MECC Train the Trainer by Active Lancashire
2026-05-20 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Blackburn
Aims of the Course
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information via brief or very brief behaviour change interventions, enabling individuals to engage in conversations about their health at scale across organisations and populations. MECC provides an opportunity to discuss health and wellbeing lifestyle pathways which can support and enable behaviour change for key risk factors including smoking, alcohol, healthy weight, physical activity and mental health and may link to local social prescribing offers.

Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at anybody interested in learning more around the MECC approach and how this can be cascaded throughout your organisation or through the local community. It will give you the skills and tools to be able to deliver informal/ formal training.

How long is the course?
The course is delivered over a one day session in person.

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!

Basic Wound Care part 2 face to face session Preston
2026-05-20 13:15 - 16:30 | Fatima Health Centre, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, UK
This is a face to face session in Preston at address
Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9QB (1st Floor)

This session is part 2 of our basic wound care course and must only be booked when a place has been secured on the full day virtual session,

This session will cover
Group tasks looking at wounds and burns and agreeing a treatment plan and management

Dressing packs and aseptic technique
How to describe a wound
How to photograph a wound
When to refer
How to complete Les template
Codes for ordering
When to wound swab and when to change dressing
Wound healing and monitoring
Clip and suture removal
The sessions are held in groups of 10-12 only and led by our supertrainer Abigail Holman. They will be held in Lancaster, Lytham and Preston. More dates in other locations will be released soon. The times are 9:30-12:45 or 1:15-4:30

Basic Wound Care part 2 face to face Lytham St Annes
2026-05-22 09:30 - 12:45, 2026-05-22 13:15 - 16:30 | 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 in Lytham St Annes
Location: (Seminar Room) Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ, Victoria St, Lytham FY8 5DZ
This session is part 2 of our basic wound care course and must only be booked when a place has been secured on the full day virtual session,

This session will cover
Group tasks looking at wounds and burns and agreeing a treatment plan and management

Dressing packs and aseptic technique
How to describe a wound
How to photograph a wound
When to refer
How to complete Les template
Codes for ordering
When to wound swab and when to change dressing
Wound healing and monitoring
Clip and suture removal
The sessions are held in groups of 11 only and led by our supertrainer Abigail HolmanOther venues available are Lancaster and Preston.
The times are 9:30-12:45 or 1:15-4:30

Immunisation and Vaccination Annual Update Training for Primary Care
2026-06-02 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-07 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-13 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-08 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-14 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: Immunisation Knowledge and Skills Competence Assessment Tool|Publications | Royal College of Nursing
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 NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Preston
2026-06-08 09:30 - 16:30 | (1st Floor Conference Room) Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9QB, United Kingdom
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 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
1st Floor Conference Room, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9QB

Course Summary

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.

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.

Immunisations and Vaccinations- Increasing Uptake and Vaccine Hesitancy 2026
2026-06-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00
This 1 hour virtual training session is for all Healthcare Practitioners registered and non registered involved in the delivery of the national routine immunisation programme to support practice and help promote vaccine uptake amongst eligible individuals. This is non -mandatory and is additional to the mandatory annual update.
Content –

Vaccine Hesitance​
Common Concerns​
Brief overview of Vaccine preventable diseases
Improving Uptake​
Signposting​/ Resources​
Question Time

Time – 1 hour

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.netYou will receive a certificate post training for your attendance.

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.

Introduction to Immunisation and Vaccinations Training (Foundation from April 2025)
2026-06-16 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 (2025) 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.

UKHSA_National_Minimum_Standards_for_immunisation_training_2025.pdf

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 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.

Influenza, Shingles, Pneumococcal, RSV Vaccination and B12 Administration Update Training (this does not include Covid)
2026-06-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-10 09:30 - 12:00
Update training for immunisation and vaccinations covering Influenza, Shingles, Pneumococcal, RSV 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 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.

NHS Travel Vaccinations Update Training
2026-06-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 11:30
This NHS travel vaccinations update course provided by L&SC Training Hub is to update HCPs already experienced in providing the vaccinations available on the NHS as part of the Crown Scheme for travel. This training is not suitable for those who have not undertaken the Full Travel immunisation training course.
L&SC training hub do NOT provide the Travel foundation course and therefore alternative providers must be sought. Please see https://janechiodini.learnupon.com/store/1248909-1-introduction-to-travel-health-course for guidance however other courses are available.
This is as recommended by the Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow https://rcpsg.ac.uk/documents/publications/1535-tm-guidancedoc-1020-final-hires-singlepages/file whilst using the RCN competency framework https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/rcn-travel-health-nursing-uk-pub-010-573
The training does not cover anaphylaxis or basic life support or travel vaccinations provided as a private service. This must be completed separately.

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

Immunisations and Vaccinations- Increasing Uptake and Vaccine Hesitancy 2026
2026-06-19 12:30 - 14:00
Immunisation and Vaccinations – Increasing Uptake 2026 for Primary Care staff in Lancashire and South Cumbria hosted on MS Teams.
This 1 hour virtual training session is for all Healthcare Practitioners registered and non registered involved in the delivery of the national routine immunisation programme to support practice and help promote vaccine uptake amongst eligible individuals. This is non -mandatory and is additional to the mandatory annual update.
Content –

Vaccine Hesitance​
Common Concerns​
Brief overview of Vaccine preventable diseases
Improving Uptake​
Signposting​/ Resources​
Question Time

Time – 1 hour

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.

Let’s Talk Liver Cancer – Free Webinar (GatewayC)
2026-06-30 12:30 - 13:15
Join us on the 30 June 2026 for this free webinar presented by GatewayC and Lancs & South Cumbria cancer alliance.
Refresh your cancer knowledge and ask your questions direct to our specialists.

Join GatewayC in partnership with Lancs & South Cumbria cancer alliance on 30 June 2026 for a free webinar on liver cancer.
This webinar is aimed at all primary care professionals. Register to receive clinical updates and and ask questions direct to our specialists.

Introduction to Immunisation and Vaccinations Training (Foundation from April 2025)
2026-07-02 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-15 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 (2025) 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.

UKHSA_National_Minimum_Standards_for_immunisation_training_2025.pdf

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 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.

Lancashire and South Cumbria Local and National Nurse and AHP Quarterly Update Forums
2026-07-07 13:30 - 15:30
Lancashire and South Cumbria Practice Nurse and AHP national and local update forums
We have set up 4 new style forums for 2026-2027. Each forum will be 2 hours long and these have been arranged on PLT afternoons so that some locality staff will be able to join, however, any GPN or AHP from other localities can join any of the sessions. Each session will focus on one topic, delivered by an expert in that field. The session will be of an educational nature and there will be an opportunity to ‘ask the expert’ at the end of the session.
The remaining forum for 2025-2026 will be still be 45 minutes as follows:
10th March 2026 – 13:30-14:15 – presentation by Hannah Goldsmith, Senior Infection Control Nurse who will give a general IPC update on various topics:

Primary Care IPC Champions
A brief slide on ANTT
Gloves off campaign
Skin decontamination, just a summary/clarification slide
Winter IPC reminders
Flu season
New IPC section on primary care intranet

This will be followed by an explanation of the new format to the forums going forward
The new forum dates are:
7th July 13:30-15:30​ – Cancer early diagnosis session hosted by Jason Feavers with an opportunity to ask the expert!

7th October 13:30-15:30​ – This session is hosted by Jeannie Hayhurst who is clinical lead for cardio vascular disease prevention she is going to talk about tobacco, physical exercise, diet, blood pressure and pulse and the effects on long term conditions in particular CVD. With an ask the expert session

11th November 13:30-15:30​
Further details for the above sessions will be added as and when information is available.
Please book a slot on each of the above sessions by selecting the date from the drop down on the listing and booking each session separately

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
2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Lytham
2026-09-08 09:30 - 16:30 | Lytham Primary Care Centre Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ, Lytham Primary Care Centre Victoria Street Lytham FY8 5DZ
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 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
Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5DZ

Course Summary
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.

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.

National Influenza Update Training 2026
2026-09-09 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 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.

Annual General Practice Nurse and Allied Health Professional Conference 16th September 2026- Churchills Conference Room at Mill Farm, (Home of AFC Fylde) Coronation Way WESHAM, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ
2026-09-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Churchills Conference Room at Mill Farm, (Home of AFC Fylde) Coronation Way WESHAM, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ
Join us at our 2026 conference for Nurses and AHPs in Primary Care within Lancashire & South Cumbria.
Free teas and coffees will be served upon arrival for the morning session (09:15) – please note there will be no food served apart from lunch, so if you require a snack please bring this with you.
Lunch will be served around 12:00 for delegates
Lunch will be soup, a selection of sandwiches, served with chips.

Please indicate any dietary requirements/allergies in the booking form. Location: Churchills Conference Room at Mill Farm, (Home of AFC Fylde) Coronation Way WESHAM, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ

Throughout the day you will hear from fantastic guest speakers- the agenda will be released as soon as it is confirmed. We will also be celebrating the achievements of our colleagues by the presentation of awards in the following categories:

Team Award
Apprenticeship Award
Impactful Contribution to Primary Care Award
Assessor/Supervisor Award
Celebrating 25 years of Long Service in the NHS

The day is a great way to connect with peers, discover new opportunities and offers, share learning experiences, and network. To nominate a colleague, please use this form (nomination deadline 15th July 2026 at 10pm).

To secure your place at this event, please sign up as soon as possible for the full day event

You will receive a digital CPD certificate from Medtribe once you have completed the survey.
Please note pictures and videos will be taken throughout the day and the conference will be recorded. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact us.
