Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub

Ring Pessary Face to Face Practice Workshop
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-24 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-03-24 12:45 - 13:45 (Europe/London) | Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9RB, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9RB, United Kingdom
For those who have completed ring pessary training virtually or previously in Practice and would like to practice under the supervision of a women’s health supertrainer. Please not this is NOT a training session, just a supportive session.
Event Description

Location: Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9QB (1st Floor)

This one hour practical practice workshop will take place at Fatima Health Centre in Preston. 10 places per session are available.

Please attend for the whole one hour session.

One of our women’s health supertrainers will host the session with the aid of a ring pessary gynaecological model and some examples of ring pessaries.

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. 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.

Ring Pessary Refresher for those already trained (virtual)
2026-04-14 12:30 - 13:45
This is a virtual session to run through
Prolapse assessment​
Knowledge of indication and management involved in pessary care​
Removal and fitting of pessaries for routine changes​
Knowledge of how to manage complications of ring pessaries​
Assessment for ring pessary fitting​
Knowledge on alternatives to pessaries ​
Pessary self-management
Sign-off discussion
Competency sign off for delegates new to ring pessary
If you are new to ring pessary you will need a competency sign off assessor.
Ideally this would be completed in your Practice by someone who is appropriately trained in ring pessary. An appropriately trained person is someone who has completed ring pessary training and is confident and competent in this procedure.
Alternatively we have women’s health supertrainers who are able to sign off those who do not have a trained ring pessary fitter in Practice.
We are also offering face to face practical sessions for ring pessary where the skill can be practised on a gynaecological mannequin. These sessions will be advertised as soon as the dates have been finalised.
Although we have attached our own competency sign off document please refer to your Practice and adhere to your own organisational policy with regards to training and competency sign off.
Once you have been signed off as competent we invite you to register as a competent ring pessary fitter on a Lancashire and South Cumbria register. We will make the link to this available to you once you have completed your training
Clinical disclaimer
Attendance at these sessions will show how to deliver the clinical skills and examinations it will not ensure competence. The sessions do not consider any previous knowledge or assumptions of prior learning of those attending. Furthermore, these videos or training sessions should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care or be deemed inclusive of all methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same outcome of results.
The ultimate judgment regarding competence at being proficient at any of the skills demonstrated must be made following agreed observed sign off from employer in practice. This skills video of procedures and examinations guideline reflects the best practice at the time this was prepared.
We accept no liability for any direct or indirect damages, claims, or losses arising from the use or reliance upon any information provided in these training videos/sessions. This includes, but is not limited to, any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information presented.
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.
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.

Ring Pessary Face to Face Practice only Workshops (no theory) - Darwen
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Lancaster BB3 1PY Lancaster, United Kingdom
For those who have completed ring pessary training virtually or previously in Practice and would like to practice under the supervision of a women’s health supertrainer. Please not this is NOT a training session, just a supportive session
Location: SF70, Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Darwen, BB3 1PY
This 75-minute practical practice workshop will take place at Darwen Health Centre. 12 places per session are available.
Please attend for the whole session.
One of our women’s health supertrainers will host the session with the aid of a ring pessary gynaecological model and some examples of ring pessaries.
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. 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.

Ring Pessary Face to Face Training - theory and practical for new fitters- Lytham
2026-04-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Lytham Primary Care Centre Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ, Lytham Primary Care Centre Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ
This is a face to face session is for new fitters
Location: (Seminar Room) Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ
The day will consist of:
Delivery by our super trainer Joanne Motley
This is for delegates new to Ring Pessary and will include theory and practical on a gynae dummy.

Competency sign off for delegates new to ring pessary
If you are new to ring pessary you will need a competency sign off assessor.
Ideally this would be completed in your Practice by someone who is appropriately trained in ring pessary. An appropriately trained person is someone who has completed ring pessary training and is confident and competent in this procedure.
Alternatively we have women’s health supertrainers who are able to sign off those who do not have a trained ring pessary fitter in Practice.

Ring Pessary Face to Face Training - theory and practical for new fitters - Pennine Lancashire
2026-05-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, Lancaster BB3 1PY Lancaster, United Kingdom
This is a face to face session is for Pennine Lancashire employees only.
Location: Room SF89, Darwen Health Centre, James St W, Darwen BB3 1PY
The day will consist of:
Delivery by our super trainer Stella Haythornthwaite
This is for delegates new to Ring Pessary and will include theory and practical on a gynae dummy.
Competency sign off for delegates new to ring pessary
If you are new to ring pessary you will need a competency sign off assessor.
Ideally this would be completed in your Practice by someone who is appropriately trained in ring pessary. An appropriately trained person is someone who has completed ring pessary training and is confident and competent in this procedure.
Alternatively we have women’s health supertrainers who are able to sign off those who do not have a trained ring pessary fitter in Practice.
Although we have attached our own competency sign off document please refer to your Practice and adhere to your own organisational policy with regards to training and competency sign off.
Once you have been signed off as competent we invite you to register as a competent ring pessary fitter on a Lancashire and South Cumbria register. We will make the link to this available to you once you have completed your training
Clinical disclaimer
Attendance at these sessions will show how to deliver the clinical skills and examinations it will not ensure competence. The sessions do not consider any previous knowledge or assumptions of prior learning of those attending. Furthermore, these videos or training sessions should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care or be deemed inclusive of all methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same outcome of results.
The ultimate judgment regarding competence at being proficient at any of the skills demonstrated must be made following agreed observed sign off from employer in practice. This skills video of procedures and examinations guideline reflects the best practice at the time this was prepared.
We accept no liability for any direct or indirect damages, claims, or losses arising from the use or reliance upon any information provided in these training videos/sessions. This includes, but is not limited to, any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information presented.
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.
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.

Ring Pessary Face to Face Training - theory and practical for new fitters - Preston
2026-06-11 09:30 - 15:30 | Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9RB, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9RB, United Kingdom
This is a face to face session.
Location: Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9QB (1st Floor)
The day will consist of:
Delivery by our super trainer Stella Haythornthwaite
This is for delegates new to Ring Pessary and will include theory and practical on a gynae dummy.
Competency sign off for delegates new to ring pessary
If you are new to ring pessary you will need a competency sign off assessor.
Ideally this would be completed in your Practice by someone who is appropriately trained in ring pessary. An appropriately trained person is someone who has completed ring pessary training and is confident and competent in this procedure.
Alternatively we have women’s health supertrainers who are able to sign off those who do not have a trained ring pessary fitter in Practice.
We have attached the UK Clinical Guideline for best practice in the use of vaginal pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse

PDF

Although we have attached our own competency sign off document please refer to your Practice and adhere to your own organisational policy with regards to training and competency sign off.
Once you have been signed off as competent we invite you to register as a competent ring pessary fitter on a Lancashire and South Cumbria register. We will make the link to this available to you once you have completed your training

Clinical disclaimer
Attendance at these sessions will show how to deliver the clinical skills and examinations it will not ensure competence. The sessions do not consider any previous knowledge or assumptions of prior learning of those attending. Furthermore, these videos or training sessions should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care or be deemed inclusive of all methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same outcome of results.

The ultimate judgment regarding competence at being proficient at any of the skills demonstrated must be made following agreed observed sign off from employer in practice. This skills video of procedures and examinations guideline reflects the best practice at the time this was prepared.

We accept no liability for any direct or indirect damages, claims, or losses arising from the use or reliance upon any information provided in these training videos/sessions. This includes, but is not limited to, any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information presented.

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.

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 Supervision Session for GPNs – Ring Pessary with Joanne Motely
2026-09-15 12:30 - 14:00
To book a place on a training session, please click on your chosen event and register through the link provided.
Please note, these events are for staff employed within the Lancashire and South Cumbria healthcare system only.

To book a place on a training session, please click on your chosen event and register through the link provided.
Please note, these events are for staff employed within the Lancashire and South Cumbria healthcare system only.

Clinical Supervision Session for GPNs – Ring Pessary with Joanne Motely

We have arranged four clinical supervision sessions for GPNs for 2026 with a further two early 2027.
Each session will cover a different topic- you must have a camera and microphone to attend the session
This session will cover Asthma with Angela Ormrod
