CPD courses for Nurses/AHPs in South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub commission and deliver the Continuous Professional Development Programme (CPD) for qualified Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals working in General Practice in South Yorkshire.

We have a range of eLearning courses with open availability (see below) and we will be adding face to face training throughout the year. Please check below for updates or look on our events page

The Training Hub offers a varied CPD training programme based on identified and requested need. If you’re looking for something that isn’t currently included in our offer, please let us know so we can explore the possibility of adding it. Alternatively, if none of the available options meet your specific needs, you may be eligible to claim individual funding of up to approximately £300 to support your own professional development. Please email: pcdltd.training-hub@nhs.net 

Are you eligible to apply for the funded courses and in-house training days?

The courses are fully funded for the roles that are eligible according to the NHSE eligibility criteria. Please check below if you are eligible for these funded courses.

For some classroom based training sessions, we can accept applications from non-eligible roles (Qualified staff employed in General Practice in South Yorkshire.)

**This does not include GPAs or HCAs as we provide separate training sessions for HCAs with some that GPAs can also access – please see the bottom of the CPD page for information**

Please note, this option is only available for certain training. If you wish to find out more, please contact us directly with the details of the training you would like to attend pcdltd.training-hub@nhs.net

How many courses can you apply for?

There is no limit on the number of courses you can apply for but we ask that individuals complete one eLearning course before applying for another.

Are there any update courses available?

Some update courses are available via the HEE eLearning for healthcare (elfh) website.

How do you cancel your place?

If you have any questions or if you need to cancel your place on one of the courses, please email us and state the course name.

Would you like to suggest a course we don't provide?

If you would like to give us some feedback on course suggestions, please complete the form below.

eLearning Courses

These online courses all have open availability – you can register at any time but must complete the course within the time frame provided.

Click on the course name to find out more information and to register.

Course Training Provider
Asthma Diploma Respiratory Matters
Asthma Certificate Respiratory Matters
Asthma Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
Asthma Foundation Course Rotherham Respiratory
Severe Asthma Foundation Course Rotherham Respiratory
Asthma Update Course Rotherham Respiratory
Atrial Fibrillation Course Rotherham Respiratory
Bronchiectasis Course Rotherham Respiratory
Chronic Kidney Disease Course Rotherham Respiratory
COPD Diploma Respiratory Matters
COPD Certificate Respiratory Matters
COPD Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
COPD Foundation Course Rotherham Respiratory
COPD Update Course Rotherham Respiratory
Coronary Heart Disease Course Rotherham Respiratory
Coronary Heart Disease Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
Diabetes Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
Diabetes Foundation Course Rotherham Respiratory
Diabetes Update Course Rotherham Respiratory
Heart Failure Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
Heart Failure Foundation Course Rotherham Respiratory
Heart Failure Update Course Rotherham Respiratory
Hypertension Course Rotherham Respiratory
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Foundation Course Rotherham Respiratory
Non-Medical Prescribing Update Course Rotherham Respiratory
Paediatric Asthma Introduction Course Rotherham Respiratory
Paediatric Asthma Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
Paediatric Spirometry – Seven steps to success Rotherham Respiratory
Spirometry Advancing Care Course Rotherham Respiratory
Spirometry Full Certificate Respiratory Matters
Spirometry Interpretation Respiratory Matters
Spirometry Interpretation – Seven Steps Course Rotherham Respiratory
Spirometry Performance Respiratory Matters
Spirometry Performing Course Rotherham Respiratory
Spirometry Performing and Interpreting Rotherham Respiratory
Spirometry Update Course (Performance & Interpretation) Respiratory Matters
Spirometry Update Course Rotherham Respiratory
Travel Health Introduction Jane Chiodini
Travel Health Update Jane Chiodini

Face to Face and Online Training

We will be adding face to face and online courses throughout the year so please keep checking for updates on our events page

Course Provider Method Date Link
Asthma Update PCWTH Face to Face 29th January 2026 Register
Anticoagulation Intro / Refresher External Face to Face TBC Expression of Interest
Blood Result Interpretation (Foundation) PCWTH Face to Face 8th January 2026 Register
Cervical Sample Taker Initial Training (Cytology) External Face to Face Various dates Expression of interest
Dementia: Finding the Light in Dementia External Online TBC Expression of interest
Dementia: 1-day Introduction to the Dementia Review External Online TBC Expression of interest
Infection Prevention & Control 2-day Course External Online Various dates Register
Infection Prevention & Control One Day Refresher Course External Online Various dates Register
Menopause and Women with Learning Difficulties External Face to Face TBC Expression of interest
Perimenopause, Menopause and GSM Diagnosis and Management External Face to Face 3rd December Register
NB Plus Subscription (12 months) External Online N/A Apply for a subscription
Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine (PLM) External eLearning 12-month license Expression of interest
Prostap Hormone Injection Training External Online 27th January 2026 Register
Prostap Hormone Injection Training External Online 12th May 2026 Register
Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Essentials (SRHE) External Face to Face TBC Expression of interest
Spirometry External Face to Face TBC Expression of interest
Vaccination & Immunisations 2-day PCWTH Face to Face 10th AND 12th February 2026 Register
Vaginal Prolapse and Fitting Ring Pessaries External Online TBC (half day) Expression of interest

Group Clinic Training Opportunity

The South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub has received funding to support 20 practices/PCNs to deliver CVD group clinics.

Click here to find out more

Leadership Courses for General Practice Nurses

Three leadership courses starting in Feb/March 2026.

- Fully funded Mary Seacole Programme - CMI

- Fully funded Rosalind Franklin Programme – CMI

- Partially funded Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Programme

Read more and register your interest

South Yorkshire Community of Practice for all Nurses Working in General Practice

Working as a Nurse or HCA in general practice can sometimes feel isolating. Do you want to connect with peers from across the region, share best practice and hear from expert speakers?
The community of practice is for any nurse or HCA working in general practice across South Yorkshire. The agenda is set by the group, so will be relevant and interesting. The meetings will be on various platforms, from face to face with food, to online lunchtime sessions.

Please click below to express your interest in being part of the community. We will use your email address to send you information about upcoming community of practice meetings and the training hub bulletin.

Register interest

Foundations of Health – Lunchtime Webinar Series

Join this engaging webinar series designed for all.

Learn how simple, evidence-based approaches to sleep, stress, movement, and more can help prevent, and even reverse, chronic disease.

Boost your impact and your own wellbeing with strategies you can use every day.

📅 Starts Tue 11 Nov, 12:30–13:15 and occurs weekly for 6 weeks on a Tuesday.
💻 Recordings available via Diabetes SharePoint
👉 Register here

More information

Foundations of Health Webinar Series
Tue 25th Nov 12:30-13:15 Food as Medicine – Simple solutions for a complex problem: Dr Rasitha Perera, GP & Trainer, Health & Social Care Chair, MoveMore.
Tue 2nd Dec 12:30-13:15 Stress and Health: Lorna Nicholson, Advance Nurse Practitioner & Specialist Chronic Pain Nurse.
Tue 9th Dec 12:30-13:15 Understanding the Impact of Physical Activity & Exercise on the Management of Patients Living with Diabetes: Abban Qayyam, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, First Contact Physiotherapist, Injection Therapist. 
Tue 16th Dec 12:30-13:15 Sleep for Health & Minimising Harmful Substances: Dr David Moore, GP in Urgent Care & Tutor at University of Sheffield.

Diabetes Information, Training & Resources

Webinar Recordings
Access to free apps and platforms
Resources
Information and Guidance
eLearning Modules
SharePoint page

Winter Vaccination Update 2025 for Vaccinators working in General Practice in South Yorkshire

This webinar is delivered by the South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub and is open to General Practice staff working in South Yorkshire only.

The webinar will cover the flu vaccination update, and also relevant updates about other winter vaccinations including shingles, pneumococcal and COVID.

The live webinars have now passed but you can watch the recording by clicking the link below.

You need complete an evaluation form in order to be sent a certificate of attendance for your records.

Survive & Thrive - improving retention

We have various programmes and incentives on offer to help improve retention within the South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce.

These offers are aimed at all clinical professional working in general practice at any stage of career post early years (i.e. not on Nurse VTS)

There is no limit to the number of different sessions you can sign up to, you are welcome to register for as many as you would like.

Visit the Survive & Thrive page for more information

Learning Lunch – Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Diabetes Management (Recording)

This online webinar took place on Learning Lunch – Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Diabetes Management 4th September covering

Pulmonary rehabilitation, which supports patients with both education and an exercise programme to help them live better with their lung disease
Diabetes management which help to avoid or delay associated complications and deterioration

GPN Leadership Toolkit

This toolkit has been developed in collaboration with training hubs across the Midlands, internal WTE team and lead GPNs across the midlands to support and help GPNs, lead GPNs and training hubs who are giving advice and are in a supportive role. The toolkit highlights already established pieces of leadership work across the country and draws on e-learning, podcasts and activities already created.

File type: PDF · File size: 5.56 MB

QNI General Practice Nurse Network

With support from the National Garden Scheme, join our regular, in-depth online webinars and stay informed with our tailored newsletters for General Practice Nurses.

Primary Care Nurses Learning Lunches Training

Click on the training session to access the recordings.

Cold Chain Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Measles & MMR School Aged Immunisations and Teams
Bowel Screening Reception and Admin Staff Flu Training
AAA Screening

HCA Training

We are adding more HCA training sessions to our training calendar for 2025/26.

HCA Training

NMP SharePoint page

Resources, tools, events and lunchtime webinars for non-medical prescribers in primary care.

Visit the NMP SharePoint page

NMP Lunchtime Webinars

Visit our events page to see upcoming NMP lunchtime webinars. All webinars are recorded and added to the SharePoint page.

NMP Webinars

CPD queries

If you have any questions about the CPD courses please let us know.

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