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ACP/RCR recommendations for oncology teams when blood stocks are low

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From time to time the NHS Blood and Transplant Service issues alerts about low levels of blood stocks and asks hospitals to restrict the use of blood, to ensure that patients who need blood can receive a transfusion.  The ACP and RCR have issued a joint statement with recommendations for oncology teams in such circumstances.  The recommendations are available here.

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SACT Capacity Crisis

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Professor Andrew Wardley, as ACP Chair, together with colleagues from the RCR, UKONS and BOPA, recently met with the Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care to discuss the challenges facing SACT departments across the country.

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National Clinical Impact Awards 2024 (England and Wales)

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The 2024 round opens on 4 March, closing 15 April. Although the ACP no longer has a role in supporting applications, members are encouraged to consider applying. Please see the ACCIA website for further information and guidance for completing a high quality application, including the recording from a helpful webinar. Further details here.
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Webinar on Training in Medical Oncology

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Want to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology?  The ACP recently held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a fulfilling career in this exciting and expanding specialty.   This event was a great opportunity to find out about different training opportunities and what they involve, as well as hearing from a panel of experts including&nbs...
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