2

Hour(s)

Free

GM Cancer Voices Community Induction

eLearning

This induction package helps you understand the Voices Community and decide if you’d like to get involved, offering all the information you need.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
2

Hour(s)

Free

LGBTQ+ Module

eLearning

GM Cancer x LGBT Foundation: This module helps you be inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community as a Patient and Carer Representative
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
2

Hour(s)

Free

Cancer Waiting Times Guidance

On Demand Webinar

Open to all patients/ carers wanting to be updated on the change in cancer waiting times (V12.0)
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
15

Minute(s)

Free

Genomics Module

eLearning

This eLearning module provides an understanding of germline testing and supports how to advise patients to make informed decisions regarding genetic testing.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 2

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 1

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Bitesize Video Series

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
1

Hour(s)

Free

Understanding Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

Delivering and Participating in Cancer Research

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Minutes

Free

Information for Metastatic Patients

Resource

Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Training

Event

A full day workshop to enhance your presentations skills and learn the fundamentals of public speaking. Held on two days: Thursday 26th March & Wednesday 20th May 2026
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive
2

Day(s)

Free

Information for Metastatic Patients

Resource

Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

PPIE for Healthcare Professionals

eLearning

This course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the relevant knowledge and confidence to effectively engage with Patient and Carer Representatives, and the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
2

Hour(s)

Free

GM Cancer Voices Community Induction

eLearning

This induction package helps you understand the Voices Community and decide if you’d like to get involved, offering all the information you need.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
2

Hour(s)

Free

LGBTQ+ Module

eLearning

GM Cancer x LGBT Foundation: This module helps you be inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community as a Patient and Carer Representative
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
2

Hour(s)

Free

Cancer Waiting Times Guidance

On Demand Webinar

Open to all patients/ carers wanting to be updated on the change in cancer waiting times (V12.0)
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
15

Minute(s)

Free

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Personalised Care
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