NEL Training Hub

CENTRE FOR ADVANCING PRACTICE
2025-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online Session, United Kingdom
Date: 10–14 November 2025 – Online
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Centre for Advancing Practice’s Annual Conference this November – our biggest and most exciting event of the year! This year’s theme is: #10Years3Shifts1Mission: Advancing Practice for the Future NHS
We’re moving into a dedicated conference week focused on collaboration, innovation, and shaping better outcomes for the future. We will have sessions throughout the week to ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage and participate. It’s a chance to come together, share insights, challenge thinking, and co-create solutions that make a real difference.
Click HERE to Register and Learn More

NEL: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement – Cultural Awareness Webinar
2025-11-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:30
Registration link: https://medtribe.com/courses/nel-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-engagement-cultural-awareness-webinar

Overview:
This training offers a deeper understanding of Gypsy, Traveller, and Roma communities, with a focus on health outcomes, barriers to care, and practical enablers. It explores cultural identity, history, and experiences of discrimination, while raising awareness of cancer and promoting accessible support resources developed by FFT and RSG. Participants will gain insights to help deliver more inclusive, culturally competent services.
Speakers:

Michelle Gavin – Friends, Families and Traveller
Gaba Smolinska Poffley & Simina Neagu – Roma Support Group

Topics covered:

Introductions and session overview
History and overview of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Culture and discrimination
Health perceptions and barriers for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Tips for social prescribers and frontline staff
Cancer resources presentation
Q&A session

NEL CPD: Introduction to Contraception Training - 2 day (CPD FOR GPNS, NAS, DIETICIANS, PARAMEDICS, PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, PODIATRISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS)
2025-11-11 09:30 - 16:30
Date:

11th &12th November 2025 (Both days must be attended)
27th & 29th April 2026 (Both days must be attended)

Description

The aim of this training is to enable practitioners to understand the most commonly used contraception, and to be able to give safe and tailored care to patients who are interest in using these methods.

Have considered the different methods of contraception and how each one works.
Have practiced adapting the methods of contraception available in relation to health, culture and personal requirements.
Have reflected on the non-judgmental history taking from the person in relation to safe use of the different methods available.
Have developed an understanding of the main elements of safety and risks in relation to the method by using the UKMEC and the knowledge gained from these 2 days.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the routine management of some of the key aspects of contraception care including risk and benefits, onward referral to other services and failsafe measures.
Be aware of where to seek further information and advice when required in relation to safeguarding and complex health scenarios.

Link

https://medtribe.com/courses/nel-cpd-introduction-to-contraception-training-2-day-cpd-training-for-gpns-and-nas-only

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
Occupational Therapists
Paramedics
Physiotherapists
Podiatrists

Booking Information
Ticket sales for all events close 2 weeks prior to the start of the session.
You will be asked to sign up to MedTribe if you would like to book a course. You will register once, and will be able to use the same account to book all future NEL Training Hub events with this account.
Signing up is completely free and only takes a few seconds. Need help? You can follow the step-by-step sign-up guide for support.
You will be informed by email if you are on the training or if you are on the waiting list. This is due to:

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.
Incomplete or missing information that means your application will be rejected.
Finding that you have applied for inappropriate training for your job role.

Preparing for the Training Session

Only apply for training you are eligible for.

Check you have the joining link a minimum of 48hrs before the start date and time.

If you do not have a link – first check your junk email folder – then email nelondonicb.cpd@nhs.net.

Complete any pre-training work you have been sent.

If you are asked for an address for physical training materials, give your home address – they will not be posted to your work.

During the Training Session

Login a minimum of 15 mins before the training session starts (then go to the loo and make a cuppa).

Check you have a working camera and microphone, and in a place you can fully interact.

Mobile phone use is not allowed – however some providers use them for interactive elements, such as quizzes.

Cancellation Policy

Some training sessions are very popular and so will have a 2 week cancellation notice date.

Some training sessions allow for larger numbers and/or are more niche and have a 1 week cancellation notice date.

The date will always be on the booking page and on your confirmation email from nelondonicb.cpd@nhs.net.

To cancel, please use your MedTribe account. If you need further help, email neldondonicb.cpd@nhs.net

DNA Policy – Things that count as a DNA

If you email to cancel after the final cancellation date detailed in your confirmation email.

If you cannot login before the training ‘room’ is locked, and you have not emailed nelondonicb.cpd@nhs.net a minimum of 15 minutes before the start of the training.

If you are ejected from a training session because you are using an inappropriate device.

If you book on training that is not appropriate for your job role, and try to attend – there will not be 2 chances if this is the case, you will be removed from all further training.

If you have not received the joining link / cannot find the joining link, but you have not emailed nelondonicb.cpd@nhs.net a minimum of 48hrs before the training date and time.

If the emails are in your junk email folder and you have not checked this.

DNA Policy – What happens when you DNA

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.

You will have an opportunity to appeal, but please read the DNA Policy – Things that count as a DNA page first.
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.

Thrive after maternity leave. 5-week course
2025-11-11 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

Using AI - An Overview & Discussion
2025-11-11 13:30 - 15:30
Tuesday 21st October @ 9:30-11:30 | Tuesday 11th November @ 13:30 – 15:30 | Tuesday 9th December @ 13:30 – 15:30
All sessions to be held online, via MS Teams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please select the correct date you wish to attend on the Medtribe website* Delegates required to attend only one session*

As Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve, its impact on the delivery of healthcare in becoming increasingly visible, but what does this really mean for you, your role, and the patients you serve?

Whether you’re involved in direct patient care, supporting digital transformation, or simply curious about emerging technologies, join Dr Osman Bhatti in this interactive 2-hour session for a practical and balanced introduction to the current & future role of AI in the NHS.

Session Outline:

What is AI? Realistic definitions for health care

Current & emerging uses of AI in primary care

Risks, limitations, and ethical considerations

Future roles & staff readiness

Learning Objectives

Understand the scope & types of AI tools in NHS settings

Critically assess where AI may support or disrupt care

Engage in informed discussions around implementation

NEL Red Whale: The Lifestyle Medicine Study Day Live Course
2025-11-12 09:30 - 15:30
A highly engaging and interactive online course, combining the latest medical insights with practical lifestyle strategies, ensuring a holistic approach to health.

What we will cover

What is a modern developed lifestyle?
What is lifestyle medicine?
The social determinants of health.
The 6 pillars of lifestyle: physical activity, sleep, minimising harmful substances, mental wellbeing, stress, healthy relationships.
Putting lifestyle medicine into practice: as an individual, a practice and at network/cluster level.
National initiatives.
Group consultations.
Health coaching and behaviour change.

This course has now been opened up for HCAs, Pharmacists and PAs. (Also open to GPNs, NAs, and AHPs)

If you would like to join please email: Elisa.kocadag@nhs.net for more information

Creating a Culture of Kindness: Culture, Civility & Respect
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
Following our introductory People Promise Workshop (General Practice) and the upcoming People Promise Workshop 2 on 30th September, we are pleased to invite you to register for a series of Learning Sessions focused on embedding the NHS People Promise within General Practice.
Each session will explore a different theme, offering practical advice, tools, and examples to support you and your teams in creating positive, inclusive workplace cultures.
Whether you’re new to this work or already beginning to embed the People Promise, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn, gain expert guidance, and connect with others to share experiences and best practice.
Further events will follow in the coming months.
Who should attend?
Anyone working in General Practice who wants to contribute to a positive workplace culture and improve staff experience, including, but not limited to, practice managers, workforce or retention leads. These sessions may also be of benefit to those in wider roles across primary care.
How to register:
Registration links for each session are listed below. We encourage you to sign up for as many sessions that are relevant to you.

Session
Session overview
Registration Link
Date
Time

Making Data Count
This interactive session focusses on how to use data meaningfully to drive improvements. We will introduce statistical process control (SPC) as an effective approach to supports decision making.
Register
08/10/2025
12:00-13:00

Launching the EDI Plan for Primary Care
Join us as we launch the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Plan for Primary Care. Discover practical steps to build fairer, more inclusive workplaces and embed EDI principles into everyday practice.
Register
15/10/2025
12:00-13:00

Freedom to Speak Up – Driving Cultural Change and Retention in General Practice
Learn how Freedom to Speak Up contributes to creating safe, supportive environments across the NHS. This session explores its connection to the People Promise, and how fostering openness can strengthen team culture.
Register
21/10/2025
12:00-13:00

Flexible Working in General Practice
Join us to discover how flexible working can support productivity, retention, and staff wellbeing in General Practice. Using case studies and examples, this session introduces flexible working, highlighting its benefits for staff, teams and organisations, and its alignment with the People Promise.

Register
29/10/2025
12:00-13:00

Getting Started with Evaluation
This session introduces a practical approach to evaluation, with a focus on making it relevant, proportionate, and achievable. Learn how to plan and deliver high-quality evaluations that support learning and improvement in General Practice.
Register
05/11/2025
12:00-13:00

Creating a Culture of Kindness: Culture, Civility & Respect
Explore how the values of civility, kindness and respect can shape workplace culture. This session highlights their role in supporting the People Promise and creating environments where everyone feels valued.
Register
12/11/2025
12:00-13:00

The People Promise and Customer Care
Discover how great customer care can strengthen relationships in General Practice. This session links excellent service to the People Promise, showing how it enhances both patient and staff experiences.
Register
19/11/2025
12:00-13:00

Tools and resources
If you would like to view the recording and slides from the introductory session, as well as further tools and resources to help you embed the People Promise, please visit our retention hub on NHS Futures. Each of the learning sessions will be recorded and shared on the hub also.

'HOW TO USE PATHFINDER' TRAINING WEBINAR
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
Designed to support all partners across our NEL Integrated Care System in harnessing the power of linked data to drive impactful population health management (PHM)
NEL are working in partnership with Optum on using their Pathfinder platform, which is a PHM analytics tool that can support delivering the PHM cycle – from identifying population cohorts, to monitoring interventions, and evaluating outcomes. It leverages NEL linked data from both primary, community and secondary care to name a few, offering a comprehensive view that enables more informed decision-making and collaborative working across the system.
Find out more – Population Health Management Solutions | Optum UK
What You’ll Learn in the Webinar:
✔ How to access and navigate the Pathfinder platform
✔ How Pathfinder can be used to identify cohorts, track interventions, and evaluate impact
✔ How Pathfinder aligns with and supports the PHM cycle
✔ How linked data supports cross-sector collaboration
Location: Online – Please email to request invitation – nelondonicb.phm.nel@nhs.net

UEL Workshops - “Marijuana should be legalised"
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00
I am Professor Joanne Harris, and I am delighted to have joined the University of East London this month as the new Dean of Medicine. In addition to my education role, I also practice as a GP in London. The University is embarking on an exciting initiative to establish a GMC-accredited MBBS undergraduate School of Medicine at the Stratford campus, with the first cohort of students set to begin in 2027. As we develop this programme, we aim to leverage the comprehensive resources of the UEL Health Campus to create enriching learning opportunities for local healthcare providers, including both medical and Allied Health professionals.
Building on the success of the workshop series as part of the Postgraduate Academy of Health education programme, previously developed and delivered to our Health Fellows, we are expanding these offerings to a broader audience. As part of this initiative, we will be hosting a series of lunchtime webinars covering a range of topics relevant to local healthcare providers.
The webinars will be conducted online and will run from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Details of our current programme are listed below.
If you have suggestions for future topics, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me at jharris1@uel.ac.uk.
Workshops are from 5-7pm at our UEL Stratford Campus. Please book here

Wednesday 12/02/2025 “How can we sustain lifestyle changes in our patients?” Chair: Prof Anwar Khan, Speakers – Dr Patricia Smith & Prof Sir Sam Everington (TBC)
Wednesday 09/04/2025 “Assisted dying legislation- what does the public want?”
Wednesday 11/06/2025 “Should the NHS be privatised?”
Wednesday 17/09/2025 “Are we over-diagnosing neurodiversity?”
Wednesday 12/11/2025 “Marijuana should be legalised”

Lunchtime webinars from 1pm – 1.30pm

Thursday 12/02/2025 “Is it time for a 4 year MBBS curriculum?” Prof Jo Harris
Tuesday 25/03/2025 “Can SIM training replace face-to-face teaching?” Rob Waterson/ Dr Hamid Merchant
Wednesday 30/04/2025 “Educating GenZ without zzzzzz” Prof Anwar Khan
Thursday 22/05/2025 “Optimal mentorship and staff wellbeing” Dr Matthew Arnold/ Dr Sophie Bokhari
Date tbc – Enhancing students competencies when concerns are raised” Steph Messner/ Richard Harty
Date tbc – Effective learning objectives – Caroline Doolan
Date tbc – Streamlining portfolio development – Teresa McMahon
Date tbc – PGA by publication – Dr Laura Vanderbloemen

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Community of Practice
2025-11-13 12:30 - 13:30
Calling all Allied Health Professionals in North East London!
Community of Practice for AHPs in NEL is being set up — a space to connect, share best practice, and build links for our roles across general practice, PCNs and community health.
👥 Open to all AHPs:

🎯 Aim: peer support, practical resources, and a stronger collective voice in local primary care.
This will be structured but informal sessions

If you would like to join please email: Matthew.Harrison4@nhs.net and complete the below link

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4zP36P-vUdxNif099zOlv7dUOUhTMVYyRlI1QUM0UkdWQ09FUzBNR0MzRi4u

The first session will be on the 13th of November 12:30 to 1;30.

The New Dads Accelerator. 5-week course
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
13 November – 11 December 2025

Target Audience: First year or prospective fathers, also could be 2nd / 3rd / 4th time fathers.
Date: 13, 20, 27 November, 4, 11 December 2025 – weekly sessions on Thursdays
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 for attendees from Londonwide practices.
Maximum number: 12
Book a place

Target Audience: First year or prospective fathers and could be 2nd / 3rd / 4th time fathers.
Date: 13, 20, 27 November, 4, 11 December 2025 – weekly sessions on Thursdays
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 for attendees from Londonwide practices.
Course Overview 5 modules of content with a live video call to support each one.
1. Identify Shift
2. Your Dad Foundations
3. Identifying Your Path
4. Manage Your Wellbeing
5. Build a deeper relationship with your partner
Course Aims A framework you can use to future proof your life.
Learning some science so you can best to support your partner.
Reducing your well-being and mental health challenges.
Discovering why you need to be more than just a ‘hero’ to your kids.
Planning how to balance your work, family and personal interests.
Learning how to design a life that supports both you and your partner’s needs.
Learning Outcomes Clarity, Confidence and Community
Format 5 modules of mixed format course content (including videos and downloadable PDFs)
Live video sessions structured around a PPT deck.
Presenter(s) Ian Dinwiddy, Director, Inspiring Dads Ltd. Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching from
The Coaching Academy.
