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Other CPD Learning and Development Resources - Core Workforce
Poverty Awareness Training
This session is all about how we can effectively support people who are living in poverty.
This session is suitable for the following attendees only:
- NHS Greater Manchester staff
- Anyone working in health or social care in Greater Manchester
- Anyone working in partnership with NHS Greater Manchester
At this session you will learn:
- What poverty is and how it affects people and communities in Greater Manchester
- Best practice when offering support to people in need
- How to find practical resources you can use to support people in need
- How poverty affects the NHS and health system in Greater Manchester
- How we can design strategic and policy responses to tackle poverty within the NHS and health system
There will also be time during the session for discussion and questions.
This session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, a link will be emailed to you a week before the session.
Dates of upcoming sessions:
- Wednesday 8th Oct 2025 - 10:30-13:30
- Tuesday 21st Oct 2025 - 12:30-15:30
- Tuesday 11th Nov 2025 - 10:30-13:30
Register here
Maximising Household Income
Understand our social security system and the financial support available to help people find and access what they're entitled to
What you’ll learn:
- How to understand the social security system
- Sources of financial support for people on low incomes and how to access them
- How to develop your organisation’s approach to help maximise people’s income.
Who's it for: Local government, public sector and VCFSE organisations looking to better understand the types of financial support available in the UK, including the social security system
Cost: £180 (£120 for VCFSE & small organisations)
Book here - 5 November, 10am-4pm, online
Tackling Poverty With Data
Understand what data tells us about poverty in the UK, how to find this data and how to use it to build effective responses to poverty
What you’ll learn:
- The importance of data in designing responses to poverty
- Recent UK poverty trends, and what data tells us about how poverty affects different groups of people
- The tools we can use to gather and interpret poverty data and support people in poverty.
Who's it for: Local government, public sector and VCFSE organisations interested in better understanding and using data which tells us how poverty affects people and communities
Cost: £180 online (£120 for VCFSE & small organisations)
Book here: 11 December, 10am-4pm, online
Bonding Beginnings – a training course available to anyone working with families in the early years.
Bonding Beginnings is a free, one-day Level 2 1001 Critical Days training delivered by the NHS for anyone working with families from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday across Manchester. Perfect for midwives, health visitors, early years practitioners and community workers, this face-to-face course explores the uniqueness of babies, the science of early bonding, and practical ways to support and signpost parents. Led by highly experienced specialists in parent-infant relationships, the training draws on evidence-based approaches such as Brazelton NBO/NBAS and Solihull methods. Held monthly in small groups - often at Beswick Library near the Etihad Stadium - Bonding Beginnings equips practitioners to make a lasting difference in the critical early years.
Upcoming training dates are:
Bespoke gambling harms training for those working and living in Greater Manchester - Chapter One Training
Gambling addiction is one of the most common addictions, harming millions. It can affect anyone, at any time.
Sign yourself up for our free training, that will provide you with the information, tools, and training that you need to support those harmed by gambling.
This training has been developed based on the best available international evidence on gambling-related harm, by clinicians, and by people with lived experience. It will support you too:
- Understand gambling addiction and the causes
- Build skills, confidence and knowledge to identify if someone needs help
- Help people take simple steps to access information and support
Training dates:
- Mon 29th September 10:00-12noon September Booking Link
- Tues 21st October 10:00-12noon October Booking Link
- Thurs 20th November 2:00-4:00pm November Booking Link
- Wed 10th December 10:00-12noon December Booking Link
PROgramme for Alcohol Care and Treatment (PROACT) teaching schedule for Sep - Dec 2025
- Ketamine - Monday 22nd September at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Dr Sally Morrison-Griffiths & Leanne Pearce Change Grow Live
- Alcohol Related Bloods - Monday 29th September at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Mandy Smith Lead Nurse Alcohol Care Team LUHFT
- Anti-craving medication in Alcohol Use Disorder - Monday6th October at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Dr Paul Richardson Consultant Hepatologist LUHFT
- Stigma: it’s about all of us - Monday 13th October at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Professor Harry SumnallLiverpool John Moores University
- Nutritional Bloods in alcohol Use Disorder - Monday 20th October at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Helen Shields Advanced Nutritional Pharmacist LUHFT
- Identification & Brief Advice (IBA) for non-clinical staff (e.g. Housing association, probation etc) - Monday 27th October at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Mandy Smith Lead Nurse Alcohol Care Team LUHFT
- Interesting Alcohol Case Studies - Monday 3rd November at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Mandy Smith – Liverpool Royal, Kirsty Slinger – Southport Hospital, Jill Sproston – Leighton Hospital
- Homeless Health - Monday 10th November at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Dr Ryan Young GP for Homeless Health Brownlow
- Gambling Awareness - Monday 17th November at 14:00-15:00 Presented by James Calloway Engagement Lead Beacon Counselling Trust
- Identification & Brief Advice (IBA) for non-clinical staff (e.g. Housing association, probation etc) - Monday 24th November at 14:00-15:00 Presented by Mandy Smith Lead Nurse Alcohol Care Team LUHFT
To book onto these virtual training courses, please contact - Kieran.McKeown@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
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All Our Health - eLearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
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Making Every Contact Count - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
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RSPH | Royal Society for Public Health UK
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North West Leadership Academy – North West Leadership Academy
Provides access to specialist knowledge or resources, conversations that enable change, or creating space for leaders to make sense of the evolving landscape and their role in it. As a member of the North West Leadership Academy you can access our full range of programmes and support throughout your leadership journey.
Greater Manchester Training Hub
The GMTH provides access to primary and social care education and training across Greater Manchester. By working alongside other educational providers, we are able to promote primary and social care as the career destination for caregivers and healthcare professionals. The GM Training Hub offers a wide range of programmes for the multidisciplinary primary care teams in Greater Manchester.
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
IfATE work with employers to develop, approve, review and revise apprenticeships and technical qualifications.
NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Aliiance
NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance work to develop and grow the cancer workforce in Greater Manchester to ensure the workforce is representative, inclusive, and supported to respond to the needs of people affected by cancer, by adapting to new, improved ways of working, and embrace innovation and technology to deliver the best quality healthcare.
Greater Manchester Dementia Practitioner Network
A range of practitioners from different settings and backgrounds coming together to build networks and learn from each other.
Department of Health and Social Care Fingertips Tool
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UK Health Security learning and development opportunities
By joining the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), you have the opportunity to embark on a journey of continuous growth and development. UKHSA are committed to nurturing talent and fostering personal and professional growth. As part of our vibrant learning culture, you will have access to a wealth of resources, people and opportunities designed to empower you to reach your fullest potential.
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Embedding Trauma Informed Practice Across the Public Sector
Equip your organisation to better understand and respond to the impact of trauma on people’s lives. This workshop will guide you through developing a trauma-informed approach, emphasising physical, psychological, and emotional safety while building trust with public services.
Evaluating & Undertaking Health Impact Assessments (HIA) | University of Salford
Salford University has launched registration for a one-day online Health Impact Assessment (HIA) course, developed in collaboration with IEMA. Priced at £110, the course offers excellent value and will run on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This training fills a critical gap in HIA education, providing a comprehensive overview for professionals who require more depth than typically covered in brief sessions within Masters programs. Designed for public health, housing, planning, and other public sector roles, as well as external stakeholders engaging with the public sector, the course covers HIA principles, methodology, case studies, and hands-on development. Participants will receive materials, a Certificate of Attendance, and practical insights into integrating HIA findings into decision-making. Further sessions may follow based on demand.
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