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SUMMARY:Introduction to Practice Management
DESCRIPTION:This is a multi-day (non-consecutive) event. \n\nDay 1 – Wednesday 15th April 2026\nDay 2 – Wednesday 22nd April 2026\n\nPlease ensure you are able to attend all the above dates before booking. \nIntroduction\nThis virtual course will suit recently appointed practice managers who are new to the NHS\, deputy practice managers or those aspiring to be practice managers. It will provide information and support to understand the key areas which need to be addressed when managing a busy and successful practice. \n  \nDue to the wide content of the day\, it is not possible to go in depth into all areas\, however\, delegates will receive a fully informative manual (posted to your home or practice) with lots of resources to refer to on the day and in the future. \nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“The course leader was very open and very enthusiastic about the role which made the course enjoyable”
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/introduction-to-practice-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T103000
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SUMMARY:NHS App: A Guide for Practice Staff
DESCRIPTION:The majority of general practices in England now use the NHS App. This 90-minute virtual training session aimed at all staff looks takes a closer look. \nAims\nUnderstand how the NHS App works\, its key features\, how to support patients in using the NHS App\, and the benefits to both patients and the practice. \nObjectives\n\nLearn what features of the App have evolved over time and why\nUnderstand the registration process and how to troubleshoot\nUnderstand what hub pages are (Home\, Services\, Your Health\, Messages)\nGain an understanding of how the NHS App can help your practice\nUnderstand through lived experiences how the App increases productivity and reduces overheads\nLearn how the App can help overcome the barriers to digital inclusion\n\nContent\nThis session covers the evolution of the NHS App and its key features\, the registration process and troubleshooting tips\, and an overview of the main hub pages (Home\, Services\, Your Health\, Messages). It explores how the App supports practices by improving productivity and reducing overheads\, highlights patient experiences\, and considers how it can help overcome barriers to digital inclusion.
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/nhs-app-a-guide-for-practice-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T093000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Asthma & COPD for General Practice (Dual Format)
DESCRIPTION:Registration 09:15 sessions run 09:30 to 16:00 on each day.\nThis is a multi-day (non-consecutive) event\n\nDay 1 – Tuesday 21st April 2026 – Face-to-Face at the Hamworthy Club.\nDay 2 – Tuesday 28th April 2026 – Over Zoom\nDay 3 – Tuesday 5th May 2026 – Over Zoom\n\nPlease ensure you are able to attend all the above dates before booking. \nIntroduction\nThis 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. \nAims\n\nProvide an overview of the current understanding of asthma and COPD and an introduction to the monitoring and treatment available for both.\nProvide a knowledge base for HCP’s new to asthma and COPD to enhance knowledge and skills relevant for general practice.\nProvide an overview of the key differences in the signs and symptoms of asthma and COPD and an awareness of differential diagnosis.\nIntroduction to risk identification and discuss appropriate escalation.\nCommence a pathway of respiratory education and equip candidate to continue through self-directed and formal learning in line with Fit to Care: Key Knowledge\, Skills and Training for Clinicians Fit to Care | Primary Care Respiratory Society (pcrs-uk.org)\nEncourage self-directed learning\n\nObjectives\nOn completion of the three course days\, by undertaking additional self-directed learning and with peer/assessor support in practice\, healthcare professionals should: \n\nHave increased understanding of the disease processes and person impact\nHave awareness of differential diagnosis\nHave improved awareness of history taking in respiratory disease.\nAppreciate the complexity of making a diagnosis of asthma or COPD.\nHave the ability to use\, teach and understand peak flow readings & monitoring.\nHave awareness of spirometry in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory disease (Content not sufficient for education towards accreditation)\nHave awareness of the current guidelines for asthma and COPD.\nHave knowledge of commonly used inhaler devices\, spacers and supporting tools to work towards a robust inhaler technique check.\nHave improved understanding of asthma and COPD exacerbation identification and assessment.\nSupport patient education and facilitate steps towards self-management to optimise concordance and patient safety.\nBe working towards undertaking a basic monitoring patient review.\nAppreciate effective consultation in a time limited environment.\n\nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“I loved the way the information was delivered so clearly “
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/introduction-to-asthma-copd-for-general-practice-dual-format-2/
LOCATION:Hamworthy club\, Canford Magna\,\, Winborne\, Dorset\, BH21 3AP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T150322
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SUMMARY:Prescriptions & Prescribing Explained - 2 Half Days
DESCRIPTION:This is a two day course: \n\nWednesday 22 April 2026\nWednesday 29 April 2026\n\nYou are required to attend both days to be eligible for your certificate of attendance.  Please ensure you are able to attend on both dates before you book the course. \nIntroduction\nThis live-online\, instructor led session is suitable for non-clinical staff dealing with  prescriptions on a regular or ad hoc basis. \nAims and Objectives\nThe Prescription & Prescribing Explained course will help delegates to ensure that their role contributes to the safe\, efficient and cost-effective running of the general practice prescribing process. \nThe objectives of the course are to enable delegates to be able to: \n\nunderstand how medicines are developed\nunderstand the terms generic\, brand and branded generic and their use\nrecognise the classification of medicines\nrecognise medicine and prescription terminology and abbreviations\nrecognise legal aspects of prescribing\nidentify the journey of a prescription\nunderstand the role of the Medicines Management Team\nunderstand the role of the general practice prescription clerk/administrator and the responsibilities and limitations of the role.\n\nCourse outline\n\nDrug development and naming of drugs\nDrug classifications\nPrescription Content\nSafety and Security of Prescriptions\nCost of prescriptions\nDrug Wastage & Synchronisation of prescriptions\nJourney of a prescription\nErrors\nThe role of the prescription clerk\n\nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“Working in groups\, having booklet/written material before the session to read over” 
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/prescriptions-prescribing-explained-2-half-days/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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SUMMARY:How to use FeNO testing to improve asthma diagnosis and management - for GPs & AHPs
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use FeNO testing to improve asthma diagnosis and management within primary care – practical advice and real world examples for the jobbing GP and AHP. \nFeNO is a safe\, fast and non-invasive measure of airway inflammation characteristically seen in asthma. It can help provide a more accurate diagnosis of asthma in adults and children/young people. With poor asthma outcomes across the UK and a misdiagnosis rate of 30%\, it is essential that we reduce the amount of guesswork that we currently rely on in the care of our patients with asthma and suspected asthma. \nAims & Objectives\n\nImprove accuracy in asthma diagnosis and management\nBridge the gap between national guidelines and everyday clinical practice\nDemonstrate the role and value of FeNO testing\n\nContent\nThis session will help bridge the gap between national guidelines and clinical practice by providing applied practical information on how to best use FeNO testing in primary care\, offering case studies\, real world examples\, resources and access to national training. \n\nChallenges of diagnosing Asthma\nWhat is FeNO testing and why should we use it?\nHow to do a FeNO test\nQOF and FeNO\nCase Studies\n\nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“Clearly very experienced specialists which was helpful in putting FeNO in a clinical patient-focused contex “
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/how-to-use-feno-testing-to-improve-asthma-diagnosis-and-management-for-gps-ahps/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T123000
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SUMMARY:All you need to know about being a Caldicott Guardian
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar is designed to support staff in General Practice who have been assigned the role of Caldicott Guardian. It is suitable for those new to the role\, as well as experienced Guardians seeking a refresher or formal training. The session provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities\, legal context\, and practical application of the Caldicott Principles in a primary care setting. \nAims\nTo provide a clear understanding of the Caldicott Guardian’s role\, responsibilities\, and how to apply the Caldicott Principles in practice. \nObjectives\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the scope and expectations of the Caldicott Guardian role.\nBe able to apply the Caldicott Principles in day-to-day decision-making.\nRecognise the legal and ethical considerations when sharing personal information.\nCollaborate effectively with the Data Protection Officer and other governance roles.\nSupport the rights of data subjects and promote a culture of confidentiality.\n\nContent Overview\n\nThe role and expectations of the Caldicott Guardian in Primary Care.\nCommon risks and emerging threats to patient confidentiality.\nPractical application of the Caldicott Principles.\nKey aspects of data protection legislation relevant to the Guardian.\nInteraction with the Data Protection Officer and other governance roles.\nConsiderations for lawful and proportionate information sharing.\nSupporting data subject rights and maintaining public trust.\n\nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“Good presentation – clear without issues. Good practical examples”
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/all-you-need-to-know-about-being-a-caldicott-guardian/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wounds and Barriers to Healing - Face-to-Face
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and registration 9:15am – Training 9:30am – 4pm (Lunch Included)\nIntroduction\nThe study session begins with identifying the stages of wound healing. How to accurately identify and describe the different tissue types and their implication on wound healing. The session will explore wound bed preparation including care of the peri-wound and surrounding skin. \nKey barriers to wound healing\, their implications towards wound healing\, and how they may affect dressing/treatment selection will be discussed and explored (there will be limited discussion around dressings – please sign up for the ‘Dressing Selection’ session for in depth dressing discussion). \nThe session will reach its conclusion with discussions around next steps\, including care planning\, continuity of care\, and when to refer on. \nAims\nThis session aims to discuss and explore the following: \n\nThe Stages and Process of Wound Healing\nAssessing and describing the wound including tissue types and wound descriptors\nWound bed preparation including assessing\, cleansing\, debriding and biofilm management\nCare of peri-wound and surrounding skin including use of emollients and topical steroids\nBarriers to healing- (patient and wound). e.g. co-morbidities\, patient factors\, wound infection\nCare planning and the importance of continuity of care\nLearning Resources\nWhen and to who to refer on to\nNext steps\n\nObjectives\nThis session will give the attendee the theory\, knowledge\, practical ideas\, and key elements of wound assessment and why wounds may not heal as expected. \nNB: The session will not deem the learner ‘competent’.  The ‘journey to competency’ will be explored using national capability framework resource and subsequent eLearning modules\, as will contacting the local Tissue Viability team to access any local policies\, documents and tools to support their learning that may be available.  A modified pdf of the presentation and resources/links will be available on the Wessex LMCs Website after the event. \nPrevious Delegate Feedback \n“Great content not overloading with information but informative“
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/introduction-to-wounds-and-barriers-to-healing-face-to-face/
LOCATION:Rownhams House\, Betteridge Drive\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO16 8LS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T123000
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SUMMARY:Contraception Update for The Experienced AHP or Practice Nurse
DESCRIPTION:This half day live-online\, instructor led course 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. We assume you 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. If you haven’t already used e-learning for healthcare you can register for free access. \nAims\nThrough a mix of lectures and case discussion\, the course aims to advise you about any updated practices and provide help and support in managing problems with contraception and more complex cases. \nObjectives\nBy the end of the course\, you will be able to: \n\nHave confidence in assessing patients who require contraception or who wish to switch methods.\nManage problems which may arise during the repeat issuing of Combined Hormonal Contraception\, Progesterone Only Pills and Progesterone Only Injectables.\nUnderstand when emergency contraception might be required and the best option to offer.\nManage problems which may arise for patients using coils and Implants.\n\nHandouts on some topics are provided to support the lecture content but the slides will not be made available to you. \nPrevious Delegate Feedback\n“They tailored the training to our needs. Very knowledgeable and passionate speaker. Just the update that I needed”
URL:https://bswtraininghub.nhs.uk/event/contraception-update-for-the-experienced-ahp-or-practice-nurse/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex LMCs":MAILTO:lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
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