What’s New

Due to unseen circumstances, the date for the November Masterclass has been changed to Tuesday 25th November (previously planned for Tuesday 18th November).

This session taking place on Wednesday 14^th May, 1pm – 1.30 via MS Teams, will introduce delegates to the Accenda Gateway which is a referral optimisation platform which allows primary care to refer patients into the right Dermatology service based on their clinical requirements. The software is designed to integrate with the patient’s medical record to automatically extract the most relevant clinical information for inclusion in the referral and have the functionality to write back into the patient records and code appropriately. The software has been designed to reduce the amount of GP practice time required to submit an onward referral, improve the quality of referrals made and provide patients with faster, more appropriate care for their condition.  The session will provide an overview of the platform providing clarity about how to both access and use it to  best support your referrals. Presenters: Ian Cooper, Founder and CEO Accenda Limited and Jenny Schofield, Senior Project Manager, Sustainable Services, NHSGM. There is no need to book, please click on this link – GM Dermatology SPoA – 14th May 25 to join the session.

Dr Baxter has arranged some further one-hour webinars covering the ‘Changes to the Infant and Child Vaccine Schedule 2025/2026’, taking place on:

• Tuesday 13th May 2025, 1pm – 2pm
• Thursday 22nd May 2025, 12.30 – 1.30
• Tuesday 27th May 2025, 1pm – 2pm
• Thursday 29th May 2025, 1pm – 2pm

If you would like to attend one of the sessions, please send and email to gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net to book your place and receive the zoom link.

The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance will be delivering a series of lunch and learn webinars every month and a full timetable will be sent to PCN Cancer Leads shortly. These webinars are open to all and will be recorded and hosted on the GM Cancer Academy Website. The webinars will be an opportunity to ask questions of both primary and secondary care representatives. Any questions that you may have can be sent in advance to gmcancer.earlydiagnosis-primarycare@nhs.net. The next webinar will focus on urological cancers and will be on Tuesday 13th May 2025, 1pm – 1.45. Please click here for further details and book your place.

Taking place on Wednesday 21st May 2025, 12.30 – 1.15 specialist Dr Helena O’Flynn, GP and Deputy Chair of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust, will share insights on current guidelines, primary care investigations and tips on when to refer to secondary care. Greater Manchester GP Lead, Dr Sarah Taylor will join Dr O’Flynn to discuss: Risk factors of endometrial cancer; When to be concerned by perimenopausal and postmenopausal bleeding; How to manage bleeding on HRT in menopausal patients. To register for you place, please click here.

Taking place on Wednesday 21st May 2025, 7pm – 8pm, Consultant Haematologist Dr Fenella Willis will cover signs & symptoms, risk factors, essential investigations and effective safety netting strategies to improve patient outcomes. The webinar will support you in confidently interpreting blood tests to identify different types of anaemia and recognise red flags like iron deficiency and raised platelets. To register your place, please click here.

Answer Cancer – Greater Manchester’s cancer screening engagement programme is holding free online courses in May and June 2025. Please click on the links below to register in advance and find out more:

• Planning and Measuring Success
  • Thursday 15th May 2025 – 10am – 11.30
  • Wednesday 4th June 2025 – 11am – 12.30
• Workplace Wellbeing: Cancer and Cancer Screening
  • Tuesday 20th May 2025 – 1pm – 2.30
  • Thursday 12th June 2025 – 1pm – 2.30
• Difficult Conversations – Talking about Cancer: the why and how to do it
  • Wednesday 28th May 2025 – 11am – 1pm
  • Tuesday 17th June 2025 – 1pm – 3pm
• NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
  • Tuesday 3rd June 2025 – 10am – 11.30
• How to Run Brilliant Cancer Screening Awareness Sessions
  • Wednesday 25th June 2025 – 10am – 12pm

If you have any queries, please email actraining@uni.uk.net.

Taking place on Friday 6th June, 9.30 – 6pm at MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ, this free event focusses on innovation, digital inclusion and the future of care. It provides an opportunity to discover how digital technology is transforming health and social care – from groundbreaking research and real-life clinical innovations to tackling digital inequalities and reimagining education. You can expect: Fast-paced insights at the Three-Minute Thesis session – hear PhD and DProf students pitch their research; Frontline inspiration – see how digital innovation is improving care through case studies from clinical practice; Expert panel debate – explore the essential digital skills, tools and knowledge shaping the future of health and social care; Keynote by Helen Balsdon, Chief Nursing Information Officer at NHS England – gain national insight into how digital innovation is empowering nurses, midwives and patients. The Digital Festival also offers networking with senior nurses and AHP digital leaders, plus complimentary food and refreshments. Please click here to book your place and further details.

This Masterclass will run on Wednesday 11th June, 2pm – 4.45/5pm via MS Teams (Track 1 will finish by 5pm, all other tracks by 4.45). As you will see in the flyer, there are a range of sessions across each ‘track’ which are relevant for different members of the general practice team. depending on their individual roles and responsibilities. Please confirm which sessions you are intending to attend – this will be a maximum of three sessions via email to gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net. We will provide access details for all sessions to all delegates. We also aim to record the sessions for people to access after the event.

Taking place on Tuesday 13th May 2025, 1.30 – 4pm via zoom, this popular training is provided by Stockport Council, it is free of charge for anyone working or volunteering in Stockport. The course details are: Develops understanding and compassion; Tackles myths, stigma and barriers; Introduces concept that suicide is not inevitable – people can be helped and module includes the latest research and evidence; Helps delegates understand how distress develops and how people can be best supported; Develops common language between community, services and those in distress; Gives delegates the confidence and the skills practice of talking to someone in distress; Develops a compassionate approach for demanding and time-pressured environments; Equips the delegate with the knowledge of how to use www.StayingSafe.net to make their own Safety Plan – no prior experience required. Please book via this link – Suicide Awareness for Professional Booking Form. Important: Please only book a place if you can be sure to attend as this is a very popular course, which is always oversubscribed and are unable to run the course without majority of delegates attending.

Want to train as a Suicide Prevention Trainer? Public Health are looking for GPs that are passionate about making a difference in this area and who would be keen to train to become a Suicide Prevention Trainer. The training takes around 3-days within a particular week. Trainers will receive payment for the training they provide. The training equips you to deliver two modules from the 4MentalHealth programmes: Suicide Awareness for Professionals and Suicide Response 1, as well as the combined 1/2 day course for primary care clinicians. Details can be found here – Courses and Formats | 4 Mental Health. The commitment would be to train at least least 4 courses a year. Our trainer licence does not allow you to deliver the training to others outside Stockport, so you would be delivering courses as part of our existing programme. Anyone interested should please contact Judith Strobl, Public Health Consultant directly via – judith.strobl@stockport.gov.uk.

Are you an ACP or Trainee ACP working within primary care in Greater Manchester?  The GM Training Hub are pleased to announce their GM Primary Care Advanced Practice – Cardiovascular Disease Update and Clinical Reflection event on Wednesday 14th May 2025, 5.45 – 9.15pm at the Vermillion Restaurant, Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester M40 8AD. The event will be hosted by Wendy Winnard, GMTH Advancing Practice Clinical Lead and Atif Shafique, GMTH Clinical Lead. It will include a Cardiovascular Disease Update, featuring guest speaker Idrees Hasan, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist at Manchester University NHS FT. For further details please see the flyer, to register your interest please click here or scan the QR Code on the flyer.

The Strategic Clinical Network (SCN), in partnership with NHS GM ICB invites you to attend an education and training webinar focused on cardiovascular disease and hypertension. This session will be taking place on Tuesday 27th May 2025, 12pm – 1.30, it is tailored for allied HCPs and non-medical prescribers and is open to all healthcare professionals across Greater Manchester. Please see the flyer and agenda for further details. The link to join the webinar is here any questions please email kiley.haberman-pool@nhs.net.

The full programme consists of two 2-hour modules delivered online, to strengthen leaders’ skills, knowledge and confidence (further details are available here). The new dates are:

• Module 1&2 – Programme Number 1 Tues 27th May 2025, 1-3pm or  Programme Number 2 Wed 4th June 2025, 10am – 12pm
• Module 3&4 – Programme Number 1  Tues 10th June 2025, 1-3pm or Programme Number 2 Wed 18th June 2025, 10am – 12pm

To register and receive the Teams link directly, please click on the dates required. Programme Numbers 1 and 2 repeat the same content for Modules 1 – 4, split into two 2-hour sessions which are intended to follow consecutively. For more information and any future dates you can contact Dominic Anderson directly via dominic.anderson3@nhs.net.

Dr Victoria Galvis from Bredbury Medical Centre will be presenting a virtual meeting on Thursday 12th June at 7pm. Dr Galvis will be going through case studies of patients she has recently treated with chronic insomnia. There is no need to book, please join via the following MS Teams link – here.  Please note the educational content of this meeting is sponsored by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd and is not endorsed or quality assured by NHS GM (Stockport). We are circulating it for information only as this may be of interest.

You are invited to the upcoming Diabetes National Networking Forums meeting, taking place on Thursday 16th July 2025, 10am – 3.15 at Hotel Football, Manchester. This meeting with focus on reviewing and interpreting Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) data in Primary Care. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with local NHS diabetes and fellow healthcare professionals to explore how CHM can be best utilised in everyday practice. Hosted by experienced NHS diabetes specialists, the session will offer practical insights, real-world case discussions and networking opportunities to support your confidence in using CGM data to improve patient care. Further details can be found on the flyer to register please click here or scan the QR code on the flyer. Please note the educational content of this meeting is sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care and is not endorsed or quality assured by NHS GM (Stockport). We are circulating it for information only as this may be of interest to some practices/individuals.

Following completion of the e-learning package, available via this link there is a 1-hour online interactive session (Tier 1) or a 1-day face-to-face session (Tier 2) that needs to be attended. Please complete the expression of interest form for the relevant tier required for your role, via the following links – Tier 1: 1-hour interactive webinar or Tier 2: 1-day Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. You will be contacted via email advising of available dates.

As a reminder there is a suite of very useful recorded immunisation webinars and presentations, delivered by the GM immunisation team accessed via the below link. We are aware particularly that it can be confusing working out incomplete, uncertain and unknown immunisations using the UKHSA algorithm, there is a very useful webinar on this included in the suite of webinars – IMMUNISATION WEBINARS – Greater Manchester Screening & Immunisation – FutureNHS Collaboration Platform.

The next meeting will take place on Thursday 5th June 2025, 1pm – 2.30. Debbie Duncan – Senior Lecturer in Nursing at City St George’s, University of London will be joining to discuss ‘Long Term Conditions with a focus on Respiratory Conditions and Spirometry’ You can access the meeting by joining the GPN network, here are the 3 steps to join:

1. Join the network here
2. Join the closed (private) Facebook group here
3. Sign up to the webinars (you will have to do this for each webinar that you would like to attend)

You do not need to be a Queens Nurse to attend.

NHSE Faculty for Advancing Practice across the North West are pleased to announce the launch of the late submission funding application process, to support the educational training funding for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026 cohorts. The deadline for late submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025 and the outcome of the process will be sent to organisations as soon as possible and no later than the end of June 2025. If you are interested in applying for funding, please follow this link where there is a guide to implementing and funding, the application online form can be accessed via this link. The Primary Care Readiness Checklist is an opportunity to guide you on what you need to implement. Please be aware of the following; Applications should reflect the workforce need that you are able to support – withdrawing places before enrolment may result in other organisations being denied much needed places, especially when there is only one intake a year: Support and supervision are key to the success of learners – please consider how your learning environment will actively allow learners to flourish: Our funding is dependent on the demand-led process being followed – securing a place on the programme with the education institution directly does not guarantee funding: Funding is for the organisation not the learner – movement across organisations whilst in education is dependent on the new employer agreeing to continue support: The Faculty will fund up to 3 modules to complete the Advancing Practice Masters qualification. If more than 3 modules are required please submit for a full Master’s programme and then further discussions can be held around existing credits. If you require any further information, please email england.acp.nw@nhs.net.

You can join this webinar on either Wednesday 7th May 2025, 1pm – 1.30 or Wednesday 21st May, 4.30 – 5pm via Microsoft Teams. The NHS spends around 10% of its annual budget caring for people with diabetes. However, Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through lifestyle behavioural changes supported by the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP). Healthier You has changed the lives of thousands of people across Greater Manchester completing the programme cutting their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third. As part of Diabetes Prevention Week in May 2025, by attending this webinar you will hear how: Healthier You provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to take proactive steps towards a healthier future; Your practice can utilise searches and protocols to identify those at risk, increase referrals to the programme and ensure achievement of QOF indicators; Women with previous gestational diabetes can self-refer to the programme. Please contact Michelle.Davies9@nhs.net for webinar log in details and calendar invite.

Manchester Metropolitan University’s Health and Social Care provision have recently revamped their Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care (CMD H&SC) to fully align with the revised Leadership and Management Professional Degree Apprenticeship standard. This strategic update ensures that their apprentices not only gain a robust theoretical understanding of care principles but also acquire the essential leadership and management skills that are increasingly in demand within the sector. It is believed this enhancement will better equip leaders and managers to make meaningful contributions to your organisation and provide a solid foundation for future professional development. The MMU will be hosting a free insight webinar for all interested applicants line managers and employers on Tuesday 27th May 2025, 11am – 12pm, please register via this link – Insight webinar – Health & Social Care. For further details, please see the Differences and Benefits and Frequently Asked Questions. All cohorts from September 2025 will be enrolled on this newly aligned curriculum. The application window for September/October cohorts is now open. If you have any questions please email the programme specialists – cmdahsc@mmu.ac.uk. We may be able to get this funded via apprenticeship levy gifting from Stockport NHS FT – if this is of interest please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net.

On Wednesday 11th June 2025, 2pm – 3.15, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Immunisation Team will be hosting a webinar to inform you of the significant changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule and the selective hepatitis B (HepB) programme occurring from July 2025 and January 2026, including the introduction of a new routine vaccination appointment at 18 months of age. This webinar is aimed at health professionals involved in the commissioning and delivery of childhood immunisations including those working in primary care, screening and immunisation teams, health visiting teams and integrated care boards (ICBs). A full agenda will follow.  Please register your interest for attending this webinar via Microsoft Forms. This webinar will be recorded, and the recording and slides will be shared with all registered attendees. If you are unable to attend on 11 June but still want to receive the recording, please fill out the form to ensure the link is sent to you.

To access a range of education and training opportunities, please see the Portfolio via this link.

There are still some places available for this training, taking place on Thursday 10th July 2025, 1.30 – 3.30 at Kennedy Way, Unit 2, Green Lane SK4 2JT, this session seeks to make sense of the income being paid and deductions being taken. The aim is to build your confidence when itemising your practice statement and help you understand the income and deductions top-sliced on it. Further details can be found on the flyer, bookings can be made via Ticket Tailor using this link.

There are a small number of places available for this training, taking place on Thursday 22nd May 2025, 1pm – 3pm at Heaton Moor Medical Centre, 32 Heaton Moor Road SK4 4NX, this short interactive session will include: Overview of Changes for 2025/26; Insurance for the Primary Care Sector; HR Employment Update (new content added). Please see the flyer for further details, bookings should be made via Ticket Tailor using this link – https://buytickets.at/nhsgreatermanchesterstockport/1533533.

Please click here for the April update from the GM Training Hub.

This event is taking place on Wednesday 14th May 2025, 5.45 – 9.15pm at Vermillion Restaurant, Lord N St, Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester M40 8AD. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow ACPs, share experiences and engage in meaningful discussions about the What to expect: Insightful discussions on the current and future landscape of ACPs; Open conversations about challenges, what went wrong and how we can improve; celebrating success stories and sharing outstanding experiences in the role. Register your interest here – GM PC Advancing Practice Event Cardiovascular Disease | medtribe.com.

Greater Manchester Training Hub are running a bespoke, free, two-day virtual course for GPs and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (Level 7) who supervise or plan to supervise in a Primary Care Learning Environment. The course includes workshops on supervising Pharmacists, Physician Associates, ACPs, Nurses, and Paramedics, plus an optional module on Foundation Doctors Supervision and Accreditation. What are the benefits of the course? The course allows delegates to develop their teaching skills and, on completion of selected workshops, enables them to supervise specific disciplines within the wider workforce. Sign up here – North West Wider Workforce Clinical Supervisor Course Sign Up.

This free online training – An Introduction to FASD is suitable for anyone working directly with children, young people and families in Greater Manchester who want to understand more about FASD. This includes all staff/organisations working in Primary Care and/or any other relating services/functionalities. There is a choice of 3 dates, please book via Eventbrite, using the following links – Tues 29th April, 9.30 – 12.30, Fri 9th May, 9.30 – 12.30 or Wed 18th June, 9.30 – 12.30. For further details please click here.

Stockport Specialist Palliative Care team are offering free ACP training, this training includes why ACP is important, how to start conversations, where to record and hoe to share plans. It is for all health & social care professionals involved with people with life limiting illnesses. The next session will be taking place on Tuesday 29th April 2025, 9.30 – 4pm at Pinewood Education Centre, Stepping Hill Hospital. To book your place, please email eoltraining@stockport.nhs.uk, please see the 2025/2026 flyer for further dates and more details.

A new free e-learning course is now live called ‘Moving from Children to Adults’ Services and Support’. The content has been created by the team at the National Development Team Inclusion (NDTI), this e-learning platform is hosted by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC), as part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB). It has been developed to help people to think about Preparing for Adulthood for young people with additional needs. The course considers what needs to happen to ensure young people who move from receiving support from children’s services to receiving support from adult services do so in a thoughtful and supportive way. There is an audio from a young person who shares her experiences as well as a video and several audio recordings form a parent carer. The course should take around 1 hour to complete, to view and complete the e-learning, please follow the instructions on this link. If you have any questions or need any support, please email RISE@ncb.org.uk.

Taking place on Tuesday 17th June 2025, 2pm – 5pm via MS Teams, this session is for anyone who is involved with the delivery of NHS Health Checks e.g. GPs, NPs, PNs, NAs, APs & HCAs. The training includes approximately 1 hour’s e-learning to be undertaken prior to attendance at this half-day interactive session. Please see the flyer for further details, bookings should be made via Ticket Tailor, using this link – https://buytickets.at/nhsgreatermanchesterstockport/1658719. Enquiries can be made via email to gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115. Details of how to access the e-learning will be sent to you once you have booked a place.

To support Time to Talk Day 2025, NHS Employers held a webinar to better understand the key factors contributing to burnout stress. They covered case studies, tools and resources available to support the NHS workforce. For more information and to watch the full webinar, click here.

There are places available for Dr Baxter’s three-day workshop taking place on Wednesday 12th – Friday 14th May, 8.30 – 5pm at Pinewood House, Stepping Hill Hospital. The aim is to provide the required knowledge and skills to enable registered HCPs to administer and advise on immunisations and vaccinations following a practical programme undertaken with an experienced practitioner in the general practice setting. This session will also cover managing adverse events including anaphylaxis, further details can be found on the application form. This course is free of charge for those working in a Stockport General Practice, therefore please do not complete the payment part of the application form.

The next SPRIG meeting will be taking place on Thursday 8^th May, 12.30 – 2pm at The Alma Lodge Hotel (lunch provided). The meeting is open to all GPs, NPs, PNs and any other registered clinicians working in Stockport General Practices who have an interest in respiratory conditions. Presented by Dr Alison Simmonett, Paediatric Consultant and Dr Stephen Gaduzo, Respiratory GPSI, Stockport NHS FT. Please see flyer for further details, bookings should be made via Ticket Tailor using this link – https://buytickets.at/nhsgreatermanchesterstockport/1640469.

Are you a General Practice Nurse or Nurse Associates looking to develop the fundamental skills you need for practice? The programmes are open to NMC Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates who are newly qualified, or new to general practice and wishing to develop their skills and progress their career. This fully funded programme will run for fifteen weeks, once completed you will automatically be enrolled onto the Next Steps Programme. Topics include Asthma; COPD; Cytology; Diabetes; Immunisations & Vaccinations; New to Travel; Spotting the Sick Child; Women’s Health. There is a ‘Welcome’ day on Wednesday 30th April, to register your interest please click here or scan the QR code on the GPN Foundation Leaflet, further details can also be found here.

There are a few places available for the NHS CLN EFCCL Programme starting in May 2025, the places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis so you are encouraged to apply quickly if you are interested. The Programme dates are (Thursday):  Day 1 – 15th May; Day 2 – 10th July; Day 3 – 4th September; Day 4 – 30th October. For further details, please see the Programme Outline and the EFCCL Invitation. To register your interest, please complete the Application Form and send to CLN Admin – admin@cln.nhs. Please note NHS Greater Manchester (Stockport Locality) are unable to fund this programme.