Protected Learning Time (PLT)

Training Hub PLT Sessions

C&P Training Hub recognise that some focused learning opportunities could be helpful for practices and PCNs during Protected Learning Time sessions. We will therefore be providing interactive learning sessions aimed at the whole practice team and developed for MDT learning from September.

Each of the Training Hub PLT sessions includes a live webinar, hosted by local topic specialists, together with an associated discussion guide for practices to facilitate a group learning session, and links to online resources and tools.

The sessions are designed to be accessed live and will also be recorded and available for a short period afterwards to support practices and PCNs who may already have plans for the scheduled dates. However we advise viewing these webinars by our local topic experts to introduce the topic and give local guidance and advice, prior to using the associated guides for further multi-disciplinary learning within your practice teams.

Practice facilitator & discussion guide and resources will be available 3 weeks prior to live PLT webinars.

Upcoming PLT Sessions

(PLT) Safeguarding Session for Primary Care – Children

Facilitator: Dave Sargent and Dr Loz Woodroffe

Live webinar via zoom: Tuesday 17th June 2025, 14:00-16:45

Overview: This update session can be used as part of your annual ‘engaging in safeguarding learning and reflection’ in accordance with Level 3 safeguarding training and standards (RCGP October 2024) The reflective template can be found here: RCGP Safeguarding Reflective Practice – Structured Template. 

Topics covered are Vulnerability & Exploitation (Exploitation and County Lines- The current local picture) and Recognising and Responding to Neglect of Children- A Primary Care Perspective

To book on this session, please click here

 

Ardens Resources – Safeguarding – For SystmOne practices

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Ardens Resources – Safeguarding – For EMIS practices

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Other CPTH training for PLT afternoons:

CPTH 2025 Conference – Thursday 15th May – 09:00-17:00

Enjoy a meaningful day of workshops focused on Cardiovascular Disease and Lifestyle Medicine and the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

And this is on a day when we have Protected Learning Time in the afternoon!

The conference is open to Nurses, HCAs, AHPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Advanced Practitioners and Physician Associates.

To book. please click here

Telephone Communication Skills, Signposting and Prioritisation Workshop – Thursday 15th June – 14:15-17:15

The aim of this session is to provide delegates with the skills and understanding required to communicate effectively over the phone and to understand the importance of their role in managing calls to the appropriate outcome (signposting) and within the right timescales (prioritisation). It also addresses the excellent customer care required to handle calls sensitively and to provide information on how to deal with those patients or callers who can be difficult, demanding or frequent service users.

To book, please click here.

Safer Recruitment – Wednesday 16th July – 14:30-15:30

This web workshop is for Practice Managers, Assistant Practice Managers and Business Managers wanting to understand how to do safer recruitment within General Practice.

The module will be delivered as an interactive session with practical guidance to enable participants to map the techniques and outcomes onto their own practice.

To book, please click here.

Keep on eye on the website for future sessions

 

You can find suggestions for other training and events happening on PLT dates in our Training Calendar.

If you have any questions, please email us at candptraininghub@nhs.net

Cancer Speed Dating Masterclass

This webinar will take place on practice half closure days for C&P ICS to enable you to sign up and attend.

Tuesday 17th June 2025 14:00-15:30

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This ‘Cancer Speed Dating Masterclass’ has received excellent feedback from attendees who have attended the events in previous years and asked for it to continue.  We invite clinicians to attend and encourage colleagues to participate in this interactive session which offers an opportunity for collaborative working and shared understanding of cancer pathways across primary and secondary care.  This is to ensure cancer patients receive the diagnostic, treatment, and care they need, in the right place, at the right time.

The session will start promptly at 14:30 with 6-10 Primary Care Clinicians sitting at a table and 1-2 Consultants from each cancer speciality who will rotate across all tables for an interactive discussion allowing all clinicians who make referrals for suspected cancer to ask questions and consultants to air issues.

We hope this will be a pleasant social event, educational and foster a better understanding of the challenges facing both primary and secondary care.  There will be no lecture presentation.

Cancer – Ardens – EMIS

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Cancer Resources Overview – Ardens – Systmone

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Previous PLT sessions:

Facilitator: Dr Rebecca Jones

Live webinar via zoom: Wednesday 9th April, 14:30-15:30

Overview: A Webinar aiming to provide practical advice to Primary care in the management of Children and Young people with evidence of anxiety and depression. Topics covered will include: Self-harm, Anxiety, Depression, Local support services and how to assess severity  and quantify risk  and access support when needed.

Recording, Slides and Resources for this PLT session are available here

Facilitator: Dr Fiona Head, Medical Director of the ICB, qualified Public Health Consultant and GP

Live webinar via zoom: Wednesday 19th March 2025, 14:30-15:30

Overview: This session will introduce practice teams to the concept of health inequalities and what we can do about them as a primary care team. Objectives include: Being able to describe what the concept of “health inequalities” means; Understanding the multiple causes of health inequalities and how these might interact; Knowing where to find information; Having an awareness of the current national and local policy and being aware of the role the primary health care team can play in health inequality reduction, plus identifying one action your team can take to reduce health inequalities.

Recording, Slides and Resources for this PLT session are available here

Facilitator: Alison Skea, Dementia Lead Nurse Consultant CPFT

Live webinar via zoom: Tuesday 18th February 2025, 14:30-15:30

Overview: The number of people living with dementia in the UK expected to rise from 900,000 to 1.6 million by 2040. This session will aim to help those working in primary care understand why diagnosis is helpful, navigate the obstacles to good quality dementia care within primary care, learn approaches to managing risks and safeguarding for this vulnerable cohort and understand the resources available locally to support people with dementia and their families to live well and safely.

Recording, Slides and Resources for this PLT session are available here

Facilitator: Dr Justin Markiewicz

Live webinar via zoom: Wednesday 20th November 2024, 14:30-15:30

Overview: 

The aim of the session will be to cover and discuss common presentations of substance use within Primary Care setting, focusing primarily on alcohol and opiates.  We will discuss the treatment pathways for both substances.  The session will also cover health inequalities, stigma, safeguarding and referral to other supporting services.  Learning from the webinar will be consolidated with case examples, enabling further discussion within your local team during the protected learning time

Recording, Slides and Resources for this PLT session are available here

Facilitator: Dr James Smith

Live webinar via zoom: Tuesday 19 September 2023, 14:30-15:30

Overview: In this webinar Dr James Smith will describe our environmental impacts and the clinical and non-clinical actions which can be taken to reduce these. He will also describe the NHS targets and policies as relevant to general practice. On the clinical side, prescribing, and in particular inhalers, are a key area of action while on the non clinical side buildings, travel and procurement are all important.

The video recording, discussion guide and resources for this PLT session are available here.

Facilitator: Dr Liz Woodroffe, Safeguarding Lead at Lensfield Medical Practice

Live webinar via zoom: Wednesday 22 November 2023, 14:30-15:30

Overview: A peer-led webinar aimed at all members of the Primary Care Team (clinical and non-clinical) which will examine the inputs, processes and outputs of Primary Care safeguarding systems. Through case-based learning, we will consider how we can harness the strengths of our Primary Care multi-disciplinary team.

The video recording, slides, discussion guide and resources for this PLT session are available here.

Facilitator: Dr Jessica Randall-Carrick, ICS Clinical Lead for Diabetes & Obesity & Co-Lead for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.

Live webinar via zoom: Tuesday 23 January 2024, 14:30-15:30

Overview: – How can we as a Practice best support our patients to live healthier longer lives? Although CVD & Diabetes affects so many of our patients, its management is getting increasingly complex. Offering personalised & holistic care of obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia/QRISK & diabetes will require the combined efforts across all our practice & PCN staff – both medical & non-medical (or non-traditional) providers.

The video recording, slides, discussion guide and resources for this PLT session are available here.

Facilitator: Dr Gill Shields

Live webinar via zoom: Thursday 29 February 2024, 14:30-15:30

Overview:

  • Past – To understand where we are now we have to understand how we got here
    • Finer discussion on the WHI of 2002 and where the fear came from
  • Present – Hot topics regarding progesterone, testosterone prescribing and menopause care in post breast cancer women
  • Future – What does the future of women’s health look like and how can we improve it

The slides, discussion guide, resources and video recording for this PLT session are available here.

Facilitator: Dr Susie Hunt, supported by Dr Paula Newton

Live webinar via zoom: Wednesday 27 March 2024, 14:30-15:30

Overview: As we are all too well-aware, the NHS is under unprecedented pressure and GP teams are at the frontline with escalating demand and a shrinking workforce.

  • How can we reduce the impact of this on our own wellbeing and that of our colleagues?
  • How can we support one another in our practice teams and provide an environment where wellbeing is a priority?
  • How can we identify the risk of burnout and where can we reach out to in order to get help?
  • How do we acknowledge and address conflict within our teams, thus obtaining a better understanding of individuals’ points of view to enable us to work together effectively?

This session will aim to address some of these important issues, sharing practical tips and strategies that can help both individuals and teams.

The discussion guide and resources for this PLT session are available here