We support staff across our member practices by providing training and links to other organisations also delivering learning and development opportunities. Last updated 15 April 2026 – training is shown in date order below.
For all workforce enquiries email ngps.workforce@nhs.net
If the training you want isn’t listed below, please tell us by completing the Training Expression of Interest Form.
Training opportunities
NEW courses in April and May 2026
- Asthma Update – 21 April – WAITLIST ONLY
- Introduction to Menopause – 23 April
- Men’s Health for Primary Care Clinicians – 28 April (North Tyneside and Gateshead Only)
- Preventing Burnout – 30 April
- Management of Heart Failure and Lipids – 5 May
- COPD Update – 12 May
- Managing Heart Failure in Primary Care – 19 to 20 May
Regular training sessions
CPR & AED Training
This 2-hour, accredited, CPR training is open to all Newcastle member practices and generates a statutory/mandatory training certificate. Training takes place at Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, NE7 7XA.
Next session:
- 15 April
For more information and to book email ngps.workforce@nhs.net
New to general practice induction
Contact the workforce team for more information on the next induction for new staff.
Practice Manager Forum Dates
- Tuesday 21 April, 1pm to 3pm
- Monday 13 July, 9am to 11am
- Thursday 15 October, 1pm to 3pm
Open to all practice managers and those within a leadership role, max two people per practice. All held at Great North Hotel, Gosforth – free parking available.
Book your place at the next practice managers forum
New to Practice Peer Support
1st Thursday of every month, 9-10am (Online)
A chance to meet other nurses who are new to general practice to develop a greater peer support network, identify future learning needs and ask any clinical questions in a supported environment. Book at https://forms.office.com/e/XzdTmxj7mf
NMC Drop In Sessions – Academic and Practice Learning Partners
1st Wednesday of every month, 12.30-1.30pm
The NMC now have facilitated NMC drop-in sessions every month. These sessions provide a space for staff to drop in and speak to NMC colleagues. Each session is facilitated by colleagues across Nurse and Midwifery Education advisors, Education QA, Employer link service and a standards specialist. Please note they are unable to provide clinical advice in these sessions, as this is not within their regulatory role.
For more information contact the NGPS workforce team on ngps.workforce@nhs.net
OLIVER MCGOWAN MANDATORY TRAINING
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training aims to provide the health and care workforce with the right skills and knowledge to provide safe, compassionate and informed care to autistic people and people with a learning disability. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement that regulated CQC registered service providers must ensure their staff receive training on learning disability and autism that is appropriate to their role.
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – Tier 2 face-to-face session.
Waiting list for 2026 sessions now live via Boost Boost | Learning Academy
See The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism elearning for more information.
Diabetic foot screening
One to one or group training available to nursing teams by podiatrist Julie Wiper. This training will take place at Denton Park and sometimes at Geoffrey Rhodes depending on room availability. If there is a group of 5+ at your practice needing the training, Julie can come to your practice. We only ask that you organise your own patients to attend part of the session staff to practice on.
Please email ngps.workforce@nhs.net for available dates and email us with any queries.
Oesophageal Cancer – GatewayC Educational Offerings
GatewayC has a range of early diagnosis resources including their updated course to support primary care professionals.
- Oesophageal cancer – early diagnosis
This 1-hour updated CPD course increases confidence in recognising symptoms, risk factors, new investigations and when to refer your patients on a suspected cancer pathway.
Start course – online
- GPs Talk Cancer podcast: Gastro and oesophageal – “Let’s talk about LEGO-C…”
GatewayC GP Leads, Sarah and Rebecca, chat vague symptoms, Barrett’s oesophagus, tips on safety netting to make an effective referral and more.
- Cancer Keys: 4 tips to manage Barrett’s oesophagus
Are you clear on how your patients can manage Barrett’s oesophagus? Refresh your knowledge with this bite-sized Cancer Key from GatewayC.
Training Resources
The Primary Care Training Hub have commissioned a range of courses for the nursing workforce, and the document below outlines these, providing access to a range of online resources which have been identified by the nursing workforce as areas in which they require further development. This can be used by individuals within the nursing workforce, or by practices, PCNs or line managers to support the development of their nursing workforce, to ensure access to the skills, education and training needed.
If you wish to get in touch to find out more information, please email traininghub.nenc@hee.nhs.uk or visit The Primary Care Training Hub website.
General practice nursing capabilities framework
The Skills for Health website have updated their comprehensive guide on how to effectively apply the educational and clinical resources within the General Practice Nursing (GPN) Core Career and Capabilities Framework. Read and download the guides at General practice nursing capabilities framework | Skills for Health.
All resources are free to download and access. Skills for health frameworks have been updated on the website to include publication of guidance on minor ailments, Asthma and a new educational resource developed on Men’s health.