Early Diagnosis Webinar for Scotland
Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr. Bunmi Olajide on Thursday 31 October, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, open to primary care healthcare professionals, GP trainees and VTS groups.
While everyone is welcome, please note that this session is specifically designed for primary care professionals practicing in Scotland. It will equip you with the knowledge needed to help more men make informed choices about their prostate cancer risk.
This FREE educational opportunity is delivered via webinar, and you will receive a certificate of attendance to include in your CPD portfolio.
Date: Thursday 31 October 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free
What Will You Learn?
- Identify high-risk demographics for prostate cancer.
- Assess (and reassess) the need for PSA blood testing.
- Explain recent changes in the diagnostic pathway.
- Understand essential health disparities in prostate cancer.
- Signpost patients to resources for additional information.
Who Will Deliver the Session?
The session will be delivered by Dr. Bunmi Olajide, who has spent the last 6 years dedicated to improving cancer services for both GPs and patients. His work spans commissioning, policy development, and education across London. As a GP representative on his hospital’s Access Policy Steering Group – Cancer Pathway, Bunmi has played a key role in shaping the Cancer Access Policy for his local NHS Trust.
In addition to his leadership roles, Bunmi serves as a GP Training Programme Director for the Barking, Dagenham & Havering VTS groups. As a PCUK Clinical Champion, he has focused on raising awareness of prostate cancer, particularly among men from black ethnic minority groups. He has collaborated with stakeholders on the PSA Consensus and works closely with religious bodies, barbershops, and charities that serve men affected by prostate cancer, with a focus on those from black African, Caribbean, and Afro-Caribbean backgrounds.
