# Event Details - **Event Name**: Advanced Communication Skills Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This event is run by The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA). Both days will be held face-to-face at the Woking and Sam Beare Hospice.About this EventAdvanced Communication Skills Training (ACST) is a 2-day experiential training, delivered through a blended learning approach by the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance Education Team. Through attendance of this course, participants will advance their knowledge, skills and behaviours in confident communication with patient’s, families and members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), across a variety of different scenarios. Participants will be prepared and supported throughout this course through dedicated 1:1 support from the course facilitators, and a pre-learning workbook.Day one aims to explore the psychological impact of illness on patients and their families, identify personal and systemic barriers to communication. The day aims increase participants knowledge on the power of empathy and active listening, advanced communication theories and models, and scenarios to best utilise these models in practice, such as; Breaking Bad News, Motivational Interviewing and de-escalation.Day two focuses on embedding the models and theories taught in day one, in a psychologically-safe, simulated learning environment, utilising a previous interaction of the participant’s choosing. Participants must complete their pre-learning workbook, attend their dedicated 1:1 session and both training days in order to successfully complete this course.ACST is ideally pitched for clinical, patient-facing staff at Enhanced – Consultant ACCEND Levels of Practice.Before the course you must meet with your facilitator to understand your chosen scenario so we can build this into your learning. Please ensure you come to this session with a scenario prepared. This is a mandatory part of the course.Please follow this link to book your 1:1 meeting: Advanced Communication Skills Training - 1:1 meeting bookings Tickets, Multiple dates | EventbriteThis event is funded by Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance, places are limited, if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible on rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.net so we may be able to offer the space to another person. Non attendance with less than 24 hours notice may incur a penalty fine.Both days will be held at the Woking and Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care (GU21 3LG).For any queries relating to this course, please email: rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.netEquality and diversity monitoring formThe Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance is committed to promoting equality and eliminating unlawful discrimination, and we are aiming to achieve diversity in the range of people we involve. You do not have to answer these questions, and we understand that some of this information is personal and sensitive in nature. However, gathering this data helps us to know if we are succeeding in involving different groups of people, and to change our approach if some groups are not represented.Data protectionThe information you provide is anonymous and will not be stored with any identifying information about you. We may use anonymised statistics and data to inform discussions about improving the diversity of our patient safety partners and inclusivity of participation opportunities, but no information will be published or used in any way which allows an individual to be identified. All details are held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.The information that we are asking you to provide is informed by our duties under the Equality Act 2010, and includes information about your age, race, sex and sexual orientation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/abfd1e30-9cd7-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1097-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woking/advanced-communication-skills-training/100001992478170845 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Meetups, Nonprofit, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Woking - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care - **lat**: 51.3183375 - **long**: -0.5907422999999999 - **full address**: Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care, Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Advanced Communication Skills Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/601b9905ebdd5f71f35ee570108304475ae7f137b9c6d0264bfb58b1fcf12a26-rimg-w1200-h900-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787258594 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Advanced Communication Skills Training being held? - **A:** Advanced Communication Skills Training takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care, Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Advanced Communication Skills Training? - **A:** Advanced Communication Skills Training is organized by Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Advanced Communication Skills Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Woking, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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