Assisted Dying Bill
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In response to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill being debated in parliament, both the RCP and ACP/UKSMO have issued position statements.
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ACP and RCR Joint Working Group
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In late 2023 the ACP and the Faculty of Clinical Oncology at the RCR established a Joint Working Group (JWG) to develop plans for closer working between the two specialties in several key areas including policy, strategy, training and workforce development. At the outset it was agreed to review the work of the JWG after its first year of operation. A report, summarising ...Read More...
Acute Oncology job plan
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A UK Acute Oncology Society (UKAOS) consultant subgroup has developed a generic AO job plan template to support job planning and to help trusts developing new AO posts.
ACP New Consultants Meeting 28/29 March 2025 Birmingham
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New consultants as well as trainees in their final year of training are all very welcome. Professional and personal development, to include financial planning, leadership, wellbeing, and clinical updates, it's a great opportunity to learn, share experiences and to network with colleagues from across the UK. Programme here. Free for ACP members, booking link here. Note:&...Read More...
ACP Membership - Joining and Benefits
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As the UK specialist society for medical oncology, all trainees and consultants are encouraged to join.
ACP Trainees Meeting - 21/22 November 2024
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Save the date: this year's trainees meeting taking place on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November in Leeds. Click here for more details.
Webinar on Training in Medical Oncology - 17 September 6pm
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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.
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.
BEST OF ASCO® 2024 UK LIVE Event 21 June, London
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The ACP is hosting the UK’s only licensed Best of ASCO® event. An expert UK faculty will summarise and highlight some of the most significant treatment advances presented at the 2024 ASCO® Meeting.
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.