Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub

Menopause and our Health & Social Care workforce - NW panel discussion
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
With the arrival of the Women’s Health Strategy, and a continued focus on all aspects of our physical, psychological and practical wellbeing – Menopause continues to be a key topic of discussion for our health and care workforce, and the services we provide for our communities.
Join this virtual discussion on World Menopause Day, where the panel will share insights and learning from across the region, to help raise awareness of the impacts of menopause, and the developments for improving support and wellbeing for our workforce.
This event will be chaired by Sheni Ravji-Smith, System OD & Wellbeing lead for NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, and is joined by
• Dr Cath Munro – GP and Member – British Menopause Society
• Dr Paula Briggs – Chair of British Menopause Society, and Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
• Hayley Lever, CEO of GM Moving
• Dr Zoe Hodson – GP and lead of Manchester Menopause Hive
• Dr Paula Cowan, NW Regional Medical Director for Primary Care
This session is open to all health and social care colleagues from across the North West.
This event is presented by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, in partnership with our NHS Integrated Care Systems across the North West.

Menopause Drop in Session
2024-09-16 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-10-28 12:30 - 13:15
We are hosting two menopause drop in sessions to offer a support network to those experiencing menopausal symptoms or who are going through the menopause.

This is not a formal session but just a drop in to chat and share experiences; good or bad.
We are delighted to be joined by Claire Morgan (GPN) from Library House Surgery who has a special interest in women’s health

There will be opportunities to ask questions, get involved and be supported in this session.

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.

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 ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Clinical Supervision Sessions for GPNs 2025
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
We have arranged four clinical supervision sessions for GPNs for 2025
Each session will cover a different topic
25th March 1-2pm – Paediatric vaccination schedules with Rebecca Richardson
12th May 1-2pm – Diabetes with Fiona Walker
1st July 1-2pm – Menopause with Claire Morgan
9th September 12-1pm – Asthma with Claire Uttley and Georgina Foulds

Women's Health Educational Sessions for GPNs
2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
We have arranged two educational sessions for GPNs for 2025 in women’s health with Claire Morgan form Library House who is a GPN with a Special interest in women’s health
Each session will cover a different topic
15th April 2025 Menopause with Claire Morgan

Menopause drop in support session for wellbeing
2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00
We are hosting menopause drop in sessions to offer a support network to those experiencing menopausal symptoms or who are going through the menopause.

This is not a formal session but just a drop in to chat and share experiences; good or bad.
We are delighted to be joined by Claire Morgan (GPN) from Library House Surgery who has a special interest in women’s health

There will be opportunities to ask questions, get involved and be supported in this session.

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.

Clinical Supervision Sessions for GPNs 2025
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
We have arranged four clinical supervision sessions for GPNs for 2025
Each session will cover a different topic
1st July 1-2pm – Menopause with Claire Morgan

Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH-Lancaster Royal Infirmary Education Centre Room 5
2026-06-10 09:30 - 13:00 | Education Centre Room 5 Lancaster Royal Infirmary Ashton Rd, Lancaster LA1 4RR
Please see the eligibility criteria before booking onto the course
Strict Eligibility Criteria Please Read
This session is only available for prescribers, those who see menopause patients in Practice and have not received prior menopause training. Only 2 places are available per practice.
Venue Education Centre Room 5 Lancaster Royal Infirmary Ashton Rd, Lancaster LA1 4RR
Parking at the Lancaster Royal Infirmary Education Centre (LA1 4RP) is available in designated pay-and-display areas, primarily on Ashton Road and in front of Medical Unit 2. Spaces are limited, so allow extra time. Parking Charges (Ashton Road/Medical Unit 2)
Up to 4 hours: £4.50
Key Information
Payment: Machines accept coins, notes, and card/contactless. You can also pay via the ‘parkgood2go’ system.
Staff Areas: Visitors must not park in staff-only areas; unauthorised parking may result in fines.
Alternative: The Lancaster Park and Ride service is recommended to avoid parking issues.
The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in Primary Care settings. It provides an interactive half-day with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.

This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff. Courses are delivered in a variety of locations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency

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

Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH - Healthwatch Lancashire, Leyland
2026-06-24 09:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Healthwatch Lancashire, Leyland House, Lancashire business park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TY
Please see the eligibility criteria before booking onto the course
Strict Eligibility Criteria Please Read
This session is only available for prescribers, those who see menopause patients in Practice and have not received prior menopause training. Only 2 places are available per practice.
Venue Healthwatch Lancashire, Leyland House, Lancashire business park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TY

Parking
There is ample free parking all around Leyland house. There is extended parking outside Jubilee House which is next to Leyland house should the car park be full after 9.00am. It is advisable to arrive early to ensure a parking space.

Refreshments
Facilities: there will be a kettle in the room which can be used for hot drinks. Water and jugs is provided. You are welcome to bring along any additional food / drinks you may need during the morning.

The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in Primary Care settings. It provides an interactive half-day with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.

This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff. Courses are delivered in a variety of locations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency

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

Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH- Location Room 1 Westmorland General Hospital Education Centre
2026-07-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Westmorland General Hospital Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7RG
Please see eligibility criteria prior to booking
This session is only available for prescribers, those who see menopause patients in Practice and have not received prior menopause training. Only 2 places are available per Practice
Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH face to face session at Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7RG in the WGH Education Centre (Room 1) which can be found as you enter the hospital through the main entrance, COSTA cafe will be on your right turn right and thorough a set of double doors, the Education Centre is on the left.
A pay and display car park is on the right when you enter the Hospital entrance- this is charged at £4.50 for 4 hours
The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in Primary Care settings. It provides an interactive half-day with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.

This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff. Courses are delivered in a variety of locations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency

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

Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH- Location: Rooms 3&4, Education Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR
2026-09-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
Please see eligibility criteria prior to booking
This session is only available for prescribers, those who see menopause patients in Practice and have not received prior menopause training. Only 2 places are available per Practice
Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH face to face session : Rooms 3&4, Education Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR
A pay and display car park is on site plus there is on street parking locally
The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in Primary Care settings. It provides an interactive half-day with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.
This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff. Courses are delivered in a variety of locations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency

Essentials of Menopause - Virtual Session
2026-09-09 09:30 - 13:00
Please see eligibility criteria prior to booking
This session is only available for prescribers, those who see menopause patients in Practice and have not received prior menopause training. Only 2 places are available per Practice
Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH virtual session
The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in Primary Care settings. It provides an interactive half-day with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.

This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff. Courses are delivered in a variety of locations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency

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

Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH - Colne Library, Market St, Colne BB8 0AP
2026-09-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Colne Library, Market St, Colne BB8 0AP
Please see the eligibility criteria before booking onto the course
Strict Eligibility Criteria Please Read
This session is only available for prescribers, those who see menopause patients in Practice and have not received prior menopause training. Only 2 places are available per practice.
Venue Colne Library, Market St, Colne BB8 0AP

Parking
There is a car park behind the library but only available for up to 2 1/2 hours. Further free parking available at Cross Skelton Street Car Park, Union Exchange, 63 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LLRefreshments
Facilities: Free Tea/coffee available upon request. Access to drinkable tap water available. Please feel free to bring refreshments with you if you wish.
The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in Primary Care settings. It provides an interactive half-day with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.

This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff. Courses are delivered in a variety of locations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency

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

Essentials of Menopause Care CoSRH Virtual Session
2026-09-21 09:30 - 13:00
