Hampshire and Isle of Wight continuing professional development

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Transforming Dementia Care Level 7 module – Education For Health

This level 7 module will enable students to deliver person centred care, considering current approaches, research and treatments in relation to the different types of dementia, the disease trajectory including end of life care. Due to the nature of the condition ethical decision making is fundamental to quality of life throughout the disease journey and into end of life care and therefore will underpin the module.

Dates: 15 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=723

This webinar is aimed at GPs, GP Trainees, Advanced Practitioners (including Paramedics, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists) and anybody in a role that involves the assessment of and clinical decision making around the care of children in Primary Care.

Aims

To promote quality in acute paediatric care in the community.
To help individuals to develop their skills in assessment and management of children with acute clinical problems.
To bring local primary and secondary care colleagues together to learn from each other.
To raise awareness of Wessex Healthier Together as the online resource for both clinicians and parents/carers in Wessex

Date: 29 July 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth

Link: Advanced Diabetes Workshop – 10-04-2025 – J2S Training Ltd

This workshop is for any a health professional (GPNS and AHP) already completing LTC reviews in Diabetes and providing medicines management for complete episodes of care.
The day will be run by a specialist Diabetes Nurse with extensive experience in primary care. Exploring insulin and injectables and latest advances in Diabetes management, learning will be with a blend of PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and case studies to help understand and demystify the complexities of quality diabetes management.

Dates: 13 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=586

This half day course is aimed at clinicians who are already working with people who have been diagnosed with diabetes. The main focus will be on type 2 diabetes.

Content
In this interactive session we will cover:
The effective annual review and the 15 Healthcare Essentials
Identifying and managing complications including diabetic kidney disease
Pharmacological interventions: as recommended by NICE and ADA/EASD
What’s new in lifestyle interventions and supporting self-management

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Diabetes Glycaemic Control – Education for Health

Glycaemic control is central to managing diabetes and reducing the risk of complications for many people. This module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding of the evidence to underpin clinical decisions and practice in assuring effective glycaemic control.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Diabetes Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Level 7 module – Education For Health

Glycaemic control is usually the key issue addressed in practice. However, evidence suggests that cardiovascular complications are reduced through a multifactorial approach which addresses blood pressure, lipid management and lifestyle issues. In some people with diabetes, these interventions have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk than glycaemic control. This module encourages evidence-based analysis and discussion along with a synthesis of different approaches to managing risk in diabetes, which potentially go beyond the guidelines.

Dates: 4 June 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth

Links: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/fundamentals-in-diabetes-care-foundation-level-04-06-2025

This workshop is for any a health professional who is keen to extend their consultation and understand more around insulin and injectables. Learning outcomes include:
– Introduction to insulin
– Insulin profiles
– Interpreting Continuous Glucose monitoring verses HBA1C
– Sick day rules

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: Enhancing Diabetes Care in Professional Practice Short Course – Education For Health

This course focuses upon the assessment and management of patients with, or at risk of developing, diabetes and its precursor, metabolic syndrome, with emphasis on the prevention, recognition and management of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. You will have sound knowledge of the literature relevant to diabetes and metabolic syndrome in relation to cardiovascular complications and an insight into the strategic approaches to delivery of care, to empower you to participate effectively in managing patients with or at risk of developing diabetes.

Dates: 2-day course – 6 & 8 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=710

This course is aimed at Practice Nurses who may be new to Primary Care and have not worked with patients with Diabetes.

Objectives
In this interactive session we will cover:
Risk factors
History taking
Diagnostic tests
Treatment – pharmacological (basics) and non-pharmacological
Supporting self-management
Recognising and managing poor control

Dates: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: face-to-face, Southampton General Hospital

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Professional Modules | Health Sciences | University of Southampton

This module will provide a detailed overview of the management of adult diabetes in primary and secondary care. Sessions will include a comprehensive introduction, management of complications, pharmacology and diabetes management, the role of the dietitian and diabetes specialist nurse and the foot in diabetes (including peripheral vascular disease).

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 5

Link: Principles of Diabetes for Professional Practice Short Course – Education For Health

This course is aimed at any healthcare professional who participate in the assessment, management and delivery of care for people with or at risk of developing diabetes.

Date: 25 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=778

Aimed at GPs and AHPs, hear the latest advice and guidelines on how to safely manage ear, nose and throat conditions commonly seen in Primary Care.

Content
Sudden hearing loss – a medical emergency?
Common ENT conditions – Tinnitus, recurrent ear infections, globus
Newer ENT treatments options available and when to refer.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Frailty as a Long Term Condition Level 7 module – Education For Health

This course will enhance your knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes in relation to current treatment, management and risk avoidance of different aspects and challenges of frailty.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: Enhancing cardiovascular care for professional practice

This short course is aimed at any healthcare professional who participates in the delivery and management of care for people with CVD, their families and carers.
CVD is an umbrella term for a variety of cardiovascular diseases, sharing similar risks. It remains one of the leading causes of premature mortality and morbidity with a strong evidence base for both the primary and secondary prevention of the disease. This short course reflects the national imperative to prevent and manage CVD effectively. Within this module the main focus will be on cardiovascular disease . It is underpinned by the principles of evidence-based healthcare and incorporates the long-term conditions agenda.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Heart Failure Beyond the Basics Level 7 module – Education For Health

Designed for healthcare professionals with basic knowledge of pathophysiology and management of heart failure, the module explores the management of HF-LVSD alongside other conditions which impact heart function, including cor pulmonale.

Date: 9 July 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=536

Aims of this refresher course include:
-To be able to undertake a targeted patient history
-To gain an understanding of the components of the abdominal examination
-To be able to determine normal from abnormal findings
-To be able to identify gastrointestinal system red flag signs and symptoms

Dates: please refer to university website

Delivery method: face-to-face, Highfield Campus, Southampton

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Professional Modules | Health Sciences | University of Southampton

This module focuses specifically on variants from the normal (the pathophysiological) and explores the concept of clinical diagnosis. The module is based on the hypothesis that a critical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative aspects of clinical reasoning and decision making underpins diagnostic accuracy and skill.

Dates: please refer to university website

Delivery method: face-to-face, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth

Level of study: Level 6 or Level 7

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

This clinically-focused unit has been developed in response to the need to enhance the assessment skills of healthcare professionals across the health and social care sector. The unit offers the opportunity for healthcare professionals to enhance their skills in the assessment of adult patients and further develop their knowledge in the relevant pathophysiology applied to stages of the assessment. As a result this will enable healthcare professionals to be able to confidently undertake a consultation of a presenting patient, perform an assessment utilising enhanced skills, identify any relevant red flags through their assessment, interpret the findings of their assessment and consider the relevant escalation and action plans, specific to the sector in which they are based.

Dates: please refer to university website

Delivery method: face-to-face, University of Winchester campus

Level of study: Advanced

Link: History Taking and Assessment – University of Winchester

This short course will provide nurses and allied health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of consultation models and a systematic approach to history taking and physical assessment, including for different age groups, those with difficulties with communication, as well as for people who may require mental health assessment.

Dates: 25 June 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=534

Aims
The aim of this training is to learn about new tools to help you with history taking and expand your consultation skills.

Objectives
On completion of these session delegates should:
understand different approaches to the consultation process
be able to undertake a full clinical history
be aware of tools/mnemonics that can help with the history taking process
be able to apply theory to practice by undertaking a clinical history

Content
During this session we will be looking at:
Overview of consultation models
Components of a full clinical history
Using a structured approach to history taking
Communication skills and the consultation

Date: 20 May 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth

Link: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/history-taking-and-the-ent-examination-20-05-2025

This workshop is open to all health professionals that are assessing, triaging, and managing patients in primary care. It will help to build or refresh your systematic history taking and examination skills within first contact diagnosis and care.
Delegates will have an opportunity to refresh and improve their knowledge and skills in ENT assessment. In addition, latest medications and treatment pathways/ NICE guidance will be discussed.
The day will be interactive and there will be an informal opportunity for participants to share practice.

Date: 3 June 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth

Link: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/history-taking-and-the-neurological-assessment-03-06-2025

This workshop will provide delegates with an opportunity to refresh and improve their knowledge and skills in neurological assessment. In addition latest medications and treatment pathways/ NICE guidance will be discussed. Following the workshop attendees will:
*Understand the principles of systematic history taking and specific history taking for a Neurological presentation to include areas such as head injury / disorientation/ weakness, Ataxia
*Have an awareness of ‘red flags’, medications, treatment pathways and differential diagnoses in Acute and chronic Neurological conditions
*Improve knowledge and skills on how to examine the Neurological system
*Improve competence regarding appropriate referral

Dates: please refer to university website

Delivery method: face-to-face, Highfield campus, Southampton

Level of study: Level 6 and Level 7

Link: Professional Modules | Health Sciences | University of Southampton

This module is designed to prepare nurses and allied health professionals with additional skills in history taking and physical examination (specifically the skills of inspection palpation and auscultation) across all major body systems. The module is appropriate for anyone who seeks to practice enhanced patient assessments with a higher level of autonomy.

Dates available: 26 June 2025 or 4 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Links:

26 June 2025 https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id-563

4 September 2025 https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id-584

This session is aimed at Advanced Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Nurse Practitioners, working in an extended role, offering ‘on the day’ appointments for people with acute illness.
The objective of this course is for those working in minor illness clinics or ‘triage’ to be able to assess for, identify, and/or exclude, any red flags that might indicate serious illness requiring immediate action or referral.

Date: 24 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id-571

This session is aimed at Advanced Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Nurse Practitioners, working in an extended role, offering ‘on the day’ appointments for people with acute illness.
The objective of this course is for those working in minor illness clinics or ‘triage’ to be able to assess for, identify, and/or exclude, any red flags that might indicate serious illness requiring immediate action or referral.

Dates: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: face-to-face, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth

Level of study: Level 6 or Level 7

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

Risk assessment and decision making is at the heart of professional practice in health and social care.
The need to balance risk, choice and rights with protection and autonomy and the need, not just to minimise danger but to maximise wellbeing, requires a high level of professionalism and an ability to think critically and analytically. This unit focuses on risk and decision making in practice and is designed to support you in developing your skills in this area.

Dates: 21 May, 25 May, 2 July, 8 October and 13 November 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Links:

21 May 2025 – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=795

25 May 2025 – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=787
2 July 2025 – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=796

8 October 2025 – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=788

13 November 2025 – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=793

This half day update is aimed at nurses who provide the full range of childhood and adult immunisations covered in the routine UK schedules. It will provide clinicians with the latest guidance on national immunisation programmes and demonstrate the tools and resources available to manage common incidents and educate patients. Delegates are advised to have attended annual resuscitation training, which should include anaphylaxis care.

Dates: One -day course: 15 May 2025 or 10 July 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth

Links:

https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/non-medical-prescribing-update-for-nmps-15-05-2025

Suitable for Independent Prescribers as part of their annual update, this workshop will refresh knowledge regarding governance, prescribing competency, and revalidation.
In addition, complex case studies will explore prescribing scenarios to challenge and discuss how we can avoid medical errors and improve patient outcomes.

Dates: Half-day course: Please refer to university website for dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

An essential part of continuing to become a safe and effective NMP is to maintain competence and undertake annual CPD and revalidation as specified by their supervisor. It is also important NMPs are kept up-to-date with any changes that affect safe prescribing such as changes to the law and medicine safety. This half day update is designed to meet those needs.

Dates: 23 July 2025, 17 September 2025 or 26 November 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: 23 July – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=798

17 September – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=570

26 November – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=799

The aim of this course is to update independent prescribers around all aspects of their role and covers:
-Prescribing standards
-Scope of Practice
-Governance
-Contemporary issues
-Prescribing errors
-Electronic prescribing
-Learning from patient safety events

Dates: 22 May 2025 or 24 July 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pound’s Community Centre, Portsmouth

Links: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/interpreting-blood-test-results-for-registered-practitioners-22-05-2025

This is a course designed for AHP’s working, who are wanting to work as autonomous practitioners with access to diagnostics in first contact practitioner or advanced practice roles.

This will be a full day course. This course will consider those commonly requested blood test results that are often ordered by the GP and then interpreted by other clinicians. Exploring lipid levels, liver function tests and inflammatory markers, whilst making sense of U&E’s, thyroid function and glucose levels, it is critical that the clinician receiving the results knows what to do next. Explore blood tests in more depth and challenge your thinking with clinical scenarios and ranges of results. Knowing when a result can be filed whilst also identifying ‘red flags’ and necessary referrals.

Dates: Wednesday, 2 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July
09:30 – 12:30

Delivery method: Virtual

Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease for Practice Nurses – 2 Half Days

CKD is an important condition in itself, and also as a marker of cardiovascular risk.  In these 2 sessions, we consider the function of the kidneys in health and review what goes wrong in CKD.  We address the risk factors for CKD, how the diagnosis is made and how to explain the diagnosis to the patient.  We then go on to address the lifestyle interventions and pharmacological management which can improve outcomes.  We also discuss potential complications of CKD and how to carry out an effective annual review, including recognition of when to refer on.

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Strategies for Assessment and Feedback to Support Clinical Practice Level 7 module – Education For Health

The purpose of this module is to enable health care practitioners to develop their knowledge and skills in creating innovative assessment strategies appropriate to support learners in their clinical environment appropriately aligned with learning outcomes. They will also develop an understanding of the different methods of feedback and gain skills in delivering feedback in a variety of situations.

Dates: Please refer to university website

Delivery method: face-to-face, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth

Level of study: Level 6 or Level 7

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills to recognise, assess and manage clients with a range of long term conditions. It will enable you to evaluate the evidence base for practice and critically reflect on their encounters with clients.

Dates: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: face-to-face, University of Winchester campus

Level of study: working towards advanced practice

Link: Community Rehabilitation – Long term conditions – University of Winchester

In this course, you will explore population health approaches, social determinants of health and health inequalities to understand the needs of the local population. You’ll build confidence in developing innovative, transformative solutions / interventions that are community based and population driven.

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Optimising Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Management as a Long Term Condition Level 7 module – Education For Health

The purpose of this module is to enable healthcare practitioners to develop their critical appraisal of the evidence supporting current management of patients with atrial fibrillation and stroke and be able to plan evidence based care providing solutions to some of the challenges in the minimisation of the impact of these conditions on the individuals, their relatives and the community at large. The module provides the opportunity to identify and critically appraise the literature surrounding key aspects of the care pathway in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation and stroke with a focus on strategies for risk factor reduction and stroke prevention.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Impact of Mental Health on Long Term Conditions Level 7 module – Education For Health

This module explores risk factors for common mental health issues in people with long term physical health conditions. You will explore communication, interaction and working in partnership with patients, families and carers including signposting and referral to other services. Issues of equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding will be discussed in the context of key legislation, health policy and ethics.

Dates: please refer to Bournemouth University website for details

Delivery method: face-to-face, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth

Level of study: Level 6 or Level 7

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

The aim of this unit is to equip you with the skills necessary to independently assess, plan, treat and safely discharge adult clients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor illnesses.

Date: 9 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=538

Get up to speed with common gastrointestinal conditions that patients may present with. The course covers a wide range of presentations, focusing on evidence-based assessment and management along with safe practice.

Content
Overview of history taking
Overview of basic anatomy and physiology
Common gastrointestinal conditions and their management
Red flag signs and symptoms
Criteria for referral to specialist care

Dates: Starts 12 June 2025 or 17 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Links: 12 June – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=542
17 September – https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=794

Suitable for practice nurses, community nurses and allied health professionals.
Aims
Update your knowledge and skills on common clinical conditions and minor ailments
Objectives
To be able to undertake a targeted patient history
To gain an understanding of a range of common minor illnesses and their management
To be able to identify red flag signs and symptoms and escalate appropriately

Content
Day 1: Respiratory tract presentations, red/painful eye, neck and back pain
Day 2: Ear conditions, acute abdominal pain, gynaecological problems
Day 3: Headaches, mental health issues, skin conditions

Dates: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: virtual and face-to-face at University of Winchester campus

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Musculoskeletal Practice in Primary Care – University of Winchester

This module, offered with a blend of virtual and face-to-face learning, provides the opportunity for MSK practitioners to develop their theoretical knowledge and professional practice skills to a level necessary for managing complexity in clinical scenarios, often where the evidence is lacking and where complex clinical reasoning is necessary.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Optimising Pain Management Level 7 module – Education For Health

This module provides an opportunity to study pain management, specifically in people with long term conditions, including (but not limited to) cancer, musculoskeletal disorders and vascular conditions. There is an emphasis on the importance of carrying out a full assessment of an individual who has chronic pain in order to identify the most appropriate management strategy, based on current research and evidence.

Date: 16 July 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=723

This webinar is aimed at GPs, GP Trainees, Advanced Practitioners (including Paramedics, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists) and anybody in a role that involves the assessment of and clinical decision making around the care of children in Primary Care.

Content
Orthopaedic problems in children are common. They can be congenital, developmental or acquired. In this webinar we will look at:
The most common MSK conditions seen in primary care.
The signs and symptoms of these conditions.
The relevancy of physical testing.
Knowing the red flags and when to refer.
Awareness of sources of patient/family support to mange these conditions

Date: 15 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=723

This webinar is aimed at GPs, GP Trainees, Advanced Practitioners (including Paramedics, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists) and anybody in a role that involves the assessment of and clinical decision making around the care of children in Primary Care.

Aims
Rashes are common in babies and children and a frequent presentation in Primary Care. This session will include  look at:
Recognition of atopic eczema and other eczema subtypes
Assessing and grading severity
Management and prevention 
Providing information and treatment plans
Red flags and when to refer
Other common paediatric dermatoses seen in primary care

Date: 16 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=724

This webinar is aimed at GPs, GP Trainees, Advanced Practitioners (including Paramedics, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists) and anybody in a role that involves the assessment of and clinical decision making around the care of children in Primary Care.

Content
Referencing new and recent local guidelines, this session will look at:
An outline to food allergy diagnosis and testing, particularly within the context of conditions such as eczema, and food allergy management.
A review on the causes and management of urticaria in childhood. 
A review on the management of allergic rhinitis in paediatric populations.
An approach to the patient with a possible penicillin allergy.

Date: 8 July 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=735

This webinar is aimed at GPs, GP Trainees, Advanced Practitioners (including Paramedics, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists) and anybody in a role that involves the assessment of and clinical decision making around the care of children in Primary Care.

Aims
Headaches are one of the most common reasons of referral to a general paediatric clinic
In this webinar we will look at:
A review of common headaches presenting in children
The ’red flag’ symptoms to be aware of
The signs of when it is (and isn’t) a tumour

Dates: please refer to Bournemouth University website for details

Delivery method: face-to-face, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth

Level of study: Level 6 and Level 7

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

This unit has been designed for registered healthcare professionals in primary care and urgent care services caring for both adults and children. It will help practitioners to develop their knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning and treatment of a range of minor ailments commonly presenting in children. It will also enable students to evaluate the evidence base for practice, thereby enhancing their clinical reasoning skills. Students will complete a Clinical Practice Portfolio which will be assessed their own place of work by a practice assessor.

Dates: 25 June 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pound’s Community Centre, Portsmouth

Level of study: advanced

Link: Paediatric Respiratory Assessment: A workshop for Registered Practitioners – 22/01/2025 – J2S Training Ltd

When is Croup or Respiratory Syncytial Virus in children safe? How would you know?
This training course is provided by an expert Paediatric specialist nurse working in primary care.
It is recommended for Advanced Practitioners who are managing triage and minor illness in children.
You will leave this course with a greater awareness of appropriate paediatric diagnostics and how to recognise Respiratory presentations and red flags in children.
Management and therapeutics will be discussed relating to Paediatric respiratory presentations.
Resources and tools for assessing children and understanding therapeutics will be provided at this event.

Date: 24 June 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id765

Aims
To help delegates understand what SNOMED CT is, how effective coding can support QOF aspirations, the links between SNOMED CT and e-RS, the process to ensure that coding is accurate and how to search for codes. 

Content
The use of templates
SNOMED CT
Using SNOMED CT
Dual coding
Synonyms
Data quality and errors
Searches

Date: 25 June 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id760

Aims
To help delegates understand what SNOMED CT is, how effective coding can support QOF aspirations, the links between SNOMED CT and e-RS, the process to ensure that coding is accurate and how to search for codes. 

Content
Clinical coding terminology
Coded data
Coding within the record
The use of templates

Date: 2-day course – 6 & 14 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=705

Appraisals are an essential part of the performance management process but are often considered difficult or even irrelevant by staff and managers alike.  This course is designed to enable you to run effective appraisals that will be beneficial and motivational for all involved. Suitable for those new to appraisals or for those with experience seeking a refresher. Following this training it is expected that delegates will have gained an appreciation of the benefits of a well conducted appraisal both to the individuals involved and their organisation, and will be confident to appraise their colleagues in a fair, robust and meaningful way.

Date: 10 July 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=763

This half-day workshop has been designed for those who are new to general practice whether they are clinicians or not, senior in their role or just starting out.

Objectives
Understand the structure of general practice
Gain an overview of the role of the CQC, how they monitor, inspect and rate practices
Learn why compliance matters
Understand the significance of an effective induction programme
Learn the skills required for effective time management (managing yourself)
Gain an understanding of organisational culture and the relationship between culture and strategic change

Content
Structure within general practice
Regulation (CQC)
Compliance (Training, Risk, Human Resources Management)
Induction
Effectiveness (Time management)
Culture (Influences and change)

Date: 14 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=549

Many clinicians often find themselves worrying about missing something serious when they undertake remote consultations.A recent article in the British Journal of General Practice highlighted the common pitfalls when safety netting, and this course will focus on how eliciting red flags and providing appropriate safety netting advice can improve patient safety, and reduce the chances of a complaint. You will receive practical advice, examples, case scenarios and feedback to help you to become more confident in the skills needed for remote consulting.

Date: 10 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=550

Saying no to patients is something most clinicians wrestle with – after all, we were trained to be helpful and try to solve problems and saying can feel wrong. But sometimes patient expectations are unrealistic and we need to help them to set appropriate boundaries. Furthermore, increasingly, with longer and longer waits across every aspect of the health system, sometimes their expectations are reasonable, but we simply cannot deliver what they are hoping for – and if we try to “rescue” these situations their expectations of what we can deliver will increase further and it can be even harder to set boundaries, which can contribute to the very real risk of clinician burnout. This webinar aims to help delegates to manage these tricky situations.

Date: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: face-to-face – University of Winchester campus

Level of study: working towards advanced practice

Link: Community Rehabilitation – Long term conditions – University of Winchester

In this course, you will explore population health approaches, social determinants of health and health inequalities to understand the needs of the local population. You’ll build confidence in developing innovative, transformative solutions / interventions that are community based and population driven.

Date: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: face-to-face – University of Winchester campus

Level of study: working towards advanced practice

Link: Community Rehabilitation – Healthy Ageing – University of Winchester

This course will allow learners to develop critical skills to enhance their own rehabilitation practice and enable a self-managed approach to their clinical practice.

Dates: 3 day course – 30 September, 6 October and 13 October 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=725

You are required to attend all 3 days to be eligible for your certificate of attendance.

This is a three-day introduction to asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for healthcare professionals (Registered and Associate Nurses, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists & Physicians Associates). This course is also suitable for level 3 or above HCA/HCSW who are supported by a Registered healthcare professional with appropriate respiratory training and experience.

Aims
Provide an overview of the current understanding of asthma and COPD and an introduction to the monitoring and treatment available for both. 
Provide a knowledge base for HCP’s new to asthma and COPD to enhance knowledge and skills relevant for general practice. 
Provide an overview of the key differences in the signs and symptoms of asthma and COPD and an awareness of differential diagnosis. 
Introduction to risk identification and discuss appropriate escalation. 
Commence a pathway of respiratory education and equip candidate to continue pathway through self-directed land formal learning in line with Fit to Care: Key Knowledge, Skills and Training for Clinicians Providing Respiratory Care (PCRS, 2022) Fit to Care | Primary Care Respiratory Society (pcrs-uk.org) 
Encourage self-directed learning, including reading of current key guidance and evidence-based literature. 

Dates: 8 May 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pound’s Community Centre, Portsmouth

Level of study: update

Links: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/respiratory-refresher-course-asthma-update-03-02-2025

https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/respiratory-refresher-course-asthma-update-08-05-2025

This workshop is for any health professional who is providing LTC reviews and care planning for asthma patients. The day will refresh your knowledge and skills in asthma management with latest guidance and recommendations. Learning outcomes include:
– Overview of diagnosis and awareness of phenotypes – why it matters
– Identifying risk
– Overview of updated guidelines and how these relate to current understanding of phenotypes
– Whole person perspective and risk
– Non-pharmacological treatments and person-centred goal setting
– Pharmacological treatments update
– Proposal of practice audit, system review or implementing change in your own clinic

Dates: 6 June 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pound’s Community Centre, Portsmouth

Level of study: update

Links: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/respiratory-refresher-course-copd-update-24-02-2025

https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/respiratory-refresher-course-copd-update-06-06-2025

This comprehensive workshop is for any health professional who is providing LTC reviews and care planning for patients under the umbrella of COPD conditions . The day will refresh your current knowledge and skills in respiratory management with latest guidance and recommendations.
Learning outcomes include:
– Overview of diagnosis and awareness of phenotypes – why it matters
– Identifying risk
– Overview of updated guidelines and how these relate to current understanding of phenotypes
– Whole person perspective and risk
– Non-pharmacological treatments and person-centred goal setting
– Pharmacological treatments update
– Proposal of practice audit, system review or implementing change in your own clinic

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: Enhancing Asthma Care in Professional Practice Short Course – Education For Health

You don’t need to be a specialist in cardiac care but simply have a desire to learn more about cardiac disease and its management. Unlike the traditional Cardiac Care module there is no requirement to fulfil a book of clinical competencies.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 5

Link: Enhancing Asthma Care in Professional Practice Short Course – Education For Health

This course is aimed at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers who participate in the delivery and management of care for people with asthma, their families and carers. You will be able to demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and management of asthma and using current clinical guidelines will be able to suggest, initiate and vary treatment in response to assessment of individual clinical needs.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: Enhancing COPD Care in Professional Practice Short Course – Education For Health

In this course you’ll focus on the assessment and management of the individual with COPD, developing skills to suggest, initiate and vary treatment in response to individual needs.

Dates: 10 June 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=678

This course is aimed at clinicians who are already working with people living with asthma.

Content
In this paediatric and adult case study-based session we will cover:
Diagnostics – what should we be doing?
BTS/SIGN, NICE or GINA – who does it best?
Treatment – is it now all about AIR and MART?
Identification and management of poor control

Dates: 25 June 2025 or 1 October 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pound’s Community Centre, Portsmouth

Level of study: advanced

Links: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/paediatric-respiratory-assessment-a-workshop-for-registered-practitioners-25-06-2025

Paediatric Assessment: An update in Respiratory and Abdominal Presentations 01-10-2025 – J2S Training Ltd

When is Croup or Respiratory Syncytial Virus in children safe? How would you know?
This training course is provided by an expert Paediatric specialist nurse working in primary care.
It is recommended for Advanced Practitioners who are managing triage and minor illness in children.
You will leave this course with a greater awareness of appropriate paediatric diagnostics and how to recognise Respiratory presentations and red flags in children.
Management and therapeutics will be discussed relating to Paediatric respiratory presentations.
Resources and tools for assessing children and understanding therapeutics will be provided at this event.

Dates: N/A

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 5

Link: Principles of COPD for Professional Practice Short Course – Education For Health

This principles of COPD for professional practice short course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of people with COPD in hospital and community settings. You’ll demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with COPD and an ability to vary treatment dependent on patient need.

Dates: 10 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=773

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical complication in both adults and children. This course examines the early presentation and identification of signs and symptoms that sepsis may be present. Designed for clinical grades and as a refresher course for those requiring a basic working knowledge of sepsis, the session will cover the basic anatomy and physiology involved and consider early management and review strategies. Consideration will also be given to some of the common causes of sepsis, complications arising from it, and the clinical decision making involved, with the opportunity to apply the learning to clinical case studies.

Dates: Please refer to the university website for more details

Delivery method: face-to-face, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth

Level of study: Level 7

Link: Wozzad Online Course Application for Bournemouth University

A Service Improvement Project (SIP) aims to bring about a measurable benefit to a service or services against a stated aim. During the unit you will explore a range of relevant knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to prepare for a SIP. This unit aims to provide an opportunity to develop a SIP proposal. During the unit you will explore a range of relevant knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to prepare for a SIP. You will gain sufficient knowledge regarding an appropriate, systematic and justified methodology in a complex professional area design an original, intellectually challenging and in-depth SIP action plan relevant to your professional context.

Dates: 21 May 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face, John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth

Link: https://www.j2s.co.uk/catalogue/products/introduction-to-sexual-health-and-stis-21-05-2025

This half day workshop is for any health professional (GPN, AHP, NA) who is keen to develop an understanding of sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases.
There will be an overview of the most common STIs and information on how to recognise them. Widening understanding of sexual health to destigmatise  and provide clinicians with the confidence to provide a comprehensive assessment in any patient consultation and improve patient health outcomes with appropriate testing and screening.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-interactive-blended-online-learning-package/

This spirometry interactive blended online learning package is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for performing, recording and interpreting spirometry in adults, or a combination of these.

Participants can join this course at any time, there are no set start dates. Participants have six months to complete their studying.

Each month, a live interactive tutorial is held to ensure learners have opportunities to check their understanding with their clinical tutor, ask questions and share best practice with other learners. 

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-interactive-blended-online-learning-package-including-artp-assessment-access/

This spirometry interactive blended online learning package including ARTP assessment access course is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for performing, recording and interpreting spirometry in adults, or a combination of these.

Participants can join this course at any time, there are no set start dates. Participants have six months to complete their study.

Each month, a live interactive tutorial is held to ensure learners have opportunities to check their understanding with their clinical tutor, ask questions and share best practice with other learners. You will be supported to feel ready for the ARTP accreditation process. The assessment cost is included in this funding offer 

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-refresher-with-access-to-artp-assessment-online/

This spirometry refresher with access to ARTP assessment course has been designed for learners who have spirometry experience but are not currently on the ARTP register. These learners need to refresh their knowledge around spirometry and complete their ARTP accreditation.

The spirometry refresher course consists of:

• Pre-recorded lectures which will enable you to learn at a pace and time that is suitable for you
• Live Q&A webinars every month which will provide you with opportunity to ask questions to a clinical expert as well as share practice with your peers
• Access to the ARTP assessment process. You will be supported to prepare for the assessment. The cost of accreditation is included in the course

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-update-online-with-askspiro/

The spirometry update package is specifically designed for people who are looking to fulfil the CPD requirement, to complete their annual ARTP certification.

The package comprises six months access to the online course and access to the Ask Spiro service.

Please note: the cost for the ARTP renewal certificate is not included in this funded course offer. To apply to the national register, you will need to contact ARTP directly.

Dates: 19 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=672

This is a 1-day course for all practice nurses looking for an update in this area of general practice. Health is constantly changing and disease outbreaks do happen. It is vital therefore that healthcare professionals who provide a travel health service feel equipped to be able to offer the best advice to travellers, as well as being able to signpost themselves and travellers to the latest guidelines.

Dates: 16 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=685

This half day is suitable for Practice Nurses and AHPs who already have a good understanding of contraception and sexual health care and are regularly managing these requests in practice. It is aimed to update your current knowledge and extend your confidence in managing problems with different contraceptive methods. You will need to have a basic level of knowledge in contraception and sexual health to the level covered in modules 2 and 3 of the  e-learning for Healthcare – Sexual and Reproductive Health. To get the most out of this update we would recommend looking at module 4 (emergency contraception) and Module 5 (Contraception: complications/side-effects) prior to the course.

Dates: 18 September 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id-545

This virtual session is aimed at the nursing team and HRT prescribers. The session will dispel myths and misconceptions and look at the facts around benefits and risks of HRT. You will explore the various routes and types of HRT, considering individualisation of treatment. Contraindications and cautions will be discussed along with some example case scenarios. Nice Guidance updated in November 2025 will be included.

Delivery method: face-to-face

Link: https://www.midhampshirehealthcare.co.uk/cms_uploads/MHH%20Training%20Pathway%20July%202022%20v3.pdf

Fully-funded Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) diploma and practical training in contraceptive coil and implant management.

Dates: 15 May 2025

Delivery method: Virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=544

This session will review the impact of menopause on symptoms and health, consider HRT and how is it is used as well as non hormonal options and lifestyle choices including:

How do you assess symptoms and decide which treatment to offer?
How is HRT used and what are the benefits and risks?
What about non hormonal options, supplements, and prescribed options?

Dates: 12 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=573

This is a study session for experienced Practice Nurses who want to explore realistic and practical solutions to the barriers/dilemmas faced when providing care for patients with complex leg ulcers and wounds that are deemed ‘hard to heal’. This session is delivered virtually. The session will explore factors that make a leg ulcer ‘complex’, or a wound as being ‘hard to heal’.

Dates: 1 July 2025

Delivery method: Face 2 Face South Winchester Golf Course, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5QX, United Kingdom

Link:
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=562

This introductory session offers the opportunity to gain knowledge, confidence and skills in compression therapies used for venous/mixed leg ulcers, leg oedema and prevention of ulceration by using effective compression. It will provide an overview of conditions that would benefit from compression, and the choices, implications and planning for the appropriate management.

Dates: 22 May 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=574

This introductory session aims to explore and enable attendees to understand the elements and importance of wound and skin assessment plus management of wounds. There will be a section on types of wound tissue and the implication, e.g. slough, necrosis.
The session will also identify the key barriers to wound healing in order to select appropriate dressings/treatments that will support the selection of appropriate dressings/treatments in order to maximise outcomes (note-actual dressing selection is another session-see website) This session encompasses wound infection/biofilm recognition and decisions for treatment.

Dates : 11 September 2025

Delivery method: face-to-face South Winchester Golf Course, Romsey Road, Winchester

Link: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=566

Morning session – managing the complex leg ulcer and difficult doppler

This face-to-face session is for experienced GPNs who want to explore the dilemmas faced and seek realistic and practical solutions to the care of the complex leg ulcer patient and allied complications. We will discuss advanced decision making in the application of the correct therapeutic treatments, despite an inconclusive, absent or confusing ABPI.  It will also look at differential leg ulcer diagnosis, e.g. dermatological, underlying diseases etc and applying adequate compression in difficult anatomical areas

Afternoon session – dressing selection This session is for all healthcare practitioners and is delivered virtually. The session will explore the multiple variables and key factors to consider when selecting dressings. There will be discussion regarding the various types of dressings on your formularies, including how they work, what they do, indications and contraindications.
The session will also explore the importance of holistically assessing patients to aid appropriate and optimal care planning to maximise patient outcomes. There will be patient scenarios and wound photos to aid/embed learning.