Our latest edition of TEL News includes details on the Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty’s 2nd anniversary, certification now available on the Learning Hub and our new trauma-informed care elearning programme.
Archive for October, 2023
Empowering patients to manage chronic breathlessness
Many people live with chronic breathlessness and often feel helpless, believing nothing can be done to relieve the symptom. However, there are many self-management techniques that can make a difference, allowing people to feel more in control, confident and able to get on with their daily lives.
A free online course is now available that aims to help health professionals understand how chronic breathlessness can still be improved even when the underlying condition cannot. The training takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and is relevant for any health professional who looks after people with long-term conditions causing chronic breathlessness. This includes nurses, therapists, advanced practitioners, doctors and psychologists working in primary care, community care and secondary care.
Long-term conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure can cause breathlessness that persists even when the underlying condition is being medically managed as well as possible. Upon completion of the training you will have learned some practical tips to manage the symptom, and you will have considered other sources of support for people living with chronic breathlessness.
The training has been developed as part of the NHS England Respiratory Long Term Plan Breathlessness Management workstream, to support colleagues with easily accessible education around non-pharmacological self-management support for people living with chronic breathlessness.
To find out more and access the training, please visit the Managing Chronic Breathlessness programme page.
Updates made to the COVID-19 vaccination elearning programme
Since the COVID-19 vaccination programme went live, the content of the different sessions which make up this programme has been updated and amended as more information about the vaccines and the vaccine programme has become available.
For those who have already completed this elearning programme, these updates are detailed below, starting with the most recent.
24 October 2023
The training and assessment for the Pfizer BioNTech Comirnaty 3 micrograms/dose COVID-19 vaccine has now been updated for the Autumn 2023 campaign, including the addition of material about the latest Omicron XBB.15 variant vaccine that will be administered to eligible younger children from 16th October.
This revised material joins the already updated training sessions and assessments for the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty-branded COVID-19 Vaccines for older children, adolescents and adults and the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine for adults, all of which now meet the requirements for the autumn 2023 campaign.
It is recommended that new vaccinators undertake the Core elearning session before completion of the relevant vaccine specific session(s).
Important additional information has been added to the session descriptions for VidPrevtyn Beta about changes that must be immediately adopted.
Staff who complete any training and assessment before the Autumn 2023 updates have been made, must be aware that some of the content does not align with the requirements and clinical guidance for the Autumn 2023 vaccination campaign. It is always advisable for staff to undertake the latest training. For this reason, if you undertake the ‘Spring 2023’ version(s) of these sessions you may wish to complete or revisit this training and assessment once the latest version is available. Users may need to verify their completion of the updated COVID-19 vaccines training for the autumn 2023 campaign. Staff should comply with their employing organisation’s training requirements.
The Core elearning session and its accompanying assessment have been updated to include the autumn 2023 vaccination campaign and the latest Green Book content.
11th October 2023
Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty 3 micrograms/dose
Material about the latest Omicron XBB.1.5 variant vaccine has been added and all content is aligned to the Green Book guidance for the autumn 2023 vaccination campaign for younger children.
5th October 2023
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines Spikevax Original/Omicron BA.4-5 and XBB.1.5 COVID-19 Vaccines Material about the latest Omicron XBB.1.5 variant vaccine has been added to information about the Original/Omicron BA.4-5 bivalent vaccine and all content is aligned to the Green Book guidance for the autumn 2023 vaccination campaign for adults.
27th September 2023
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) Ready to use session and assessment. This session covers the autumn 2023 vaccination campaign for children aged 5 -11 years. the content is aligned to the latest Green Book guidance and indicates the differences between the XBB. 1.5 variant vaccine now being supplied and the previous Comirnaty 10 product, an understanding of which are essential to ensure safe, accurate practice. The accompanying assessment tests knowledge of these changes.
20th September 2023
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines (Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 (15/15) and Comirnaty 30 XBB.1.5) session and assessment. Between 6th and 19th September this session covered only the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines (Comirnaty bivalent 15/15). From 20th September 2023 this session and assessment also provide the learning for the Comirnaty 30 XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine. Most information about the Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.1 (15/15) bivalent 15/15 product have been removed. Staff who completed this session and the accompanying assessment prior to 20th September are encouraged to revisit them. The key differences between Comirnaty 30 XBB.1.5 and Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 (15/15) are outlined in the session Introduction (page 3).
Pfizer BioNTech Comirnaty 3 (THREE) Concentrate COVID-19 vaccine session. Neither the session nor the accompanying assessment have been updated but text has been added to the session description to make this clear, and to indicate that the recommended routine interval between doses of this and all other COVID-19 vaccines is now 3 months (12 weeks). The session will be updated to include the autumn 2023 campaign details and the Comirnaty 3 (THREE) XBB.1.5 variant vaccine and republished during the week commencing 11th October 2023 as directed by NHS England. Staff should meanwhile refer to the Green Book COVID-19 chapter and operational guidance from NHS England.
15th September 2023
VidPrevtyn Beta COVID-19 vaccine session. Neither the session nor the accompanying assessment have been updated but text has been added to the session description to make this clear, and to indicate that the recommended use of this vaccine – as an alternative when an mRNA vaccine is not considered clinically suitable – has now been extended from age 65 years to age 18 years and above. Staff should refer to the Green Book COVID-19 chapter and operational guidance from NHS England regarding the autumn 2023 vaccination campaign.
6th September 2023
Comirnaty bivalent 15/15 COVID-19 vaccines session
This session has been updated to support the autumn 2023 vaccination campaign and ‘surge response’. The key changes are:
- Updated to reflect the latest edition of the Green Book
- Added further information about ‘variant virus strains’ and expected changes to variant vaccines for autumn 2023
- Summarised or removed details of previous campaigns/ vaccines
- Added new content ‘limitation of pandemic COVID-19 vaccination offer’ which describes the current overall/targeted approach
- Added new content ‘autumn 2023 campaign’ including surge response, single doses, 3 month intervals, and an explanation that there are no longer primary and booster doses
- Included detail of the changes to the scheduling for individuals with severe immunosuppression
23rd May 2023
Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty 3 (THREE) concentrate (3 micrograms/dose) COVID-19 vaccine
New session and assessment:
- full suite of information about Pfizer BioNTech Comirnaty 3 (THREE) Concentrate
- the latest Green Book Chapter 14a guidance/ JCVI recommendations
- the indications for Comirnaty 3 (THREE) Concentrate from June 2023 for children aged 6 months to 4 years
- which vaccine to give to children presenting for vaccination at age 5 years
- differences between Comirnaty 3 (THREE) Concentrate and Comirnaty 10 Concentrate
- links to key resources including manufacturer’s preparation video
- specific guidance and links to resources about the vaccination of infants and young children
Core Knowledge for COVID-19 vaccinators
Updated:
Advice to wait 4 weeks after COVID-19 infection before eligible vaccinating children aged 6 months to 4 years has been removed in line with an update to the JCVI and Green Book recommendations
28 April 2023
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines Spikevax bivalent 25/25
Updated to include:
- the spring 2023 booster campaign and ‘Evergreen’ primary offer
- latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a
- programme history largely summarised, except where required to provide context
- removal of Spikevax Original vaccine information except where required to provide context
- information about the two Spikevax Original/bivalent 25/25 vaccines nows available and their use, emphasising their similarities and limited differences
- current weblinks and nomenclature
25 April 2023
Core Knowledge for COVID-19 Vaccinators
Updated to include:
- an explanation of the ‘living with COVID-19’ approach to vaccination
- the spring 2023 booster programme and the criteria for the soring 2023 ‘Evergreen’ primary offer
- latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a including recommended intervals, co-administration
- currently supplied vaccines including bivalent mRNA vaccines and the introduction of Sanofi VidPrevtyn Beta for older adults, and of Pfizer BioNTech Comirnaty 3 (THREE) concentrate for 6 months to 4 year old children at clinical risk
- current weblinks and nomenclature
Note: the core session assessment questions, last updated on 11th April 2023, have again been reviewed; no further changes have been made
11 April 2023
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty 10 Concentrate
Updated to include:
- the spring 2023 campaign for 5 to 11 year olds: boosters for immunosuppressed children and the criteria for the ‘Evergreen’ primary offer (household contacts of immunosuppressed no longer included)
- latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a including recommended intervals, co-administration
- Explanation of ‘Living with COVID-19’ approach
- clinical risk group details removed – signposted to Green Book
- current weblinks and product information/nomenclature
27 March 2023
Sanofi COVID-19 vaccine VidPrevtyn® Beta
New session:
- full suite of information about VidPrevtyn® Beta
- particular reference to the inclusion of an adjuvant
- detail about preparation (mixing) before administration
- the latest Green Book Chapter 14a guidance/ JCVI recommendations
- the indications for VidPrevtyn® Beta for specific cohorts of older adults as part of the spring 2023 booster campaign
- summary of programme history to provide context
- links to resources including manufacturer’s preparation video
Pfizer COVID -19 vaccine Comirnaty bivalent 15/15
Updated to include:
- the spring 2023 booster campaign and ‘Evergreen’ primary offer
- latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a
- programme history largely summarised, except where required to provide context
- removal of Comirnaty 30 Concentrate vaccine information except where required to provide context
- information about the two Comirnaty Original/bivalent 15/15 vaccines now available and their use, emphasising their similarities and limited differences
- current weblinks and nomenclature
23 September 2022
Pfizer COVID vaccine Comirnaty 30 Concentrate and Comirnaty Bivalent
Updated to include:
- the autumn 2022 booster programme
- latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a
- information about Comirnaty bivalent vaccine and its use
- current weblinks and nomenclature
- emphasis on and assess understanding of product differences
9 September 2022
Core Knowledge for COVID-19 Vaccinators
Updated to include:
- the autumn 2022 booster programme and latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a
- currently supplied vaccines including bivalent and withdrawal of Astra Zeneca
- addition of information about off-label use
- current weblinks and nomenclature
- assessment questions and answers aligned to updated session content
2 September 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty 10 micrograms/dose)
Updated to include:
- the autumn 2022 booster programme (children aged 5 – 11 in risk groups)
- latest changes to the Green Book chapter 14a and shelf-life section in the product’s SPC
- addition of information about off-label use
- current weblinks and nomenclature
- assessment answers expanded
26 August 2022
COVID-19 vaccine Moderna session and assessment revised and updated to include:
- Autumn 2022 booster programme
- The recently approved Spikevax Bivalent vaccine
- Clearly identify the differences between Spikevax Original and Spikevax Bivalent, including their licensing, indications and doses
The HEE elfh session for Moderna has been updated to include training for Spikevax Bivalent. Sites are reminded that staff will need to complete the updated training. Staff who accessed or completed the training before 4pm on Friday, 26 August 2022, are advised to revisit the session to ensure that they have completed the correct assessment. This is to make sure that you are confident that you have understood the similarities and differences between the two vaccines, and to be able to practice safely when using them. Your employer may ask to see proof of this.
19 January 2022
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter (11/01/22 version)
17 January 2022
New knowledge and assessment sessions for the Pfizer BioNTech Comirnaty 10 micrograms/dose COVID-19 vaccine added
30 December 2021
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter (24/12/21 version)
- the JCVI recommendations (22/12/21) of booster doses for:
- all young people aged 16 to 17 years
- children and young people aged 12 to 15 who are in a clinical risk group or who are a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed
- children and young people aged 12 to 17 years who are severely immunocompromised and who have had a third primary dose
- the JCVI recommendations (22/12/21) that children aged 5 to11 years in a clinical risk group or who are a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed should be offered COVID-19 vaccination with a lower dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine
17 December 2021
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter (14/12/21 version)
- updates to pregnancy sections following recommendation from JCVI that pregnancy should added to the clinical high risk groups
- temporary suspension of the requirement for a 15 minute observation period following administration of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
2 December 2021
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter (30/11/21 version)
- extension of recommendation for booster doses to include all 18- to 39-year-olds
- change to a 3 month minimum interval between primary course and booster doses
- recommendation for booster dose from 3 months after third primary dose for those who were severely immunosuppressed at the time of their first or second primary vaccine
- recommendation for 2nd primary dose for those aged 12 to 15 years
26 November 2021
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter (15/11/21 version)
- extension of recommendation for booster doses to include 40–49-year-olds
- recommendations for 2nd primary dose for those aged 16 and 17 years
23 September 2021
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter (16.9.21 version): notably changes to management of potential contraindications
- recommendations for booster doses
- recommendations for 3rd primary dose for those immunosuppressed at the time of their first or second vaccine
- vaccination recommendations for all 12 to 17 year olds
5 August 2021
All sessions updated to include
- revisions following republication of the Green Book COVID-19 Chapter
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- vaccination recommendations for 12 to 17 year olds
Core session updated to include consent for children and young people
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine session revised to detail transition from use of this vaccine under Regulation 174 to use under Conditional Marketing Authorisation
8 July 2021
Pfizer BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccine sessions all updated to include
- the latest vaccine effectiveness data
- reference to JCVI interim advice about a booster vaccination programme
- myocarditis and pericarditis reports following the Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines
- capillary leak syndrome reports following AstraZeneca vaccine
- revised advice on co-administration and giving COVID-19 vaccine when other vaccines have recently been given
- advice about mixed vaccine schedules
- JCVI advice about the recommended interval of 8 to 12 weeks between vaccine doses
- more information about vaccine induced thrombosis and thrombocytopenia syndrome following AstraZeneca vaccine added and updated contraindications and precautions for this vaccine
- some minor wording changes to all sessions following recent updates to the Green Book COVID-19 chapter and new weblinks added
11 May 2021
AstraZeneca session updated to include
- updated advice from the JCVI that an alternative to the AstraZeneca vaccine should be offered to healthy adults aged under 40 years, not only to healthy adults under 30 years as previously recommended in April
21 April 2021
All sessions updated to include
- new JCVI advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women
AstraZeneca session more substantially updated to include
- new advice about very rare blood clotting and unusual bleeding condition following vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine and the subsequent new contraindications and precautions to this vaccine, including changes to age group recommendations
Some minor wording changes to all sessions following recent updates to the Green Book COVID-19 chapter and new weblinks and images added.
8 April 2021
New knowledge and assessment sessions for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine added
16 February 2021
Core Knowledge, Pfizer BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccine sessions all updated to include
- advice on managing allergic history and allergies after first dose
- updated information and clarification of advice on vaccination in pregnancy
as stated in revised Green Book COVID-19 chapter
29 January 2021
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine session:
- Wording revised to say 6 doses obtainable from vial in response to a change in the Information for Healthcare Professionals on Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine document
AstraZeneca vaccine session:
- Change to state multidose vial should be clearly labelled with the date and time of expiry rather than from when it was first punctured
Some minor wording changes in Core Knowledge, Pfizer BioNTech and AstraZeneca sessions in response to user feedback or nationally published guidance.
20 January 2021
Core Knowledge session:
- Section on Long COVID added,
- Section on laboratory and pathology staff and social care staff eligibility for vaccination updated to be in line with Green Book COVID-19 chapter
- Change to wording around immunosuppression to reflect change to Green Book COVID-19 chapter about this
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine session:
- Waste disposal section updated in response to expert feedback
- Addition of ordering via Foundry system by PCN designated sites in response to request to add this from Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS)
- Change to wording of description of appearance of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine prior to dilution following change about this in the Pfizer Reg174 HCP Information document
- Addition of link and reference to the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine healthcare professional’s training and information materials (cvdvaccine.co.uk/)
AstraZeneca vaccine session:
- Waste disposal section updated in response to expert feedback
- Minor wording changes to “how does the vaccine work” in response to user feedback for clarity
- Addition of ordering via Foundry system by PCN designated sites in response to request to add this from Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS)
- Addition of link and reference to the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine healthcare professional’s training and information materials (cvdvaccine.co.uk/)
8 January 2021
- Advice about obtaining an additional dose from COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca vials added to AstraZeneca session
- More information about recommended interval between first and second dose added to both AstraZeneca and Pfizer BioNTech sessions
- More information added to section about information to provide to recipients following vaccination in both AstraZeneca and Pfizer BioNTech sessions.
31 December 2020
- New knowledge and assessment sessions on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine added
- Core Knowledge and Pfizer BioNTech vaccine sessions updated to include: revised advice from JCVI on pregnancy and breastfeeding, updated statement from JCVI about scheduling of vaccine doses (between 4 and 12 weeks),
- Pfizer BioNTech session updated to include: advice on obtaining a 6th dose from a vial, and allergy precautions as stated in updated Green Book COVID-19 chapter and updated Information for Healthcare Professionals on Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine document
December 2020
- Core Knowledge session updated with advice about not giving COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant or breastfeeding women after the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 (Pfizer BioNTech) was authorised for use
- New MHRA guidance added on not giving COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 to those with a history of anaphylaxis to a vaccine, medicine or food or a previous dose of the vaccine and addition of 15 minute minimum observation period following vaccination
- Some amendments to the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 session storage and reconstitution sections following republication of updated Information for Healthcare Professionals on Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine document
Celebrating continuing professional development opportunities for all dental staff
As we reach the milestone of 60,000 registered users on our Dentistry (e-Den) elearning programme, we are celebrating by sharing the latest updates to the training and how these can support continuing professional development across the whole dentistry team.
This online training features opportunities for all dental professionals: from experienced colleagues seeking Continuing Professional Development, to new dental graduates looking for training to use throughout your two-year Foundation programme, as well as students preparing for Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) exams.
The e-Den programme was created with the aim of delivering a high quality, interactive, online learning solution for dental professionals. It is available nationwide and is free of charge to all members of the dentistry team who are operating within an NHS contract. The curriculum is primarily based on the UK Dental Foundation Training curriculum, and is made up of four domains – clinical, management and leadership, professionalism, and communication.
We are incredibly pleased to share the following updates:
Enhanced CPD forms
e-Den supports continuing professional development (CPD) for all dental care professionals and experienced dentists. As a learner you can plan and record your learning and work through any module that is relevant to your training needs, in any order you choose. Revised enhanced CPD forms are now available to support you with this.
All 13 modules within the training include an enhanced CPD form to be completed by the learner, which can be added to your portfolio with your elearning certificate as evidence to demonstrate your understanding of each subject area. The forms are downloadable and can be used as evidence of how you meet the criteria for the GDC’s development outcomes.
The enhanced CPD scheme is designed to support dental professionals to gain maximum benefit from CPD activities. The plan, do, reflect, record model encourages you to proactively think about your professional needs, field of practice and the Standards for the Dental Team before embarking on CPD activity. In this way, the activity becomes more meaningful and applicable to areas that you have identified to maintain or build on.
MFDS pathway reminder
If you are preparing to take your Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) exams this autumn, a tailored elearning pathway can be found within the training programme to support you.
The pathway features short and focussed sessions that cover the whole MFDS syllabus and makes leaning more manageable for trainees who have multiple demands on their time.
The sessions cover all areas of the MFDS syllabus, including communication skills, clinical competence and clinical reasoning, and will prepare candidates for the professional skills assessments within the exams.
Module reviews and newly refreshed sessions
To ensure that training sessions remain valid and in line with current best practice guidance, we have been working with the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England to complete a review of all 13 modules within e-Den.
We are pleased to share that along with the Learning Paths, reviews have recently been completed for the following modules:
Module 3: Anxiety and Pain Control in Dentistry
Module 5: Hard and Soft Tissue Surgery
Module 9: Replacement of Teeth
Module 13: Environmental Sustainability in Dentistry
Access the training
To find out more and access the training, please visit the e-Den programme page.
Clinical Imaging – latest updates
It’s a busy time for the Clinical Imaging programme as we continue to create new content to help develop the skills of our workforce. Reviews and new development are, as always, our priority.
Dorothy Keane, Clinical Lead at the Society and College of Radiographers, gives a brief overview of updates that have been made to the resource.
Reminder: new Adult Pathology module
We recently launched our Adult Pathology module to enable recognition of bone or soft tissue changes on conventional radiographs. These sessions help you recognise a range of pathologies from arthritis, to gout, to malignant tumours. Our current development includes Paediatric Pathology, the importance of which is evident- identifying a malignant tumour early could save a life.
Coming soon
We are working on sessions which will support radiographers recognising pulmonary emboli in CT, sessions supporting overseas radiographers, and some covering latest developments in AI and inclusive practice in medical radiation safety.
We have always strived to focus unrelentingly on patients, keeping them at the centre of every decision we make. By developing the skills of radiographers we can be assured that patients receive care from professionals who have the required knowledge and skills to enhance and support the patient’s journey through the imaging department. By developing the skills of other health professionals who look at radiographs daily, be they junior doctors, nurses or allied health professionals, we further invest in patient care and safety.
Our regular reviews ensure that our sessions remain up to date to include new guidelines, procedures and protocols and current practice. This gives our programme the professional credibility which I’m sure is behind its success.
Accessing the training
To find out more and access the training, visit the Clinical Imaging programme page.
Reducing the risk of health deterioration for people with a learning disability
People with a learning disability can often be reliant on health and care staff, including social prescribers and non-clinical colleagues, to help them manage their needs and support them to access services. They also experience greater health inequalities compared to the general population.
Healthcare staff including those in non-clinical roles can now access the Caring for People with Learning Disabilities elearning – a free online training programme that aims to reduce preventable causes of ill health, as well as the health inequalities that people with learning disabilities face.
Developed by the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership in collaboration with NHS England, this training comprises four sessions which have been selected as important areas of learning:
- Constipation: Constipation is a common health issue for people with learning disabilities for a number of reasons and this resource provides advice and support for carers about why this might be and how they can reduce this for the people they are supporting.
- ReSTORE: One of the issues highlighted for people with a learning disability or autism is that communication isn’t always good between a service user and a service. This can result in a person not being able to communicate their health status effectively or in a timely way. Supporting people to understand and inform the right person at the right time when someone with a learning disability is becoming unwell is one of the ways that we want to help colleagues. Carers can also use other things to support the information they give to a health professional; this is called ReSTORE2 mini project. Within this training module we can support you to understand how to use the pulse oximeter as a communication tool to get your concern across to a health professional to get the right support at the right time.
- Annual Health Check: Annual Health Check for people with a Learning Disability from the age of 14 is an opportunity to have a full, head to toe examination to make sure that there are no undiagnosed health issues.
- Reasonable Adjustments: Reasonable adjustments are required under the Equality Act to help ensure that people who have a disability get the right support to be able to access health services. This session will help carers to gain a good understanding of what reasonable adjustments are and what you can do to support people to get these put in place.
We are also pleased to advise that the elearning will soon be available for unpaid carers. We will share further information about this as it becomes available.
You can find out more by visiting the Caring for People with Learning Disabilities training pages on the NHS Learning Hub.
Updated Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) elearning programme is now available
Child development at the age of 2 – 2½ years is a key indicator of health, wellbeing and opportunities later in life. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is an important tool which helps health practitioners to identify areas of developmental need in individual children at the age of 2 – 2.5 years old and can help provide the evidence needed for referrals to other services.
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) elearning programme has been developed in partnership with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care and is useful for all new practitioners that will be using the ASQ as part of the Healthy Child programme (HCP). The elearning provides existing practitioners with further information on the context and reason for using the ASQ in England and a refresher on best-practice in using the ASQ.
Access the training
For more information and to access the session, visit the Ages and Stages Questionnaire programme page
New catalogue of resources available for maternity staff
A new hub of resources has been developed to support the professional development and wellbeing of maternity staff.
The crucial role maternity teams play in supporting women, birthing people, families, and newborn infants is vital; and improving their wellbeing will ultimately have a positive impact on delivery of care.
This catalogue serves as a one stop shop for maternity staff to access advice and support on a range of topics including:
- Menopause awareness
- Supporting physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Supporting other colleagues
- Equality, diversity and neurodiversity
The programme also includes a host of existing elearning for further professional development, such as Saving Babies Lives, Perinatal Mental Health and Fetal Monitoring.
It has been developed in response to the NHS Long Term Workforce plan which recognises that to retain our workforce, we need to support their health and wellbeing by working with local leaders to ensure integrated occupation health and wellbeing services are in place for staff.
For more information and to access the catalogue, please visit the Maternity and Neonatal Resource Hub.
New trauma informed care elearning programme now available
NHS England’s elearning for healthcare and Mental Health team have worked together to develop a new elearning programme about trauma informed care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a growing need for health and care professionals to understand the dynamics and impact of trauma on the lives of individuals, families and communities.
Whilst embedding trauma informed care requires a systematic multi-faceted approach, the aim of this programme is to support the learner in deepening their understanding on the importance of becoming more trauma sensitive in the way care is delivered, both as an individual and within a team or service.
The programme, which is aimed at frontline health and care professionals, emergency services colleagues, violence reduction units and education staff, consists of 5 modules:
- Human Development and Responses to Threat
- What Do We Mean by Trauma?
- Basic Awareness, Concepts and Challenges
- Public Health and Prevention, Personal Capacity
- Making Trauma Informed Approaches Part of Healthcare
On completion of the programme learners will have a greater understanding of trauma and its impact on the lives of everyone who encounters services, including those who work within it. It will help learners to recognise and sensitively respond to people who have experienced trauma.
For more information and to access the resource, please visit the Trauma Informed Care programme page.
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