PRIMARY CARE
Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay Primary Care Training Hub works with and on behalf of the 31 practices within the Morecambe Bay ICB footprint, which covers the Furness Peninsula, South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
We work in close cooperation with the Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub team as well as the other locality teams in the region to deliver locally and regionally commissioned educational and development programmes. You can read more about them in the Education section of this website.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ACROSS MORECAMBE BAY?
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Nursing Placements in Primary Care
Hosting nursing students is a great way to promote Primary Care as a career and support the future workforce.
More InformationStudents can; Join at any point in their 3-year programme Work on projects (e.g. clinics, health promotion) Spend time with the whole team to get a full picture of Primary Care Receive support from a qualified nurse (90-min virtual supervisor training provided) Practice payment: £150 per full-time week. Placement Dates | Year 1: • 1 Jun – 26 Jul 2026 | Year 2: 30 Mar – 24 May 2026 • 13 Jul – 9 Aug 2026 | Year 3: • 27 Apr – 24 May 2026 • 1 Jun – 12 Jul 2026 | Contact Dannii & Abi – GPEF Team [email protected]
Spirometry Training with Tracy Kirk
We are pleased to release the following spirometry training dates with Tracy Kirk
More InformationInterpreting Adult Spirometry - 4 February 2026 9.30am-12.30pm | Interpreting Paediatric Spirometry - 28 January 2026 9.30am-12.30pm | Performing Adult Spirometry - 13 November 2026 9.30am-12.30pm | Performing Paediatric Spirometry - 6 November 2026 9.30am-12.30pm |
Apply HereStaff will be able to understand the reasons for urinalysis and their own responsibilities, correctly take a sample of urine using varied techniques, accurately document results and safe handling of the specimen.
Apply HereMorecambe Bay CPD
An interactive workshop exploring the causes, assessment, and evidence-based management of venous leg ulcers. Practical component: The session includes a theory-led demonstration of compression and hosiery options. Participants may practise bandaging in a classroom setting. Please note: This does not confer competency, assessment must be completed within your own organisation and applies to RNs and Nurse Associates only.
Apply HereThinking about training as a cervical sample taker? Applications are now open for our fully funded Cervical Sample Takers Course. Expert-led training ✔ Lunch & refreshments provided ✔ Essential CPD for new sample takers
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