Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub

MECC 90mins Online Familiarisation / Refresher
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-20 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Aims of the Course
The MECC 90 minute online familiarisation session is delivered to provide colleagues with an understanding of what the MECC approach is (Making Every Contact Count) and how we can apply it to conversations within the community to support health and wellbeing. It focuses on brief conversations as part of the everyday contact we have with people and how we can support them within a variety of health and wellbeing topics e.g. smoking, physical activity and diet.

Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at anybody interested in having meaningful conversations related to wellbeing, particularly those that work within a health related role. No previous knowledge is required in order to obtain the content of this course.

How long is the course?
The course is delivered over a 90 minute online session. There are opportunities to attend the MECC Train the Trainer or more bespoke MECC courses such as MECC for Mental Health and MECC for Physical Activity.

Though this course is offered to you fully funded, please make every effort to attend once you have enrolled, or make us aware so that someone else may benefit. Thank you!

Group 5 - Mentor Session 3
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:30
As a Manager, or an Assistant Manager who aspires to become a Practice Manager, there are times when we need a little extra help. The offer is for group mentorship with a long standing experienced manager and qualified coach. This is a safe and confidential space to bring your thoughts and worries to take part in a facilitated conversation.

Each group of 12 will be offered 4 sessions. Each session is 1 ½ hours in length. After each session they will be sent a write up of the sessions and anything relevant handouts as discussed in the session. If they cannot attend a session they will still get all of the handouts and write ups as they are part of the group. It is an interactive session- they must attend with a working camera and microphone as this is mentorship- so they will be talking and interacting. Everything discussed is confidential within the sessions.

We are putting on 4 sessions. You must sign up to all 4 sessions even if unable to attend all – simply select the date from the drop down box.

Group Mentoring for Managers Cohort 5
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:30
As a Manager, or an Assistant Manager who aspires to become a Practice Manager, there are times when we need a little extra help. The offer is for group mentorship with a long standing experienced manager and qualified coach. This is a safe and confidential space to bring your thoughts and worries to take part in a facilitated conversation.

Each group of 12 will be offered 4 sessions. Each session is 1 ½ hours in length. After each session they will be sent a write up of the sessions and anything relevant handouts as discussed in the session. If they cannot attend a session they will still get all of the handouts and write ups as they are part of the group. It is an interactive session- they must attend with a working camera and microphone as this is mentorship- so they will be talking and interacting. Everything discussed is confidential within the sessions.
We are putting on 4 sessions. You must sign up to all 4 sessions even if unable to attend all – simply select the date from the drop down box.Please do not share this link with anyone as all participants must be approved

SESSIONS
1) Wednesday 22nd October, 9.00am: Juggling time:
This session will look at juggling our time to complete everything – delegation and ways to manage time in the management role. Please bring with you your stories and areas that you want to discuss.
2) Wednesday 5th November, 9.00am: Finance:
This session works through finance questions that you have – from understanding your GMS statement to how to make the surgery more profitable. Please bring your questions and discussion topics with you.
3) Thursday 20th November, 2.00pm: HR situations for discussion:
This session is a safe space to come with all of the questions that you have on HR – from partnership issues to staff disciplinary and grievances. Please bring your questions and discussion topics with you.
4) Friday 28th November, 2.00pm: Resilience :
This session works through managers trying to remain resilient in challenging times – hints and tips. Please bring your questions and discussion topics with you.
Although the headline subjects are in place- the mentees are able to ask burning questions if they have had a difficult situation that week etc.

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

Paediatric Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Preston
2025-11-24 09:15 - 16:30 | 1st Floor, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB, United Kingdom
The aim of this paediatric phlebotomy training course is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely and effectively perform paediatric blood draws. Please note that you must meet the pre-requisites before applying for this course.
Location
1st Floor Conference Room, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9QB
Upon entering Fatima Health Centre, please make your way to the 1st floor where you will find a waiting room situated on the left-hand side of the balcony. Please take a seat here and your trainer will collect you.

Course Summary
This phlebotomy course is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively perform paediatric phlebotomy. The course covers key topics such as patient consent and interaction, pain relief, blood collection methods and physiological differences across age groups.
Please note: This course contains a full practical (face-to-face) session.

Will attending this training make me competent?
In short, no. The training Caring for Care that provide includes classroom competency sign-off however, you will require ‘workplace competency sign-off,’ after completing the course. Caring for Care will provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.

Attendance/Cancellation
We allow cancellations up to 7 days prior to the event.
Cancellations with less than 7 days’ notice will be charged retrospectively for fully funded places at the same rate as paid for places, or no refunds will be given for paid places.
All cancellations must be made via your Medtribe account by clicking onto the course. If you are giving more than 7 days’ notice you can click the “cancel” button. If you are providing less than 7 days’ notice you can email us in the “message us” section of that page on Medtribe.
Although we do not allow cancellations with less than 7 days’ notice, you are able to substitute a place. You need to do this in the “message us” section on the cancellation page on Medtribe.
If you have paid for your place you will not receive a refund however your place will not be wasted.
If you are on a fully funded course and can provide a substitution who attends, you will not be charged.

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.

Introduction to Immunisation and Vaccinations Training (Foundation from April 2025)
2025-11-25 09:30 - 16:30
There are a number of elearning modules which must be completed prior to attending the online live training session.
Please ensure you have blocked some time in your diary to complete this online training. Details of which are below.

The training will take place on MS Teams.

The Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation is a blended learning programme.
This training includes NHS Travel Vaccine schedules.
This is for those new to providing Immunisation and Vaccinations
This course does not cover anaphylaxis or basic life support. This must be completed separately.

In line with the Public Health England (2018) Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners, we have developed a blended approach of both an e-learning and a face-to-face taught course which previously consisted of two full taught days. Those new to immunisation are required to receive comprehensive foundation immunisation training.

The programme website is:–https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/myElearning/Index?HierarchyId=0_39333&programmeId=39333
The programme is free to access just register to use the e-lfh portal.

Immunology
Vaccine Preventable Disease relevant to your practice: Influenza, Shingles, Covid, Pneumococcal, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, HiB, Meningitis, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Rotavirus, Hep B, RSV (if applicable)
Communicating with Patients, Parents and Carers
Legal Aspects
Vaccine Storage
Vaccine Administration

Delegates will also be expected to complete a questionnaire post-session in order to receive a certificate of completion plus a quiz gaining a mark of over 80%.
Delegates will require a clinical supervisor in Practice to be able to sign off the competency assessment tool following the course- details of which are below
to ensure the delivery of the vaccines is safe and effective.
The supervisor assessing the practitioner must be a registered healthcare practitioner who is competent and experienced in delivering immunisation programmes.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-minimum-standards-and-core-curriculum-for-immunisation-training-for-registered-healthcare-practitioners (The competency assessment tool can be found within this document page 24-26)

NOTE – for Non Registered Healthcare Professionals – BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU – have achieved education and training to Level Three of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)4 or equivalent in England and Wales with at least 2 years’ experience as recommended in The National Minimum Standards. These Standards are intended to support and facilitate high quality, safe delivery of the influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccination programmes. See here advice for HCA I & V Training.

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.

Wider Workforce Clinical Supervisor Course – Day 1
2025-11-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Online event
This bespoke, two-day virtual course is for GPs and Advanced Clinical
Practitioners working at Advanced Practice (Level 7) who wish to start their
training career by clinically supervising the wider workforce in a Primary Care
Learning Environment.

Day 1 – Wednesday 26th November 2025 (9am – 5pm)
Day 2 – Wednesday 10th December 2025 (9am – 5pm)

Now including add-on module: Foundation Doctors Supervision Training and Foundation Doctors Practice Accreditation.
The course will allow delegates to develop their teaching skills and, on completion
of selected workshops, will enable them to supervise specific disciplines within
the wider workforce.
By the end of the course, delegates will:
• Have knowledge of the disciplines they wish to supervise and how to identify their
learning needs.
• Be able to structure a teaching session for a learner and be aware of basic
teaching methods.
• Be able to teach and assess workplace communication skills.
• Know the disciplines they wish to supervise and how to identify their learning
needs.
• Have developed their own personal learning plan related to their role as a
supervisor.
• Be able to supervise a wide range of primary care workforce learners, including
Nurses, ACPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics and Pharmacists
Please see this information flyer for full details and complete this sign up form to express your interest.

Influenza, Shingles and Pneumococcal Vaccination and B12 Administration Update Training (this does not include Covid)
2025-11-26 09:30 - 12:00
Update training for immunisation and vaccinations covering Influenza, Shingles and Pneumococcal Vaccination and B12 Administration designed to provide health care professionals with an annual update in line with the national minimum standards and core curriculum for immunisations.
Please note Covid is not included

This course is designed around the National Flu immunisation programme plus the Pneumococcal and Shingles routine schedules.
B12 is an additional component to this training. It is not a vaccine and not a mandatory requirement however we include it in this training to support good practice.

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.

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships Information Webinar
2025-11-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 11:00 - 11:30 | Online event
Register here to join this upcoming university webinar on their Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.

Pelvic Health
2025-11-26 12:30 - 13:30
This is a virtual session with a highly specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, covering physiotherapy as effective first-line management for pelvic floor symptoms throughout the lifespan, including conditions such as:

Urinary incontinence
Anal incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse
Voiding issues
Pelvic pain
Dyspareunia

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

Group 5 - Mentor Session 4
2025-11-28 14:00 - 15:30

Group Mentoring for Managers Cohort 5
2025-11-28 14:00 - 15:30
As a Manager, or an Assistant Manager who aspires to become a Practice Manager, there are times when we need a little extra help. The offer is for group mentorship with a long standing experienced manager and qualified coach. This is a safe and confidential space to bring your thoughts and worries to take part in a facilitated conversation.
Each group of 12 will be offered 4 sessions. Each session is 1 ½ hours in length. After each session they will be sent a write up of the sessions and anything relevant handouts as discussed in the session. If they cannot attend a session they will still get all of the handouts and write ups as they are part of the group. It is an interactive session- they must attend with a working camera and microphone as this is mentorship- so they will be talking and interacting. Everything discussed is confidential within the sessions.
We are putting on 4 sessions. You must sign up to all 4 sessions even if unable to attend all – simply select the date from the drop down box.
Please do not share this link with anyone as all participants must be approved
SESSIONS
1) Wednesday 22nd October, 9.00am: Juggling time:
This session will look at juggling our time to complete everything – delegation and ways to manage time in the management role. Please bring with you your stories and areas that you want to discuss.
2) Wednesday 5th November, 9.00am: Finance:
This session works through finance questions that you have – from understanding your GMS statement to how to make the surgery more profitable. Please bring your questions and discussion topics with you.
3) Thursday 20th November, 2.00pm: HR situations for discussion:
This session is a safe space to come with all of the questions that you have on HR – from partnership issues to staff disciplinary and grievances. Please bring your questions and discussion topics with you.
4) Friday 28th November, 2.00pm: Resilience :
This session works through managers trying to remain resilient in challenging times – hints and tips. Please bring your questions and discussion topics with you.
Although the headline subjects are in place- the mentees are able to ask burning questions if they have had a difficult situation that week etc.
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 and NHSE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Spirometry Skills Workshop
2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | (1st Floor Conference Room) Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9QB, United Kingdom
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

Wellbeing Techniques
2025-12-02 12:30 - 13:30
Join us and learn how to create your own events using Health and Wellbeing resources

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.

Speaking with people who have English as a second language
2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00
Places are limited. If you cannot attend this training, please ensure you have cancelled your place so that others can book on.
OVERVIEW
Aimed at helping staff talk to patients/clients who don’t speak English as a first language. It gives tips on communicating face to face, on the phone and in writing.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All Primary Care Staff
WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)

Pen/Paper

Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
1 hour (Virtual)
HOW TO JOIN?
You will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with all training materials and a link to join the MS Teams training session.

Chaperoning
2025-12-03 09:30 - 12:30
OVERVIEW
The course aims to really expand the understanding and knowledge of chaperoning in primary care. The course examines the problematic stereotypes of which patients will be offered a chaperone and in which circumstances.
We then go on to examine the roles and responsibilities of chaperones, including developing their knowledge as to an extended definition of intimate examinations, where to stand, what to say and do.
We also discuss what information should be reported after a chaperoning consultation and their role in the event of a complaint being made.
AIMS

Clarifying definitions

The concept of ‘intimacy’

Roles and responsibilities of the partners and the chaperone

What the chaperone should be looking for whilst present

Issues of consent: when and how it should be gained

Risk areas in conducting intimate examinations

Challenges to the gmcs ‘same sex chaperone’ guidance,

The themes to be addressed in a practice chaperone policy

Reporting concerns

Providing a chaperoning policy

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff
WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)

Pen/Paper

Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
3 hours (Virtual)
HOW TO JOIN?
You will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with all training materials and a link to join the MS Teams training session.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub, with the Training Provider and with NHSE and ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

FeNO Masterclass: Asthma and Airway Inflammation
2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30
The FeNO masterclass is designed for all healthcare providers who are performing and interpreting FeNO for the diagnosis and management of patients with asthma.
This session is suitable for those who are new to FeNO testing or as a refresher to update current knowledge.

The online education session is delivered by Karen Frankland, Primary Care Respiratory Nurse and Lead Nurse for Education and Clinical Support for NIOX Healthcare.

The non-promotional, hour-long session includes an overview of type 2 inflammatory airways disease, measurement of nitric oxide and interpretation of results. There will be case study discussion and practical pointers on implementation of the NICE/BTS/SIGN asthma guidelines.

There will be an opportunity to complete a short online survey following the training and a certificate of attendance will be issued by the training provider.

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.

Menopause drop in support session for wellbeing
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.

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Irwell
2025-12-04 09:15 - 16:30 | Irwell Medical Centre , Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NR, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NR, United Kingdom
The aim of this phlebotomy training course is to teach learners how to safely take blood samples for tests or donation, while keeping patients comfortable and following UK health and safety guidelines. The training is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.

Location
Irwell Medical Centre , Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NR

Course Summary

This phlebotomy course is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a phlebotomist. You will gain hands-on practice using a lifelike arm simulator to master venepuncture techniques.
The course covers key topics such as anatomy, blood collection methods, patient interaction, safety from bloodborne diseases, and the ethical guidelines you must follow. You will receive a certificate post-training for your attendance.
Please note: This course contains a full practical (face-to-face) session.

Will attending this training make me competent?
In short, no. Caring for Care’s classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. Furthermore, they will provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.

Attendance/Cancellation
We allow cancellations up to 7 days prior to the event.
Cancellations with less than 7 days’ notice will be charged retrospectively for fully funded places at the same rate as paid for places, or no refunds will be given for paid places.
All cancellations must be made via your Medtribe account by clicking onto the course. If you are giving more than 7 days’ notice you can click the “cancel” button. If you are providing less than 7 days’ notice you can email us in the “message us” section of that page on Medtribe.
Although we do not allow cancellations with less than 7 days’ notice, you are able to substitute a place. You need to do this in the “message us” section on the cancellation page on Medtribe.
If you have paid for your place you will not receive a refund however your place will not be wasted.
If you are on a fully funded course and can provide a substitution who attends, you will not be charged.

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.

Ring Pessary Face to Face Practice Workshop
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-09 12:45 - 13:45
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 Face to Face Practice Workshop
2025-12-09 11:15 - 12:15
Event Description

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: 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.

Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
2025-12-09 12:30 - 13:30
Conflict resolution and de-escalation training for wellbeing champions in Lancashire and South Cumbria hosted on MS Teams.
This session provides the tools to tackle conflict and to de-escalate situations in the workplace.

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.

Wider Workforce Clinical Supervisor Course – Day 2
2025-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Online event

Essential Care Navigation
2025-12-10 09:30 - 12:30
Places are limited . If you cannot attend this training, please ensure you have cancelled your place so that others can book on.
OVERVIEW
With the Forward View requiring that primary care takes the lead on signposting patients to the most appropriate support (other than the GP they want to see), practice staff will need to learn a range of skills in holding these conversations and dealing with the challenges of patient expectation and behaviour.
This Primary Care Navigation Training is designed to specifically support primary care staff in having conversations that will encourage patients to see the most appropriate person to manage their needs.
AIMS

What is care navigation?

Why is care navigation essential in taking primary care forward?

Recognising the care navigation we are already doing.

Understanding that signposting is not triage

Tips to ensure that patients have confidence in the process

Supporting patients who are reluctant to not see a GP

Managing aggression and frustration

Minimising abuse

Developing self-confidence in the role

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff
WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)

Pen/Paper

Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
3 hours (Virtual)
HOW TO JOIN?
You will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with all training materials and a link to join the MS Teams training session.

Lancashire and South Cumbria Local and National Nurse and AHP Quarterly Update Forums 2025
2025-12-10 12:30 - 13:15
We have arranged four general practice nurse and AHP forums for 2025.
Each forum will last 45 minutes including a national and local update plus time for Q&As

NICE Guidance update for CYP Asthma
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:00
Claire and Georgina are two specialist asthma nurses working for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB. The training includes an update on the new NICE guidance published in November 2024; how to optimise an asthma review for children and young people and how to identify children and young people at highest risk of asthma exacerbation.

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

MECC for Mental Health
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:30
MECC for Mental Health

This course will provide you with information about how to use the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, talking about mental health and where to direct people to within those conversations.

Aims of the Course

On completion you will understand:

How mental health and wellbeing affect people in every day settings.

How to feel confident in discussing mental health and wellbeing.

How to start and have a mental health and wellbeing conversation.

Mental health in the workplace.

Available mental health and wellbeing support and resources.

Who is the course aimed at ?

The course is not only aimed at individuals supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, but also those whose roles might not traditionally have any mental health training but have the opportunity to discuss mental health and wellbeing. This could include settings such as libraries, gyms, charity support services, hairdressers, and other public facing settings. The course could also be used in the induction of new staff and volunteers across a variety of workplaces.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The MECC for Mental Health sessions are delivered free of charge to all participants who are registered via workforcetraining@activelancashire.org.uk and who work for organisations within Lancs & S Cumbria.

Late Arrival: If you arrive late for a session or you are absent from any session, we reserve the right to refuse access to the training session if we / trainer feels that you will gain insufficient knowledge or skills in the time remaining.

No Show: Candidates who do not turn up to the session / arrive too late to start the session / provide less than 2 days’ notice of cancellation may result in refused access to future training courses that are offered.

Where minimum numbers have not been met, we reserve the right to cancel/postpone courses where necessary.

COURSE INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

· Course Name: MECC for Mental Health on-line session via Teams.
· Please check your training records to ensure you have not already attended this session previously.
· Once you have been registered on a specific date and time, an e-mail will be sent to you to confirm your registration including a specific Teams Link.
· All places on a session are on a first come/first serve basis
