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SUMMARY:Travel Intro (F2F)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nMaximum Capacity: 14 \nBOTH DAYS TO BE ATTENDED \nThis 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.
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/travel-intro-2-day-course-f2f/
LOCATION:Greenway Community Practice\, Greystoke Ave\, Southmead\, Bristol\, Avon\, BS10 6AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T163000
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SUMMARY:Contraception Intro (Venue TBC)
DESCRIPTION:  \nMaximum Capacity: 14 \n  \nFor 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.
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/contraception-intro-venue-tbc/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T123000
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SUMMARY:Coding (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nNumber of Capacity: 15 \nCourse Content \nOur half-day SNOMED training course is designed for clinical coders of all experience levels\, providing you with the essential techniques and knowledge to find the correct codes for your primary care team confidently. \nRead Coding vs. SNOMED: \nIn Scotland and Northern Ireland\, Read codes are used\, while in England and Wales (from April 2025)\, SNOMED codes will be the standard. If you are based in Scotland or Northern Ireland\, we recommend our Read Code training here. \nFor Experienced Clinical Coders: \n\nStay up-to-date with the latest techniques for improving coding accuracy and relevance to both clinicians and patients.\nDelve into advanced coding scenarios and case studies to enhance your skills.\nRefine your expertise with our advanced SNOMED training course\, tailored to the needs of experienced coders.\n\nFor Non-Experienced Clinical Coders: \n\nBegin your coding journey with our introductory SNOMED training\, covering all the essential background and principles of SNOMED CT terminology.\nBuild a solid foundation in SNOMED CT coding and terminology.\nLearn through interactive and engaging training materials to make coding concepts easy to understand.
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/coding-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Administration Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="ALMC Learning Hub":MAILTO:almclearninghub@almc.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102003Z
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UID:58290-1794394800-1794405600@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Strategic Management Programme - Foundation 1 Strategic Foundations (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nNumber of Capacity: 20 \n  \nThis module introduces structured strategic thinking within the realities of small partnership-based General Practice organisations. Delegates will develop confidence in articulating strategic direction\, differentiating operational activity from strategy\, and drafting a 12-month strategic framework aligned to BNSSG system priorities. \nCourse Content: \n\nWhat strategy means in General Practice\nBNSSG system context (ICB\, PCN\, contract landscape)\nOperational vs strategic thinking\nPriority setting frameworks\nStrategy-on-a-page workshop\n\nExpected Outcome: \n\nDefine strategy within a primary care context\nIdentify 3-5 realistic strategic priorities\nDraft a structured 12-month strategic outline
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/strategic-management-programme-foundation-1-strategic-foundations-virtual/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Manager Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102033Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102033Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Management Programme - Intermediate 1 Building a 3-5 Year Practice Strategy (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nNumber of Capacity: 20 \nThis module strengthens applied strategic planning capability for leaders already contributing to practice or PCN strategy\, focusing on structured multi-year planning in the BNSSG environment. Delegates will learn how to conduct environmental scanning\, translate BNSSG demand pressures into realistic priorities\, and create an integrated 3–5 year practice strategy with aligned KPIs and risk considerations. \nCourse Content: \n\nEnvironmental scanning (PESTLE adapted to General Practice)\nBNSSG demand pressures and implications for strategy\nPrioritisation frameworks and strategic trade-offs\nKPI selection and “what good looks like.”\nAligning strategy to risk\, workforce\, and financial constraints\n\nExpected Outcome: \n\nProduce draft strategic themes for a 3-5 year strategy\nSelect KPIs aligned to strategic priorities\nIdentify key strategic risks and mitigations linked to priorities
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/strategic-management-programme-intermediate-1-building-a-3-5-year-practice-strategy-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Manager Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260817T120829Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T120829Z
UID:58251-1794821400-1794846600@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:HCA Core Immunisations
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nMaximum capacity: 14 \n  \nBOTH DAYS TO BE ATTENDED – 2nd day is 20th November \nTwo-Day Core Training for Unregistered Staff (Including HCSWs)  \nThis two-day core training is designed for unregistered staff\, including Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)\, who support immunisation delivery under appropriate supervision. In line with UKHSA National Minimum Standards\, the course builds core competencies and understanding of the immunisation process. Participants will learn: \n\nThe purpose and structure of the UK immunisation programme \nRoles and responsibilities in supporting vaccine delivery \nSafe handling\, storage\, and disposal of vaccines \nRecognising and reporting adverse reactions \nEffective communication with patients and carers\, including addressing concerns \nInfection control principles in immunisation settings \nSupporting documentation and record-keeping \nAwareness of legal and ethical boundaries\, including consent processes \n\nThis training empowers unregistered staff to contribute confidently and safely to immunisation services within their scope of practice.
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/hca-core-immunisations/
LOCATION:Coronation Community Centre\, 8A Park Road\, Bristol\, BS30 8EB
CATEGORIES:HCA Training
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DTSTAMP:20260817T122324Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wound Management
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nMaximum Capacity: 14 \n  \nIntroduction to wound management is aimed at non-registered professionals\, e.g.\, HCAs or nurses who are newly qualified/completely new to wounds. \n  \nAim of the course: \nAn introduction to wound and leg ulcer assessment and management. The course covers assessment of tissue types\, assessment and management of infection\, exudate levels\, wound edges/ surrounding skin 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 at a basic level.
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/introduction-to-wound-management/
LOCATION:Horfield Health Centre\, Lockleaze Road\, Bristol\, BS7 9RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102119Z
CREATED:20260812T133041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102119Z
UID:58296-1794992400-1795005000@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Strategic Management Programme - Intermediate 2 Financial Planning for Resilience (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nNumber of Capacity: 20 \nThis module builds intermediate-level financial planning capability\, enabling leaders to move from reading finances to modelling future resilience and testing assumptions. Delegates will develop practical forecasting confidence using scenario modelling (best/mid/worst case)\, understand sustainability thresholds and drawdown risk\, and strengthen investment decision discipline to support resilience planning. \nCourse Content: \n\nMulti-year forecasting in practice settings\nScenario modelling: best/mid/worst case assumptions\nSustainability thresholds\, reserves and fragility indicators\nInvestment vs cost containment decision discipline\nGovernance of financial decisions (roles\, documentation\, escalation)\n\nExpected Outcome: \n\nBuild a simple multi-year forecast and compare scenarios\nStress test assumptions and identify key risk drivers\nPresent structured financial options with governance considerations
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/strategic-management-programme-intermediate-2-financial-planning-for-resilience-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Manager Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102150Z
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UID:58298-1795010400-1795021200@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Strategic Management Programme - Foundation 2 Finance & Sustainability (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nNumber of Capacity: 20 \nBuilds financial literacy and sustainability awareness for emerging leaders in General Practice. Delegates will gain confidence in interpreting practice finances and identifying early sustainability risks. \nCourse Content: \n\nPractice income streams (GMS/PMS/APMS)\nCost structure and staffing ratios\nReading a financial summary\nSustainability risk flags\nScenario-based financial discussion\n\nExpected Outcome: \n\nInterpret a simplified practice financial summary\nIdentify sustainability risks\nLink financial insight to strategic planning
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/strategic-management-programme-foundation-2-finance-sustainability-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Manager Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260817T141212Z
CREATED:20260817T141123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T141212Z
UID:58237-1795080600-1795091400@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Excellence in Customer Service (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nNumber of Capacity: 15 \n  \n  \nSummary \nPatient experience training for primary care is designed to help reception teams\, administrators\, care navigators\, clinicians and practice managers develop the everyday communication skills that build trust\, confidence and positive patient experiences across primary care. \nEvery interaction shapes how patients feel about their practice. Whether answering the telephone\, welcoming someone at reception\, responding to concerns or supporting patients through moments of uncertainty\, the quality of communication has a lasting impact on patient experience\, team confidence and the reputation of the organisation. \nOur Excellent Customer Care Training for Primary Care provides practical\, evidence-informed communication skills that help staff communicate with empathy\, professionalism and consistency. Delegates leave with greater confidence to build rapport\, manage expectations and create positive experiences throughout every patient interaction. \n 
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/excellence-in-customer-service-virtual/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Administration Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260813T141904Z
CREATED:20260812T115344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T141904Z
UID:58188-1795512600-1795523400@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Phlebotomy (F2F)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMaximum Number: 8 \nSummary:\nA beginner phlebotomy course introduces students to the essential knowledge and hands on skills needed to safely and effectively draw blood from patients. \nCourse Content:\n\nBasic Anatomy and Physiology\nProcedure and Infection Control\nTrouble Shooting\nPractical Session\nCompetencies\n\nExpected Outcome:\n\nDescribe\, 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\nKnow how to reassure individuals prior to\, during and after blood collection\nRecognise infection control and risk measures appropriate to the procedure
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/phlebotomy-f2f/
LOCATION:Kingswood Health Centre\, Alma Rd\, Bristol BS15 4EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102217Z
CREATED:20260812T133710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102217Z
UID:58301-1795599000-1795611600@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Strategic Management Programme - Intermediate 3 Workforce Transformation & Role Design (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNumber of Capacity: 20 \n  \nThis module develops strategic workforce redesign capability\, focusing on role optimisation\, supervision capacity\, and retention planning in the context of rising demand and workforce constraints. \nDelegates 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. \nCourse Content: \n\nWorkforce transformation principles in General Practice / PCNs\nSkill-mix optimisation and role clarity\nARRS role design at scale and supervision planning\nWorkforce cost inflation and sustainability implications\nRetention strategy beyond pay (culture\, workload\, development)\n\nExpected Outcome: \n\nDraft a workforce redesign option aligned to demand and access pressures\nAssess supervision and operational impacts of new role models\nIdentify workforce risks and mitigation actions (including retention)
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/strategic-management-programme-intermediate-3-workforce-transformation-role-design-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Manager Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102231Z
CREATED:20260812T134533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102231Z
UID:58307-1795685400-1795696200@avonlmc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Strategic Management Programme - Foundation 3 Workforce Strategy Basics (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Number of Capacity: 20 \nExplores workforce fragility and role optimisation in General Practice. Delegates will map workforce risks and understand ARRS supervision implications. \nCourse Content: \n\nWorkforce fragility in primary care\nRecruitment and retention risks\nARRS roles and supervision burden\nSuccession planning\nWorkforce mapping workshop\n\nExpected Outcome: \n\nMap workforce structure and dependency\nIdentify succession risks\nDevelop stabilising workforce actions
URL:https://avonlmc.co.uk/event/strategic-management-programme-foundation-3-workforce-strategy-basics-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Bristol
CATEGORIES:Manager Training
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