Suicide First Aid Lite (virtually delivered 4hr workshop)
2024-11-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online Session, United Kingdom
If you cannot attend the face to face training, there is also the opportunity to attend the virtually delivered Suicide First Aid Lite – standard course and a youth version available. The half day course giving learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
SFA Lite is comprised of 4 hours, interactive, small group workshop accredited by City & Guilds. The programme teaches the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and to pass the person onto a suicide first aider. Suicide First Aid Lite (Virtual) training offers learning outcomes that are knowledge based and factual. This training can be used as a stand-alone programme or as the first part of a journey to learn suicide prevention skills. An Adults and Children’s version of the course is available. Please refrain from booking on both as there are significant overlaps in the content.
Methods of delivery:
Taught over half day using tutor facilitated socratic learning, tutor-led role- play, mini lectures, group work and audio-visual presentations. This is a has some interactive elements and is an emotionally engaging learning experience
Pre-training requirement
No previous experience or training is necessary. Participants will be asked to self-reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide.
Who should attend?
Multi-sector practitioners including health, housing, social care, education, criminal justice, call centre operators, private, voluntary and public sector workers and community members.
NOTE there is a £90 charge that will be enforced for failure to turn up following booking, or cancellations less than 10 days prior to course. There is a fixed cost commitment that is irrecoverable to secure learning materials. Click below to register:
REGISTER
What previous attendees have fed back:
“Thoroughly enjoyed the session, the role plays were a good way to put the teaching into action, and the space created by the facilitator meant thoughtful conversations took place. Left feeling a lot more confident to talk about suicide and those living with suicidal thoughts.”
“It was really well facilitated and gave me some fresh perspectives and understanding.”
“Really engaging and enjoyable training session. The trainer was knowledgeable and clearly passionate for the subject.”

Contraception Awareness Training for all GPs in Tower Hamlets and Newham
2024-11-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Wednesday 18th September 2024 13:00-14:15
Day 1 will cover :
Contraception
Emergency Contraception
Young people and contraception
Contraception in over 40s
Caya diaphragm
Wednesday 6th November 2024 13:00-14:15
Day 2 will cover:
Bleeding on contraception
COC preparations and which one to choose
Switching contraception
Quick starting contraception
To register for this session, please click here
Once you have registered, it is mandatory you attend both days

London workshop series for Primary Care staff ‘Doing what we do but a bit greener’
2024-11-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
We are delighted to invite primary care professionals to join other healthcare staff on the journey to achieve net-zero by on our free training:

Would you like to ‘go greener’ at work, but don’t have the time?
Would you like to improve patients health, staff morale and practice finances as well as the environment but don’t know where to begin?
Are you worried about the impact on the planet from delivering great healthcare but not sure how to start reducing the harm done?
Would you like to learn about actions in practice based on your priorities and learn how to make it more successful?

Join our online series, led by Dr. Matt Sawyer, a GP from the North East of England and a leader in sustainable GP surgery training. Dr. Sawyer is passionate about helping primary care move towards the NHS Net Zero ambition. Watch a video about the course here.
We are offering limited number of spaces, split into 3 cohorts, see cohort dates below and deadline for application. We recommend that multiple people from each practice sign up to participate.
Cohort 1
Wed 6th Nov (3pm – 5pm)
Wed 4th Dec (3pm – 5pm)
Wed 5th Feb (3pm – 5pm)
Wed 5th March (3pm – 5pm)
Course Registration Form
Registration deadline: 16th October
Cohort 2
Tue 12th Nov (3pm – 5pm)
Tue 10th Dec (3pm – 5pm)
Tue 11th Feb (3pm – 5pm)
Tue 11th March (3pm – 5pm)
Course Registration Form
Registration deadline: 22th October
Cohort 3
Thur 21st Nov (12pm – 2pm)
Thur 19th Dec (12pm – 2pm)
Thur 20th Feb (12pm – 2pm)
Thur 20th March (12pm – 2pm)
Course Registration Form
Registration deadline: 8th October
Places are limited, and the London Greener NHS team will confirm your spot. If the course is oversubscribed, you will be placed on a waiting list, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Requirements:

Attendees must commit to attending all four sessions within their selected cohort.
All attendees will be asked to complete a course assessment form developed by the National Net Zero NHS Workforce team, which has commissioned this course as part of the Staff Development Pilot. The assessment will help evaluate the effects of the training on staff and their knowledge and effective training methods.
Please contact London Greener NHS team if you have any questions: london.sustainability@nhs.net

NEL safeTALK: Suicide Prevention awareness training
2024-11-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-07 13:30 - 17:00 | Bernie Cameron Community Centre, 32 Merchant Street, London, London, E3 4LX
Multiple dates
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
safeTALK: suicide alertness for everyone. safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live.
Objectives include:
– Identify people thinking of suicide
– overcome barriers to talk about suicide
– identify reasons we may miss, dismiss or avoid suicide
– 4 step model of suicide alertness (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep-safe)
connect people at risk with further help
There are funded places on this face-to-face course for all workforce across North East London. Places can be booked by external participants at £75pp. If you register for a funded place and do not attend, a £75 DNA charge will be enforced

Phlebotomy Training
2024-11-07 13:00 - 16:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Please register your place HERE

Newham Training Hub and ELFT NHS Trust is excited to offer Venepuncture training to Newham Primary Care Staff. Enhance your skills and ensure you are up-to-date with the latest venepuncture techniques!
Theoretical training (T) is delivered virtually using Zoom. Practical training (P) is face to face via *booked timed 1-hour slot between listed times. You will be able to book your practical time slot on the day of your theoretical training.
Venepuncture
(T) 06/09/2024 13:00-16:30 Virtual Ms Teams
(P) 13/09/2024 *11:00-16:30 Face to face Tower Hamlets IV
Medication
(T) 10/10/2024 13:00-16:30 Virtual Ms Teams
(P) 17/10/2024 *11:00-16:30 Face to face East Ham Care Centre Seminar room
Venepuncture
(T) 07/11/2024 13:00-16:30 Virtual Ms Teams
(P) 14/11/2024 *11:00-16:30 Face to face East Ham Care Centre Seminar room
Audience: This training is designed for General Practice Nurses (GPNs) and Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) in primary care who are either new to venepuncture or need a refresher.
New to Venepuncture:
Must attend both the theoretical and practical sessions.
You must attend the theoretical session first.
Proficient but need an update:
Only required to attend the theoretical session.

Menopause Prescribing Training (3 CPD hours)
2024-11-13 09:15 - 12:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
These courses are fully funded, therefore please ensure you read the cancellation and DNA policy carefully before booking.
These courses are for the following job roles only:

General Practice Nurses (including ANP & ACP)
Nurse Associates
Dieticians
Paramedics
Physiotherapists
Podiatrists

Booking Information
Ticket sales for all events close 2 weeks prior to the start of the session.
Please ensure you use Microsoft Edge to complete the Form, and that you login with your nhs.net email address (or you will get an error message) – the login details for all sessions will be sent the email address provided.
Please be aware that you will receive an automated confirmation message screen to let you know that you have submitted the Form – you are advised to save your response, as this will email you a copy of your submitted Form, with the date you have applied for. This is not confirmation that you have a place on the training.
You will be informed by email if you are on the training or if you are on the waiting list. This is due to:
1) The high volume of applications for some of the training, which comes in at a faster rate than can be effectively managed in real time.
2) Incomplete or missing information that means your application will be rejected.
3) Finding that you have applied for inappropriate training for your job role.
Preparing for the Training Session
Please check that you have received the joining link for your session at least 48hrs prior to the start date.
Please check your junk email folder as you will receive the joining link a minimum of twice from the provider.
If you ask for the login on the day of the event you may not receive it in time, and this will count as a DNA.
You may be sent some pre-training work which is essential to the smooth-running of the training session itself. Please ensure that you have completed this in good time.
If you are asked to provide an address for training materials, please give your home address – they will not be sent to a work address.
During the Training Session
Please login to your session a minimum of 15mins before the start time. If you cannot login and have not attempted to before the start of the session, this will count as a DNA.
Please check that you have a working camera and microphone, and that you are in a place where you can fully interact with the session.
Mobile phone use is not accepted for attending training – you will be ejected from the training, and it will count as a DNA. However, some training will request mobile phone use for interactive elements, such as quizzes.
If you login late, you may not be accepted into the training, and this will count as a DNA.
If you leave a session early you will not receive your certificate – depending on how early you leave, this may count as a DNA.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel, please give a minimum of 5 working days’ notice (e.g. if the training is on Thursday, you need to let us know by 5pm on Wednesday the week before) so that we have time to fill the space. If you do not, this will count as a DNA.
To cancel, you must email nelondonicb.cpd@nhs.net – do not email the trainer directly.
Once you have received confirmation that you have a place on the training session, please liaise with your Practice Manager to organise your clinical schedule. Failure to do so, without cancelling with 5 full working days’ notice, will count as a DNA.
DNA Policy
1st DNA: You and your Manager will receive an email informing you that you have DNA’d a pre-booked session without cancellation.
2nd DNA: You will automatically be removed from any further CPD training for the current financial year. You and your Manager will receive confirmation of this by email.
If you have to cancel your place later than 5 full working days prior to the start of the session, please email nelondonicb.cpd@nhs.net explaining your exceptional circumstances, and these will be taken into consideration when deciding whether it counts as a DNA.

Demystifying Self-Harm (Virtually delivered 3 hours)
2024-11-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
This course will allow the space for participants to openly explore thoughts/feelings and to have open conversations about self-harm. This workshop will allow the space for participants to have open conversations about self-harm, including unpacking our own feelings and attitudes around self-harm (including thinking about our own faith, beliefs, life experience) and acknowledge them so that we are informed of how they may present and impact the support we provide.
CLICK HERE for dates and more course details
NOTE there is a £50 charge that will be enforced for failure to turn up following booking, or cancellations less than 10 days prior to course. There is a fixed cost commitment that is irrecoverable to secure learning materials.

Supporting Those Bereaved Through Suicide (3 hour virtual delivery)
2024-11-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Various dates from Sept 2024 – Dec 2024
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This half day workshop aims to improve knowledge, skills and understanding in supporting those bereaved through suicide. The partnership are working with Rosedale Training, to deliver these workshops. Previous attendees to this training demonstrated a real desire to make a real difference to the suicide statistics and better help and support those who have been bereaved through suicide.

Aims of the training will be;
• For delegates to feel confident supporting those who have been bereaved through Suicide
• To be able to use appropriate language.
• Understand what may and may not be helpful.
• Be familiar and confident using The Help Is at Hand book.
• Be able to signpost to other organisations who offer specialist support if required.

You will be required to provide a postal address for learning materials to be sent to you. Note, although the workshop is funded, there will be DNA charge of £75 enforced if you fail to turn up following booking.

“This was a very thought provoking training which I will definitely recommend to others that I work with”

Certificate in Environmental Skills for the Workforce course
2024-11-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
This one day course is designed and certified by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), and delivered by ICS colleagues, to equip leaners with practical introduction to environmental sustainability. This will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and motivation to make positive contributions towards addressing the current environmental emergencies and delivering your organisations Green Plan.

The full day sessions are delivered online via MS Teams, on the following dates:

Dates, all 09:00 to 17:00 Hours (7 hours):
• Tuesday 25 June
• Wednesday 10 July
• Thursday 26 September
• Thursday 14 November.

Key Features of the Course:
• No prior environmental knowledge required – this open to all staff from any health and care profession
• Digital workbook supplied for learners to keep
• Practical activities and workshops throughout the session
• At the end of the course, an accredited IEMA certificate is awarded to all those that attain a minimum score of 70% in the online multiple-choice assessment.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course leaners will have knowledge and understanding of:
• the main environmental and economic risks and opportunities
• compliance obligations and business drivers for change
• the main potential impacts on environment and sustainability
• how to improve environmental performance.

Registration & Further Information
To book your place please sign up here. If you have any problems with the e-form, please email the team with your date of choice onbhrut.sustainability@nhs.net

Last chance to book a place: Monday 11 November 2024 (Course Capacity: 12 Delegates)

*Please share this with colleagues and add to staff newsletters across the ICS*

Rebecca Waters, AIEMA
Health Improvement and Inclusion Manager – Net Zero and Anchor Organisations

Chair, ICB Green Team

The ASK Workshop: Assessing for Suicide in Kids (face to face)
2024-11-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Face to Face
Weds 10th July 2024 | Weds 25th Sept 2024 | Thurs 14th November 2024
Tues 21st Jan 2025 | Tues 27th Feb 2025 | Thurs 27 Mar 2025
Only required to attend one day. Various locations
Do you want to become aware of the ways children at risk of suicide communicate their need for help? Do you want to learn to recognise factors that may increase suicide risk and those that may mitigate it? Do you wish to understand and be able to meet common challenges in working with parents to facilitate safety. Participants of The “ASK” WorkshopTM leave better equipped to reduce the risk of suicide and enlist help for young children
We are delighted to offer this face to face delivery of The ASK Workshop. This one day workshop is targeted at staff working with and caring for children age 5 – 15 years of age. Click on the link below to access further information and dates available to book. There are limited FULLY FUNDED places available for staff working across North East London public sector. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please click on the below link to view course dates and booking instructions:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Participants will be required to complete some self-paced online study modules prior to the course start date. You will be contacted 7-10 days prior to the course start date with further information regarding this. This is mandatory for participating in the course. You will not be able to participate in the training without completing this prior to attending the course.
Failure to turn up following registration will incur a £150 DNA charge. This is the cost of the training
What previous attendees have fed back:
‘Excellent, excellent, excellent workshop! One of the most valuable courses I have taken in my career.’
‘The ASK Workshop has been well-received and we want to continue to provide this learning opportunity for our school division staff and community partners. It aligns well with other initiatives in our school division and we are excited to offer it to those invested in the lives of children and youth.’
‘This material is extremely well thought out and put together. It exceeded my expectations by far. Congratulations on putting together such a powerful, practical, accessible resource!’

Awareness and Understanding Deaf patients
2024-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Wed 18th Sept 1000 – 1300
Wed 25th Sept 1300 – 1600
Fri 04th Oct 1000 – 1300
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
NEL Training Hub are pleased to collaborate with BSL Now and invite staff from GP Teams across North East London to book on one of the Deaf Awareness workshops above. The sessions are delivered virtually via Teams over 3 hours.
An introduction to Deafness
Exploring social aspects of Deafness including tips and advice when communicating with deaf people
Introduction to some basic BSL training, finger spelling, general useful signs and phrases, again linked to settings and requirements
Joining links will be shared 48 hours prior to delivery dates. You will be required to have a working microphone and camera as these are small groups interactive workshops.
For queries or further information please Layla Abdi layla.abdi@nhs.net

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
2024-11-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Face to Face
Weds 24th & Thurs 25th July 2024
Bernie Cameron Community Centre 32 Merchant Street London E3 4LX
Mon 16th & Tues 17th September 2024
Bernie Cameron Community Centre 32 Merchant Street London E3 4LX
Tues 19th & Weds 20th November 2024
Holiday Inn Newbury Park, 713 Eastern Avenue, London IG2 7RH
A few funded places remain for this GOLD standard World Health Organisation endorsed Suicide Prevention course. ASIST is intensive 2 day training for care-givers and key community members. It teaches suicide alertness and an easy to remember framework of practical skills to safely initiate, complete and follow-up on a full suicide intervention.
To qualify you should complete registration with your work email address otherwise booking will automatically be cancelled Failure to attend following registration will incur a £250 charge, which is the cost of the training. Lunch and refreshment provided on both days
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
** Do add your name to waiting list if courses are fully subscribed so priority places can be offered to you for future dates**
What previous attendees have fed back:
“I explained my training/new qualification to the office on my return and it greatly improved their awareness and interest regarding the subject and raised more mental wellbeing discussion in the office.”
“Using the SIM model, changes practices at work, knowing how to ask about suicide and exploring reasons, using the safe plan and the little guide book”

‘Let's Discuss Race’ (half day virtually delivered)
2024-11-20 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
The North East London Training Hub has collaborated with BRAP to offer this exciting workshop to support our Anti-Racism work. This session is open to all General Practice staff across North East London.
‘Let’s Discuss Race’ (half day virtually delivered)
Wed 20th Nov 0930 – 1230
Tues 3rd Dec 0930 – 1230
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*Only required to attend one session*
Join us for a new workshop: “Let’s Discuss Race.” This interactive session is designed for local Health and Care staff, where you’ll engage in conversations that foster a deeper understanding of the obstacles that may hinder open discussions about race. At the end of the workshop, learners would have:
engaged in discussions that help them to understand some of the barriers that prevent engagement in discussions about race.
engaged in discussions about race and racism – overcoming the hesitancy and ‘fear’ that can inhibit their understanding and participation.
moved beyond discomfort and dealt with resistance and be more able to continue their learning journey.
For any queries relating to this programme please contact Layla Abdi layla.abdi@nhs.net

Newham Multi-Professional Educator Group
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Attention all Primary Care professionals!
As the saying goes “The influence of a great educator can never be erased”.
Whether you’re a GP trainer, clinical pharmacist, practice nurse, physician associate, or in any other supervisory role, the multi-professional educator group (MPEG) is here to support you.
With a fresh new look, this group will meet quarterly to help you develop your supervision skills. Unlike specific training programs, the focus here is on the development of educators.
Workshops will be held quarterly & on the 3rd Thursdays between 1 pm and 3pm. Join us for the first workshop on 15th Feb!
Next workshop dates & times:
15th Feb – 1pm-3pm
16th May – 1pm-3pm
15th Aug – 1pm-3pm
21st Nov – 1pm-3pm
REGISTER NOW
For any questions, please email nelondon.newhamtraininghub@nhs.net

North East London Health Equity Webinar Series: Reducing health inequalities in primary care: Thinking together in challenging times
2024-11-22 12:30 - 13:15 | Online Session, United Kingdom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This series is supported by North East London Health Equity Academy. Each of these free webinars will take place online (Teams) on Fridays from 12.30-1.15pm. Focusing on five different topics, we’ll be joined by guest speakers at each session along with a Q&A. Open to everyone working in primary care across North East London, participants are welcome to join one or more sessions; we recommend joining as many as possible to gain the maximum benefit.
Dates & times

Friday 27th September 12.30 – 1.15pm A GP’s Story: doing things differently to address health inequalities with Dr Andy Knox Friday
11th October 12.30 – 1.15pm Data-led optimisation: Addressing equity in diabetes care with Dr Daghni Rajasingam
Friday 1st November 12.30 – 1.15pm A life’s work: Growing an approach to addressing health inequalities with Professor Mitch Blair
Friday 22nd November 12.30 – 1.15pm People as Partners with Alyson McGregor and Sheinaz Stansfield
Friday 13th December 12.30 – 1.15pm How do you know that you are making a difference? with Ailsa Cook Date & Time To be confirmed Putting it all together: How to make change happen

Session 1: Friday 27th Sept A GP’s Story with Dr Andy Knox Everyone is in favour of the idea of reducing inequalities. This is one GPs story of how he put aside feelings of world weariness and powerlessness to do something about it. Drawing on the stories of people he has met in his consulting room over the last 18years, Dr Andy Knox, a GP and population health leader explores why things are going so wrong for communities across the UK and what we might do to bring about change. Andy will make the case that unless we reorient ourselves in primary care, we will continue to perpetuate the staggering inequalities at work in our communities.
Session 2: Friday 11th Oct Data-led optimisation in diabetes care with Dr Daghni Rajasingam Evidence shows that simply designing services that work for the whole population will address inequalities and raise the quality for everyone. Dr Daghni Rajasingam, Deputy CMO GSTT and Medical Director for Secondary Care Transformation, will share learning which is applicable across both primary and secondary care. Daghni partnered with a small analytics company to analyse clinical metrics for all 4,500 diabetics on their waiting list. Simple stratification led to prioritisation of more global majority patients and people with higher deprivation scores. Seeing people earlier allowed modifiable risk factors to be addressed, reducing variation in how clinicians saw risk, redistributing workloads and releasing capacity in the system.
Session 3: Friday 1st Nov A life’s work: Growing an approach to addressing health inequalities with Professor Mitch Blair Join us for an engaging session with Professor Mitch Blair, who will share his extensive research and practical experiences at neighbourhood level, focusing specifically on addressing inequalities in outcomes for children and young people in Harrow. He will bring to life some of the insights from previous sessions, highlighting his passion for finding an effective intervention and harnessing it to serve the wider community. Discover how effective collaboration both with GPs in shared clinics and within MDTs improves outcomes. When you engage communities, you can start to transform health outcomes. Mitch will share how he has translated his passion into a comprehensive approach for addressing health inequalities at scale; a story not just of challenges, but a celebration of success.
Session 4: Friday 22nd Nov People as Partners with Alyson McGregor and Sheinaz Stansfield With fewer resources coming into primary care to tackle inequalities we need to recognise that one of our greatest assets is working with citizens as partners. Alyson McGregor, is Director of Altogether Better, an NHS organisation that has worked more than 25,000 citizens who have stepped forward to make a difference to their practice and community. Alyson will share evidence-based examples of how teaming up with communities makes a difference and Sheinaz Stansfield, former managing partner and powerhouse in adopting innovation in primary care, will describe how tapping into the strengths of the people on her list led to better outcomes for everyone through less conventional methods. Sheinaz’s enthusiasm is infectious and we hope you will catch the bug! Click here to register How to join Click on the button below to book the sessions you’d like to join: Once your booking is received a Teams Webinar link will be issued for each of the events you have registered for.
Session 5: Friday 13th Dec How do you know that you are making a difference? With Ailsa Cook The NHS is awash with well intentioned initiatives that don’t deliver what they promise. This is largely because not enough attention is placed on impact. Ailsa Cook, Director of Matter of Focus, has experience in helping people understand, track and report on the outcomes that matter to you, so that you can make the case for your work and have the biggest impact. The impact of the journey is just as important as the outcome when we are working to fix wicked problems. This session will explore what to pay attention to and how to track the impact on the people involved, developing understanding about why things work and the difference it makes to everyone involved.
Session 6: Date & time tbc Putting it all together: How to make change happen Further details will be shared at earlier sessions.

Understanding Disordered Eating in Adults (virtual 3 hour workshop)
2024-11-25 13:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Various Dates from September – December 2024
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This 3.5 hour course delivered virtually provides an introduction to disordered eating in adults, aiming to increase awareness and understanding. Delivered by a trainer with lived experience of eating disorders, it provides insight into the challenges associated with recovery and guidance on how to make sense of disordered eating and it’s function for the individual. The session is aimed broadly at anyone with an interest in learning more about these issues.
The following topics are included in the session:

• Grounding eating disorders in fact: addressing myths and misconceptions
• The spectrum of eating behaviour and eating disorder diagnoses.
• Understanding the function of an eating disorder
• Weight stigma and its impact
• Early intervention and barriers to accessing support
• Person-centered care and support: what you can do to help
**Limited numbers apply early. Joining instructions will be send 48 hours prior to delivery date**
Trainer bio – Katharine Lazenby
Katharine Lazenby is mental health expert by experience, drawing on her lived experience of eating disorders, psychiatric treatment and hospitalization. She is currently a Project Manager at East London NHS Foundation Trust but has extensive experience as a mental health trainer within the public sector, educator and public speaker. As a visiting scholar at London Southbank University, she lectures on the lived experience of eating disorders and psychologically informed environments. She sits on the board of directors for the Design in Mental Health Network and has spoken at a number of national conferences about her lived experience of mental health care and recovery. She is passionate about the power and importance of centering lived experience in mental health education
What previous attendees have fed back:

“It was so useful to hear Katherine’s lived experience and she gave such valuable insight on how to talk about eating disorders with people who are suffering which I really appreciated.”​
“I found the information was very surprising and useful. I found the information regarding diversity particularly useful because I never considered the impact of this before.”​

NORTH EAST LONDON COMMUNITY PHARMACY ORAL CONTRACEPTION SERVICE WEBINAR FOR PRIMARY CARE
2024-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO THE ONLINE SESSION
The nationally commissioned Community Pharmacy Oral Contraception service will be launching in North East London on the 25th November 2024.
This service allows community pharmacists to initiate oral contraception via patient group direction (PGD), as well as to provide ongoing monitoring and supply of repeat oral contraception that was initiated in: general practice, community pharmacy or a sexual health clinic (or equivalent).
Currently we have over 80% of community pharmacies in NEL signed up to provide this service and the number is anticipated to increase.
This webinar will provide general practices with more information on the service, including:
patient eligibility criteria
how to refer patients for this service
benefits of the service to practices in NEL
The availability of this service in NEL will improve patients’ access to oral contraception services and enable extra capacity in primary care to support delivery of more complex assessments.
Details of the webinar below:

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Register HERE

The webinar will be of particular benefit to GPs, Practices Nurses, PCN/Practice Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and Practice Managers.
Please contact the NEL ICB Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team if you have any questions – nelondonicb.medicinesoptimisationenquiries@nhs.net

NHSE IPC Refresher Training for GP Practices
2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
NHS England Public Health Infection Prevention and Control (PHIPC) team has agreed to continue providing the following support to all GP practices in the 4 participating London systems.
Webinar sessions to provide IPC training, advice, and support to all staff working in GP surgeries, on the following days:
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Tickets for GP IPC refresher training can be booked at: Click Here to Book for IPC Refresher Training for GP Practices

CVD Risk Communication: Time to get it right
2024-11-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
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We are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration between the University of Staffordshire, HEART UK and Smart Health Solutions to develop and deliver new CVD Risk training.We will be holding a free online event to showcase what we already know about communicating CVD risk and the current challenges, and to explore together how to improve the communication of CVD risk.
Context:
Communicating CVD risk is critical to improving CVD outcomes and reducingCVD-related health inequalities, both within NHS Health Checks and for people with established CVD and long term conditions. Yet we know from RICO study,our anecdotal observations and discussions during training that the quality ofthis varies enormously.
Session One
What we already know about CVD risk communication and how it is being delivered currently.
Session Two
What are the practical challenges and potential solutions for improving CVD risk communication.
Session Three
Consider how we can evaluate the training to ensure NHS workforce are competent communicators of CVD risk.

NHS HEALTH CHECKS TRAINING (Virtually Delivered)
2024-12-04 09:30 - 16:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
1 Day Training Programme for HCAs who Wish To Undertake NHS Health Checks
Weds 4th Dec 2024, 0930 – 1630 | Weds 15th Jan 2025, 0930 – 1630
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This online session is aimed at HCAs who are new to NHS health checks but already have competence in undertaking physiological measurements
This session will ensure leaners:

have an understanding of the NHS Health Check programme and its role in CVD prevention

understand the different components of an NHS Health Check
know how to complete the various risk assessments and interpret the results where appropriate
understand and develop skills to communicate and discuss results
understand when you need to take further action, e.g. highlight results to a GP for further action and/or give lifestyle advice

The session is delivered in fun interactive way and uses scenario based examples for learners to work through before returning to practice where learners will be supervised to complete their areas of competence
Leaners will need access to IT which includes a microphone and camera, and will be emailed some resources they will need for the session. Limited spaces available – apply early!
For any queries please email nelondonicb.cepn@nhs.net

Bitesize: Hypertension Training (for Social Care and General Practice)
2024-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Session, United Kingdom
1.5 CPD Hours
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/e/55KB3kX3qm

Cancer Update Courses (Face to Face)
2024-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Face to Face
NEL Cancer Alliance supported by NEL Training Hub is very pleased to host the Cancer Update Courses, delivered by Red Whale

Tuesday 10 Dec 2024 10:00 to 16:00 Stratford Old Town Hall, Main Hall, 29 The Broadway Newham, London E15 4BQ
Thursday 30 Jan 2025 10:00 to 16:00 Redbridge Town Hall, Main Hall 128-142 High Rd, Ilford, London IG1 1DD
Wednesday 12 Feb 2025 10:00 to 16:00 TheTomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, City and Hackney, London E8 3ND
Saturday 5 Apr 2025 10:00 to 16:00 TheTomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, City and Hackney, London E8 3ND

(Registration from 09:30)
These courses are for North East London workforce Lunch & refreshments will be provided on the day
PLEASE NOTE: There is a £10.00 contribution to register for the course

How to book one of the Cancer Update Face to Face course:
Step 1: Go to: www.redwhale.co.uk/basket
Step 2: Enter your code: RWm2ac3j1q243x0G7 in the voucher code box and click “Apply” The code will add a choice of courses to your basket for the discounted price of £10.
Step 3: Select the course you would like to book and click “Confirm selection”
Step 4: Click on the “Proceed to checkout” button. You will be prompted to “Sign up” for an account.
Step 5: If you are new to our website, follow the sign up steps (including verifying your email address). Otherwise, click on “Login” at the bottom of the screen and enter your email and password.
Step 6: Once you’re logged in, click the checkout button and proceed to payment
Step 7: That’s it! You now booked to the course. You also will get access to Red Whale Knowledge on the course date. Should you need any help at any point in this process please contact us via the online chat or by emailing inhousecourses@red-whale.co.uk

What will be covered?
Earlier diagnosis: avoiding pitfalls
Lung cancer and lung cancer health checks
Bladder and renal cancer
Colorectal cancer and FIT
Spotting cancer in blood tests
• PSA testing
• Multi-cancer early detection testing
• Inflammatory markers
Spotting cancer in vague symptoms
• Weight loss, abdominal pain, fatigue
• Ovarian cancer
• Myeloma Cancer genetics
• Lynch syndrome
• Familial ovarian and breast cancer
Cancer and the menopause
• Breast cancer and menopause symptoms
• Bleeding on HRT and endometrial cancer
Cancer care reviews and personalised care
• Mental health and cancer
• Financial toxicity

What you get

5 hours of the latest and most relevant updates for primary care – delivered face to face.
12 months access to our online written resources
12 month access to the on-demand version of the course
A copy of the Cancer Update printed handbook, with articles on all the topics covered on the day and more.

Webinar -Apprenticeship funding and support for SMEs
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Session, United Kingdom
Register today for your place on our free webinar on what free apprenticeship support and funding is available for businesses in London on 10th December 1-2pm. Hosted by Central London Forward and delivered by Workwhile, this webinar is open to businesses from across the capital.
Registration link: https://westlondonbusiness.arlo.co/w/events/1273-webinar-apprenticeship-funding-and-support-for-smes
Rob Singh from Workwhile will take you through the basics of apprenticeships, explaining what is involved, how to get started, what funding is available and what free support is out there to give you and your apprentices the greatest chance of success.
If you are a London based business this webinar will help you to–

Discover what funding is available to pay for apprenticeship training
Gain a clear understanding on what is involved in taking on an apprentice
Know what free support there is to help you to get started
Get tips on how to get the best out of your apprentices
Understand what additional schemes exist in your borough
Ask your own questions in the Q&A

This is the first of a series of FREE webinars from Central London Forward, South London Partnership, Local London and the West London Alliance for micro, small or medium employers looking to explore their future workforce. This series is being delivered as part of the pan-London Local Skills Improvement Plan project funded by the Department for Education.
About Workwhile
Workwhile is a – a not-for-profit initiative, working with employers to create good work and ensure that everyone can access it. Since 2020 they have distributed over £17.5M of funding to SMEs in London to help create and fulfil apprenticeships as well as providing free training and advice for creating an environment for success.
About Rob Singh
Rob joined the Workwhile team at the beginning of the project in 2019 and helped create the plans to meet the brief of supporting businesses in London to get unemployed and low-skilled Londoners onto a pathway of progression through apprenticeships. Since then, his work has grown from SME support and helping Levy paying organisations to share levy with SMEs, to working in close partnership with local councils in London to find innovative ways to support local businesses to create opportunity through apprenticeships and training, with the values of good work and good pay for residents.
Date and Time
10 December
1-2pm
on Zoom

If you have any questions about the webinar please contact euan.cadzow-webb@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
