Other CPD Learning and Development Resources - Wider Workforce

Other CPD Learning and Development Resources for the Wider Workforce

If you do not already work in a public health role but would like to enhance your knowledge and skills in this area, there are a range of learning and development opportunities available to you. Some are virtual learning and others face to face.

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:

  • Thursday 4th Dec 2025 - 10:30-13:30

The National Child Poverty Strategy: What It Means For Your Area

Resolve Poverty invites attendees to an informative session examining what the new Government Child Poverty Strategy means for local areas. Aimed at those working in local and regional government, as well as public and voluntary sector partners, the event will outline the Strategy’s anticipated implications and what they may mean for day-to-day work. The session will also explore priorities for local anti-poverty action and include insights from a guest speaker discussing their area’s approach to local anti-poverty activity within a national and regional context.

Please note: The Child Poverty Strategy is expected to be published around the same time as the Budget at the end of November. If it has not been published by the webinar date of 10 December, the event will still proceed and will focus on what is expected from Government.

For any questions, attendees are encouraged to contact Teniola Yusuf at teniola@resolvepoverty.org

Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm, online

Valuing Lived Experience

Learn better practice in engaging with people with lived experience of poverty.

What you’ll learn:

  • Insights into how we engage with people with lived experience of poverty to shape effective responses
  • Practical guidance on setting up and facilitating lived experience spaces that enhance your work
  • Best practice on ensuring attendee safety, recognising multiple disadvantage, and listening to and valuing the people we work with

Who's it for: Anyone aiming to better understand the value of lived experience engagement in tackling poverty, and the practicalities of developing and managing lived experience engagement activities

Cost: £180 online (£120 for VCFSE & small organisations) 

Dates: 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00-16:00 & 10 Feb 2026 at 10:00-16:00

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)

Dates: 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00-16:00

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) 

Dates: 11 Dec 2025 at 10:00-16:00 & 5 Mar 2026 at 10:00-16:00

Poster describing the Gambling Related Harms training, a free training opportunity for professionals working in Greater Manchester with people at risk of gambling related harms. What will I learn about? - gambling related harms causes and effects, brief interventions, having the conversation, referring for support. Tell me more... 2 hour session, online, follow up support, skills practice, 2025 sessions available.

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:

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PROgramme for Alcohol Care and Treatment (PROACT) teaching schedule for Sep - Dec 2025

  • 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

Veterans' Health

There are 2.03 million veterans across England, Wales, and Scotland, many of whom have specific medical needs that differ from the general population. Due to a reluctance to seek help or discuss their issues, veterans often do not take full advantage of available care, support, and treatments. They may feel that civilians lack an understanding of military culture or are unaware of the services and resources that could assist them. This course is designed to help primary care teams recognize and address the unique needs of veterans, while also highlighting available resources such as the RCGP Veteran Friendly GP Practice Accreditation Programme. The course was funded by NHS England as part of the RCGP Veteran Friendly Accreditation Programme, with editorial and content decisions made by the RCGP and NHS England.

All Our Health - eLearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

elfh delivers a range of more than 400 eLearning programmes in collaboration with organisations including Royal Colleges, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and NHS Improvement and Public Health England.

Through educational materials, tools and resources, All Our Health helps professionals make an even greater impact in preventing illness, protecting health, promoting wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.

Making Every Contact Count - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

Training in MECC (Making Every Contact Count) - a range of e-Learning resources which provide the underpinning knowledge to support the delivery of very brief or brief interventions. Combined with the practical skills gained from face-to-face training, these resources will enable individuals to be well equipped when having healthy conversations with the people they work with.

RSPH | Royal Society for Public Health UK

Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is an independent campaigning and educational charity dedicated to improving and protecting the health of people. RSPH provide a range of Services that will enable you and your organisation to develop the right skills and demonstrate your commitment to a wide range of quality standards in public health.

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

Fingertips is a large public health data collection. Data is organised into themed profiles.

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.

Civil Service job search - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

Find jobs in the Civil Service and central government organisations.

Public health | Health Careers 

Find out more about the different public health roles and career pathways.

Explore the Principles of a Wellbeing Economy - Free Online Course

Are you interested in understanding how governments worldwide are integrating wellbeing economy principles into holistic, inclusive, and sustainable policy design? This Wellbeing Economy Policy Design course provides a comprehensive introduction to these transformative approaches, free of charge.

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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Podcasts

Visit our Podcasts page to tune into some podcasts related to the public health and the principles of Fairer Health for All.