Avon LMC

DPO Programme - Module 1 (Virtual)
2026-04-08 12:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Bristol
Number of capacity: 15

Constitutional & Structural Duties of the GP as Controller

Chaperone (Virtual)
2026-04-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 16

Key Features of Our Primary Care Chaperone Training

GMC and CQC Aligned: This course meets strict standards set by the General Medical Council and Care Quality Commission, ensuring you receive training that complies fully with healthcare regulations.

Culturally Sensitive: We raise awareness of cultural diversity so chaperones can ensure all patients feel safe and respected, regardless of background or identity.

Interactive and Engaging: Delivered over three hours, our training encourages conversation, questions, and sharing of real-life examples.

Focused on Primary Care Settings: Unlike generic chaperone courses, ours is specifically tailored for general practice staff, taught by trainers with direct primary care experience.

In-Depth Understanding of Intimate Examinations: Learn to appreciate each patient’s unique preferences and vulnerabilities, and become aware of unconscious biases that may affect patient comfort.

Safeguarding and Reporting: Understand your role in safeguarding and how to report any concerns or complaints raised before, during, or after the examination.

Core Immunisation (Nurse) (Day 1 F2F / Day 2 Virtual)
2026-04-13 09:30 - 2026-04-14 16:30, 2026-06-01 09:30 - 2026-06-02 16:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15

This comprehensive two-day course is designed for registered healthcare professionals who are new to immunisation practice. It is suitable for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Allied Health Professionals, and Pharmacists.
Aligned with UKHSA National Minimum Standards, the programme equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to deliver safe, effective vaccination services.

Key Learning Outcomes

Understand national immunisation schedules and vaccine recommendations
Apply safe and effective vaccine administration techniques
Manage vaccine storage, handling, and disposal correctly
Navigate legal and ethical responsibilities, including consent and documentation
Identify and respond to adverse reactions appropriately
Use effective communication strategies to support informed decision-making and reduce vaccine hesitancy
Implement infection prevention and control measures during immunisation
Address special considerations for vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying conditions
Maintain accurate records and manage immunisation data effectively

This course covers the full routine immunisation programme for all age groups, from birth through older adulthood, and prepares registered professionals to begin immunisation practice in clinical settings confidently.

DPO Programme - Module 2 (Virtual)
2026-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Bristol
Number of capacity: 15

Data Subject Rights (Operational SAR Focus)

Wound Nurses (F2F)
2026-04-17 09:30 - 16:30 | 168 Medical Group (Parklands), Anson Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7PS, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15

Phlebotomy (Adult) (F2F)
2026-04-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15
Summary:
A beginner phlebotomy course introduces students to the essential knowledge and hands?on skills needed to safely and effectively draw blood from patients.

Course Content:

Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Procedure and Infection Control
Trouble Shooting
Practical Session
Competencies

Expected Outcome:

Describe, discuss and demonstrate the correct technique for taking blood samples, summarising problems and how to overcome them, including the procedure to follow when a specimen is not obtained
Know how to reassure individuals prior to, during and after blood collection
Recognise infection control and risk measures appropriate to the procedure

DPO Programme - Module 3 (Virtual)
2026-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Bristol
Number of capacity: 15

Security & Breach Governance

Contraception Intro (F2F)
2026-04-24 09:30 - 16:30 | Kingswood Health Centre, Alma Rd, Bristol BS15 4EJ, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15

For trained Nurses or Nurse associates who are new to practice nursing or new to contraception. It will cover pills and pill checks, injections and injection checks, plus a brief overview of other types of contraception. Scenarios will help consolidate the learning to enable you to do effective and safe yearly checks. Brief overview of STIs and testing. We will be using the UKMEC.

Diabetes (Virtual)
2026-04-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 25

Gain an up-to-date understanding of current approaches to diabetes management.
Explore the latest evidence and national guidance influencing care pathways.
Deepen knowledge of prevention, early intervention, and long-term complication management.
Practical insights into supporting patients with self-management and lifestyle changes.

Immunisation Update (Virtual)
2026-04-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 20

This one-day update session is designed for experienced registered immunisers to refresh and enhance their knowledge in line with the latest UKHSA guidance. It covers recent changes to all age routine immunisation schedules, emerging vaccine recommendations, and updates on best practice in vaccine administration, storage, and handling. Participants will revisit legal and ethical considerations, review current approaches to managing adverse reactions, and strengthen communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy. The session also includes updates on infection control standards and considerations for special populations. This training ensures practitioners remain confident, competent, and compliant in delivering high-quality immunisation services.

DPO Programme - Module 4 (Virtual)
2026-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Bristol
Number of capacity: 15

DPIA & Preventative Governance

DPO Programme - Module 5 (Virtual)
2026-04-29 12:30 - 15:00 | Bristol
Number of capacity: 15

Records, DPO & Strategic Assurance

Introduction to Wound Management (F2F)
2026-04-30 09:30 - 16:30 | Greenway Community Practice, Greystoke Ave, Southmead, Bristol, Avon, BS10 6AF, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 20

Aim of the course:
To gain knowledge in wound and leg ulcer assessment and management, including knowing when to escalate deteriorating and/ or infected wounds/ leg ulcers and the appropriate onwards referral required. The training also covers the local dressing formulary, dressing indications and the leg ulcer pathways.

Fire Marshall (F2F)
2026-05-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 12

Our Fire Marshal course provides essential knowledge to help you confidently carry out your duties, whether your learning the role for the first time or refreshing your existing fire safety skills. The course is fully aligned to the core skills training framework for NHS Trusts in England. Our trainers have decades of fire safety experience and provide a trading environment that is relaxed but very informative.
What the course covers:

Legislation
The basic chemistry of fire and its differing classes
Firefighting procedures
Causes of fires and their prevention
Emergency lighting
Fixed firefighting installations
Evacuation assembly point and fire drills
Fire alarms
Fire hazards
Routine fire safety inspections and maintaining a fire log
Risk assessment awareness
Extinguisher recognition and use (theory and practical)

This course complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Contraception Update (F2F)
2026-05-08 09:30 - 16:30 | East Trees Health Centre, 100A Fishponds Rd, Bristol, BS5 6SA, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15

For trained Nurses or Nurse Associates who have already some knowledge and experience of pills and injections and do yearly checks. We will discuss other types of contraception and go into greater depth about other considerations e.g. epilepsy and diabetes. Scenarios will consolidate the learning to help you deal with side effects and be able to counsel patients in other types of contraception. Brief overview of STIs and testing. We will be using the UKMEC.

Support CQC (F2F)
2026-05-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom

Practice Issues (F2F)
2026-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom

Travel Intro (F2F)
2026-05-14 09:30 - 2026-05-15 16:30 | Tyntesfield Medical Group – Tower House Medical Centre, Stock Way S, Bristol BS48 2XX, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15

This course is designed to give you a solid introduction to providing a travel health service within your practice. It will focus on risk assessment, vaccine preventable and non vaccine preventable diseases, malaria prevention and the consultation process. You will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice with the resources available.

Doppler and Compression (F2F)
2026-05-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Westbury on Trym Primary Care Centre, Westbury Hill, Bristol BS9 3AA, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 16

Aim of Course:
To gain knowledge and practice in manual and automated Doppler assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment of vascular supply of the lower limb
Note: Please bring your team Doppler kit to this session to practice with (if your practice has one – there will be spares at the training if you aren’t able to bring one).

Diabetic Foot (Virtual)
2026-05-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 25

Learn about current screening, risk stratification, and referral pathways.
Understand the latest evidence on prevention and early detection of foot complications.
Practical guidance on multidisciplinary management and escalation of care.
Updates on national standards and local service developments.

Dealing With Challenging People (Virtual)
2026-05-20 09:30 - 16:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 15

Working in a GP practice or healthcare setting can mean managing difficult interactions with patients, relatives, or even colleagues — often in high-pressure situations. This practical workshop equips staff with the awareness and tools to handle challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
Participants will explore what might be driving the behaviour, assess risk and make appropriate decisions, and recognise their own emotional triggers and responses. They’ll learn practical communication techniques to defuse tension, set boundaries, and achieve effective outcomes for everyone involved. The session concludes with reflection and action planning to support confident application in daily practice.

Asthma/COPD (Virtual)
2026-05-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 25

Review the latest updates in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of asthma and COPD.
Understand evolving best practice in inhaler technique, prescribing, and patient education.
Explore integrated approaches to managing exacerbations and reducing hospital admissions.
Strengthen confidence in supporting patients with long-term respiratory conditions.

HCA Core Immunisation (F2F)
2026-05-27 09:30 - 2026-05-28 16:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 20

This comprehensive two-day course is designed for unregistered healthcare professionals who are new to immunisation practice. It is suitable for healthcare assistants, students employed within the practice, such as student nurses, student nursing associates, student allied health professionals and student pharmacists, as well as GP assistants, care coordinators, unregistered pharmacy technicians, and any other role not registered with a professional body.
Aligned with the UKHSA National Minimum Standards, the training provides essential knowledge and practical skills to deliver safe and effective vaccination services.

Key learning outcomes include:

Understanding national immunisation schedules and vaccine recommendations
Safe and effective vaccine administration techniques
Proper storage, handling, and disposal of vaccines
Legal and ethical responsibilities, including consent and documentation
Identification and management of adverse reactions
Communication strategies to support informed decision-making and reduce vaccine hesitancy
Infection prevention and control during immunisation
Special considerations for vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and those with underlying conditions
Accurate record-keeping and data management
This course prepares registered professionals to begin immunisation practice in clinical settings confidently.

This course includes training on influenza, herpes zoster, pneumococcal, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations. Please note that COVID-19 vaccination is not covered in this programme.

Infection Control Leads Training (F2F)
2026-06-03 09:30 - 16:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 12
Course Content

Explore the roles and responsibilities of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead
Explore the key IPC documents from the Care Quality Commission, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and general good practice guidance for IPC
Specific guidance concerning personal hygiene (hand washing, PPE use), vaccination, infection management (including antibiotic stewardship), waste and clinical specimen management, decontamination of medical devices, safe handling of spillages and Occupational Health
Understand what it means to be CQC ready
Consider how you can improve IPC practice within your setting and manage the risk of infection

Expected Outcome

Participants will develop knowledge, skills and understanding related to the prevention of infection and the responsibilities of the IPC Lead
Awareness of how to access up to date information regarding IPC
Have access to a pack of resources to ensure you are CQC ready which includes: a range of essential IPC assurance tools and competency assessment records (Annual IPC Audit tool for General Practice, Aseptic technique, hand hygiene and PPE); key posters, notices, flow charts and leaflets; Job description addendums

Long Term Conditions (Virtual)
2026-06-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Bristol
Number of Capacity: 25

Overview of the latest policy and clinical updates across multiple long-term conditions.
Explore integrated care approaches and how services are evolving to meet patient needs.
Understand the role of proactive management in improving outcomes and reducing inequalities.
Practical strategies for supporting patients with complex, multi-morbidity presentations.

Multimorbidity (F2F)
2026-06-09 09:30 - 16:30 | East Trees Health Centre, 100A Fishponds Rd, Bristol, BS5 6SA, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15
Summary:
Multimorbidity training prepares Healthcare Assistants to support patients who live with two or more long?term health conditions. The training focuses on helping HCAs understand the complexity of managing multiple conditions while delivering safe, person?centred care

Course Content:

Multi Morbidity introduction, Blood pressure and Hypertension
Respiratory, understanding basic asthma. How you can support respiratory patients
Diabetes. Introduction and understanding the 15 Health Care Essentials relating to the diabetic review, including the diabetic foot check
Multimorbidity annual reviews
NHS Health check

Expected Outcome:

Understanding of different blood pressure targets for different patient groups
Understanding the essentials of multimorbidity reviews. Including diabetes, hypertension, CKD, mental health etc
Providing essential diet and lifestyle guidance that is patient centred
Understanding and management of an irregular pulse
Understanding and management of the diabetic foot presentation
Gain a basic insight into asthma

Contraception Intro (F2F)
2026-06-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom

Travel Update (F2F)
2026-06-11 09:30 - 16:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 15

This course is designed to continue to support you with your provision of a travel health service within your practice. It will build on previous knowledge and experience. It will update you on what is new in the world of travel health, share best practice and discuss challenges/solutions with fellow practice nurses.

Wound Masterclass (F2F)
2026-06-12 09:30 - 16:30 | East Trees Health Centre, 100A Fishponds Rd, Bristol, BS5 6SA, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 12

The wound masterclass focuses on comprehensive wound assessment, including why wounds become static, how to treat bacterial burden and biofilms and the consideration of advanced wound care therapies.
