It's soothing to have date with no programme (8)
I believe the answer is:
ointment
'it's soothing to' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'date with no programme' is the wordplay.
'date' becomes 'appointment' (both can mean a scheduled meeting).
'with no' is a deletion indicator.
'programme' becomes 'app' (type of computer programme).
'appointment' with 'app' taken out is 'OINTMENT'.
'have' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ointment that I've seen before include "Medicinal unguent" , "Preparation for the skin" , "Healing cream" , "Medicinal rub" , "Healing or cosmetic preparation" .)