Lancashire and South Cumbria Local and National Nurse and AHP Quarterly Update Forums
2026-11-11 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Lancashire and South Cumbria Practice Nurse and AHP national and local update forums
We have set up 4 new style forums for 2026-2027. Each forum will be 2 hours long and these have been arranged on PLT afternoons so that some locality staff will be able to join, however, any GPN or AHP from other localities can join any of the sessions. Each session will focus on one topic, delivered by an expert in that field. The session will be of an educational nature and there will be an opportunity to ‘ask the expert’ at the end of the session.
The remaining forum for 2025-2026 will be still be 45 minutes as follows:
10th March 2026 – 13:30-14:15 – presentation by Hannah Goldsmith, Senior Infection Control Nurse who will give a general IPC update on various topics:

Primary Care IPC Champions
A brief slide on ANTT
Gloves off campaign
Skin decontamination, just a summary/clarification slide
Winter IPC reminders
Flu season
New IPC section on primary care intranet

This will be followed by an explanation of the new format to the forums going forward
The new forum dates are:
7th July 13:30-15:30​ – Cancer early diagnosis session hosted by Jason Feavers with an opportunity to ask the expert!

7th October 13:30-15:30​ – This session is hosted by Jeannie Hayhurst who is clinical lead for cardio vascular disease prevention she is going to talk about tobacco, physical exercise, diet, blood pressure and pulse and the effects on long term conditions in particular CVD. With an ask the expert session

11th November 13:30-15:30​
Further details for the above sessions will be added as and when information is available.
Please book a slot on each of the above sessions by selecting the date from the drop down on the listing and booking each session separately

This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

You will receive a certificate post training for your attendance. Places are limited, if you have booked a place, please ensure you attend.
If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place. If you are struggling with booking or cancelling your place, please contact us.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

PCN Lead Nurse Forums 2026/27 - Education, Training & Clinical Excellence
2026-11-25 13:00 - 13:30
November – Education, Training & Clinical Excellence
DES: Workforce development
LES: Workforce development incentives

Training needs analysis

Apprenticeships, educators, supervisors

Preparing nurses for neighbourhood health teams

Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub’s PCN Lead Nurse Forums are held monthly for 30 minutes
The Forum provides useful resources, regular update of communications from local Integrated Care Board such as Infection Control and Safeguarding and National Steer. It allows nurses to share best practice and innovation across the system, collectively raise any nurse issues and provides peer support.

As part of the General Practice Nurse Programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we have funding for a Lead Nurse in Primary Care Networks to join our collaborative. The collaborative is continuing the work from the GPN10PP to collectively work together to support all nurses in Primary Care.
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​This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Spirometry Skills Workshop - Darwen
2026-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Lancaster BB3 1PY Lancaster, United Kingdom
Spirometry Skills Practice Workshop for Primary Care staff in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Available throughout the year at Room SF89, Darwen Health Centre, James St W, Darwen BB3 1PY
The session will include verification of the spirometer using a 3 litre syringe and an opportunity to practice performing spirometry with an experienced clinical educator.
The workshops welcome General Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates, Trainee Nursing Associates, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Student Nurses, Student Nurse Paramedics, Physician Associates… anyone with a clinical role within Primary Care that is already trained in spirometry
PLEASE BRING A DISPOSIBLE MOUTHPIECE TO THE SESSION
Part of the training involves active participation including performing spirometry. To take part in this you will need to complete the following consultation form on the day. Please review this form prior to attendance noting the contraindications. https://forms.office.com/e/HxTabgpaFJ
Please note this workshop is not a formal training session and the purpose is to support delegates in building on knowledge and skills already learnt from previous formal training.
Delegates must join the session from the start time and leave once they feel they have gained enough from the workshop: there is no requirement to stay for the full 3 hours.
If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend these sessions, then please contact us.
You will receive a certificate post-training for your attendance.
If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Clinical Skills Practice Workshop - Darwen
2026-11-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Lancaster BB3 1PY Lancaster, United Kingdom
Clinical Skills Practice Workshop for Primary Care staff in Lancashire and South Cumbria – NEW SESSION 90 MINUTES
Available throughout the year at different locations you will be able to experience a hands on approach with the support of a clinical educator!
Location: Room SF89, Darwen Health Centre, James St W, Darwen BB3 1PY
We have added some extra skills onto our sessions to broaden the experience on attending!
Topics covered in the sessions are:

Manual blood pressures plus looking at normal parameters and targets
Injection Technique
Venepuncture
Inhaler technique
Peak flow technique
Blood oxygen levels using a pulse oximeter.

The workshops welcome General Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates, Trainee Nursing Associates, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Student Nurses, Student Nurse Paramedics, Physician Associates… anyone with a clinical role within Primary Care that is already trained in the topics above.

New to practice and want to have some hands-on experience with a mannequin to gain skills and confidence or if you are an experienced practitioner and want to refresh your skills then this is the workshop for you!

We have equipment available in the workshops to enable you to practice your skills and get hands-on experience with the support of a friendly clinical educator plus a practical handbook to guide you through.

Please note that these workshops are not a formal training session and the purpose is to support delegates in building on knowledge and skills already learnt from previous formal training.

Delegates must join the session from the start time and leave once they feel they have gained enough from the workshop: there is no requirement to stay for the full 90 mins. In addition, delegates may attend to access one of the pieces of equipment or all of them! This is a great opportunity to get hands-on and have a play with the mannequins to help improve your practice!

You will receive a certificate post-training for your attendance. Places are limited, if you have booked a place, please ensure you attend.

If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net

By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

PCN Lead Nurse Forums 2026/27 - Reflection, Impact & Winter Readiness
2026-12-21 13:00 - 13:30
December – Reflection, Impact & Winter Readiness
DES: Resilience and continuity
LES: Winter resilience

Impact stories demonstrating DES/LES value

Winter escalation readiness

Workforce wellbeing check

Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub’s PCN Lead Nurse Forums are held monthly for 30 minutes
The Forum provides useful resources, regular update of communications from local Integrated Care Board such as Infection Control and Safeguarding and National Steer. It allows nurses to share best practice and innovation across the system, collectively raise any nurse issues and provides peer support.

As part of the General Practice Nurse Programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we have funding for a Lead Nurse in Primary Care Networks to join our collaborative. The collaborative is continuing the work from the GPN10PP to collectively work together to support all nurses in Primary Care.
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​This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

PCN Lead Nurse Forums 2026/27 - Winter Pressures & Urgent Care
2027-01-25 12:00 - 12:30
January – Winter Pressures & Urgent Care
DES: Anticipatory care, continuity
LES: Admission avoidance

Care homes and frailty escalation

Urgent community response

Mutual aid and shared learning

Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub’s PCN Lead Nurse Forums are held monthly for 30 minutes
The Forum provides useful resources, regular update of communications from local Integrated Care Board such as Infection Control and Safeguarding and National Steer. It allows nurses to share best practice and innovation across the system, collectively raise any nurse issues and provides peer support.
As part of the General Practice Nurse Programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we have funding for a Lead Nurse in Primary Care Networks to join our collaborative. The collaborative is continuing the work from the GPN10PP to collectively work together to support all nurses in Primary Care.
​
​This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.
If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

PCN Lead Nurse Forums 2026/27 - Planning, Finance & Commissioning
2027-02-24 13:00 - 13:30
February – Planning, Finance & Commissioning
DES: Planning & reporting
LES: Local commissioning priorities

Understanding DES payments and reporting

Productivity and service redesign

Nursing influence on PCN plans

Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub’s PCN Lead Nurse Forums are held monthly for 30 minutes
The Forum provides useful resources, regular update of communications from local Integrated Care Board such as Infection Control and Safeguarding and National Steer. It allows nurses to share best practice and innovation across the system, collectively raise any nurse issues and provides peer support.

As part of the General Practice Nurse Programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we have funding for a Lead Nurse in Primary Care Networks to join our collaborative. The collaborative is continuing the work from the GPN10PP to collectively work together to support all nurses in Primary Care.
​
​This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

PCN Lead Nurse Forums 2026/27 - Outcomes, Assurance & Forward Planning
2027-03-31 13:00 - 13:30
March – Outcomes, Assurance & Forward Planning
DES: End-of-year assurance
LES: Evaluation

Review of outcomes and KPIs

Gap analysis

Priorities for 2027–28

Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub’s PCN Lead Nurse Forums are held monthly for 30 minutes
The Forum provides useful resources, regular update of communications from local Integrated Care Board such as Infection Control and Safeguarding and National Steer. It allows nurses to share best practice and innovation across the system, collectively raise any nurse issues and provides peer support.

As part of the General Practice Nurse Programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we have funding for a Lead Nurse in Primary Care Networks to join our collaborative. The collaborative is continuing the work from the GPN10PP to collectively work together to support all nurses in Primary Care.
​
​This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.
