Avon LMC

Doppler and Compression (F2F)
2026-08-03 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Maximum Capacity: 14

Doppler & compression can be attended by any clinician expected to perform Doppler assessments and apply compression bandaging. This varies between practices.

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).

Strategic Management Programme - Intermediate 4 Leading Change & Service Redesign (Virtual)
2026-07-29 09:30 - 12:30
Number of Capacity: Fully Book

This module focuses on leading and embedding change in small partnership organisations, where influence, engagement, and resistance management are central to success.
Delegates will learn how to design and deliver service change using structured change frameworks, stakeholder engagement approaches, and practical techniques for managing resistance and sustaining implementation.
Course Content:

Change frameworks adapted to General Practice (small organisation lens)
Diagnosing readiness and change fatigue
Stakeholder mapping and clinical engagement strategies
Managing resistance and partnership dynamics
Embedding change: implementation discipline and benefits tracking

Expected Outcome:

Build a phased change plan for a service redesign initiative
Apply stakeholder mapping to strengthen engagement and adoption
Use practical techniques to manage resistance and sustain change

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) – Update Virtual
2026-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Maximum Capacity: 20
This training programme is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the delivery, support or governance of seasonal immunisation services. It provides an overview of the knowledge, standards and responsibilities required to deliver vaccinations safely and effectively, in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance and national minimum standards.
The course enables delegates to assess their role within vaccination services and ensure they meet expected professional and clinical requirements.

What This Training Covers
The training focuses on national seasonal immunisation programmes, including:

Influenza (Flu) vaccination
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccination
Pneumococcal (Pneumo) vaccination
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination

Content is aligned with current UKHSA guidance and relevant Green Book principles.
Key Learning Areas
Delegates will review:

The purpose and public health impact of seasonal immunisation programmes
National eligibility criteria and cohort identification
Vaccine schedules and seasonal timing
Contraindications, precautions and clinical risk assessment
Informed consent and patient communication
Safe vaccine storage, handling and administration principles
Recognition and management of adverse events
Documentation, record keeping and reporting requirements
Professional accountability, scope of practice and governance standards

Who the Training Is Suitable For
This training is suitable for:

Nurses and healthcare practitioners involved in immunisation delivery
Pharmacists and pharmacy teams
Healthcare assistants supporting vaccination services
Learners returning to immunisation practice or requiring an update

The course supports knowledge development and professional understanding. Practical assessment and sign?off must be completed locally in line with employer or service requirements.
Standards and Guidance
The training reflects:

UKHSA national minimum standards for immunisation training
Principles set out in the Green Book
Expectations around competence, consent, documentation and patient safety

Completion of this training does not replace the need for supervised practice, local policies, or clinical assessment of competence.
Outcomes for Delegates
By completing this training, delegates will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of national seasonal immunisation programmes
Recognise their responsibilities within immunisation services
Identify when vaccination is appropriate, deferred or contraindicated
Communicate effectively with patients about vaccines
Work in line with national clinical and governance standards

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) – Update (Virtual)
2026-07-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:30 - 12:30

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) New (F2F)
2026-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Maximum Capacity: 14
This course is intended for learners who have completed the two-day core immunisation programme in line with the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training but are new to the seasonal immunisations covered in this programme.
This training programme is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the delivery, support or governance of seasonal immunisation services. It provides an overview of the knowledge, standards and responsibilities required to deliver vaccinations safely and effectively, in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance and national minimum standards.
The course enables delegates to assess their role within vaccination services and ensure they meet expected professional and clinical requirements.

What This Training Covers
The training focuses on national seasonal immunisation programmes, including:

Influenza (Flu) vaccination
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccination
Pneumococcal (Pneumo) vaccination
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination

Content is aligned with current UKHSA guidance and relevant Green Book principles.
Key Learning Areas
Delegates will review:

The purpose and public health impact of seasonal immunisation programmes
National eligibility criteria and cohort identification
Vaccine schedules and seasonal timing
Contraindications, precautions and clinical risk assessment
Informed consent and patient communication
Safe vaccine storage, handling and administration principles
Recognition and management of adverse events
Documentation, record keeping and reporting requirements
Professional accountability, scope of practice and governance standards

Who the Training Is Suitable For
This training is suitable for:

Nurses and healthcare practitioners involved in immunisation delivery
Pharmacists and pharmacy teams
Healthcare assistants supporting vaccination services
Learners returning to immunisation practice or requiring an update

The course supports knowledge development and professional understanding. Practical assessment and sign?off must be completed locally in line with employer or service requirements.
Standards and Guidance
The training reflects:

UKHSA national minimum standards for immunisation training
Principles set out in the Green Book
Expectations around competence, consent, documentation and patient safety

Completion of this training does not replace the need for supervised practice, local policies, or clinical assessment of competence.
Outcomes for Delegates
By completing this training, delegates will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of national seasonal immunisation programmes
Recognise their responsibilities within immunisation services
Identify when vaccination is appropriate, deferred or contraindicated
Communicate effectively with patients about vaccines
Work in line with national clinical and governance standards

Intro to Asthma (Virtual)
2026-07-27 09:30 - 12:30
Maximum Capacity: 20
This is an intro, so it can be for all, but to confirm, it is not a certified course and is theory-based only
Course Content:
This virtual introductory course provides a practical grounding in asthma for clinicians and health professionals, covering the essentials of diagnosis, treatment, and holistic assessment. Participants will explore how asthma is identified through key symptoms, differential diagnoses, and common diagnostic tests; how first-line and stepwise treatments are selected and optimised, including inhaler types, medication classes, and technique; and how to conduct a comprehensive, person-centred assessment that considers environmental triggers, lifestyle factors, and self?management needs. By the end of the session, participants will be able to explain the core principles of asthma diagnosis, describe the rationale and use of common asthma treatments, and carry out a holistic virtual asthma assessment to support personalised care planning.

Expected Outcome:

Explain the core principles of asthma diagnosis, including recognising key symptoms, understanding differential diagnoses, and interpreting common diagnostic tests such as spirometry and peak flow.
Describe first?line and stepwise asthma treatments, including inhaler types, medication classes, device technique, and how treatment plans are adjusted over time.
Feel more confident in supporting those living with asthma and how to provide appropriate holistic assessment

Strategic Management Programme - Foundation 4 Governance & Risk (Virtual)
2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:30
Number of Capacity: 12

Develops governance literacy and structured risk management. Delegates will construct a risk register and apply risk scoring models.
Course Content:

Governance pillars in General Practice
Enterprise vs operational risk
Risk scoring matrix
Escalation pathways
Crisis scenario discussion

Expected Outcome:

Construct a basic risk register
Apply structured risk scoring
Recognise escalation triggers

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) New (F2F)
2026-07-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:30 - 12:30 | 168 Medical Group (Parklands), Anson Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7PS, United Kingdom

Contraception Update (F2F)
2026-07-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Greenway Community Practice, Greystoke Ave, Southmead, Bristol, Avon, BS10 6AF, United Kingdom
Maximum Capacity: 14

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.

Fire Marshall (F2F)
2026-07-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Maximum Capacity: 12

Our Fire Marshall 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.

Strategic Management Programme - Intermediate 3 Workforce Transformation & Role Design (Virtual)
2026-07-08 09:30 - 12:30
Number of Capacity: Fully Book

This module develops strategic workforce redesign capability, focusing on role optimisation, supervision capacity, and retention planning in the context of rising demand and workforce constraints.
Delegates will learn how to design workforce models that improve access and sustainability, optimise ARRS roles at PCN scale, and evaluate cost and supervision implications to avoid unintended burden.
Course Content:

Workforce transformation principles in General Practice / PCNs
Skill-mix optimisation and role clarity
ARRS role design at scale and supervision planning
Workforce cost inflation and sustainability implications
Retention strategy beyond pay (culture, workload, development)

Expected Outcome:

Draft a workforce redesign option aligned to demand and access pressures
Assess supervision and operational impacts of new role models
Identify workforce risks and mitigation actions (including retention)

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) Update (Virtual)
2026-07-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 09:30 - 12:30

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) New (F2F)
2026-07-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Coronation Community Centre, 8A Park Road, Bristol, BS30 8EB

Seasonal Immunisation Training (Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal & RSV) Update (Virtual)
2026-07-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 09:30 - 12:30
Maximum Capacity: 20
This training programme is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the delivery, support or governance of seasonal immunisation services. It provides an overview of the knowledge, standards and responsibilities required to deliver vaccinations safely and effectively, in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance and national minimum standards.
The course enables delegates to assess their role within vaccination services and ensure they meet expected professional and clinical requirements.

What This Training Covers
The training focuses on national seasonal immunisation programmes, including:

Influenza (Flu) vaccination
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccination
Pneumococcal (Pneumo) vaccination
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination

Content is aligned with current UKHSA guidance and relevant Green Book principles.
Key Learning Areas
Delegates will review:

The purpose and public health impact of seasonal immunisation programmes
National eligibility criteria and cohort identification
Vaccine schedules and seasonal timing
Contraindications, precautions and clinical risk assessment
Informed consent and patient communication
Safe vaccine storage, handling and administration principles
Recognition and management of adverse events
Documentation, record keeping and reporting requirements
Professional accountability, scope of practice and governance standards

Who the Training Is Suitable For
This training is suitable for:

Nurses and healthcare practitioners involved in immunisation delivery
Pharmacists and pharmacy teams
Healthcare assistants supporting vaccination services
Learners returning to immunisation practice or requiring an update

The course supports knowledge development and professional understanding. Practical assessment and sign-off must be completed locally in line with employer or service requirements.
Standards and Guidance
The training reflects:

UKHSA national minimum standards for immunisation training
Principles set out in the Green Book
Expectations around competence, consent, documentation and patient safety

Completion of this training does not replace the need for supervised practice, local policies, or clinical assessment of competence.
Outcomes for Delegates
By completing this training, delegates will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of national seasonal immunisation programmes
Recognise their responsibilities within immunisation services
Identify when vaccination is appropriate, deferred or contraindicated
Communicate effectively with patients about vaccines
Work in line with national clinical and governance standards

Strategic Management Programme - Foundation 3 Workforce Strategy Basics (Virtual)
2026-07-01 10:00 - 12:30
Number of Capacity: 12

Explores workforce fragility and role optimisation in General Practice. Delegates will map workforce risks and understand ARRS supervision implications.
Course Content:

Workforce fragility in primary care
Recruitment and retention risks
ARRS roles and supervision burden
Succession planning
Workforce mapping workshop

Expected Outcome:

Map workforce structure and dependency
Identify succession risks
Develop stabilising workforce actions

HCA Ear Care Course (F2F)
2026-06-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: full booking
The HCA course is for non registered clinicians including Assistant practitioners – HCAs should be accompanied by their mentor. This is a mandatory requirement.
Expected Outcome:

Anatomy and physiology of a normal ear
Holistic assessment
Potential causes of ear wax build up and how could be prevented.
Special precautions and contraindication of ear irrigation
Manual wax removal and ear irrigation ( practical sessions)
Maintenance of equipment
Accountability and Delegation
Documentation

Immunisation Update (F2F)
2026-06-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Tyntesfield Medical Group – Tower House Medical Centre, Stock Way S, Bristol BS48 2XX, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 14

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.

Contraception Update (F2F)
2026-06-26 09:30 - 16:30 | 168 Medical’s Branch Surgery, 168 Parklands Medical Centre Anson Way Locking Parklands BS24 7PR, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 14

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.

Wound Management (F2F)
2026-06-25 09:30 - 16:30 | Kingswood Health Centre, Alma Rd, Bristol BS15 4EJ, United Kingdom
Number of Capacity: 14

Aim of the course:
This course is aimed at registered nurses who need to be competent and confident in completing full holistic wound and leg ulcer assessments. The course recaps the phases of wound healing, what may hinder would healing and aims to provide insights into ways of overcoming wound healing barriers. Additionally, the wound formulary is covered to allow nurses to make informed decisions in treatment planning. Relevant pathways such as the lower limb and compression therapy pathway are also covered.

Phlebotomy
2026-06-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Avon LMC, 14A High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 5HP, United Kingdom
Maximum Number: 8
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

Learning Disability (Virtual)
2026-06-19 09:30 - 12:30
Number of Capacity: 20

This learning disability training course aims to build learners awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. The course will assist learners in understanding what it means to have a learning disability and help guide them on ways of supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
