PRIMARY CARE
Nurses (GPNs)
Practice nurses work in GP surgeries where they plan, provide care, treatment and health education to patients of all ages.
The ICB, MLCSU Data Quality Team and the Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub have mapped the current training for both clinical and non clinical staff which is available to support the delivery of the Local Enhanced Service and LTC LES contracts for 2025/26. The training includes on-line as well as face to face training/events at locally planned meetings. Please note that this is a live document and therefore will feature some previous training dates as well as future planned training courses. The spreadsheet will continue to be updated on a regular basis throughout the year and we encourage you to regularly review. This spreadsheet can be utilised as a live source for your records of training completed. If you have any queries please email our LES inbox [email protected]
Nurse Training Fliers
Annual Nurse and AHP Conference 2026
Nurse Training Flyer 2026 - 2027
What's happening
Nurses Training & Opportunities
Fundamentals 1
An amazing opportunity for General Practice Nurses to gain a qualification in General Practice Nursing, with a module funded by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub.
For more information and dates for 2026 click here
If you wish to apply, please download and submit the Uclan Application Form
Apprenticeships
Visit our Apprenticeships page here.
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Visit our CPD page here
Clinical Supervision
We will be hosting a number of clinical supervision sessions covering various topics.
For details and to book please click here
Nurse Forums
Each session will be 2 hours in duration and will be held on PLT afternoons to support attendance and ensure ease of access via Teams.
There will be a different topic for discussion on each of the dates including early cancer diagnosis and cardiovascular disease prevention and management.
A guest speaker will be hosting each session, with time set aside to “ask the expert”.
Immunisation and Vaccination Training
Visit our Imms & Vaccs page here.
Book this training on our Events Calendar.
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NEW!!!!
Interpretation Masterclass with Tracy Kirk (virtual via teams)
Tracy Kirk will deliver this 3 hour session spirometry masterclass in interpretation
Why Attend?
Spirometry is widely used in primary care, but inconsistent or unsafe reporting can lead to misdiagnosis,
misclassification, and inappropriate treatment.
This 3-hour CPD-accredited workshop focuses on how to interpret and report spirometry results safely
and consistently, using a clear, structured clinical approach that stays firmly within scope of practice.
What this workshop will cover:
The role and limits of the clinical report.
A structured, step-by-step approach to
spirometry reporting.
Using reference values and the lower limit
of normal (LLN) to define normality.
Safe identification of airflow obstruction
using FEV1/FVC ratio.
Using Z-scores to assess severity.
Using the flow volume curve and volume
time graph appropriately.
Using bronchodilator response testing
appropriately.
Writing clear, neutral spirometry clinical
report statements.
Who is this session for?
Practice nurses.
Nurse Practitioners.
Primary care clinicians involved in
spirometry reporting and interpretation.
Spirometry Training and Register
If you currently perform spirometry in Practice in Lancashire and South Cumbria please sign up to our local register to get a unique approved registration number. Spirometry register
Interpreting Adult Spirometry
Interpreting Paediatric spirometry
Performing Adult Spirometry
Performing Paediatric Spirometry
Clinical Supervision Training
Clinical Supervision training to increase confidence in delivering clinical supervision in a group setting or individual basis.
More information can be found on Medtribe including link to book here
Asthma Educational Sessions
Please see information and booking links on Medtribe.
Book here
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness sessions. More sessions coming soon. Information can be found on Medtribe.
Please book here
The Annual Nurse Conference
16th September 2026 – 8.45am – 3.15pm
Churchills Conference Room, Mill Farm, (Home of AFC Fylde) Coronation Way WESHAM, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ
N O M I N A T I O N S
Team Award
Apprenticeship Award
Impactful Contribution to Primary Care Award
Assessor/Supervisor Award
Celebrating 25 years of Long Service in the NHS
Placements
Visit our Placements page here.
You can also find information for PARE (supervisors) on the Placements page.
To apply for a place please complete this Application Form and return it to [email protected] who can then inform you of any upcoming dates.
Independent Prescribing
Visit our IP/NMP page here.
eLearning
You can find information on all available eLearning portals and newly published programmes on our eLearning page.
Women's Educational Sessions
Our new sessions will cover vaginal dryness and menopause. More sessions will be added dependant on demand.
Please see information and booking links on Medtribe below
The Queens Nursing Institute Educational Grants
The Queens Nursing Institute Educational Grants are available for all nurses who work in community or primary care settings.
Health & Wellbeing
Nurses can access all health and wellbeing champion training, resources and updates on our health and wellbeing page.
Discovering a Career in General Practice Nursing (CNO 002)
Discovering a Career in General Practice Nursing (CNO 002) is a single module available to nurses or nursing associates, either qualified or in training, who are looking for a real kickstart to their career by providing information and insight into the role of a General Practice Nurse (University of Cumbria).
See flyer here.
See full details here: Discovering a Nursing Career UoC
Ring Pessary Training
We can now offer Ring Pessary fitting Training.
Virtual Ring Pessary Refresher Training
This online session is designed for delegates who have already completed initial ring pessary training and require a refresher.
The session covers:
- 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
Virtual Refresher
Face‑to‑Face ‘New Fitters’ Course
A full‑day, in‑person course suitable for delegates who are new to pessary fitting.
This training includes both theory and practical components delivered on the same day.
Participants will gain:
- Comprehensive theoretical knowledge
- Hands‑on practice using appropriate training equipment
- Confidence and competence in undertaking ring pessary assessments and fittings
Face to Face Theory and Practical for New Fitters
Face‑to‑Face Practice‑Only Session
An optional practical‑only session delivered face‑to‑face for those wishing to enhance their hands‑on skills.
Practice is carried out using a gynaecology training dummy to build confidence and technique.
Face to Face Practical only Workshop – Darwen
Face to Face Practical only Workshop – Preston
Pelvic Health
- Urinary incontinence
- Anal incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Voiding issues
- Pelvic pain
- Dyspareunia
Venepuncture
Basic Wound Care (Part 1 - Virtual)
This training is in 2 parts and you must attend both parts in order to receive a certificate:
- One day virtual training
- 1/2 day face to face.
Virtual
The day will cover:
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Stages of wound healing
Defining and classifying wounds
Wound Healing
Patient Assessment
Wound assessment and documentation
Wound management and debridement
Exudate management and cleansing
Wound infection and dressing selection
Factors affecting wound healing
PM
Skin tears
Simple lacerations
Simple skin burns
Malignancy flags
Sutures and clip removal
Safeguarding
Basic Wound Care (Part 2 - Face to Face)
Clip and suture removal
Wound Care – Preston
Wound Care – Lancaster
Wound Care – Lytham St Annes
What's happening
Resources & Videos
Toolkits
New resource alert!
Welcome to the new home of Teaching and Learning Consultation Skills (TALC Skills) and Healthy English: www.consultationskills.com.
TALC Skills covers all aspects of consulting with a patient, whether you are a GP or another healthcare professional, and aims to make consultations more enjoyable and more efficient.
These valuable free resources can be used independently by anyone who wants to learn or improve their consultation skills – or by educators. TALC Skills is an RCGP award-winner and its popular podcast has already received more than 28,000 downloads.
Healthy English has been developed to help everyone who works with patients become a better user of English. It addresses the language and communication needs of international health and care staff, their trainers and colleagues working in the UK.
Access to both of these resources is free of charge to NHS people and organisations.
Sign up and join hundreds of other colleagues across the country who are using this trending new resource.
Link to FeNo toolkit:
Link to FeNO modules:
The Group clinic Model supporting system change briefing paper. The QNI have over 700 practices average population size 10- 12k patients in England using the model.
These clinical toolkits have been developed in partnership between the RCGP and our funding and delivery partners. The resources have been created for primary healthcare professionals, patients and carers. These toolkits can be used to assist in the delivery of safe and effective care to patients.
The Asthma and Pneumonia toolkits reflect the priorities in respiratory care including identification of risk factors, prevention, detection and diagnosis, medicines optimisation and reducing inappropriate secondary care admissions. They will support Respiratory Clinical Networks and clinical services to understand their priorities to improve patient care and outcomes.
This is a hub for student nurses, midwives and trainee nursing associate (TNA), designed in collaboration with students to help support you in your studies and journey into your healthcare career. Take a look around the hub to find out more about Health Education England (HEE) and what resources are available to help support and advise you.
Careers
Welcome to this careers resource, which has been jointly developed by the Royal College of Nursing and Health Education England to help registered nurses and the nursing support workforce across the UK plan their health careers effectively.
Visit the RCN webpages here to read more.
Find out more about career options on our Health Careers website
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Guidance and Governing Body
The professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
View it online and download on the NMC website.
This competency framework addresses the common core competencies and the wider range of skills, knowledge and behaviours a nurse needs, to be a fully proficient General Practice Nurse (GPN).
It is important to recognise that these competencies may take time to fully develop and consolidate, progress will vary according to working context and the individual.
Find the Framework and further information on the RCGP website.
The role of general practice nurses has evolved to meet changes in both service demand and clinical care. To support these evolving roles, two Frameworks have been developed in partnership with Skills for Health and commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement, as part of the General Practice Nursing Ten Point Plan to develop confidence, capability and capacity for general practice nurses.
Download the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework from the Skills for Health website.
Further Updates
Please find below some resources from our Nurse’s Clinical Supervision session
NHS Knowledge and Library Services has produced a quick reference guide for nurses and midwives, in the community and in GP practice teams. There is support for nurses right through their career, offering support to develop, stay up to date, make decisions and give patients the best care possible.
The tool was developed by a group including representation from diabetes professionals and GPs around England and Wales. Feedback was obtained from diabetes professionals, GPs/APNPs, and the Primary Care Diabetes Society before producing the final version.
Links:
There are now 5 published resources that align with the general practice and primary care core career and capabilities framework across scope of practice published via skills for health below.
Digital Health App
Library
Respiratory resources
Further Updates
Please find below some resources from our Nurse’s Clinical Supervision session
NHS Knowledge and Library Services has produced a quick reference guide for nurses and midwives, in the community and in GP practice teams. There is support for nurses right through their career, offering support to develop, stay up to date, make decisions and give patients the best care possible.
The tool was developed by a group including representation from diabetes professionals and GPs around England and Wales. Feedback was obtained from diabetes professionals, GPs/APNPs, and the Primary Care Diabetes Society before producing the final version.
Links:
There are now 5 published resources that align with the general practice and primary care core career and capabilities framework across scope of practice published via skills for health below.
Digital Health App
Library
Primary Care Cancer Toolkit
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
One of the actions from the ovarian awareness campaign was for registered charity Ovacome to provide training to district nurses. The aim of this was to support nurses having conversations during cervical screening appointments, that the screening does not test for ovarian cancer. (This was a common misconception throughout the campaign).
Learn more about ovarian cancer in the video below:
CNO’s shared professional decision-making council
Council members will have the opportunity to share their own personal learning as well as discuss and debate the relevant professional, clinical and operational matters that are important to them, their colleagues and the people they care for. To apply please complete this form and for more information visit: NHS England » CNO National Shared Professional Decision-Making Council or email [email protected]
Making the Most of Cervical Screening Appointments
Approach to seeing women in midlife - key questions and what next
Click on link below for latest updates and PowerPoint presentation from the Infection Control Team – January 2026:
ne of the actions from the ovarian awareness campaign was for registered charity Ovacome to provide training to district nurses. The aim of this was to support nurses having conversations during cervical screening appointments, that the screening does not test for ovarian cancer. (This was a common misconception throughout the campaign).
Learn more in the video below:
GENERAL PRACTICE NURSING DEPARTMENT
Meet Our Team
Corrie Llewellyn
Clinical Quality, Assurance & Governance Lead
Lead for Clinical Training
Kay Turner
Project Coordinator
Nicola Albanese
Project Manager supporting the Clinical Strategic Lead
Rhianna Whitaker
Administrator
Visit our Apprenticeships page here.
Clinical Supervision training to increase confidence in delivering clinical supervision in a group setting or individual basis.
More information can be found on Medtribe including link to book here