We’re pleased to be able to let you know that CPD funding for nurses and AHPs will be available again for 2024/25.

In order to maximise use of limited funding and improve accessibility of training, the process for accessing CPD funding was revised last year, and will follow a similar process this year. We would again like 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.

Based on previous requests and feedback, please find a tick-list of potentially funded courses. In order to enable planning of courses to meet PCN/practice needs, please use this tick-list to indicate which courses your eligible staff would like to access, and suggest any additions.

Completed tick-lists should be returned to hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net by Mon 5^th August 2024.

Please note, funding is a limited envelope, and it may not be possible to meet all requests. Indicating your preferences will help identify demand and enable planning to best utilise the funding envelope, taking PCN requests into account and offering fair share access.

Once all data has been received, we will be able to arrange provision of courses within the 2024/25 funding envelope, reflecting your requests, then share updated information on accessing the identified courses. Meanwhile, the 2023/24 offer is still open to access, details can be found here: CPD Funded Training – Training Hub (yhtraininghubs.co.uk)

Many thanks for your help with this process. If you have any queries about completing the form, accessing the funding, or potential course options please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would be happy to answer questions or arrange a chat. We’ve also included a brief FAQ below.

Best wishes

The HNY Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub Team.

We’re pleased to be able to invite formal registrations for the New-to-Practice Nurse and NA VTS Programme starting in September

For all practices who previously expressed interest prior to the March funding deadline, your place is still reserved. In order to retain your place please complete the registration form and return to hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net by 31^st July.

• If you’re still recruiting and won’t have your candidate details by 31^st July please let us know and keep us updated when possible.
• If you no longer require your place, please let us know, as places are limited it can be made available for someone else.

For any practices who did not previously express interest, but would now like to take part – please get in touch on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net, we can add you to a waiting list for any places that may become available.

The programme start date will be Wednesday 25^th September – the first day will be a full day in person, at The Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Willerby. As in previous years the programme will be a mixture of virtual MS Teams sessions and face-to-face practical sessions, with location varying. Programme details can be found here. The commitment is an average of one session per week, with most sessions taking place on Tuesdays or Thursdays. A full timetable will be shared shortly with everyone registering.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net

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The application process for organisations within North East & Yorkshire to apply for NHSE support to train Advanced Practitioners has now re opened and can be found here: https://healtheducationyh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/nhse-acp-application-north-east-yorkshire-faculty-for-2

Further details can be found in the  North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice Handbook 24-25.pdf. Please note this includes details of the training grant offer for 24/25.

Key points to note:

• Please note: For September 2024 intakes, the apprenticeship onboarding deadlines for Universities are in July therefore we recommend any applications for September 2024 starts are submitted as a matter of urgency to avoid missing this application window. Prior to this deadline, you will need to have received NHS England confirmation of the application outcome, ensured that all recruitment processes are completed, and that learners have applied to the relevant university.
• The  North East & Yorkshire Faculty Handbook contains details about the funding offer from NHSE, 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 30^th August 2024 (Dependent on numbers received)
• Each organisation applying must nominate a single contact to lead on the ACP process and act as a key liaison for all enquiries relating to ACPs. All applications must be approved and submitted by the same lead contact.
• You will be required to submit a job description and/or job plan for your trainee ACP(s) upon applying, to ensure your application is considered. Please note applications that are not completed in full or do not provide a JD/PS will be returned.
• 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 4 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.

If you are a large organisation who will be submitting multiple applications and would prefer to submit your applications via a secure live spreadsheet, please let us know by emailing england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net.

For support with your application please also feel welcome to contact the HNY Training Hub on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net

See further details on available support here: https://yhtraininghubs.co.uk/humber-north-yorkshire/humber-north-yorkshire-schemes/acp-ready-scheme/

We’re pleased to share that the next cervical screening training cohort will be starting in October 2024, fully funded for nurses and NAs in general practice in HNY.

Please click here for more details and the application form 

For any queries, please contact hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net

The ACP team at UoC are delighted to invite you to our free conference to celebrate the impact of advanced practice. You and your team are invited to attend to celebrate how advanced practice has and continues to make a difference to patient care and service provision. Please see the flyer for additional information.

To register for the event please use this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eb31f57c-2e10-4e72-851a-dafb05d1466c@b627db1d-9958-4fd1-8ea4-8ac3b27cf00f

We welcome abstracts for posters from any trainee or qualified ACP, further information can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/RPiQWwrmat

We would be grateful if you could share this amongst your teams to spread the word

Rotherham Respiratory are hosting a free web seminar on Thursday 18^th July at 1pm.  Let’s talk about lipids: Simplifying lipid management for primary care.

Link to register  https://rotherhamrespiratory.clickmeeting.com/let-s-talk-about-lipids-simplifying-lipid-management-for-primary-care-/register

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We are very pleased to be sharing registration links to our Webinar series for legacy mentors and preceptors on the 23^rd of July and 30^th July as part of our Newly Qualified Registrants workstream. The webinar series will provide a “one workforce”  approach  with excellent opportunities for collaborating and learning together to ensure we improve the experience and retention of all newly qualified health registrants.

Multi-professional Preceptor Development launch Webinar registration link:

https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/support-to-newly-qualified-health-registrants-developing-preceptors-retaining-early-career-staff

Multi-professional Legacy Mentoring Launch Webinar registration link:

https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/legacy-mentoring-supporting-our-newly-qualified-health-registrants-to-stay-and-stay-well

If you’re interested in becoming a Legacy Nurse Mentor, the HNY Training Hub team are still open for applications – see details here

If you would like to access Legacy Nurse Mentor support in HNY, please contact hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net

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Applications are open for the next cohort of the Humber Generalist School programme, which starts in September 2024. We’re now on Cohort 6 within the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB footprint and have trained almost 100 multiprofessional colleagues from primary, secondary and social care to date.

The programme is place-based, and delivered by NHSE for all health and social care professionals in primary, secondary and community care, including non-clinical staff, with the intention of improving generalist skills through modules such as systems working, population health, environmental sustainability, person centred care etc., and applied modules such as oral health and independence in aging. The programme is FREE, and lasts 12 months with an indicative time commitment of 4 hours per week, worked flexibly. Unfortunately, there is no backfill funding for staff. All modules have CPD accreditation with the RCP and there is the option for participants to undertake a PGCert using their learning from the programme.

Full details, including application forms, FAQs and video, are on our webpage.

All are welcome; doctors (qualified GPs, GP trainees and Foundation trainees), nurses, ACPs, PAs, ARRS roles, practice staff and system managers. We are already beginning to see a real change in attitudes and processes across the region as a result. For example, some of our primary care colleagues have done quality improvement work in green social prescribing, in staff wellbeing within primary care, and in supporting frail patients across a rural PCN. Feedback from the programme has been excellent.

For queries please contact: helen.cattermole3@nhs.net

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Please find early July Education Update Briefing here. Please note some EOI for funding which may be of interest as below. We are also hoping for some further EOIs later this month, which will be shared in a July release v.2

In this month’s supplement from the School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team, you will find information as we focus this month on educational supervision and development of clinical skills and preparing to train as a prescriber to help support your workforce, training, and education, for all pharmacy sectors.

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We are pleased to send you the information below about the 1^st of a series of free, online CPD events for the HNY Optometry community.

Please register for the event using the link at the bottom of the email, a Teams calendar invitation will then be emailed to you nearer the time of the event.

Humber & North Yorkshire Eyecare – Continuing Professional Development – SPRINT Events 2024

Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Integrated Care System (ICS) is hosting a series of virtual, interactive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions for the local optometry community.

Session 1: Thursday 18^th July, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Emergency Eyecare Conditions

Mr. Yahya Khedr, FRCOphth, MRCS(Ophth)(Glasg), ChM, MBBCH

Oculoplastics Consultant / Eye Casualty Lead

Hull University Teaching Hospital

The HNY ICB footprint covers 7 Ophthalmology Trust sites as well as multiple Independent Sector Providers. The Optometry profession are the primary care specialists that refer the majority of referrals either directly or indirectly (via GP) to these sites.

As part of the Eye Care Collaboration with Optometry and Ophthalmology we are delivering the sessions to:

• support and inform the local eyecare workforce
• foster relationships between local practitioners, Local Optical Committees and secondary care.
• provide better eyecare for all.

Each 1.5hr session will consist of a presentation delivered by a local specialist, followed by time for discussion. The sessions are CPD accredited.

To secure your place and confirm your attendance please REGISTER HERE

If you have any queries please contact – hnyicb-ny.primarycarecontracts@nhs.net

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Funded Functional Skills Support Webinar

NHS England are holding a virtual event on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 16th July 2024, 10am-11:30am.

The webinar will cover all aspects of the funded functional skills support.

This is appropriate for both those colleagues who have never accessed this support before and those interested in a refresher because the contracts have been recently renewed. They will focus on learner readiness so that you can best support your learners to take this step at the best time for them and you. One Advanced (formally bksb) who provide self-study software and Open Awards, who provide exams will both be presenting. There will also be opportunity to ask questions and hear about the Skills for Life network, which supports this portfolio of work.

Virtual Microsoft Teams Live Event – Booking link here (tickets are free and there is no capacity restrictions!)

If you can’t attend the event LIVE, please still register so you can receive the slides and recording afterwards. After completing registration for this event, delegates will receive the event joining link on Monday 15th July.

Find out more about Functional Skills Qualifications here.

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Recruiting refugees into the workforce

Watch the recording of our recent webinar on North West London Integrated Care Board’s successful NW London Refugee Employment pilot, which has led to a national programme for supporting refugees into employment –Recruiting refugees into the workforce

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Live streaming of SfC launch event of ASC Workforce Strategy

Skills for Care has been leading the development of this Workforce strategy, working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations and people with a stake in the future of the adult social care sector. The strategy identifies the workforce needed over the next 15 years and sets out a plan for ensuring the sector has enough of the right people with the right skills. It will help employers and commissioners with workforce planning, support the reform agenda and complement the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

A launch event in London will be a celebration of the culmination of this work. SfC will be streaming live from the launch event.

The co-chairs of the workforce strategy steering group, Oonagh Smyth and Sir David Pearson, will unveil the strategy and share the main points from it. You will also hear from a range of voices from across the sector, including frontline care workers and those who draw on care and support.

Register for a place at the live stream here

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Expressions of Interest now open for the NHS England regional Multi Professional Student Council

Please see the opportunity below for NMC and HCPC degree apprenticeship learners. NHSE are now recruiting for the 2024 cohort of the regional Multi Professional Student Council (MPSC) in the North East and Yorkshire. The aim for the student council is to develop a group of regional undergraduates from all NMC and HCPC registered professions to get involved in various projects to enhance patient/staff care, provide a student voice for placements and retention, highlight/promote good practice and challenge areas of practice that require development.

We will also be offering council members the opportunity to develop leadership skills and potentially gain practice hours from meetings, placements, development sessions and projects (subject to further discussions with relevant staff from university and placement providers).

Please note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 9am on July 25^th and shortlisting will take place on August 12^th and 13th. As also noted on our expression of interest form, membership of the council is subject to approval from a relevant university course lead.

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Case Study: From healthcare support worker to registered nurse

Find out how University Hospital Dorset NHS Trust developed a pathway for existing internationally educated staff, helping them to take part in a fast-tracked OSCE course to support them with becoming a registered nurse in the UK –From healthcare support worker to registered nurse

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NHS Estates and Facilities T Level Working Group – 9th July 2024, 11am-12pm (online)

The national estates and facilities team are building a community of practise to help NHS EFM staff from across many NHS Trusts through planning and delivery of T Level industry placements.

If you are interested in joining, please come along to the first working group, where we will hear from;

James Lewis (Associate Director of Engineering & Estates, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust)

Aysha Kent (Education & Future Workforce Manager, University Hospitals North Midlands),

We will also be joined by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Gatsby Charitable Foundation, who will be sharing the support they offer and giving examples of methods that have worked to support employers across engineering and also into clinical roles within the NHS Trusts.

Please register your interest here REGISTER HERE