January 2026

21 January 2026

February All-Practice PLT Booking Now Open

The booking link for the February All-Practice Clinical PLT session is now live.
Secure your place by registering via the link below

Clinical PLT (Online): Children and Young People

Non-clinical staff (Online): Part 1 – Safeguarding | Part 2 – Community Services
Click here for more information on PLTs.

Register here

20 January 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Skills For Life

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 will take place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026. This national campaign celebrates apprenticeships and the role they play in developing skills, supporting career progression, and strengthening the future workforce.

The theme for NAW 2026 is “Skills For Life”, reflecting the importance of apprenticeships in building long-term, sustainable careers across the NHS.

Staff, teams, and services are encouraged to get involved by:

• Promoting apprenticeship opportunities
• Hosting or supporting apprenticeship-related activities
• Attending or showcasing events taking place during the week

A range of National Apprenticeship Week toolkits is available to support planning and delivery. These provide practical guidance on how to take part and promote activity locally. Digital, social media, and communications assets are also available to support engagement.

For further information, including how to:

• Sign up to attend or showcase events
• View or download the National Apprenticeship Week toolkits
• Access communications and digital resources

please visit the National Apprenticeship Week website.

Taking part in National Apprenticeship Week 2026 provides an opportunity to highlight the value of apprenticeships in developing skills for life and supporting the NHS workforce.

20 January 2026

ILM Level 3 Award in Coaching – Practical Primary Care Career Coaching

The South East London Workforce Development Hub (SELWDH) is pleased to offer the ILM Level 3 Award in Coaching – Practical Primary Care Career Coaching, as highlighted in the bi-weekly SEL Primary Care updates.

This bespoke programme is designed for individuals currently working in, or aspiring to, leadership or management roles within SEL GP practices. The course focuses on developing practical coaching and leadership skills to help motivate and develop teams, improve staff morale and retention, and support effective career development within primary care.

Further details, including eligibility criteria and enrolment information, are available in the course flyer.

Those interested are encouraged to attend a virtual introductory session on 28 January 2026 at 1.00pm, which will provide an overview of the programme and an opportunity to ask questions.

For further information, please contact ilm@seltraininghub.co.uk

15 January 2026

Peer Support & Networking Forum

Hypertension & MI Management (In Person)

We are pleased to invite pharmacists and nurses to an interactive, case-based session on Hypertension and Myocardial Infarction (MI) management in primary care.

Speaker: Noor Jaffar, Senior Cardiology Pharmacist, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital

Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: Kingswood Arts, Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, SE21 8QN
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided

Why attend?
A practical session covering hypertension assessment, treatment optimisation, safe titration, and QOF-focused case studies. Includes small group work and networking with local healthcare professionals.

Who should attend:
Pharmacists and nurses involved in hypertension reviews, medication reviews, BP monitoring, and chronic disease management.

Booking:
Please forward this invite to pharmacists and nurses and ask them to accept to confirm their place.

14 January 2026

Extended Application Deadline - Supporting Patients to manage their Chronic Pain Training for Link Worker’s & Care Coordinator’s

We are pleased to confirm that the application deadline has been extended to enable further expressions of interest. The original advert was issued on 3 December 2025.

We are delighted to announce the availability of a tailored training programme for Social Prescribing Link Worker’s and Care Coordinator’s, delivered by The Live Well With Pain organisation. The Chronic Pain Self-management training programme is accredited by the Personalised Care Institute (PCI) and is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills required to effectively support individuals living with chronic pain to self-manage their condition.

The programme comprises three half day online sessions, delivered over several weeks.

Application Process:
To express your interest in participating in the Supporting Pain Self-Management Programme, please complete the Chronic Pain Self Management Training for SPLW’s & Care Coordinator’s – Additional Dates – form by 22nd January 2026.
Applications must be submitted with manager approval.