Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub

Ring Pessary Training
2025-11-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-21 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London)
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

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.

Nurse Clinical Supervision Training
2025-11-03 12:30 - 14:00
This training event will enable you to reflect on and further develop your knowledge and skills necessary to your role as a locality clinical supervisor and relevant for clinical supervisors​​.
We have changed the format of this training based on feedback.
You will receive the training slides for this event 7 days prior to the scheduled date for you to read through and digest in your own time- please book some time to do this.
On the training day we will meet for 90 minutes to discuss clinical supervision and to answer any queries you have.
This training event will enable you to reflect on and further develop your knowledge and skills necessary to your role as a locality clinical supervisor and relevant for clinical supervisors​​
Aims

Have an increased knowledge and understanding of Clinical Supervision, linking theory to practice ​
Differentiate between Clinical Supervision and line/performance management and between Clinical Supervision and teaching​
Negotiate Clinical Supervision contracts and structure processes, accordingly, taking in to account individual learning styles
​Develop reflective interpersonal and supervisory skills such as: reflective practice; giving guidance, joint problem solving, and offering feedback to enable the development of effective supervisory relationships.​ ​​

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.

Health Coaching - 2 day
2025-11-03 09:30 - 2025-11-10 17:00 | Blackburn
This 2 day programme is designed to support practitioners from all health, care, community and voluntary sectors to learn how to use health coaching effectively in their current roles. It will give you the opportunity to build on the many skills you already possess and learn how a health coaching approach can very usefully support your work.

This is a highly interactive programme with an emphasis on skill practice and development. The programme will be delivered using a participative and experiential learning process supported by expert input. We will create many opportunities to practice skills and challenge you to identify how you can apply learning to your own work place settings. Further, the programme will provide an opportunity to discuss applications of health coaching in your system, develop relationships and network with others.

We emphasise skills for embedding health coaching through on-going practice, reflection and planning as reflexive practitioners.

Please note that even though these courses are funded, please make every effort to attend. if you are unable to attend please let us know as early as possible so that someone else may benefit, thank you!

Finance Masterclass (Non-clinical training for managerial staff)
2025-10-31 14:00 - 15:30
This one and a half hour session gives you the time and understanding to work through the GMS statement; look at ways to improve the practice finances with ‘quick wins’ and how to navigate PCSE’s role in practice finance.

Immunisation and Vaccination Annual Update Training for Primary Care
2025-10-30 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-14 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-09 09:30 - 13:30
The Immunisation and Vaccination Update provides an annual update of current practice in relation to the immunisation schedules in primary care using PHE guidance.
This training includes NHS Travel Vaccines given for free under the Crown Scheme and does not include travel vaccines outside this schedule
This course is not suitable as foundation training and is only an update and does not cover anaphylaxis or basic life support. This must be completed separately.
This course is for Clinical Experienced Vaccinators, and those who have already been vaccinating and does not include non-clinical Covid only Vaccinators.

The course is designed around the updated National Minimum Standards and the competency assessment tool.
Please see the link below for a copy of the competency assessment tool for registered practitioners: https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/pdf-006943

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.

Learning Environment Educator Development and Update Workshops
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:30
This workshop is for all Educators who support pre-registration learners, Allied Health Professionals, Physician Associates, General Practitioners, NMC Assessors and Supervisors.
This is an interactive discussion on the learning environment, HEE Quality Framework (2021), assessment and supervision process, the learners and an overview of NMC standards and the requirements of the above professions.

You will receive an email prior to the workshop with the required pre-reading attached for this session.

National Influenza Update Training 2025
2025-10-29 09:30 - 11:30
In line with the UK HSA, L&SC PCTH have developed an update training session for the National Influenza Programme.
Sign up to this 1.5 hour virtual update available for all staff who are intending delivery of flu vaccinations this year.
This training discusses the National Flu Immunisation Programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.

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.

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Preston
2025-10-29 09:15 - 16:30 | 1st Floor, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB, 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.
*This training is delivered at a cost of £67.50 per place for Social Care employees. Before you book on the course, please make sure that your employer has agreed to cover the cost as they will be billed. If you are unable to attend you must cancel your place as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours before the event. If you do not attend without prior cancellation or cancel within our 48 hours notice period you will be charged.
Please note that from 1st November 2025 the cost per place will increase to £105 in line with L&SC PCTH policy. In addition, we will be introducing a minimum of 7 calendar days’ notice period for cancellations.
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 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
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 as soon as possible. If you do not attend without prior cancellation (no later than 48 hours before the event), you may be charged. 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.

Paediatric Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Kendal
2025-10-24 09:15 - 16:30 | Room 4, Education Centre, Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7RG, 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
Room 4, Education Centre, Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7RG

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
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 as soon as possible. If you do not attend without prior cancellation (no later than 48 hours before the event), you may be charged. If you are struggling with booking or cancelling your place, please contact us.
Please note that from 1st November 2025 we will be introducing a minimum of 7 calendar days’ notice period for cancellations in line with L&SC PCTH policy.
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.

MECC for Mental Health
2025-10-23 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

Menopause drop in support session for wellbeing
2025-10-22 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.

Group Mentoring for Managers Cohort 5
2025-10-22 09:00 - 10:30
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.

Group 5 - Mentor Session 1
2025-10-22 09:00 - 10:30
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.

How to get your practice CQC ready - Masterclass Non-Clinical Training
2025-10-21 11:30 - 13:00
This session is suitable for Practice Managers , assistant managers and operations managers . An hour and a half session to go over the areas of general practice that you need to prepare to be CQC ready, ahead of any planned inspection, to avoid a last minute panic. We will cover Safeguarding, Infection Control, Health and Safety; HR records and more. Handouts will be available after the session for attendees.

Influenza, Shingles and Pneumococcal Vaccination and B12 Administration Update Training (this does not include Covid)
2025-10-21 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.

Paediatric Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Preston
2025-10-17 21:15 | 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
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 as soon as possible. If you do not attend without prior cancellation (no later than 48 hours before the event), you may be charged. 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.

Paediatric Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Darwen
2025-10-16 09:15 - 16:30 | Darwen Health Centre, James St W, Darwen, BB3, 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
Darwen Health Centre, James St W, Darwen BB3 1PY

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
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 as soon as possible. If you do not attend without prior cancellation (no later than 48 hours before the event), you may be charged. 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
2025-10-16 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 – Thursday 16th October 2025 (9am – 5pm)
Day 2 – Wednesday 19th November 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.

PCN Lead Nurse Forum
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00
We host a Virtual Forum for PCN Lead Nurses/Representatives, once a month (day and time changes monthly to allow accessibility to all).
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.

Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Lighthouse Supports the NHS, Apprenticeships Webinar
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join Lighthouse Group to find out how they’ve partnered with NHS Leadership Academy to offer leadership apprenticeships with added value. This webinar will cover their Operations Manager, Team Leader and Business Admin
Find out more and book your place here.

Wellbeing Champion Training
2025-10-13 12:30 - 13:30
Wellbeing should be a shared value across the organisation and not owned by one person or team​
This training will empower primary care organisations to create or upskill a team of employees to work alongside the Wellbeing Guardians and Wellbeing Champion Leads in the development, delivery and improvement of well-being within their workplace.

The goal is to align with the NHS Peoples Plan and the ICS to embed a positive culture of health across primary care ​

The training will be delivered by well-being leads and cascaded in TTT technique to champions

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Lytham
2025-10-13 09:15 - 16:30 | Lytham Primary Care Centre Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ, Lytham Primary Care Centre Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ
This phlebotomy venepuncture training course is aimed at all healthcare staff, specifically registered nurses, carers and support workers who’s role include taking bloods.

This is ideal for staff who are looking to improve their skills in venepuncture.
*This training is delivered at a cost of £67.50 per place for Social Care employees. Before you book on the course, please make sure that your employer has agreed to cover the cost as they will be billed. If you are unable to attend you must cancel your place as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours before the event. If you do not attend without prior cancellation or cancel within our 48 hours notice period you will be charged.
Please note that from 1st November 2025 the cost per place will increase to £105 in line with L&SC PCTH policy. In addition, we will be introducing a minimum of 7 calendar days’ notice period for cancellations.

Location:
Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5DZ

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
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 as soon as possible. If you do not attend without prior cancellation (no later than 48 hours before the event), you may be charged. 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.

Spirometry Skills Workshop
2025-10-09 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

How to get your practice CQC ready
2025-10-08 09:30 - 11:00

Spirometry Update Training delivered by Tracy Kirk
2025-10-07 13:00 - 16:00
Tracy Kirk will deliver this 3 hour session spirometry update session which is open to anyone who performs and or interprets spirometry
Attending this course will also provide you with access to the training platform for 12 months

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.

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Skelmersdale
2025-10-06 09:15 - 16:30 | Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LA., 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.
*This training is delivered at a cost of £67.50 per place for Social Care employees. Before you book on the course, please make sure that your employer has agreed to cover the cost as they will be billed. If you are unable to attend you must cancel your place as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours before the event. If you do not attend without prior cancellation or cancel within our 48 hours notice period you will be charged.
Please note that from 1st November 2025 the cost per place will increase to £105 in line with L&SC PCTH policy. In addition, we will be introducing a minimum of 7 calendar days’ notice period for cancellations.

Location
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LA.

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
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 as soon as possible. If you do not attend without prior cancellation (no later than 48 hours before the event), you may be charged. 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.
