CPD Funded Training for Mid & South Essex Training Hub 2025-26

Event details

This training is for healthcare professionals wishing to join a participatory educational event considering some of the challenges in patients staying healthy while travelling. Travel Health is an interesting subject because it is rapidly changing due to the global scope and diversity of risk. The workshop offers healthcare professionals the recent guidance and national recommendations while aiming to build their confidence in clinical practice.   

We will be looking at: 

• The role of healthcare professionals in travel health 
• Resource signposting 
• Risk Assessment 
• International Health Regulations 
• Travel vaccinations 
• Vector Borne Diseases such as Yellow Fever and Malaria 
• Prevention Advice 
• Safeguarding within a Travel Consultation 

Learners will be equipped to be able to offer the best advice to travellers, as well as being able to signpost themselves and travellers to the latest guidelines. 

The day will be of benefit to all experienced travel health practice nurses and serve as a good annual update.

NB: The RCN (2023) published updated guidance on “the current guidelines and standard of care of travellers”.  Click here to access the RCN web page and their document, “Competencies: Travel health nursing: career and competence development”:     

Friday 10th September 2025 – Witham Training Rooms

Event details

This half-day workshop delivered online by Equip’s Clinical Lead, Dr Neema Jabbar, is for Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates and AHP’s working in primary care.

It will be useful for those healthcare professionals who are requesting and reviewing blood results as part of their role.

The course will cover the interpretation and management of the common blood tests requested in general practice, using case studies and flow charts to help you gain confidence in interpreting blood tests for patients.

Basic Agenda

• FBC, U+Es, LFTs
• For each group of blood panels- Case Study
• Further learning and resources

24th September 2025 – online

Event details

National guidelines recommend that only HCAs who have achieved education and training in healthcare to Level Three of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) or equivalent, with at least two years experience as an HCA should be considered for training in vaccine administration.

HCAs will have to provide proof of qualification with their application when the online application is completed. Your place cannot be confirmed until this information is supplied.

This course is designed to enable HCAs in general practice to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to administer flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccines to adults, nasal flu to children and B12 injections to adults

The course consists of 2 face to face study days, followed by a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor.

Competency is assessed by:

• a multiple choice/short answer test after the theory session
• a formal competency assessment by the nurse mentor in practice.

The course content is based on the guidelines ‘National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training of Healthcare Support Workers’ (Public Health England 2015)

Course content:

• Legal issues and the role of the HCA in immunisation
• The immune system
• Types of vaccine and how they work
• Contraindications to immunisation
• An overview of flu, pneumonia, shingles, pernicious anaemia
• Injection technique including a practical session
• Administration of nasal flu
• Storage and handling of vaccines
• Anaphylaxis and adverse reactions
• Patient Specific Directions
• Documentation, record keeping and reporting

3rd & 4th November 2025 – Witham Training Rooms

10th & 11th March 2026 – Witham Training Rooms

Event details

This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in contraceptive care. Participants will gain an up-to-date understanding of contraception developments and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) considerations. The curriculum covers all methods of contraception, with focused training on delivering emergency contraception, facilitating informed patient discussions, and conducting thorough contraceptive consultations.

Attendees will develop specific skills in managing repeat prescriptions, including appropriate referrals to prescribing colleagues. Practical training will build confidence in administering Depo-Provera injections and providing tailored advice. The course emphasises the importance of establishing robust referral pathways for all contraceptive methods and provides a collaborative platform to address practice-related challenges and solutions.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the expertise to deliver high-quality contraceptive care, improve patient outcomes, and navigate complex clinical scenarios effectively.

12th & 26th November 2025 – online

Event Details

The Women’s Health Study Day is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of women’s health. Delivered by three experienced specialist nurses, this course covers critical topics including menstrual problems, menopause, contraceptive counselling, preconception care, breast pain assessment, and STI/HIV screening.

Course Objectives

By the end of this study day, participants will be able to:

• Understand the assessment and treatment options for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• Conduct comprehensive menopause assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide effective contraceptive counselling tailored to individual patient needs.
• Offer preconception care to optimize health outcomes for both mother and baby.
• Assess and manage breast pain with appropriate care strategies.
• Conduct thorough screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and provide relevant patient education.

27th November 2025 – Online

Event Details

This two-day face-to-face Minor Illness course focusing on dermatology and ENT, is aimed at Nurses and AHPs.

Course Content (subject to update)

Day 1 ENT Update

• Assess ears, nose and throat competently, including scores.
• Vestibular assessment and vertigos
• Understand the main red flags in ENT.
• Recap of the most common conditions encountered in a primary care setting, including current guidelines.
• Update in prescribing and administration of medication

Day 2 DERMATOLOGY Update

• Assess skin competently, including scores.
• Update in malignant lesion, guidelines and referral, ABCDE.
• Understand the main red flags in Dermatology.
• Rashes: Assessment and management.
• Prescribing and administration of medication.

9th & 10th December 2025 – Witham Training Rooms

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This half-day course has been meticulously crafted to empower Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and other unregistered staff with the essential knowledge and skills required for proficient ECG recording. Its primary objective is to ensure that HCAs grasp the significance of their recordings, comprehend the importance of precise lead placement, and can confidently execute ECG recording, recognising when they have achieved an accurate result.

Following the training, delegates will be provided with a competency package in ECG recording to complete in practice under the supervision of a nurse mentor.

13th January 2026 – Witham Training Rooms

Event Details

A brief summary, explanation and demonstration of the examination of the chest in relation to commonly encountered respiratory and non-respiratory complaints in primary care

Course content tbc.

11th February 2026 (morning) – Witham Training Rooms