Key News
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Conference
We hosted our ‘EDI in General Practice’ conference on the 14th June, with over 40 people from across General Practice attending. Thank you to everyone who attended and who helped make the event a great success.
Following this conference, the Training Hub will soon be launching a racism survey and EDI network across General Practice. We will also be introducing Dr. Mai Elftise as our Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (FTSUG). Please keep an eye on our website for more information as we launch these programmes.
You can find the speakers’ videos and slide deck on the links below.
- Rachel Souter (Racism Survey in General Practice) – https://youtu.be/0XEQzA1FbHs
- Partha Kar (Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard (MWRES) Report – https://youtu.be/PjBmJdycrgc
- Onyi Okonkwo (Staff Networks in General Practice) – https://youtu.be/rbyBLz4Lmao
- Kuvy Seenan (Midlands Regional Strategy and Challenges) – https://youtu.be/mNWd9AbKSI8
- Panel Discussion – https://youtu.be/vCRAjeSfj7E
- Event Slides
Diabetes Update Meetings
A series of half-day face-to-face Diabetes Update meetings have been taking place, provided by Coventry and Warwickshire ICB. These events were produced for the ICB by the Coventry and Warwickshire Diabetes Prescribing Group (Co-chaired by Professor Vinod Patel and GP Jim McMorran).
The sessions have been well received across our region, with 85% of attendees finding the content highly relevant.
PMA Apprenticeships
Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub recognises the importance of ‘growing your own’ and the value of investing in new and/or existing team member apprenticeships to safeguard your current and future workforce.
We are proudly working in collaboration with the PMA to support the recruitment, training, and retention of non-clinical leaders and administration staff. If you are looking to recruit a new apprentice or upskill an existing team member, please complete the short survey.
Inequalities Research
C&W ICB has commissioned Coventry University to conduct a piece of research into health inequalities in access to diagnostics. Researchers are currently looking to recruit healthcare professionals from across primary care for the first work package.
For more information and how to get involved, please click the button below.
Healthy Communities Together
Healthy Communities Together is a cross-sector collaboration that wants to do health differently. We are Grapevine, Coventry City Council, CWPT, and wider health partners supported by the King’s Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.
They are hosting an exploratory conversation to look at the future of healthcare on the 5th of July. Please register for your free place by clicking the button below.
General Practice Improvement Leads Programme
The General Practice Improvement Leads programme is an accredited personal development programme for those working in NHS general practice.
For more information on the programme content, dates, and how to apply, please click the button below.
PLT Dates – Summer Term 2023
Our Primary Care Education team has released its upcoming programme for the summer term.
Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing programme – QOF QI Wellbeing
Workforce wellbeing, improving resilience, and risk of burnout is now more than ever essential for the retention and recruitment of the general practice workforce and so the 2023/24 QOF guidance includes a module on workforce and wellbeing.
Our Health and Wellbeing programme offers a fully funded Health and Wellbeing Champion working across your PCN, wellbeing resources such as ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ and an annual H&WB survey from which an action plan of support is shared with the PCN.
IF you:
- Have a Health and Wellbeing Champion
- Share wellbeing resources
- Encourage staff to take part in the annual H&WB survey
- Have Health and Wellbeing as an agenda item for your PCN meeting regularly (with minutes to evidence)
The Training Hub offer would satisfy all practices within your PCN qualifying for the full 37 points.
If you do not have a Health and Wellbeing Champion, please share the poster below with your PCN and Practice colleagues who are passionate about HWB.
For further information on the role, please contact Rita Asi via rita.asi@nhs.net
We hope you’ve seen and shared our Wellbeing Wednesday posts filled with tips, tools and resources to support yours and your teams Health and Wellbeing.
Don’t worry if you’ve missed one, previous editions of can be found here, on the Latest News page of our website.
Health and Wellbeing PLTs – A great success!
We recently held face-to-face Health and Wellbeing PLTs for both Warwickshire North and South Warwickshire. Covering topics around staff wellbeing, health coaching, and more. It was brilliant to catch up, network, and meet some new faces at these events. Thank you to all those who attended these events.
Who can I call if I need support?
Following the closure of the ‘With Staff in Mind’ service, if you are experiencing emotional, personal, or work-related difficulties, we would encourage you to utilise the 24/7 confidential counseling service run by Vivup.
There is no limit on the number of times you can call, and everything discussed is treated in the strictest of confidence. Need to talk? Call 03303 800 658 *(or 0800 023 9324 free from any standard UK landline or mobile phone)
Menopause Coffee and Chats
We now have some more dates for our Menopause Coffee and Chats sessions which you are welcome to come along to.
These sessions are from 12.30 until 13.30 for any staff wishing to come along and just have a chat with other NHS colleagues also going through the menopause. Facilitated by Wendy Walker, Positive Action Inclusion Co-ordinator, this will be a drop-in session, offering a safe space and an opportunity to share experiences and support each other. If you would like to come along, please fill the form on the site and you will be sent details.
Dates for your Diary
- 28th June 2023
- 9th August 2023
- 20th September 2023
- 1st November 2023
- 13th December 2023
Please do put a note in your diary and register on the site above and links will be sent out nearer the time. Check out and register for further EDI Events at Upcoming Events – Midlands (leadershipacademy.nhs.uk)
Training & CPD
CPD Funding – 2023/24
We are pleased to confirm the details of CPD funding for 2023/24. This is currently open to all eligible nursing roles, dietitians, and paramedics. An email has been sent to all those who are eligible.
If you are a new staff member, or your practice has new staff members, who may also be eligible for CPD funding, please let us know their name, role, registration number, and email address so that we can add names to our CPD tracker.
Training and CPD Calendar
Our calendar shows upcoming training and education events for all workforce roles across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Browse the calendar by date or search by keyword, then click on the event to find out more information, such as the location, times, cost, and how to book!
Learning and Development Opportunities
Mentoring Scheme – For GPs, PMs & Nursing Staff
Regular mentoring can help you with a range of professional issues.
You might like to chat with a colleague about your role and get support with career development, discuss how to handle a working relationship or ask for well-being advice.
For information on each of the mentoring schemes we run, please click on the links below
New to Practice Fellowship – GP/GPNs
Are you a GP who has recently qualified – or a Practice Nurse who has recently joined the Primary Care workforce?
The New to Practice Fellowship provides you support to transition from training to employed members of the primary care team.
For information on each of the mentoring schemes we run, please click on the links below
ARRS News
Roadmap Supervisor Resources
The Training Hub has produced a range of resources designed to help PCNs and GP practices through the process of integrating First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) into Primary Care through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
Please click the button below to visit our webpage with documentation on employment guidelines, employment models and more.
Clarity Training
For those ARRS with access to the Clarity platform, Agillo Software has produced a training video to help you navigate the system. You can access this by clicking the button below.
The password to access this video is ffJH7LYfARAMoUqHmMW4
Peer-2-Peer Case Review – PAs and Paramedics
The Peer-2-Peer Case Review forum is proving very successful. The next session is planned for Tuesday, July 18th.
Within the forum, Paramedics and PAs can discuss cases they have seen within their practices. This will allow you to reflect on others, and your own, experience, research, and current practice.
GP News
Professional Curiosity Scheme – Round Two applications are now open!
Exciting times at the Training Hub this month as we are officially launching the Professional Curiosity Scheme for its second year! Last year saw over 70 clinicians from across Coventry and Warwickshire take part in the scheme, formalising a shadow scheme between consultants and general practice.
An evaluation of last year’s scheme showed the following:
- 84% of clinicians enjoyed the experience
- 91% of clinicians felt that their clinical practice may be changed by the experience
- 80% felt that they gained clinical knowledge from the scheme
- 98% of clinicians agreed that they would recommend this scheme to others
If you’re interested in learning more about the scheme or want to sign up for round two, please complete the survey below
New to Practice Fellowships
Last week we celebrated our first New to Practice Fellowship cohort completing their 2-year Fellowship. A huge well done to the Fellows and all of the brilliant work they’ve done in their PCNs.
Do you want to be a part of the next cohort of New to Practice Fellows? For more information or to register your interest, please use the buttons below.
Middle (Twenty)5 Network Launch Event – a great success!
Our Middle (Twenty)5 launch event saw a brilliant turnout with a workshop led by The Wellbeing GP, Dr. Helen Garr. The workshop provided attendees with evidence-based, free, and accessible tips and tools to help recognise and prevent burnout.
Want to attend future Middle (Twenty)5 events? Please join our WhatsApp group for up-to-date information on Middle (Twenty)5 events and to take part in group discussions and access peer support.
First5 Event – How to Create a Portfolio Career as a GP
Please join us at this event to hear from experienced local GPs who have diversified in their roles and learn what is achievable. With guest speakers:
- Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, GP Partner, Lifestyle & Physical Activity Champion and Channel 4 Doctor
- Dr Ian Allwood – GP Partner, Aspiring Leaders Digital Fellow and C&W Wise5 Network Lead GP
- Dr Mehwish Qureshi – GP Partner, PCN Clinical Director, Clinical Lead for Telemedicine
- Dr Michael Caley – GP Partner, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
- Dr Rachel Spencer – GP, Associate Clinical Professor Unit of Academic Primary Care at Warwick University
Parental Leave Support Network
The Parental Leave Support Circle, led by Dr. Sasha Darwazeh, held its first meeting on Tuesday the 27th of June.
Parents and their little ones came together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, sharing experiences, and forming connections. Tea, toys, and a nurturing environment set the stage for a thriving support network. We look forward to the next one!
GPN News
CPD Funding – Available for Nurses
We are pleased to confirm the details of CPD funding for 2023/24. This is currently open to all eligible nursing roles, dietitians, and paramedics. An email has been sent to all those who are eligible.
If you are a new staff member, or your practice has new staff members, who may also be eligible for CPD funding, please let us know their name, role, registration number, and email address so that we can add names to our CPD tracker. You can do this by emailing us at cw.traininghub@nhs.net
RCN Coventry and Warwickshire Learning Event: Equality, diversity and inclusion – amplifying voice
Amplifying your voice and influencing RCN strategy – this is an appreciative enquiry session in a safe space, offering a chance to discuss opportunities and obstacles for all who feel their voices are not heard, and to find out what the RCN is doing on these matters.
To find out more, and to book your place now, please click here.