Hot Topics GP Update in Southwest London

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Southwest London Training Hub are delighted to bring back by demand  ‘Hot Topics’ Update courses working in collaboration with NB Medical and Red Whale.

 

The course will be open for primary care clinicians across any of the 6 SWL Boroughs.

 

The Hot Topics Update course is the original one-day course to update clinicians with the latest developments in the literature. It serves as a platform for CPD and supports clinicians to deliver better patient care. The course revolves around short, engaging presentations that merge recent clinical evidence with real-life clinical scenarios.

 

Course aims

• Learn together with your colleagues across the patch

• Validate your current knowledge and learn new pieces of information including updates on the latest clinical guidance

• Socialise with peers across Southwest London 

 

What is included?

 

NB Medical

Red Whale

• A full day of interactive face to face learning

• A hard copy course reference book

• 2 months online access to the course reference book via the NB Medical Dashboard

• The KISS from NB Medical - new and updated KISS summaries (Keep it Simple Summaries) sent to you on a monthly basis

• Free access to NB Medical Blogs and Podcasts from their expert team

 

• A face-to-face Primary Care Update course as set out above containing up to date clinical content, delivered by a highly trained presenter in a lecture style format

• A printed copy of the course handbook for each delegate attending each course (this will be delivered 2 days before the course at the venue address you provide)

• 12 months’ access to Red Whale Knowledge, including all Red Whale online handbooks and written articles

• Marketing communication tools to help you market the course to your audiences if required

• A booking page allowing clinicians to book onto the course using a unique code

 

Certification

An attendance certificate will automatically be issued on completion of our evaluation which will be sent after the event.

 

 Face to Face events – Please note cost below;

A contribution of £37.00 is applied to cover the venue hire and catering. The usual cost of this this course is £195.00 per person, however SWL Training Hub are subsidising all bookings. Places are very limited, do book early to avoid disappointment! 

Course details and how to book

We are pleased to offer a choice of 3 face to face events.  Please see below details and book your most preferred date.

 

1.

Thursday 3rd July 2025

In collaboration with NB Medical

Royal Mahal Banqueting & Events

28 Upper Tooting Road

London

SW17 7PG

(there are no parking facilities at the venue however Tooting Bec station is a 2 min walk)

 

2.

Wednesday 12th November 2025

In collaboration with Red Whale

The Grange

Beddington Park, London Road

Wallington

Surrey

SM6 7BT

(free parking is available)

 

2.

Wednesday 11th February 2026

In collaboration with NB Medical

Glenmore House

6 The Crescent

Surbiton

Surrey

KT6 4BN

The Elizabethan Ball Room

(free parking is available and Surbiton station is a short walk)

 

 Please CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR MOST PREFFERED STUDY DAY

 

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me or Nisha Patel on nisha.patel16@nhs.net

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Patients with Multiple Comorbidities Learning Sessions

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Managing patients with multiple comorbidities is a common yet complex challenge in clinical practice.

 

To support healthcare professionals in navigating these complexities, we are introducing a series of interactive, case study-led education sessions.
Each session will focus on a specific set of comorbidities, exploring their interplay and the impact on management decisions.

 

Through discussion-based learning, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of evidence-based approaches, share experiences, and develop practical strategies for optimizing patient care.
These sessions aim to enhance confidence in managing multimorbidity while addressing key clinical considerations, including medication choices, monitoring, and lifestyle interventions.

 

 

Session Dates and Topics (all sessions will be 1230 – 1400 delivered Virtually via Teams)

 

Case 1 – Lipids (Primary Prevention), T2DM, HTN
Date: 24th April
Description: Focus on primary prevention for lipids, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension management.
Click here to sign up

 

Case 2 – CKD and Hypertension Management
Date: 8th May
Description: Learn about chronic kidney disease and hypertension management, including classification, monitoring, and diabetes prescribing impact.
Click here to sign up

 

Case 3 – AF, TIA/Stroke, and CKD
Date: 22nd May
Description: Understand anticoagulation decision-making and prescribing considerations

for atrial fibrillation, transient ischemic attack/stroke, and chronic kidney disease.
Click here to sign up

 

Case 4 – HTN, High Cholesterol, IHD, or PAD
Date: 5th June
Description: Delve into secondary prevention and antiplatelet management for hypertension,

high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral artery disease.
Click here to sign up

 

Case 5 – IHD, Heart Failure +/- CKD
Date: 12th June
Description: Focus on medication optimization, symptom control, and fluid management in ischemic heart disease

And heart failure with or without chronic kidney disease.
Click here to sign up

 

Case 6 – Prevention-Focused Conditions (NDH, NAFLD, Obesity)
Date: 26th June
Description: Explore lifestyle advice, referral criteria, and monitoring for non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, non-alcoholic

fatty liver disease, and obesity.
Click here to sign up

 

Registration Information

You are welcome to sign up for as many case study sessions as you like, but please note that registration is required for each session individually.
This ensures we can tailor the sessions to the needs of the participants.

 

We look forward to your participation in these engaging and practical sessions!

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​​London Multi-Professional Supervisor Course

 

NHS England’s Multi-Professional Supervisor Course is for all non-GP roles in primary care, and any clinician who supports learners as an educational supervisor is required to do this course.

 

There are two parts to becoming an approved educational supervisor for primary care. Part one is to register for and complete this course. Part two will include an SWL Training hub application and assessment following completion of the course

 

Who is this course for?

The Multi-Professional Supervisor Course for any role in general practice who is not a GP but supports the educational supervision of other clinicians in their practice.

 

Participants must meet the following entry requirements for admission on to the course:

• Not a be GP

• Work in an approved learning environment*

• Be 2 years post-CCT or equivalent with relevant mentor, supervision and education experience related to their clinical speciality.

• Is engaged with the borough Training Hub’s Multi-Professional Faculty Group (MPEG).

• Will attend all four, in-person workshops of the course and will complete any pre-reading or summative work as part of the course.

 

*If your GP practice is not an approved learning environment you will need to show evidence that your practice will apply or has started the application process within six months.

 

If you are a GP and want to become a GP trainer or educator you must complete the GP Supervisor Course. You can find out more details about this process here.

 

Course Overview

The course consists of four in-person study days held over a three-month period:

• Day 1: Course introduction, preparing to teach and facilitate in the workplace.

• Day 2: Understanding and navigating the challenges to supervision; core concepts in lesson planning and teaching.

• Day 3: Interprofessional education and assessment.

• Day 4: Peer review, portfolio review and discussion, next steps.

 

Available course dates

Expressions of interest are now open for the next cohort (cohort five).

Thursday 24th April 2025 

Thursday  8th May 2025 

Thursday  15th May 2025 

Thursday  5th June 2025 

 

It is a requirement that participants attend all four dates to successfully complete the course.

 

How to register

You can register for the Multi-Professional Supervisor Course by completing the application form here.  

 

Those who are admitted on the next course will be contacted and asked to confirm their place on the course. This will require participant to confirm they can attend all four days.

 

Places are limited. Applications may be prioritised according to local borough needs and educator/trainer capacities.

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SWL Care Coordinators​

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SWL Training Hubs are delighted to be working in collaboration with SWL ICS personalised Care Team & SWL ICS Primary Care teams. We have commissioned Peak Health Coaching Ltd      to offer the Care Coordinators PCI accredited Training programme.

 

Please Note

·       This is repetition of the course ran earlier in the year so those that completed that should not be applying for this

·       This will support DES Personalised Care requirements

 

 

Course details: 

The programme consists of 2 full days, 9.30am – 4.30pm.  Please see registration link below with details of dates/times.

 

 DAY 1

• Establish thinking environment and coaching mindset as core features of all 4 core competencies.

• Gain confidence in techniques for connecting and communicating well.

• Appreciate how to maximise impact by tailoring support to people’s skills knowledge and confidence, and what matter most to them.

• Develop an understanding of multi-morbidity and complex health and social situations and the value of care co-ordination.

 

DAY 2

• Build understanding of a range of roles in health care and how to work as effective teams.

• Focus specifically on personalised care roles, aims and impactful collaboration.

• Maintaining high quality communication with patients and colleagues.

• Introduce the personalised care and support plan, and how to support people in developing one.

• Continuous learning and creating and enjoying a job you love

  

Target Audience: Care Coordinators

 

How to apply ?

Please Register here to book your place on the programme.

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​SWL Medicines Optimisation COPD guidelines

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an update on the new SWL Medicines Optimisation COPD guidelines session. We hope it provided valuable insights and practical guidance. If you missed anything or would like to revisit the content, the recording is now available:

 

Recording Link: Watch Here 

  

The slides and other resources as well as the full library of All webinars, and resources via the link: SWL Training Hub Education Library

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Objectives for session

1. COPD diagnosis and the importance of smoking cessation

2. Changes to the SWL COPD guidelines and recommended treatment pathways

3. Managing COPD in primary care

4. Pulmonary rehab – benefits, referral criteria & process

 

The Next Clinical Webinar topic is Pharmacy First, which can be booked Here

 

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Legacy Nurse Mentor Programme

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We are excited to introduce the Legacy Nurse Mentor Programme, an initiative by the South West London (SWL) Training Hub designed to support and empower nurses at various stages of their careers.

What is the Legacy Nurse Mentor Programme?
This programme connects you with experienced General Practice Nurses who provide:

• Coaching and mentoring for career development.

• Professional advice, education, and guidance.

• Support for health, wellbeing, and career progression.

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Who Can Benefit?
The programme is ideal for:

• Newly Qualified Nurses.

• Nurses new to General Practice.

• Nurses undertaking the GPN programme.

• Those upskilling in areas like long-term condition management.

• Nurses seeking coaching or career advice.

If you or a colleague would like to benefit from this programme, please complete the application form  to be matched with a mentor.

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For any questions, feel free to contact Clare Costello at clarecostello@nhs.net.

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Physician Associate GP Year 1 Teaching Opportunity – Available from July 2025

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) are currently in the process of recruiting GP practices to teach their next cohort of Physician Associate students commencing from July 2025.

 

Please see the PA teaching dates listed below:

 

PA Teaching dates – 2025-2026

 

Year 1 (2025) – one of the following 4-week Placement Blocks:

• 7th July - 18th July and 4th August - 15th August 2025

• 18th August - 12th September 2025

 

Year 2 (2026) – 24 Wednesdays (dates to be confirmed but will commence from January 2026)

 

 Teaching payment – 2025-2026 (for one student)

• Year 1 (2025) – Remuneration for 20 days will be £1000.

• Year 2 (2026) – Remuneration for 24 days will be £1200.

 

 Teaching payment – 2025-2026 (for two students)

• Year 1 (2025) – Remuneration for 20 days will be £2000.

• Year 2 (2026) – Remuneration for 24 days will be £2400.

 

GP placement structure – Years 1 & 2

• Year 1 – will largely consist of active sitting in with professionals and observing consultations. In the current climate this may involve: virtual consultations between patient, student and GP; attendance at clinical meetings either virtually or face to face; observing the work of other members of the practice e.g. reception, HCAs, admin team.

• Year 2 – students should progress further, consulting appropriately selected patients and making management plans under the supervision of their GP. Student’s surgeries form an integral part of their learning and they should ideally occur on most of the Wednesdays that they are in practice.

 

What’s involved: Role of the PA Supervisor and host GP Practice

As a reminder, PA students require clinical supervision from a GP. Clinical supervision includes involving students in your daily clinics, encouraging them to take histories and examine patients and present their findings to you By their second year PA students can usually undertake significant and valuable clinical tasks independently with ongoing GP oversight.

 

Next steps

If you would like to submit an expression to teach PA students, please confirm which block and how many students the practice would be interested in by contacting Chloe Rayner c.rayner@qmul.ac.uk.

If you have flexibility for any of the teaching blocks, please do let us know.

They will require a short application form to be completed, and would then conduct a practice visit. This is an opportunity for us to meet with the practice and discuss teaching options, training, quality and to answer any questions you may have about teaching

 

If you have any queries about PA GP teaching, please contact Chloe Rayner c.rayner@qmul.ac.uk.

 

NWL Training Hub Director role

Please see the job advert linked below for the NWL Training Hub Director role. The closing date for applying for this role is 21/04/2025.

 

• PeopleHR - https://theconfederationhillingdoncic.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=6a0faf27-9abe-48eb-a496-ce5dac27c517

• NHS Jobs - https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0004-25-0018

 

Apprenticeship updates

Please see the attached email for the latest apprenticeship updates.

 

Changes to funding for Level 7 Apprenticeships

In September 2024, the Government announced that it would be asking employers to fund a significant number of level 7 apprenticeships themselves, outside of the apprenticeships budget or levy-funded growth and skills offer.

 

Level 7 apprenticeships which are no longer eligible for government funding will continue to be available for employers to fund themselves. The Department for Education expects to make a final decision on affected apprenticeships in due course. Learners who have already started a level 7 apprenticeship will be funded through to completion.

 

Updates will be published on this page: https://help.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/24002145831954-Changes-to-funding-for-level-7-apprenticeships 

 

National minimum apprentice wage rate increase

The apprentice wage rate increased in April 2025. The apprentice wage rate is now £7.55.

 

These are the current minimum wage rates: (Access the National Minimum Wage rates here)

• 21 and over: £12.21

• 18 to 20: £10.00

• Under 18: £7.55

• Apprentice: £7.55

 

This printable gives an overview of what an apprentice is entitled to.