Resources, information and support to help health and social care professionals in their role.
Macmillan Funded Courses
In addition to the online resources, Macmillan's geographical L&D teams also provide free face-to-face courses and events for both Macmillan and non Macmillan Health and Social Care professionals locally.
Whilst we are more than happy for you to attend courses that are outside your geographical area, as a charity, we cannot contribute towards any travel or expenses associated with attending our free courses.
To enquire about course places, email your local L&D team who will be happy to answer any questions about the events.
Newsletters
Mac Update
Mac Update is for all health and social care professionals who are interested in Macmillan's work.
The e-newsletter includes information about developments in cancer care and Macmillan's services.
Primary Care Update
Primary Care Update is produced by Macmillan's GP Advisers, with the support of GPs and the wider Macmillan team.
The e-newsletter includes the latest developments, learning and case studies relating to cancer across primary care.
Search resources for professionals
Featured Stacks
Stacks are collections of related resources, grouped by subject or theme. Working through a stack provides a wealth of information on a particular topic.
Leadership & Management
Bringing together the best leadership and management thinking in the world.
Professional Development
Improving your skills, using good practice and developing your role.
Consequences of Treatment
For professionals supporting people with the consequences of cancer and it's treatment.
New resources for professionals
Learn Zone is growing all the time. Here are the newest resources for health and social care professionals.
Safeguarding and Coronavirus
- Staff
- Volunteers
- Professionals
- Macmillan Professionals
- Format
- E-Learning
This package has been designed for all staff, professionals and volunteers to increase your awareness of how the global Covid-19 pandemic has affected safeguarding topics you may already be familiar with.
Holistic Needs Assessment
- Professionals
- Macmillan Professionals
- Format
- E-Learning
This programme has been created to help and support key workers in the delivery of effective and supportive Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA’s) and care planning. HNA’s may be conducted by people in many different roles, with different job titles, so for the purpose of this programme we will use the generic role title of key worker.
Hints and tips for Adobe Connect Learn
- Volunteers
- Professionals
- Macmillan Professionals
- Format
- E-Learning
Before joining one of our Virtual Classrooms, please take this short course for some helpful hints and tips for using Adobe Connect. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our Virtual Classrooms soon.
Reflective Practice
- Professionals
- Macmillan Professionals
- Format
- E-Learning
This course is for health and social care professionals and others working to support people affected by cancer in any setting. It is for anyone who is new to reflective practice or would like to refresh their knowledge.
More resources for professionals
Scottish L&D Events - Document Repository
Documents, resources and information for attendees of Scottish Learning & Development Events.