HCP Ed-UK

North Wales Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023
2023-03-31 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Oriel House, Upper Denbigh Rd, Saint Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0LW
HCP Ed-UK are delighted to announce that we will be coordinating and facilitating the delivery of the North Wales Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023 on Friday 31st March at Oriel Hotel, St. Asaph.

We have an actioned packed, educational, inspirational and motivational day planned for you, delivered by a host of exceptional speakers covering the topics below:

Asthma & COPD
Paediatric Asthma & Allergy
Diabetes
Sexual Health & Contraception
Dermatology
Cardiovascular
Motivational interviewing
Travel Health

The North Wales Practice Nurse Conference 2023 is open to qualified Practice Nurses and ANP’s working in and supporting Primary Care
Book your FREE place now

This event is being sponsored by representatives from the pharmaceutical industry who are sponsoring the cost associated with the conference via the purchase of stand space. They have had no input into the organisation, agenda, slide presentations or choice of speakers.
The Meeting will be facilitated by HCP Ed-UK in line with the ABPI

Supporting Your Diabetic Patients Self Management
2023-03-30 12:45 - 14:00 | Online via zoom
Webinar delivered by Heather Daly, Independent Diabetes Nurse – Reach Health.
An educational workshop specifically aimed at giving HCPs a hands on proactive experience with a clear take home message around:

Real world benefits to support patient self-management
How to use blood glucose readings effectively in consultations and how they can support your patients self-management

Facilitated by HCP Ed-UK, all the meetings in this series are free to attend, therapy area focused and compliant with the ABPI.
The meeting and Keynote Speaker have been sponsored by Ascensia Diabetes Care.

South Wales Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023
2023-03-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Village Hotel, Cardiff, 29 Pendwyallt Road, Cardiff, CF14 7EF, United Kingdom
HCP Ed-UK are delighted to announce that we will be coordinating and facilitating the delivery of the South Wales Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023 on Friday 24th March at The Village Hotel, Cardiff

We have an actioned packed, educational, inspirational and motivational day planned for you, delivered by a host of exceptional speakers covering the topics below:

Asthma & COPD
Paediatric Asthma & Allergy
Diabetes
Sexual Health & Contraception
Dermatology
Cardiovascular
Motivational interviewing
Travel Health

The South Wales Practice Nurse Conference 2023 is open to qualified Practice Nurses and ANP’s working in and supporting Primary Care
Book your FREE place now

This event is being sponsored by representatives from the pharmaceutical industry who are sponsoring the cost associated with the conference via the purchase of stand space. They have had no input into the organisation, agenda, slide presentations or choice of speakers.
The Meeting will be facilitated by HCP Ed-Uk in line with the ABPI

Understanding Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
A whistle stop tour!

What do you do if you suspect a patient has Parkinson’s Disease.
Motor Symptoms- Explanation of how PD is diagnosed.
Initial treatment plans from the specialist and regular review of symptom/side effect management.
Over view of common medications used.
What are non motor symptoms
What do we do about these?
What can be managed in general practice and what needs to be referred back to a specialist?

Speaker Lucy Partington-Smith Director and founder of Eden holistic practitioners. Lucy is a highly qualified Specialist Nurse and Nurse Prescriber in Neurology and Neurosurgery. She has worked within this area of speciality for over 13 years and has been a qualified nurse within the public sector for 18 years.

Book your free place

This event is aimed at HCP’s working in Primary Care and Secondary Care in the UK
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Respiratory Update
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Karen Frankland, Respiratory Nurse Specialist and Nurse Trainer will be delivering an online Respiratory Update.
This event is for Practice Nurses and ANPs working in Primary Care.
Karen Frankland is a nurse specialist in respiratory medicine and qualified teacher with over 25 years’ experience within the N.H.S., Occupational Health Care and the Pharmaceutical Industry.
She was Team Leader and Training Lead for the pivotal Salford Lung Study from 2011 to 2017 and Head of Short Course Provision for Respiratory Education UK from 2005 to 2011.

Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.
Places are limited – book your place today!

For further information contact Ruth Lloyd-Williams email: info@hcp-ed.co.uk

Spirometry Update & An Introduction to FeNO Testing in Asthma
2023-02-16 12:00 - 16:30, 2022-12-01 12:00 - 16:30 | Conwy Business Centre, Junction Way, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9XX
Respiratory Nurse Specialist and Trainer Karen Frankland presents a Respiratory Update for North Wales Primary Care
A Focus on Spirometry and an Introduction to FeNO
This event is for Practice Nurses and ANP’s working in and supporting Primary Care

Spirometry Update

Quality Assured Spirometry and Guideline Recommendations
What is Accuracy and Reproducibility?
Review of Spirometry Measurements
Patterns of Lung Disease
Spirometry in Asthma and COPD

Introduction to FeNO Testing in Asthma

Emerging Knowledge in Asthma
Endotypes and Biomarkers
Guidelines for FeNO
Performing a FeNO Test
Interpretation of Results

FSRH Menopause Care
2023-02-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Oriel House, Upper Denbigh Rd, Saint Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0LW
Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Essentials of Menopause Care course, real life experiences and a local focus on the Menopause.

Are you a healthcare professional working with women during perimenopause and menopause?

Then our Essentials of Menopause Care course is designed for you.

The Essentials of Menopause Care course is aimed specifically at those providing Menopause Care in primary care settings. It provides an interactive learning experience with scenario-based learning, quizzes, presentations, time for discussion and questions.
This course is relevant for Menopause Care providers needing an introduction and provides a useful update for more experienced staff.
Essentials of Menopause Care is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Assess women presenting with perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
Outline the non-hormonal management options for these symptoms
Explain the risks and benefits of HRT
Explain how to use the different HRT preparations that are available
Explain the management of genitourinary syndrome of the menopause
Discuss the contraceptive needs of perimenopausal women and how these can be met
Describe the needs of women who have had premature ovarian failure

The course will be delivered by Dr Nicola Mullin, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Axess. Knowsley Sexual Health (part of Axess Liverpool).
Dr Mullin is an experienced consultant and Faculty Registered Trainer. She has been providing menopause care for many years and is part of the Wirral Menopause Community CIC.
Subsidised Cost: This course is FREE to attend. All you will need to pay is £12 at the time of booking for your FSRH Menopause Care Workbook

Please note – Places are limited – Book your place today!

Menopause Myths Let's Settle the Debate
2023-02-08 12:45 - 14:00 | Online via zoom
12.45pm Registration, Welcome & Housekeeping
12.50pm Virtual Promotional Product Presentation
12.55pm Virtual Promotional Product Presentation
1.00 pm Guest Speaker Lucy Partington-Smith – Highly Qualified Specialist Nurse and Nurse Prescriber

Myths of the Menopause – Let’s Settle the Debate
What is the Menopause? What is Peri Menopause?
HRT in a Nutshell.
10 common Myths and the Actual Facts!
Empowering our Patients Actually Saves Us Time!

1.45pm Q&A
2.00pm Round up & Close

Please note representatives from the pharmaceutical industry have sponsored the costs associated with the logistical organisation of the meeting. They have had no input into the organisation, agenda, slides or choice of speaker for this meeting.
The meeting will be facilitated by HCP Ed-UK in line with the ABPI.

Women and MI
2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Charlie Bloe is a highly experienced cardiac nurse, based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. He is the Lead Nurse for Cardiology for NHS Highland.
Charlie manages all cardiac services including CCU, all nurse specialists, cardiac rehab, Heart failure and Cath Lab. He is very active in workforce development, delivering CPD around core competencies, for his large team
This webinar will cover two conditions that are seen predominantly in women and can both mimic acute myocardial infarction
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (“broken heart syndrome”) and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Book your free place

This event is aimed at HCP’s working in Primary Care and Secondary Care in the UK
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) screening programme in Wales – update.
2022-11-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Guest Speaker Dr Yee Ping Teoh, Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Clinical Lead for Biochemistry at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital will cover:

Overview of the All Wales FH screening programme
FH patient journey pathways and referral
FH NICE guidance and management

Book your free place here:

This event is aimed at HCP’s working in Primary Care and Secondary Care in the UK.

The Welsh Academy for Nursing in Diabetes - WAND Annual Conference 2022
2022-10-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Radisson Blu Cardiff, Meridian Gate, Bute Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 2FL
The Welsh Academy for Nursing in Diabetes is an expert professional resource to empower and enable nurses to deliver excellence in diabetes care.

The Committee for the Welsh Academy for Nursing in Diabetes – WAND have great pleasure in inviting you to the WAND Annual Conference 2022.

As we all know the British Government put the country into lockdown in March 2020, the week before the last planned annual conference, everything was cancelled and the world came to a Covid induced stand still.

As things return to normal, plans are now in place for the WAND Annual Conference 2022.

We are delighted that the committee have asked HCP Ed-UK to gather bookings, secure the venue and to facilitate the day on their behalf, freeing them to concentrate on the important clinical work they all do across Wales.

The WAND Conference will take place at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff on Thursday 20th October 2022. The agenda offers a great mix of mix of interesting, educational and entertaining presentations. View the full agenda here.

Once you have booked you will receive regular updates leading up to the event. We look forward to meeting you on Thursday 20th October for the WAND Annual Conference 2022.

*Please note this meeting is for Healthcare Professionals working in and supporting those in Wales.

The North Wales Chronic Disease Management Day
2022-10-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, Conwy, Conwy Road, Dolgarrog, Conwy, LL32 8QE, United Kingdom
The North Wales Specialist Advisory Forum invite you to an inspiring, interesting and educational day of chronic disease management focused presentations including:

Anaemia management in CKD
FH & Lipid management
Thrombosis & AF
Respiratory & Diabetes Updates
Specialist Advisory Forum open Q&A

Places are limited for this event that is aimed at Healthcare professionals working in and supporting the Betsi Cadwalader Health Board.

Book your free place now:

Diagnosis and Classification of Myocardial Infarction
2022-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
So, what is a heart attack? Over the years, several different definitions of Myocardial Infarction have been used, leading to controversy and confusion. The never-ending jargon of STEMI and non-STEMI, anterior and inferior MI, type 1 and type 2 MI may have left you similarly confused. This webinar will take you through the classification of Myocardial Infarction, pathophysiology and diagnosis of this common condition.

Guest Speaker: Charlie Bloe, Lead Nurse for Cardiology, CCU, Raigmore Hospital

This event is free to attend and is aimed at Healthcare professionals working in Primary & Secondary Care.
Book your place now:

Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

The Launch of the Wirral Teledermatology Service
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Little Fox Thornton Hough, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH64 7TL, United Kingdom
The Wirral Skin Club – The Launch of the Wirral Teledermatology Service

Chaired by Dr Saket Jalan, the Wirral Skin Club would like to invite Healthcare Professionals, based on the Wirral Peninsula, with an interest in Dermatology, to the launch of the new Teledermatology service.

Speakers include:
Programme Manager – Paul McGovern
Primary Care Lead – Dr Stephanie Gallard
Secondary Care Lead – Dr Richard Azurdia
Dermatology Consultant from WUTH – Dr Natasha Hasim

To book your place email info@hcp-ed.co.uk

*This event is aimed at Wirral based HCP’s with an interest in Dermatology.

Sexual Health Challenges of Young & Vulnerable Patients
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Dr Nicola Mullin, Sexual Health Consultant based in Knowsley, Liverpool continues her series of Sexual Health presentations, focusing on the challenges you face in Primary Care when dealing with young and vulnerable patients

Book your free place now:

*This event is aimed at HCP’s working in and supporting Primary Care in the UK

Diabetes - The Big Q&A - One Step at a Time
2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Gill Pulford Locality Diabetes Specialist Nurse joins us on Tuesday 13th September as she focuses on how and when to step care up for your patients living with Type 2 Diabetes. Injectables – GLPs-Insulin – Case Studies
Book your free place now:

This event is aimed at HCP’s working in and supporting Primary Care in the UK
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

The Menopause
2022-08-23 12:45 - 14:00 | Online via zoom
Guest Speaker Eileen Munson is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Senior Lecturer who has specialised in the Menopause and runs Menopause Empowerment education along with undertaking private menopause consultations.
Eileen continues her HCP Ed-UK series of Menopause presentations, focusing on supporting you and your patients in primary care.

Book your place now:

This event is aimed at HCP’s working in and supporting Primary Care in the UK

Introduction to FeNO Testing
2022-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online via zoom
Delivered by Karen Frankland

Develop an understanding of the new and emerging knowledge about asthma
Raise awareness of the importance of identifying phenotypes and endotypes and the use of biomarkers
Become familiar with current clinical guidelines and evidence for the use of FeNO in primary care and its interpretation
Understand the steps required to perform a test
Includes case study discussion

To book your place click here

Contraception for the Over 40's
2022-07-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Online via zoom
Please note: change of start time

Dr Nicola Mullin, Consultant in Sexual Health will focus on the best forms of contraception for this specific patient group, taking in to account their particular health issues and the menopause.
Book your Free Place Now Here
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Diabetes - The Big Q&A - Insulin
2022-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Gill Pulford, Diabetes Specialist Nurse continues the Diabetes Big Q&A series of webinars with another interesting and interactive session, this month focusing on Insulin and Primary Care
Book your Free Place Now Here
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

The Big M - HRT. Managing Problems and Patients who can't have HRT
2022-07-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Online via zoom
The Big M is a series of quarterly Menopause seminars, delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and Independent Therapists. Each session will be supported with monthly virtual webinars to ensure you have a continuous development programme throughout the year focusing on you and your patient.
This month Dr Nicola Mullin will focus on HRT, managing problems and your patients who can’t have HRT.

The Big M is aimed at Healthcare Professionals working in General Practice. Each session is Free to attend.
Book your free place now here

Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.
Guest speaker: Nicola Mullin, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health

A Return to Travel Health
2022-07-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Guest Speaker Yvonne Gibney MFTM, RCPS (Glasg) – Travel Health Nurse Specialist will deliver an update and overview on current travel health advice and vaccinations post the Covid pandemic.
Each participant will receive a list of useful resources to support the content of the session and for use in practice.
This session is free to attend and is for Healthcare Professionals working in Primary Care.
To book your place please register here
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Lipid Update - Current and new treatments in the field of Dyslipidaemia
2022-06-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Guest Speaker Dr Yee Ping Teoh – Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Clinical Lead for Biochemistry at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales will deliver:

Current and new treatments in the field of Dyslipidaemia.

Current and newer NICE approved treatments

This session is free to attend and is for Healthcare Professionals working in Primary Care.
Book your FREE ticket here

Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Menopause
2022-06-21 12:45 - 14:00 | Online via zoom
Nurse Specialist Eileen Munson continues her series of presentations supporting Primary Care in “Running a Menopause Service”
Focusing on primary care management and running a menopause service
This event is aimed at Healthcare professionals working in the Primary Care setting.
It is FREE to attend.
Book your place now click here
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Diagnosis and classification of Myocardial Infarction
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
So, what is a heart attack? Over the years, several different definitions of Myocardial Infarction have been used, leading to controversy and confusion. The never-ending jargon of STEMI and non-STEMI, anterior and inferior MI, type 1 and type 2 MI may have left you similarly confused. This webinar will take you through the classification of Myocardial Infarction, pathophysiology and diagnosis of this common condition.

Guest Speaker: Charlie Bloe, Lead Nurse for Cardiology, CCU, Raigmore Hospital

This event is free to attend and is aimed at Healthcare professionals working in Primary & Secondary Care.
Book your place now here
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Spirometry Update: Back to Basics
2022-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Delivered by Karen Frankland

Understand the importance of accurate and reproducible spirometry results
Understand the measurements obtained
Have an awareness of the recommendations and guidelines for quality assured spirometry
Understand the interpretation of normal, obstructive and restrictive patterns
Review the use of spirometry in asthma and COPD
Review the recommendations for restarting spirometry testing

To book your FREE place click here
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD

Spirometry Update: Back to Basics
2022-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Zoom
Delivered by Karen Frankland

Understand the importance of accurate and reproducible spirometry results
Understand the measurements obtained
Have an awareness of the recommendations and guidelines for quality assured spirometry
Understand the interpretation of normal, obstructive and restrictive patterns
Review the use of spirometry in asthma and COPD
Review the recommendations for restarting spirometry testing

To book your place click here: https://forms.gle/kkLRjjePMPXQE1tZ8

SRH Essentials in Primary Care
2022-05-18 08:45 - 16:30 | Rossett Hall Hotel, Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0DE, United Kingdom
Are you a primary care practitioner interested in developing your sexual and reproductive healthcare knowledge and skills?
Then our SRH Essentials in Primary Care course is for you.
The SRH Essentials Course is aimed specifically at healthcare practitioners working in primary care and community settings. It provides an interactive day with scenario-based learning, presentations, time for discussion, questions and role play. It is relevant for those needing an introduction to SRH and also provides a useful update for more experienced staff. SRH Essentials is not a competency-based course, and it is not assessed.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Develop the skills and confidence to consult with patients about their sexual and reproductive healthcare needs
Recommend an appropriate method of emergency contraception
Review the COC, POP and injection contraceptive methods
Carry out sexual health risk assessments
Identify when patients are at risk of STIs

Who is this course for?

GPs
Nurses
Physicians Associates
Paramedics
Pharmacists
Other Healthcare Professionals working in Primary Care

“Thoroughly informative day, very well presented” Practice nurse, Preston
To be eligible to register on an Essentials course, you must have a GMC, NMC, GPhC or PAMVR number. This will be checked by the Lead Facilitator of your course.
Cost: £55.00 plus VAT (£66). (£66). The subsidised cost includes lunch, all refreshments and a course work book. The cost can be invoiced to your practice or place of work.
To book your place please follow this link: https://forms.gle/zWqsPz7zrcp1Juvx6

*Please note places are limited and will only be guaranteed on receipt of payment.

This session will be delivered by Dr Nicola Mullin and facilitated by HCP Ed-UK

Recognizing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and embolic stroke risk assessment
2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Zoom
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the commonest cardiac arrhythmia and is particularly prevalent in the elderly population. It carries a five-fold increased risk of embolic stroke. This webinar will help you recognize AF clinically, including the ECG appearances, and undertake stroke risk assessment on affected patients.

Speaker: Charlie Bloe

Epidemiology of AF.
Pathophysiology of AF and the left atrial appendage.
Recognizing AF on an ECG
Stroke risk assessment using the CHADSVASc tool.
Case studies

To book your place click here: https://forms.gle/vamapodFMCVnmjzu5
