General Events

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 […]

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 […]

Aims of the Course Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information via brief or very brief behaviour change interventions, enabling individuals to engage in conversations about their health at scale across organisations and populations. MECC provides an opportunity to discuss health and wellbeing lifestyle pathways which […]

May – Workforce, Supervision & Skill Mix  DES: Workforce transformation, ARRS  LES: Workforce sustainability  ARRS nursing roles (NA, ACP, TNs, Care Coordinators)  Supervision, preceptorship, clinical safety  Retention, wellbeing and flexible working 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 […]

Overview: Talking to patients about cancer prevention can feel daunting, especially when they ask about the latest headline or the diet trend their friend swears by. Our next online Cancer Prevention Workshop is designed to help UK health professionals navigate those conversations with confidence. In 90 minutes, you'll explore: 🔬 How diet, physical activity and […]

June – Enhanced Care Homes & Frailty  DES: Care Homes, anticipatory care  LES: Enhanced Care Homes Service  Weekly home rounds and MDT working  Frailty identification and care planning  Admission avoidance and escalation pathways  Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub's PCN Lead Nurse Forums are held monthly for 30 minutes The Forum provides useful […]

Join us on the 30 June 2026 for this free webinar presented by GatewayC and Lancs & South Cumbria cancer alliance. Refresh your cancer knowledge and ask your questions direct to our specialists. Free webinar for primary care professionals in Lancashire and South Cumbria on Tuesday 30 June 2026, 12:30 – 13:15. Providing guidance on: Concerning […]

North West Ten Talks Our next session is  Tackling Racism! Not Ticking Boxes: Anti Racism Framework with Thomasina Afful (Equality and Diversity Lead). Ten Talks is a short, sharp webinar series designed to share big ideas from across primary care.  Its quick accessible and focuses on real impact. Each session brings together passionate speakers who are immersed in primary care, exploring […]

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 […]

When ICS and LABA therapy is not enough in asthma - 9th July 2026: 12.30-13.45 Recognising uncontrolled asthma and knowing the next step. At the end of this session you will be better able to: Recognise features of uncontrolled asthma and identify future risk factors for exacerbations. Conduct structured reviews to optimise adherence, inhaler technique […]