Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Skelmersdale
2025-03-12 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LA., United Kingdom
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.
Please note this is only for staff who currently work in Primary Care within Lancashire and South Cumbria
Location: Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LA.

The Venepuncture Training will aim to improve the students’ knowledge of the theory surrounding venepuncture including: the correct order of draw, the anatomy of veins and how to select a suitable site – allow students to practice using a synthetic arm.
Please note: This course contains a full practical (face-to-face) session.

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.

Introduction to Immunisation and Vaccinations Training (Foundation)
2025-03-12 09:30 - 2025-03-13 16:30
PLEASE NOTE DAY 1 IS TO COMPLETE ALL ELEARNING ELEMENTS PRIOR TO DAY 2.

Day 2 will be virtually 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://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/immunisation/
The programme is free to access just register to use the e-lfh portal.
Delegates will be expected to complete a questionnaire post-session in order to receive a certificate of completion.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.

Wellbeing Drop-In Session for wellbeing champions to gain support and to share ideas and best practice
2025-03-12 11:00 - 11:30
Are you a voluntary Wellbeing Champion in practice?
Do you have any burning questions for other Champions or do you have some fabulous ideas to share with other champions?

Take some time out of your role, for your self care.

Come and join us for a 30 minute drop in session to share best practices or ask questions to other champions.

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.

Wellbeing Drop-In Session for wellbeing champions to gain support and to share ideas and best practice
2025-03-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-08 11:00 - 11:30
Are you a voluntary Wellbeing Champion in practice?
Do you have any burning questions for other Champions or do you have some fabulous ideas to share with other champions?

Take some time out of your role, for your self care.

Come and join us for a 30 minute drop in session to share best practices or ask questions to other champions.

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

Webinar regarding Easy Eyecare – enhanced sight testing for people with learning disability & autism
2025-03-12 12:30 - 13:30
“Everyone can have a sight test”
Easy Eyecare – enhanced sight testing for people with learning disability & autism.
Supporting access to reduce health inequalities.

This is a webinar to demonstrate how people with learning disabilities and autism can access eye care through a service called Easy Eyecare

2025-03-17 12:30 - 13:30
This one-hour PA forum is aimed at Physician Associates working in primary care across Lancashire and south Cumbria. The sessions will focus on peer support, professional updates and clinical education.
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.
Monday 18th November – 12:30 – 1:30 – content TBC
Monday 20th January – 12:30 – 1:30 – Breast examination and when to refer. Delivered by Olivia Marsden and Sameera Desai
Monday 17th March – 12:30 – 1:30 – Diabetes in primary care. Delivered by Brooke Kirtley

Understanding Bloods
2025-03-18 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-03 13:30 - 16:30
COURSE OVERVIEW:
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, an understanding of blood tests is invaluable for non-clinicians. This course equips participants with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of blood tests, fostering confidence and competence in interpreting results.
MEDICAL NECESSITY:
Participants will delve into the medical reasons behind various blood tests, exploring the diagnostic and monitoring purposes they serve. Understanding the rationale for specific tests empowers non-clinicians to appreciate the role of blood work in uncovering and managing a range of health conditions. From routine screenings to targeted assessments, the course elucidates the diversity of tests employed in primary care.
THERAPEUTIC RANGES:
A crucial aspect of the course is the exploration of therapeutic ranges. Participants will gain insights into the optimal levels of various blood components and the implications of deviations from these norms. Understanding therapeutic ranges is fundamental to recognizing when intervention or further investigation is warranted, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:
The course goes beyond theoretical knowledge, incorporating real-world case studies and scenarios. Participants engage in practical exercises, simulating the analysis of diverse blood test results. This hands-on approach enhances their ability to apply theoretical concepts to actual clinical situations.
OUTCOME:
Upon completion, participants emerge with a heightened proficiency in understanding blood tests and results. This newfound expertise enables non-clinicians to contribute effectively to the collaborative healthcare environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
AIMS

Clarification of terminology
Understanding blood components
Medical reasons behind the blood tests
Why the blood tests are important

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.

Zoladex Training
2025-03-25 12:30 - 13:00
This training session is hosted by Joan Millar from Astrazeneca
We offer a 30 minute MS teams session which comprises the following-

Prostate Cancer and LHRHa overview 5 mins
Implant Demonstration – using a ‘dummy tummy ’20 mins
Considerations and questions 5 mins
Close

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.

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

Clinical Supervision Sessions for GPNs 2025
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00
We have arranged four clinical supervision sessions for GPNs for 2025
Each session will cover a different topic
25th March 1-2pm – Paediatric vaccination schedules with Rebecca Richardson

Handling Difficult Conversations Training including compassion in action and levels of listening
2025-03-26 09:30 - 10:45
This one hour session will cover compassion, compassion fatigue, listening skills, how to de-escalate a situation with helpful language, fast and slow thinking.
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.

Handling Difficult Conversations Training including compassion in action and levels of listening
2025-03-26 09:30 - 10:45
This 75 minute session will cover compassion, compassion fatigue, listening skills, how to de-escalate a situation with helpful language, fast and slow thinking.
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.

Wellbeing techniques
2025-03-26 11:30 - 12:30
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

Learning Environment Educator Development and Update Workshops
2025-03-26 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.

PCN Lead Nurse Forum
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Covid-19 Update for Primary Care
2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:30
In line with the UK HSA, L&SC PCTH have developed a training session for the National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
This training includes detailed information on the background of the current programme. Vaccine specific training must be completed separately via elfH completing the module specific for the vaccine you are delivering.
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/covid-19-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.

RSV Programme
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:00
We are offering a short lunch and learn session for HCPs delivering the new programme to protect eligible individuals against respiratory syncytial virus.

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.

Local Enhanced Services
2025-04-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:30
This masterclass will give you the time to work through the new 17 enhanced services that will start in May 2025. Generic action plans will be shared as part of the training that you can use in your own surgeries to maximise completion of these new services.

Immunisation and Vaccination Annual Update Training for Primary Care
2025-04-03 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.

Health and Wellbeing Champion Training
2025-04-08 12:30 - 13:15
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

Contracts Masterclass (Non-clinical training for managerial staff)
2025-04-09 09:00 - 10:30
This one and a half hour session gives you the time and understanding to work through the new 25.26 contract changes; new QOF changes; the Lancashire and South Cumbria Quality Contracts and the changes to the PCN DES. This will include useful templates to aid action planning the changes for your surgeries and to make sure that you are aware of all areas of the new contracts to plan and prepare.

Building personal and team resilience
2025-04-09 11:15 - 12:30
This session provides you with some practical tools to boost your own resilience and your team’s resilience to cope with work and life pressures.

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.

Mental Health Drop-In Sessions (Via MS Teams):
2025-04-15 12:30 - 13:00
Open forum for Primary Care Staff to drop in and ask any Mental Health related questions.
Host Vicki Jordan BSc (Hons), NMP- Vicki has over 20 years’ experience in Mental Health Nursing both in Primary and Secondary Care Departments and has vast experience as both as senior nurse and as a Mental Health Practitioner.

30 Minutes

This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

Places are limited, if you have booked a place, please ensure you attend.
If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place. If you are struggling with booking or cancelling your place, please contact us.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Mental Health Awareness for Primary Care
2025-04-15 12:30 - 14:00
This course looks at the minimum skills required for any primary care clinician to support someone encountering mental health problems. It includes demystifying mental health, basic communication skill requirements, brief history taking and assessment skills as well as effective support options available and safety netting.
Patient onward referral pathways and local support options will be reviewed and helpful resources supplied.
Author: Vicki Jordan BSc (Hons), NMP- Vicki has over 20 years’ experience in Mental Health Nursing both in Primary and Secondary Care Departments and has vast experience as both as senior nurse and as a Mental Health Practitioner.
Course Length: 90 Minutes
CPD: 1.5

This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

Places are limited, if you have booked a place, please ensure you attend.
If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place. If you are struggling with booking or cancelling your place, please contact us.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

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

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training - Preston
2025-04-16 09:15 - 16:30 | 1st Floor, Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB, United Kingdom
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 staff. 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.

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 first 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.

The Venepuncture Training will aim to improve the students’ knowledge of the theory surrounding venepuncture including: the correct order of draw, the anatomy of veins and how to select a suitable site – allow students to practice using a synthetic arm.

Please note: This course contains a full practical (face-to-face) session.

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 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
2025-04-22 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
