SMI Training Modules

This chapter contains the nine separate cancer modules. Each module contains,

· A description of the contents of the module

· A short video presentation of some simple slides which cover introductory level information on the module topic. You can use the slides if you wish to share the information with colleagues.

· Some additional resources such as peer reviewed research, papers and other videos from reputable sources. This is designed to provide additional information for those who may be interested in greater detail about the topic.

· A short assessment survey to capture your knowledge on completion of the module. It is important to complete the assessments before you move on to the next module as it is a tool to help you embed your learning and prepare you for the next module.

Module 1 - What is Cancer

Module Overview

This module will

• Talk about what is cancer

• It will cover Risk Factors and Prevention

• It will touch on some specific cancers

• It will talk about barriers to seeking help and advice and ways to overcome these barriers

• It will Talk about cancer myths

• It will provide further sources of information and help.

Current statistics now tell us that 1 in 2 people will get Cancer in our lifetime and it is estimated that 10,000 deaths in the UK can be avoided every year if efforts to improve diagnosis and early presentation are increased.

Please watch Darren from LHA in the following video explaining what cancer is. It will take you approximately 20 minutes to watch and will provide further information.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1.-What-is-Cancer.pdf

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/what-is-cancer

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/what-is-cancer

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/

https://www.leedshealth.co.uk/page_viewer.php?id=36

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 2 - Cancer Priorities in Leeds

Module Overview

This module aims to explain the current cancer situation in Leeds and the reasons why this toolkit focuses on specific cancers along with the local plans to address cancer diagnosis and prevention.

The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Leeds are Prostate, Breast, Lung and Bowel Cancer and they each have separate modules of their own within this toolkit.

The following video will cover the number of cancers diagnosed each year in Leeds along with survival rates and the local plans to increase uptake of screening programmes and to encourage early presentation of cancer symptoms. It will take approximately 4 minutes to complete and is presented by Megan from LHA.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2.-Cancer-Priorities-in-Leeds.pdf

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cancer-Care-Strategy.pdf

https://leedscancerprogramme.org.uk/about-ushttps://leedscancerprogramme.org.uk/

https://www.healthandcareleeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Overview-presentation-Leeds-Cancer-Strategy-for-Engagement-Event-Jan-2018-V-2.-2.pdf

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cancer-strategy-resource-v-4.docx

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/health-and-wellbeing-strategy

https://www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/research-story/cancer-wise-leeds

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 3 - Breast Cancer Awareness

Module Overview

The aim of this module is

To increase awareness of what breast cancer is,
Understand how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn about the possible signs and the screening
services that are available
Learn about the uptake of screening in Leeds

Please now view Megan from LHA who will explain all you need
to know about breast cancer and screening.
The video takes approximately 1o minutes..

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3.-Breast-Cancer-Awareness.pdf

CoppaFeel

Breast Cancer Now

“Bits Boobs and Poo” – SMI and Cancer Screening

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/breast-cancer

https://vimeo.com/298985447

British Sign Language (BSL) signed content: Taking part in NHS breast screening – GOV.UK

easy read guide BSP

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 4 - Bowel Cancer Awareness

Module Overview

The aim of this module is to

Increase awareness of what bowel cancer is
Understand how it is diagnosed and treated
Learn about the possible signs and the screening services available
Discuss barriers around screening
Learn about screening uptake in Leeds and how to encourage more people to complete their kit.

Bowel cancer screening is the only national cancer screening programme that is open to both men and woman and can be done in the comfort of your own home. Please view Megan from LHA who will cover the main points of bowel cancer. This video takes approximately 12 minutes.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/4.-Bowel-Cancer-Awareness.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-nhs-bowel-cancer-screening/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer/about-bowel-cancer

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/default/files/741_bowel_screening_fit_england_print.pdf

“Bits Boobs and Poo” – SMI and Cancer Screening

https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/bowel-cancer

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 5 - Lung Cancer Awareness

Module Overview

The aims of Module 5 are to

Increase awareness of what Lung Cancer is
Understand how it is diagnoses and treated
Learn about the possible signs
Increase awareness of the walk-in chest X-ray service in Leeds

Lung Cancer becomes more common as you get older with around 50,000 cases diagnosed every year. More than 60% of Lung cancer cases in the UK are caused by smoking.

Please now view Darren from LHA describing the main points of lung cancer. This video is approximately 7 minutes long.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/5.-Lung-Cancer-Awareness.pdf

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/lung-cancer

https://roycastle.org/

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/lung-cancer

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 6 - Cervical Cancer Awareness

Module Overview

The Aim of this module is to

increase awareness of what Cervical Cancer it
Understand how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn about the possible signs and the screening services
Learn about screening uptake in Leeds and how to encourage more people to attend.

Please now view Megan in a short video to explain all about cervical cancer. The video takes approximately 9 minutes.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/6.-Cervical-Cancer-Awareness.pdf

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/your-cervical-screening-appointment

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening

https://eveappeal.org.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/cervical-cancer

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cervical-screening-programme-overview

http://macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/cervical-screening

British Sign Language (BSL) signed content: Taking part in NHS cervical screening – GOV.UK

easy read guide CSP

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 7 - Prostate Cancer Awareness

Module Overview

There is currently no national screening programme for prostate cancer, and the following module contains the current guidance.

The Aim of this module is to

Increase Awareness of Prostate Cancer
Learn and understand the Key messages to share with others
To increase confidence in talking about Prostate Cancer.

Please now view Darren talking about prostate cancer. This video takes approximately 8 minutes.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/7.-Prostate-Cancer-Awareness.pdf

https://prostatecanceruk.org/

https://bit.ly/3BEbZt2

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/prostate-cancer

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 8 - Meaningful Conversations

Module Overview

The Aim of this module is to

Understand why it’s important to have more conversations about cancer
Learn skills for having good conversations such as
- Empathy and Compassion
- Active listening
- Asking good questions
- How to talk to people with cancer
- How to create conditions to have good conversations
Learn about some of the barriers to talking about cancer and how to overcome them
Please now view Darren from the LHA who talks us through techniques for having meaningful conversations. This video is approximately 20 minutes long.

Module Specific Resources

Below are a list of resources relevent to this module that you may find useful.

https://leedshealth-toolkit.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8.-Meaningful-Conversations.pdf

https://mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk/online-resources/lets-talk-cancer/

https://www.itsoktosay.org.uk/

https://www.headstogether.org.uk/oktosay/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/family-friends-caregivers/how-support-someone-with-cancer

Once you have watched the video please complte the online assessment.

The assessment should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Module 9 - Living with and Beyond Cancer

Module Overview

This module is an opportunity to recap much of the previous 8 modules and will act as a definitive resource for moving forward. It has been compiled by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance for use in this toolkit.

The Aim of this module is to

Understand Cancer as a long-term condition
Raise awareness of the different treatment options
Understand the non-clinical concerns of those living with cancer
Raise awareness of the support offers that are available to those living with and beyond cancer

Please now view Darren from the LHA who will describe the content of the slides. The video is approximately 23 minutes long.