NEL: Foundations in Motivational Interviewing (MI): “Exploring Motivation and Facilitating Change” - Virtual
2025-11-25 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online Session, United Kingdom
NEL: Foundations in Motivational Interviewing (MI): “Exploring Motivation and Facilitating Change”
Virtual Only delivery ( x 4 Zoom sessions)

Day 1: Tuesday 25th November 2025, 0930-1300
Day 2: Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 0930-1300
Day 3: Tuesday 9th December 2025, 0930-1300
Day 4: Tuesday 16th December 2025, 0930-1300

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NEL Training Hub are pleased to provide new set of dates for Foundational in Motivational Interviewing training. Course is open to all staff working in health and social care in North East London. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centred counselling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. The programme will introduce, evidence-based skills and strategies to 1) explore people’s ambivalence to change health damaging behaviours and 2) facilitate positive lifestyle change
The course will provide opportunities to observe and practice the approach in a protected environment. By the end of the course participants will feel able to start using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in their work settings. The course (equivalent to two days) introduces participants to the theory, spirit and principles in using MI to help people make positive change. The training will use a range of methods including didactic teaching, live demonstrations through role play with professional actors, audio, video and coaching. The training will aim to create a curiosity to learn more and develop practice. This course delivery team will include a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) who has worked and trained across a wide range of settings.
Participants must fully attend all parts of the course and ensure you have a working microphone and camera (if being delivered online). Late comers will not be allowed entry. The course is delivered via Zoom platform, and learners should ensure device and network enables this prior to registering. Joining instruction will be circulated 48 hours prior to the delivery dates.
What previous attendees have feedback:
‘This training is perfect for my role -in facilitating new assessments and I am thankful for participating in MI training’
‘Really enjoyed this course. Reflection on own practice – a lot of thought provoking areas that I need to change. e.g. using more open questions compared to closed’
‘Mindful communication, person centred, empathetic.. all of the MI techniques and the spirit! All of the training was helpful, particularly as it was very interactive. Breakout rooms were helpful’
Places are limited please book early to avoid disappointment! If courses fully subscribed to add your name to the waiting list so priority places can be offered for future dates. Please note there is a DNA charge of £200PP for failure to turn up following booking.

NEL Prescribing Quality Scheme and Prescribing Efficiency Scheme Drop-in Q&A Sessions 25-26
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
Following the recent launch of the NEL Prescribing Quality Scheme (PQS) and NEL Prescribing Efficiency Scheme (PES), the Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation Team will be hosting regular drop-in Q&A sessions throughout 2025 and early 2026, to help facilitate questions and queries on both schemes.
All NEL practices are welcome and encouraged to attend.
This will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on both schemes.
Sessions are scheduled for:

Date
Time

Tuesday 25th November 2025 – CLICK HERE TO JOIN
1-2pm

Tuesday 20th January 2026 – CLICK HERE TO JOIN
1-2pm

Thrive after maternity leave. 5-week course
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
11 November – 9 December 2025

Target Audience: GP on or returning from maternity leave
Date: 11, 18, 25 November, 2, 9 December 2025 – weekly sessions on Tuesdays
Time: Start: 1300 End: 1400
Delivery mode: Zoom. Please note that participant names and emails will be shared with the provider to send course information and reminders.

Cost: Free to attendees from Londonwide practices
Maximum number: 12

Book a place

Target Audience:
GP on or returning from maternity leave

Date:
11, 18, 25 November, 2, 9 December 2025 – weekly sessions on Tuesdays

Time
Start: 1pm End: 2pm(allow 10 minutes before the start of the session for registration and AV equipment check)

Delivery mode:
MS TeamsPlease note that participant names and emails will be shared with the provider to enable access to the online learning platform and to send weekly reminders.

Cost
Free for attendees from Londonwide practices.

Course Overview
A five-week course to support the return to work after maternity leave. Each week we will cover a topic to build your confidence for your return to work, so you can thrive after maternity leave.

Course Aims
To boost GPs confidence so that they can plan the return to work that is right for them, create healthy boundaries so that they can thrive and prevent overwhelm after their return to work

Learning Outcomes

Maintain your identity through maternity leave and beyond
Boost and maintain your confidence as a mother and after you return to work
As a family unit, manage your ‘Home Contract’ of chores and mental load in a way that works for you all
Create a return to work plan including contingency planning

Achieve your potential post maternity leave and keep your career on track

Format
Each week delegates will complete an online learning module (c 30 mins work) and then the course leader will facilitate reflection on the week’s topic plus provide coaching support where needed

Presenter(s)
Frances Cushway RCDP, Managing Director, The Maternity Coach
