Welcome to the May edition of the HNY PCWTH Information Collation

Please find below a collection of recent communications, news, updates and information to share with primary care colleagues across HNY. Please click the (+) next to each item to expand for details. Happy Reading!

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BiteSize CPD Webinars for Nurses and AHPs - New Dates Added

We’re pleased to share additional upcoming webinars in 2026 are now live for booking (highlighted NEW)

You can find full details and booking links for all sessions here:

BiteSize CPD Webinars – Training Hub (yhtraininghubs.co.uk)

 

Summary of upcoming sessions:

27/05/2026 13.00-14.00 Menopause
04/06/2026 13.00-14.00 Introduction to ECG Interpretation
10/06/2026 13.00-14.00 Management of Lipids and Cardiac Risk
18/06/2026 13.00-14.00 Pharmacology in Primary Care: Understanding Polypharmacy, Over-prescribing and Deprescribing
24/06/2026 13.00-14.00 Pain Management in Primary Care
02/07/2026 13.00-14.00 Emergency Scenarios in Primary Care
08/07/2026 13.00-14.00 Bloods Investigation & Interpretation: Cortisol and Adrenal Disorders
15/07/2026 13.00-14.00 Alcohol Use – Asking Better Questions in Busy Primary Care *NEW*
22/07/2026 13.00-14.00 Dermatology
08/09/2026 13.00-15.00 Non-Medical Prescribing Update *NEW*
16/09/2026 13.00-14.00 Obesity and Physical Activity (including GLP-1) *NEW*
30/09/2026 13.00-14.00 Cardiovascular Disease Consultations *NEW*
06/10/2026 13.00-14.00 Respiratory Update *NEW*

 

Book here > BiteSize CPD Webinars – Training Hub (yhtraininghubs.co.uk)

Details of all other currently funded CPD funded training can be found below:

   ▶   CPD Funded Training for Nurses, NAs & AHPs – Training Hub – details on everything included in the current CPD offer, available until September 2026.

Trainee Advanced Practitioner NHSE Funding Applications 2026/27 - Re-Opened

Shared on behalf of NHSE North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice

The application process for organisations within North East and Yorkshire to apply for the NHS England funding to support train advanced practitioners in 2026/27 has re-opened until 31st July 2026.

To apply for the NHS England Advanced Practitioner support, please click here.

More information on the offer, including details of the training grant, can be found in the North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice handbook as well as the clinical salary support guidance attached.

Key Points:

  • The North East & Yorkshire Faculty Handbook contains details about the funding offer from NHS England, employers’ responsibilities/commitments and how to apply. If after reading these you still have questions, please email england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net
  • Please note the document is a live document and may have updates added as and when.
  • The deadline to apply is 30th April 2026 (dependent on numbers received)
  • Each organisation applying must nominate a single contact to lead on the Advanced Practitioner process and act as a key liaison for all enquiries relating to Advanced Practitioners. All applications must be approved and submitted by the same lead contact.
  • If you require any support completing the form or have any issues accessing the form, please email: england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net
  • We aim to notify your organisation of the outcome within 6-8 weeks of submitting your full application.
  • Please note once funding is confirmed, organisations need to apply to their preferred HEI and follow their application process.

Aspiring ACP Events

Shared on behalf of NHSE

Click here for details of two exciting online events designed for aspiring Advanced Practitoners.

Free Upcoming Respiratory Educational Events

Shared on behalf of Latife Hardaker, Respiratory Champion Lead

For queries, or if you’d like to stay informed about future educational meetings or receive calendar invites, please contact latife.hardaker@nhs.net

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Difficult‑to‑Treat & Severe Asthma: Recognition, Management & Referral

Speaker: Latife Hardaker, Respiratory Nurse Consultant
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Available dates:

(Please note: delegates only need to attend one session.)

Cardiopulmonary Risk and Environmental impact of COPD
11/06/2026 18:15
See details here

Free Webinars: Pancreatic Cancer,& GatewayC resources

Shared on behalf of GatewayC

  • Upcoming NHSE webinar – Details
    • Title: Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer – recognising red flags with confidence
      Date & time: Wednesday 10 June 2026, 12:30–13:15
    • This free session supports earlier diagnosis and builds primary care confidence in managing breast‑related concerns, with an optional live Q&A.
    • Speaker: Dr Andrew Millar, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
  • On-demand NHSE webinar – Details
    • Title: Supporting earlier breast cancer diagnosis and managing mastalgia
    • Speaker: Miss Clare Garnsey, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Joint Clinical Lead for Breast Service
  • GPs Talk Cancer – Series 4
    The first latest episodes of GPs Talk Cancer: Series 4 are now live:

    • Cancer and learning disability – change, consent and access to care listen here
    • Cancer and diet – myth-busting, food fear and reassurance listen here

Free Webinar: Carers at Work - Supporting them to Stay, Thrive and Return - 9th June

Shared on behalf of NHSE

Click here for details

NEY Pharmacy Skills Investment 2026/27 – Deadline 14 June 2026

Shared on behalf of North East and Yorkshire School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation 

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Skills Investment Funding is now open. This funding is intended to support the upskilling of GPhC-registered pharmacy professionals who are directly employed by the NHS in the North East and Yorkshire region.

The deadline for submissions is 23:59 Sunday 14 June 2026.

See full details here. You can also join us at an Employer Engagement Session on MS Teams. To register please see registration link below:

Please complete the NEY School of Pharmacy Query submission form if you have any questions.

Pharmacy Workforce Training and Education Briefing and Update - May 2026

Shared on behalf of North East and Yorkshire School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation 

Click below to view: