This training session offers the annual update on the latest Flu and COVID Immunisations. The session will cover the following:<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li>What is Flu? What are the risks?</li><li>Learning the different strains</li><li>Type of vaccines for the current year</li><li>Side effects/Contradictions</li><li>What is COVID? What are the risks?</li><li>Update on the vaccines for the current year</li><li>Side effects/Contradictions</li><li>Shingles/Pneumonia Update</li><li>Anaphylaxis</li></ul>Note - This is ONLY AN UPDATE. If you have never given injections before then please complete the foundation immunisation course first. The relevant ELFH modules ensure you have been assessed and passed to give immunisations.

Flu and COVID Immunisation Update 

Learning Outcomes :<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li>Describe key changes to the influenza vaccination programme 2024/25 and signposting to COVID resources </li><li>Describe the new RSV programme </li><li>Signposting to COVID resources </li><li>Utilise UKHSA resource to support the delivery of a high quality and safe vaccination programme </li><li>Reflect on areas for further development within your own clinical workplace</li></ul>

Influenza and RSV (Signposting COVID Resources)

With the vision of relieving practice burdens and helping to release time, many practices are in the initial stages of training their non-clinical workforce to expand their role, dealing with more clinical correspondence and infomration. Throughought this highly interactive hald-day course common blood tests, acronyms, abbreviations and hospital departments wll be sutdies using exercises, breakout groups and quizzes.
Aims of the course:
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<li>Understand how medical terminology is constructed</li>
<li>Learn common medical suffixes, prefixes and root terminology</li>
<li>Identify hospital departments&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognise medical acronyms and abbreviations</li>
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Medical Terminology Foundation

This training will equip your nurse with the fundamentals of teaching and supporting learners in practice. This will enhance the nurse's knowledge and will be a step towards becoming a nurse educator.This course has been rebuilt from the ground up, using the 2019 NMC's Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment. The course has been re-designed to be more engaging and interactive. It is a requirement that you have access to your camera and microphone for this session, to allow you to participate to the session as if it was a normal classroom environment. There will be quizzes throughout the course to assess learning.This is a 2 day course and both days must be attended in full and attendance will be tracked. The dates for this course can be found below -Day 1 - 09-September-25 (day 1 covers the history of SSSA, the new roles and how to give feedback. This is an interactive session which involves discussion, and it aims to give you the tools you need to be a Practice Supervisor.Day 2 - 10-September-25 (day 2 covers the next steps, signing off midpoint, final interviews, action plans and how to fail a student. It will equip you with the tools you need to be a Practice Assessor. The aims is for you to attend this course with the commitment to taking a student in the next 3-6 months)Completing this course will equip you with the skillset needed to support students. Those who complete this course will be allocated a student nurse placement to host. Once you have completed this course additional follow-up sessions and guidance will be available to further support you when you are hosting students.

SSSA 2 Day Course 

This training session revisits current methods of contraception, actions and contradictions. It will also update on any new developments in this field. During this session it will also update on any new developments in this field.We will be using case studies to check learning and use of UKMEC.

Contraception Update 

Calling all SEL colleagues involved in the supervision of First Contact Practitioners!If you have any questions, queries or points of discussion regarding the supervision of First Contact Practitioners, please come along to our informal online drop in sessions hosted by your SEL FCP Leads.

FCP Supervisor Drop in Session

Hot Topics is a new educational initiative from the Primary Care Workforce Academy (PCWA), bringing relevant, timely clinical and practice-based updates directly to your borough's PLT.Each session features talks designed to support continuous learning and best practice across primary care teams.Date of Event: Wednesday 10th September 2025Time: 13:30pm - 17:00pmVirtual: LivestormWhat's on the Agenda?INT UpdateDiagnosis and Management of Prostate Disease in Primary CareDiagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia in Primary CareSEL Long-term Conditions Update (Asthma, COPD, CKD)

Lambeth PLT - Hot Topics 

Please note - this is a 3 day course, all 3 dates must be attended in order to recieve a certificate of attendance-
Day 1 - Thursday 11th September&nbsp;
Day 2 - Friday 12th September
Day 3 - Thursday 18th September
Description -
Enhance your impact in primary care with our asthma training course. With over 5.4 million people in the UK receiving treatment for asthma, it's vital to manage this condition effectively. This course provides up-to-date knowledge based on national guidelines (e.g., NICE, BTS/SIGN) to help you improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital admissions, and support self-management with personalised asthma action plans. Gain specialist skills valued in general practice and respiratory care, while meeting NHS expectations for chronic disease management.
Course Objectives -
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<li>Understand the prevalence and impact of asthma in the UK.</li>
<li>Explore the pathophysiology and immunological aspects of asthma, including key characteristics.</li>
<li>Learn the latest clinical guidelines for early and accurate asthma diagnosis and classification.</li>
<li>Develop personalised asthma management plans, incorporating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.</li>
<li>Address issues related to gaining and maintaining asthma control.</li>
<li>Gain knowledge on advanced therapies, including biologics and personalised medicine for severe asthma cases.</li>
<li>Master best practices for patient education, monitoring, and long-term asthma management.</li>
<li>Learn emergency management strategies for acute asthma exacerbations and reducing hospital admissions.</li>
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Learning Outcomes -
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<li>Understand asthma's prevalence, pathophysiology, and diagnostic guidelines.</li>
<li>Develop and implement personalised asthma management plans, including advanced therapies.</li>
<li>Apply best practices for patient education, monitoring, and emergency asthma management.</li>
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Confident Asthma Management

SSSA update for practice assessor(s) and practice supervisor(s) as part of Health Education England's process for the re-approval of educators and PCN and Practice Learning Environments, educators over a 4-5 year period.Following the SSSA update presentation, trained PA/PS nurses and nurse associates will provide evidence of peer review on an episode of teaching. This review will consist of a small group where each will present a 10-minute micro teaching session or a short case study on a chosen subject.The guidance and peer review update has been designed to facilitate a reflective process and enable a formative assessment for trainers.

SSSA Peer Review 

Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant challenge in clinical and community settings. This engaging, non-clinical session is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence to have meaningful, respectful, and effective conversations with patients who are unsure or reluctant about vaccines.Through a mix of interactive discussion, group work, and real-world scenarios, we’ll explore the roots of vaccine hesitancy, common myths and misconceptions, and practical, empathetic approaches to address concerns. Whether you're speaking to individuals or families, this session will help you build trust and support informed decision-making without judgement.Ideal for anyone in a patient-facing role, no clinical background required—just a willingness to listen, learn, and lead conversations that matter.

Productive Conversations with Patients on Vaccines and more

This study session aims to provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills required to begin to safely and effectively obtain adult venous blood samples.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify and discuss the key principles of safe phlebotomy
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply the knowledge of the anatomy of the arm and veins to safely obtain venous blood samples&nbsp; 
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Demonstrate your skills on a simulator
All learners MUST have a nominated supervisor who will assess their practice and sign off their competency booklets
This half day training session covers the key principles of phlebotomy, including legal and professional considerations, basic anatomy and physiology, drawing technique, how to assemble and use the equipment, infection prevention and control, order of draw, labelling and documentation, and overcoming difficult veins.

Phlebotomy 

Learning Outcomes :<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li>Describe key changes to the influenza vaccination programme 2024/25 and signposting to COVID resources</li><li>Describe the new RSV programme</li><li>Signposting to COVID resources</li><li>Utilise UKHSA resource to support the delivery of a high quality and safe vaccination programme</li><li>Reflect on areas for further development within your own clinical workplace</li></ul>

Being a PCN Clinical Director or Senior Leader means juggling the complex demands of member practices, workforce management, system leadership, and ever-changing priorities – all while driving strategic, collaborative change. PCN Plus is here to support you with a focused, practical training programme delivered over four dynamic 2-hour virtual sessions. Topics include leading neighbourhood teams, boosting engagement, building GP influence. Equip yourself with the tools and insights to lead effectively in one of the most demanding roles in general practice today. PCN Plus is for PCN Clinical Directors and Senior Leaders who are seeking training and development to better understand their role and navigate the system’s demands.This course comprises of 4 sessions, these are 2 hours each - all 4 sessions must be attended in order to receive a certificate of attendance.<ul><li>Wednesday 17th September 9:30am-11:30am</li><li>Wednesday 22nd October 9:30am-11:30am</li><li>Wednesday 12th November 9:30am-11:30am</li><li>Wednesday 10th December 9:30am-11:30am</li></ul>Course Objectives:<ul><li>Strengthen leadership skills to support member practices and manage diverse PCN teams.</li><li>Build strategic capabilities to navigate system-level change and integrated care.</li><li>Enhance collaboration through effective relationship-building and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Improve confidence in managing shared budgets and responding to evolving PCN requirements.</li></ul>

PCN Plus - Leadership and Development Empowering PCN Leaders to Navigate Complexity and Drive Change

This meeting will be held on MS teams. The link will be sent to you beforehand.
<div>The agenda will focus on the following content:</div>
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<div>Welcome and session intro</div>
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<div>The 10-year Plan</div>
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<div>London Target Operating Model</div>
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<div>Bexley’s Unique Position</div>
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<div>What Bexley is doing</div>
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<div>Q&amp;A</div>
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<div>Breakout rooms (Public Health Update &amp; Focus on INT pilot projects)</div>
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Bexley PLT - INT Development 

Adult Safeguarding level 3 update for primary care clinicians and staff in Southwark. Topics covered will include: Domestic abuse risk assessments with how and when to make a MARAC referral, application documentation of mental capacity assessments, and learning from local Safeguarding adults reviews, domestic homicide reviews and LeDeR.

Southwark PLT - Adult Safeguarding Level 3 

Please note all three dates are to be attended in order to complete The Care Certificate. The dates are as follows:Day 1 - Friday 19-September-25Day 2 - Thursday 9-October-25Day 3 - Wednesday 15-October-25Details on how to access day 2 and 3 will be sent to you.This course covers non statutory/mandatory standards of Care Certificate, there is an emphasis on accountability/ delegation and ways of working and understanding uniqueness of working in general practice.Learners receive a portfolio with GP based activities and guidance for how to complete, and requirement for work based assessment to ensure the attitudes beliefs and behaviours are evidenced in daily practice.

Care Certificate - Cohort 3

Attending this study day you will revise the cardiovascular system with onus on how CVD and CHD impair the normal functioning of the heart and circulatory system. We will consider the populations most at risk and why, and how to identify these groups earlier.Aims of the session:<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li>Understand acute coronary heart disease - with a focus on angina, STEMI and NSTEMI.</li><li>Know the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment guidelines.</li><li>Learn about the impact of hypertension, diagnosis guidelines including staging and the real impact of non-pharmacological treatment strategies.</li></ul>

Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension

This meeting will be held on MS Teams&nbsp;
This forum is designed for general practitioners including GP partners, salaried GPs, GP locums and GP Trainees.
Agenda:
1pm -1:05- Introduction and Welcome
1:05-1:15- DWP session on fit notes
1:15-1:25- Update to Bexley Sexual and Reproductive Health service
1:25-1:35- Women’s and Girls' Health Hub
1:35-1:45- Questions
1:45- 2pm- Wellbeing activity
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Bexley GP Forum 

This hands-on face to face training program will equip you with essential advanced assessment techniques, allowing you to confidently and accurately evaluate patients, leading to informed clinical decisions, and provide comprehensive care.
Led by experienced clinical educators, the sessions blend theory with practical skills, using real-world scenarios and interactive workshops to solidify your learning.
If you are intrseted in booking this course but not sure if this course will be applicable please book anyways. We will contact you if the booking is not appropriate.&nbsp;

APMasterclass Physical Assessment Skills - Respiratory &amp; Cardiology (Day 2)

Frailty is a distinctive health state related to the ageing process in which multiple body systems gradually lose their in-built reserves. Around 10% of people aged over 65 years have frailty, rising between a quarter and a half of those are aged over 85. This session will give an overview of understanding frailty and the importance of early identification, impact of hospital admission, how to screen and what to do if someone has frailty.Aim of this session:To support you to deliver patient-centered care for people living with frailty using a structured approach in primary care.By the end of the session you will be able to:<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li>Define frailty and understand how to identify our high risk patients</li><li>Understand how frailty can be a predictor of poor outcomes, cognitive and functional decline</li><li>Be aware of modifiable risk factors that could improve outcomes for patients</li></ul>

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