HCP Ed-UK

What's New in Travel Health
2023-09-19 12:45 - 14:00 UTC | Online
Becky Swadling will be delivering a number of Travel Health related presentations over the coming months, starting with What’s New in Travel Health on Tuesday 19th September. The Lunch & Learn session kicks off at 12.45pm via zoom
Book your free place now.
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Complete Heart Block
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
This webinar with Charlie Bloe, Lead Nurse for Cardiology – CCU, Raigmore Hospital, will cover the causes and symptoms of complete heart block, how to recognise it on an ECG and the management of this condition.
Third-degree atrioventricular block (AV block) or complete heat block is a relatively common medical condition in which the electrical impulse generated in the sinoatrial node (SA node) in the atrium of the heart cannot transmit to the ventricles. People with complete heart block typically experience bradycardias and associated symptoms such as dizziness, hypotension and syncope. It is more commonly seen in the elderly and is the commonest indication for permanent pacemaker implants.

FSRH Menopause Care - Cheshire
2023-07-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Cheshire View, Plough Lane,, Chester, CH3 7PT, United Kingdom
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.

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

FSRH Menopause Care - North Wales
2023-07-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Oriel House, Upper Denbigh Rd, Saint Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0LW

Respiratory, Allergy and Dermatology Study Day
2023-06-30 09:00 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester, Warrington Road, Hoole, CH2 3PD
This full day of education is aimed at qualified Healthcare Professionals working in and supporting Primary and Community Care.
On Friday 30th June we are bringing a fabulous lineup of speakers together to bring you a full day of inspiring education as we focus on Respiratory, Allergy and Dermatology.
Speakers and Subjects to include:
Karen Frankland, Primary Care Respiratory Nurse Specialist – An Introduction to FeNO Testing in the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma.
Maria Hughes, Tissue Viability Nurse Consultant / Queens Nurse – Wound Assessment & Lower Leg management
Carole Sutton – Emolients
Dr Stephanie Gallard – Dermatology GPSI for the Liverpool ICATS, Liverpool University FT ; Primary Care Lead for Dermatology within the ECP for Cheshire and Merseyside Health & Care Partnership; Clinical Champion for Dermatology for the Healthy Wirral Partnership Clinical Educator for Pharmacists in Dermatology (Pharmaceutical Society/BAD) – Dermatology for Confused Clinicians

This full day of education is aimed at qualified Healthcare Professionals working in and supporting Primary and Community Care

Book your free place now

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

Inpatient Management of the Patient with Diabetes
2023-06-28 08:30 - 16:30 | The Beaches Hotel, Beach Road East, Prestatyn, LL19 7LG, United Kingdom
This full day of education is aimed at qualified nurses working in the acute setting in secondary care in North Wales.
On Wednesday 28th June, Carolyn Thelwell, Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Central) and Team will be delivering a full day of education aimed at Qualified Nurses working in the acute setting in secondary care in North Wales
The day will cover:

Types of diabetes – Stats and facts
Glucose/Ketone Monitoring
Oral Therapies and Illness Management
Insulin – Types/Administration/Prescribing
Intravenous Insulin – Indications and Management (DKA/Surgery etc.)
Hypo Management
Dietetics
Diabetic foot

This event is FREE to attend but please note places are limited so book now to secure your place.
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Travel and Your Diabetic Patient
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via zoom
Over the coming months we will be bringing you a series of webinars focusing on your diabetic patients. This month we will be looking at the information and support your patient needs to travel safely.

Outcomes of the session:

To improve their knowledge and confidence on the information and advice they should be giving to their patients.
Where to look for resources and information to support their advice.

What will be covered:

Documentation
Supplies e.g. Medication e.g. insulin; storage; frio bags; glucose meters inc. strips & strips/sensors; insulin pumps and consumables
Insulin timing; food and long haul time lines
Customs and potential airport restrictions
General advice around different weather climates and effects on diabetes
Insurance advice
Resources & leaflets

This webinar is for qualified HCPs working in and supporting Primary Care in the UK
Certificates of attendance will be available as a record of your ongoing CPD.

Are you normal? Free Laughology Webinar
2023-06-13 16:00 - 16:45 | Online
Have you ever been told that you’re “acting weird” or “not being normal”? Well what is “weird” and what is “normal”?
These words can be hurtful and make people feel like outsiders. Everyday language doesn’t help this and leads to a greater feeling of isolation. This is why conscious inclusion and equity matter.
On the 13th June at 4pm, Laughology’s glorious leader, Stephanie Davies is running a free webinar on inclusion, equity and how language can help. It is titled “Are You Normal?” and you can book your free space here.
In the session you will learn:

Language and behaviours that help or hinder inclusion
How we create an environment for choice and the positive impact
The importance of equity for equality
What does conscious inclusion actually mean

Tickets are limited though, so make sure to secure your spaces fast!

Liverpool Skin Club
2023-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD
Please join the Liverpool Skin Club for an overview and review of the success of the new Liverpool Teledermatology Service
6.30pm- Registration, Exhibition and Light Buffet Supper.
7.30pm – Welcome – Chair
7.45pm Paul McGovern, Programme Manager, National Policy and the ICB Context, Including Onward Funding
8.15pm- Dr Stephanie Gallard, Primary Care Lead Liverpool Practice Data from Teledermatology Uptake and Usage
8.45pm- Dr Richard Azurdia, Secondary Care Lead Teledermatology Impact on Secondary Care LUHFT Outcomes and Quality Issues
9pm Carl Woodroffe, Head of Commercial Operations, Cinapsis Update on Latest Figures and Pathways
9.30pm- Close
Places are limited – Please register to attend by email to ann.walker-lmc@livgp.nhs.uk

Liberate with Safety
2023-05-16 12:00 - 12:45 | Online
Understanding psychological safety, why it’s important and how to create it.
Do you ever find yourself in a position where you want to say something, but feel you can’t? We do!
This could be at home, at work or in a social setting. It could be out of fear of looking silly or even as far as losing your job. Whatever it is, this isn’t helpful for anyone.
Kerry Leigh from Laughology is running a free webinar (Liberate with Safety) which will give you:

A greater understanding of psychological safety and its benefits.
Practical tips for increasing psychological safety.
Insight into what kinds of behaviours can diminish or build trust.

The webinar is running from 12:00-12:45 on Tuesday 16th May and you can book your free space here.

Managing Parkinson's Disease
2023-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
When a patient needs more – understanding when to seek a Specialist

Webinar presented by Lucy Partington-Smith will include:

Explanation of advancing Parkinson’s Disease versus acute onset changes.
Explanation of possible complex issues you could encounter when reviewing a PD patient.
What do we do when patients present with difficult symptoms?
What are advanced therapies?

For HCPs working in or supporting Primary & Secondary Care

Menopause Myths Let's Settle the Debate
2023-05-03 12:45 - 14:00 | Online via zoom
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!

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.

Cheshire Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023
2023-04-28 09:00 - 16:30 | Kelsall Hill Equestrian & Conference Centre, Organsdale Farm, Middlewich Rd,, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0SR
HCP Ed-UK are delighted to announce that we will be coordinating and facilitating the delivery of the Cheshire Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023 on Friday 28th April at Kelsall Hill Equestrian & Conference Centre.

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 Cheshire 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

Dyslipidaemia treatment - current and future therapies.
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Webinar Presented by Dr Yee Ping Teoh – Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Clinical Lead for Biochemistry at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital
An overview of old and new therapies available for LDL reduction and discussion around NICE guidance for these therapies. Do they actually work and how much will they cost the NHS ?

North Wales Practice Nurse Spring Conference 2023
2023-03-31 09:00 - 16:30 | 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.
