Important Announcement: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
November 25 2020
In 2019 the Government as part of their spending review made CPD funding available for nurses and a selection of Allied Health Professionals working in primary care. Nurses, Midwives, and Nurse Associates must complete 35 hours of CPD in the 3 years since their registration was last renewed relevant to their own scope of practice. […]
Practice Managers: Diploma in Advanced Primary Care Management
November 25 2020
The Frimley Training Hub is pleased to be able to support a small group of practice managers who may wish to undertake a diploma level study in advanced practice management. NAPC, HFMA and Capsticks have collaborated to create the Diploma in Advanced Primary Care Management. The diploma is a one-year online masters level programme, designed […]
Wessex LMC Webinars
November 25 2020
Wessex LMC are hosting a number of webinars and courses catered to GPs, practice nurses, and other clinicians working in primary care. The upcoming webinars are listed below, please click the links to find out more information and to register. 26th November 9am – 2:45pm: Paediatric Update – Phase Two 10th December 9am – 12:30pm: Fundamentals […]
ICS Webinar: Paediatrics
November 19 2020
Frimley Collaborative are hosting a webinar on Paediatrics on 24th November at 12:45 – 1:45pm, hosted by Dr Tim Ho and Dr Lalitha Iyer. Please click here to see the agenda. To join the MS Teams call, please click here.
Supporting Mentors Scheme
November 5 2020
Are you an experienced GP looking to give back and help build the future leaders of Primary Care Practice? Are you considering a portfolio career that includes mentoring? Now is your time to join the supporting mentors scheme! The Supporting Mentors Scheme is a commitment made in the ‘Update to the GP Contract Agreement 2020/21 […]
GP Nursing Research: Expressions of Interest
November 4 2020
Calling all nurses working in general practice! GPN are a vital element of the changing NHS and community care landscape. Practices have realised that their role has become integral and highly valued to closing a service gap left by a shortage of GPs. However, that value has not been articulated, and no measurement […]
SCRIPT – Supporting Safer Prescribing Practices in Primary Care
November 4 2020
The SCRIPT e-learning programme for the primary care workforce consists of a range of modules on topics relating to prescribing and medicines safety in the primary care setting. Modules are categorised into four different areas: Principles of prescribing Prescribing in medical emergencies Prescribing in special circumstances Therapeutic groups Each module takes from approximately 60 minutes to complete. All course materials have been authored by a team of expert healthcare professionals and are […]
Workplace Supervision for Advanced Clinical Practice
November 4 2020
Please see below and attached details of a publication covering supervision for Advanced Clinical Practice from The Centre for Advancing Clinical Practice. Workplace Supervision for Advanced Clinical Practice An integrated multi-professional approach for practitioner development Launched on Thursday 21 November 2020, the Supervision for Advanced Clinical Practice provides practical and comprehensive guidance for workplace supervision […]
Supporting Community Placements, and NMC Guidance on Simulated Learning Hours
October 21 2020
In July 2020 a Community Learning Experience Task and Finish Group was developed to look at healthcare students returning safely into community settings following a reduction of capacity in response to Covid-19. There have been several challenges impacting on recovery plans; social distancing, car sharing and lack of communication technology, which require solutions if community […]
Primary Care Cancer Webinars
October 21 2020
The University of Southampton, Wessex Cancer Alliance, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, and Health Education England are hosting a number of webinars throughout the rest of the year. Webinars are aimed at all staff who work with or are interested in caring for people living with and beyond cancer but are particularly designed for primary care […]