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Responding to questions about Macmillan's fundraising practices
Published on 16/05/2016
Information for professionals on answering questions from the public regarding the recent publicity about fundraising practices by a number of leading charities.
Making a Poster for a Conference
Published on 28/04/2016
Fiona Whyte, Senior Learning & Development Manager, takes you through the pros and cons of creating a poster presentation for a conference or event.
Community of Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care in Prisons
Published on 07/04/2016
Are you a Macmillan palliative care specialist nurse or doctor in-reaching at a prison or secure premises? Or do you want to set up a specialist palliative care in-reach service for prisons or secure premises?
Highlight on the Henry Garnett Award
Published on 22/02/2016
The Henry Garnett Awards recognise the exceptional contribution many professionals make in directly working with Macmillan beyond their core professional role.
Highlight on the Innovation Award
Published on 15/02/2016
This category focuses on novelty and innovation in: service or product development; delivery; improvement and redesign in a geographical area; service; or organisation.
Highlight on the Integration Award
Published on 08/02/2016
This category rewards someone who has developed integrated services to improve the experiences and outcomes of people affected by cancer.
New user feedback forms
Published on 03/02/2016
Gathering feedback from your service users is essential for evaluating the impact of your service and provides important findings that can be shared with managers and funders.
Highlight on the Service Improvement Award
Published on 02/02/2016
In this category, we look for someone who's made tangible improvements to the services offered to people affected by cancer.
New evidence gathering tool for Cancer Information and Support Services
Published on 11/12/2015
New tool to help Cancer Information and Support Services (CISS) gather evidence for MQuISS®
Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression video
Published on 23/11/2015
A new video to help raise patient awareness of Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression, its symptoms and when to take action.
Recommended by a LearnZone User
Published on 19/10/2015
A big part of learning is the sharing of knowledge, so here are some important links shared by a LearnZone user.
Official launch of the Macmillan Alumni
Published on 17/09/2015
Last Thursday, 70 former Macmillan professionals and staff met at an exclusive event in Manchester to officially mark the launch of the Macmillan Alumni.
Brand new resources for volunteer managers
Published on 05/08/2015
The Volunteering Team is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new suite of resources on Learn Zone to support the Macmillan Volunteering Quality Standards.
Book now: Exclusive Alumni dinner and event
Published on 08/07/2015
The first national Alumni networking dinner and event will take place at the Portland Hotel, Manchester on the evening of Wednesday 9 September, and from 9.30am - 4.30pm on Thursday 10 September.
Review supports speaking up about poor care
Published on 07/05/2015
New Advance Care Planning Toolkit for Professionals
Published on 22/04/2015
Macmillan has developed a resource to help professionals with starting conversations, helping someone discuss what's important to them and planning ahead for their future care.
"Cultural barometer" praised by recent report
Published on 08/04/2015
Disabled son forced to sleep on a mattress on a hospital floor
Published on 07/04/2015
Schwartz rounds beneficial for staff
Published on 03/04/2015
NHS Wales: a political battleground?
Published on 02/04/2015
Staff absence for mental health problems rises
Published on 01/04/2015
New MQuISS Videos
Published on 30/03/2015
The MQuISS® resource has been updated with videos and recorded webinars to help with implementing the standard.
Trusts pair up to improve cancer care
Published on 09/03/2015
Care home staff may leave pensioners dehydrated to stop incontinence, Oxford University warns
Published on 08/03/2015
Nurses at breaking point as number off work with stress soars
Published on 07/03/2015
Where pain in the NHS goes untreated - among its staff
Published on 06/03/2015
NHS to leave defensive culture behind
Published on 05/03/2015
Nurses stressed and short staffed
Published on 04/03/2015
Highlight on the Henry Garnett Award
Published on 04/03/2015
This award recognises the exceptional contribution many professionals make in directly working with Macmillan beyond their core professional role. The certificates are presented locally by the Service Development teams.
Patients 'put off' complaining about NHS
Published on 03/03/2015
NHS staff feeling unsafe and unhappy
Published on 02/03/2015
Junior doctors bullied and afraid to report safety concerns
Published on 01/03/2015
NHS patients 'ignored and sidelined', says report
Published on 28/02/2015
A third of NHS Staff do not feel secure about raising care concerns
Published on 27/02/2015
Highlight on the Team Award
Published on 23/02/2015
This category focuses on high-performing teams who have developed their roles, relationships and processes to create high-quality and efficient service delivery.
Highlight on the Innovation Award
Published on 18/02/2015
This category focuses on novelty and innovation in: service or product development; delivery; improvement and redesign in a geographical area; service; or organisation.
Highlight on the Integration Award
Published on 09/02/2015
In this category of the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards, we look for someone who's developed integrated services to improve the experiences and outcomes of people affected by cancer.
Foundations in Palliative Care programme - Update Underway
Published on 05/02/2015
Please spare ten minutes to complete our online survey or forward it to colleagues who have taken part in the course.
Highlight on the Service Improvement Award
Published on 02/02/2015
In this category of the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards, we look for someone who's made tangible improvements to the services offered to people affected by cancer.
New Information and Support Services Stack
Published on 20/01/2015
The Information and Support department at Macmillan has developed a new Learn Zone stack.
Diversity is a fundamental part of NHS England's vision
Published on 15/01/2015
Jane Cummings says a fair, open, supportive and respectful workplace is essential to achieving NHS England's vision of high quality care for all.
Junior doctors still lack the confidence to whistle-blow
Published on 14/01/2015
Doctors in training fear the consequences of speaking out openly and one in ten have experienced bullying in the workplace.
Patient spent nine hours in a cupboard because hospital wards were full
Published on 13/01/2015
A patient suffering from a serious infection spent nine hours in a hospital storeroom because wards were full.
Updated 2015 L&D offer for Macmillan professionals
Published on 12/01/2015
New learning and development programme for 2015 covers five themed frameworks.
Labour's NHS shame exposed
Published on 11/01/2015
Mail investigation reveals meltdown in Labour-run Welsh NHS with police probing allegations of horrifying neglect.
My NHS: The humanity shown to my mum is not easily forgotten
Published on 11/01/2015
Chloe Hamilton writes about the treatment her Mum received as a result of meningitis and encephalitis diagnosis.
Jeremy Hunt: 5,000 more GPs for out of hours care
Published on 10/01/2015
A video showing Jeremy Hunt discussing extended GP services
Overworked doctors are at risk of making mistakes.
Published on 08/01/2015
Tired GPs should work shorter shifts because they're "more likely to prescribe wrong drugs at end of sessions".
NHS promises ring hollow in face of workforce crisis
Published on 07/01/2015
Zara Aziz discusses the Conservative Party pledge to ringfence the NHS budget and provide seven day GP services in relation to the effects that the NHS reforms have had on the workforce.
Guardian survey shows scale of anger at NHS pay
Published on 06/01/2015
Health workers reveal their discontent as three years of real-term wage cuts and increased pressure hits home.
Care home face brand new regulations in victory for Respect our Elderly campaign.
Published on 05/01/2015
The Care Quality Commission will unveil measures to improve the way it regulates and inspects private care homes.
Mistakes cost NHS up to £2.5billion a year, says health secretary Jeremy Hunt
Published on 19/12/2014
Jeremy Hunt claims poor care and hospital errors are costing hospitals up to £2.5bn a year.
NHS patients left angry and frustrated by complaints procedure
Published on 19/12/2014
Patients and their families are left angry and frustrated by complicated NHS complaints system which ignores their concerns, Healthwatch England has reported.
CQC report more than half NHS hospitals inspected so far 'require improvement' and five are 'inadequate'
Published on 18/12/2014
The hospital watchdog claims patient safety is being put at risk by an unacceptable postcode lottery.
NHS staff shortages pose a risk to patients, warns watchdog
Published on 18/12/2014
The latest CQC report identifies significant variation in the standard of care.
Highlights from the annual Macmillan Professionals Event 2014
Published on 15/12/2014
Last month almost 300 Macmillan professionals came to Birmingham to learn the latest about Macmillan's work and services at this year's Macmillan Professionals' event and excellence awards.
Do you know someone who used to be a Macmillan professional?
Published on 10/10/2014
Current and former Macmillan professionals have told us that they'd like to continue a relationship with us after they've left their Macmillan post.
November HOPE course open for applications
Published on 30/09/2014
There are places available on the new November 2014 HOPE course, a self-help course for people living with and beyond cancer.
Macmillan Coaching Programme
Published on 10/09/2014
Supporting Macmillan Professionals in their roles with a comprehensive coaching programme.
A new HOPE course is open for applications
Published on 01/08/2014
There are places available on the new September 2014 HOPE course, a self-help course for people living with and beyond cancer.
Help improve services and support staff
Published on 30/07/2014
Share your cancer experiences to inform our work with government.
Updated support and guidance for MQuISS
Published on 18/06/2014
The MQuISS support and guidance resource has been updated and restructured with the latest information and support documents.
Places available on HOPE
Published on 16/06/2014
There are places available on the new HOPE course, a self-help course for people living with and beyond cancer.
The Impact of Building Research Partnerships
Published on 02/05/2014
It's an exciting time for Macmillan's innovative research partnerships approach.
Empowering public involvement in health services
Published on 10/04/2014
Tools to help people influence the commissioning of healthcare services and the future of research
LearnZone unavailable for a short period
Published on 27/03/2014
Our websites, including Grants and Awards, were unavailable for a short period this morning, due to a hosting issue.
Highlight on Team Excellence Award
Published on 17/03/2014
A look at the Team Excellence category from the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards 2014.
Highlight on the Integration Award
Published on 05/03/2014
A look at the Integration category (previously called Partnership) from the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards 2014.
Highlight on the Service Improvement award
Published on 28/02/2014
A look at the Service Improvement category from the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards 2014
Professionals Excellence Awards 2014
Published on 20/02/2014
Nominate your inspirational colleagues for a Macmillan Professionals Excellence Award.
New dates for Building Research Partnerships
Published on 23/01/2014
Building Research Partnerships is set to have its best year to date.
Coping with cancer in the workplace
Published on 28/11/2013
Are you the manager of a cancer patient or of an employee who cares for one?
Sign up now for Britain Against Cancer
Published on 13/11/2013
A great opportunity to engage with senior health sector stakeholders and politicians
Places available on new HOPE course
Published on 23/10/2013
Places are still available for the new HOPE course from Macmillan and Coventry University.
How to implement the Macmillan Values Based Standard
Published on 17/10/2013
Helping health professionals and service users to improve the patient experience.
Scheduled maintenance on the 31st of October
Published on 14/10/2013
LearnZone may be unavailable on the 31st of October, for a period of between 10 and 45 minutes.
Get in the know for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published on 09/10/2013
Find out what a mammogram involves and what you should know about checking your breasts
Professionals event registration now open
Published on 13/09/2013
The Macmillan Professionals Event is taking place on Thursday 7 - Friday 8 November.
An exciting year for Building Research Partnerships
Published on 05/09/2013
New dates announced for Macmillan's free Building Research Partnerships course
Macmillan professionals - we're here to help
Published on 04/09/2013
Develop your core skills as a Macmillan professional with this stack of resources
Make the most of volunteering
Published on 28/08/2013
Resources to support your volunteering activites
New guide to Virtual Ashridge
Published on 24/07/2013
Make the most of Virtual Ashridge's good practice in leadership and management resources with this quick and easy guide.
Site maintenance Tuesday 23rd July
Published on 18/07/2013
This mornings maintenance update to Learn Zone is now complete with login now reopen.
The Lancet launches open-access journal
Published on 27/06/2013
Global Health is the Lancet's new, non-paywall journal, that is open to all.
Updated Professionals page
Published on 07/06/2013
We've added some new features to our page dedicated to health and social care professionals.
Acorn Approach: innovation in attitudes to death and dying
Published on 23/05/2013
Jan Temenos, Cancer Professional of the Year 2012, talks about her work at Oakhaven Hospice
Apply now for the HOPE course
Published on 17/05/2013
Are you living with or beyond cancer? Would you like to join other cancer survivors and take part in a free self-help course?
Important update: Good practice in running your group
Published on 02/05/2013
The course will be offline from 31 May 2013, while we prepare a new, completely updated version
The power of persuasion
Published on 01/05/2013
Develop your negotiation and influencing skills to win at work
Nominate for Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards
Published on 09/04/2013
There are only three weeks left to nominate Macmillan professionals working in your organisation for this year's awards.
Change need not be stressful
Published on 04/04/2013
E-learning resources to meet the challenges of a restructure at work
Research is for everyone
Published on 26/03/2013
More resources are needed to support the public's involvement in health and social research.
Learning from games
Published on 08/03/2013
A few thoughts on technology, learning and games for a Friday afternoon.
Grants application website launches
Published on 05/03/2013
The new Education Grants application website is a simpler process that lets you manage all your grant applications online.
New BMJ e-learning for GPs and practice nurses
Published on 13/02/2013
Providing high quality support for people affected by cancer in primary care
Nominate your colleagues for Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards
Published on 01/02/2013
Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards acknowledge and celebrate outstanding Macmillan professionals.
Mi-Wellbeing for Carers
Published on 07/01/2013
Do you support and care for a person with living and beyond cancer?
Newsletter December 2012
Published on 17/12/2012
It's been a busy year, so catch-up on some of our new developments.
Links issue on Learn Zone
Published on 23/11/2012
Just to let you know we have a small issue with links being pushed to the right side of the page on some areas of Learn Zone.
Nutrition for survivors beyond cancer
Published on 20/11/2012
A new nutrition resource for health and social care professionals developed by Bournemouth University.
More leadership and management resources
Published on 20/11/2012
We've added LMKnowledge to our list of exclusive, third-party resource providers.
Charity Learning awards results
Published on 15/11/2012
The results are in for the Charity learning awards 2012 and... we didn't win. But many great organisations did.
Excellence in Oncology Award win for Acorn Approach
Published on 14/11/2012
Jan Temenos, project co-ordinator of The Acorn Approach, has been awarded Cancer professional of the year at the Excellence in Oncology Awards.
Learn Zone short-listed for Charity Learning Awards
Published on 06/11/2012
Learn Zone, from Macmillan Cancer Support, has been short-listed in the Charity Learning Awards 2012 run by the Charity Learning Consortium.
Changes to ECDL v4 courses for 6th November
Published on 24/10/2012
On the 6th November we will be deleting the ECDL v4 (European Computer Driving License) course modules on We Learn.
Changes to e-learning and toolkits pages for professionals
Published on 22/10/2012
We have made changes to the e-learning courses and the toolkits pages for health and social care professionals.
New Video Arts Courses
Published on 02/10/2012
We have just updated our Video Arts page with five new elearning courses.
Changes to We Learn course page
Published on 01/10/2012
Just to let you know we will be deleting the Office XP suite of e-learning courses found on the We Learn page on the 8th October.
Influencing commissioning
Published on 19/09/2012
As someone who may be living with cancer, you know best what care and support people need. Help shape the future of cancer care in your area.
Nominations open for Macmillan Volunteer Awards 2013
Published on 04/09/2012
The awards are a great way to recognise volunteers who not only dedicate their time, but who are committed to supporting Macmillan's cause.
Learning more about badges
Published on 21/08/2012
The world of OpenBadges is getting very interesting with the introduction of more granular learning.
Resources for supporting LGBT people with cancer
Published on 19/07/2012
Two new publications help inform health professionals of the issues faced by LGBT people following a cancer diagnosis.
Get your L-plates on
Published on 29/06/2012
The updated site is here and we've introduced some new features.
Changing attitudes to death and dying
Published on 27/06/2012
The new Acorn Approach toolkit helps hospices and schools change attitudes towards death and dying.