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?

Trainings & Offers

Student Support

Nursing Placements in Primary Care

Hosting nursing students is a great way to promote Primary Care as a career and support the future workforce.

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Students 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 2: 13 Jul – 9 Aug 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

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Performing Adult Spirometry - 13 November 2026 9.30am-12.30pm | Performing Paediatric Spirometry - 6 November 2026 9.30am-12.30pm |

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Essentials of Menopause Care (CoSRH)

Face - to - Face Sessions

29th July 2026

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Build confidence in menopause care with this focused, face-to-face session for prescribers and clinicians new to menopause training. Limited spaces available across Lancashire and South Cumbria, secure your place early.

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Morecambe Bay CPD 25/26

The following opportunities have been commissioned via NHSE CP monies and are free to access for General practice Nurses and eligible AHP groups.  All training offers are in line with local workforce needs and have received prior approval from PCN Clinical Directors.

MRG Training for Medical Professionals

Cervical Sample Takers Course

October 2026

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Thinking 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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CPD 2026/2027

Funding & Training Needs

The Training hub is currently planning it's 2026/27 CPD programme for practice nurses and AHPs and is inviting practices to submit details of any immediate or upcoming training requirements.

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Training requests should be sent to Adejoke Moshood by Monday 29th June 2026 for inclusion in the NHSE funding proposal.

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Feedback

"I just wanted to send a quick email to say how great the PITstop diabetes 3-day course was. It was excellently run, very informative and very relevant to my everyday practice, I have taken so much away from this course and thoroughly recommend it to others. 
Zoe Alexander
Practice Nurse

Events

Annual GPN & Allied Health Professionals Conference

16th September 2026

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Join us at our annual Nurse & AHP conference taking place on 16th September at Mill Farm, Wesham. Places are fully funded and include free carking and lunch/refreshments. As part of the day, we will have a variety of guest speakers, engaging workshops as well as the opportunity to link and network with peers.

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NMP Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

Third Tuesday of every month (12:15–13:00)

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Are you a Non-Medical Prescriber working in practice? Join our NMP Lunch & Learn webinar series—regular, bite-sized sessions designed to support your prescribing practice, expand your knowledge, and connect you with peers.

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North West Primary Care PA Conference 2026

23rd July 2026

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Join us at the North West Primary Care PA Conference 2026 on Thursday 23 July in Preston for a full day of expert speakers, workshops, networking, and PA Awards celebrating excellence.

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Improving Service Questionnaire

We’re keen to hear from anyone who uses Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub services.

This short questionnaire is a quick and easy way to share your feedback—helping us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.

Meet the Team

Thomas Coulton

Lead

Adejoke Moshood

Project Coordinator

Dannii Jones

General Practice Education Facilitator (GPEF)

Laura Jane Lloyd

Workforce Development Manager (WDM) – Lancs North