In order to maximise use of reduced limited funding and improve accessibility of training, the process for accessing CPD funding was updated for 2023/24 and 2024/25. The PCWTH asked PCNs to let us know what training is needed so that courses can be identified, within the funding envelope, to be available for all eligible staff to access. A significant benefit of this is gaining better value for the region by economies of scale, such as reduced costs for block booking places.
Based on previous requests and information gathered by NHSE we put together a tick-list of potentially funded courses. In order to enable planning of courses to meet PCN/practice needs, PCNs used this to indicate which courses eligible staff would like to access, and let us know anything else in popular demand. Funding is a limited envelope and it may not always be possible to meet all requests. Indicating preferences has helped identify demand and enable planning to best utilise the funding envelope, taking PCN requests into account and offering fair share access.
Many thanks to all PCNs and practices who came back to us with details of the training you would like to be able to access for your CPD eligible members of staff. It’s been fantastic to see such a phenomenal amount of requests returned. Now all data has been received we’ve arranged provision of courses within the funding envelope, reflecting your requests as best possible within funding limits. We worked to make arrangements with providers to offer as much CPD funded training as possible based on what you told us is needed. Thank you for your support and patience as part of this process.
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net