Aspirant Cancer Career Education Development Programme (ACCEND)

The Aspirant Cancer Career Education Development programme (ACCEND) is an NHS England initiative designed to support aspirant cancer nurses and allied health professionals to increase their knowledge, skills and capabilities. You can find information about the national programme through the ACCEND website.

This short video provides an introduction and overview of the ACCEND Career Pathway, Core Cancer Capabilities and Education Framework.

For further information, please select one of the options below the video to find out more.

NHS England hosts an ACCEND website where you can view information about the ACCEND workstreams, e-learning programme and framework

There are a range of resources and programmes for those interested in working with people affected by cancer. Please click the links below to find out more.

The ACCEND capabilities in practice can be achieved and evidenced in a range of ways, including through formal education and continuing professional development. To view learning opportunities linked to the ACCEND capabilities in practice, please click here <link to education page>.

For further resources and downloads, there is an area of the website dedicated to professional colleagues working in cancer care and services. Please click here to request a login and access the resources.

The ACCEND capabilities in practice can be achieved and evidenced in a range of ways, including through formal education and continuing professional development.

To view learning opportunities linked to the ACCEND capabilities in practice, click here to visit our page dedicated to education linked to ACCEND.