Available on the Learning Hub
This programme has moved to the NHS Learning Hub. We recommend you read the information on this webpage to find out more about the programme before you access the learning (https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/Persistent-physical-symptoms).
More information about the Learning Hub and the migration of elfh programmes can be found here.
About the Persistent Physical Symptoms programme
This elearning programme provides an overview of persistent physical symptoms (previously referred to as medically unexplained symptoms or psychosomatic symptoms). It explains what they are, how they emerge and how they are maintained. You will learn how to provide a helpful and hopeful diagnosis and explanation of symptoms. Using this understanding you will then learn how you can work with patients who present with these symptoms in a therapeutic way that moves them towards recovery. At the end of the session you will have the chance to practice your skills on an innovative virtual patient who will chat to you about their problems and give you feedback on how you did.
Evaluation
We have launched a survey to ask for feedback on the Persistent Physical Symptoms Resource. If you would like to share your thoughts on the elearning and resources, please visit: HEE elfh Persistent Physical Symptoms Evaluation Survey
Meet the team
Dr Philippa Bolton
Clinical Lead, Northern Clinical Network
Dr Sara Finkelstein
Consultant Neurologist
Jon Guy
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Jon Collins
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Simon Perkins
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Catherine Moran
Graphic Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Hannah Denness
Communications and Stakeholder Officer, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
To access this elfh programme, you will require a Learning Hub account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below. Note that if you hold a full elfh account, you can sign into the Learning Hub using your existing login credentials.
To view the Persistent Physical Symptoms programme, select the View button below. If you already have a Learning Hub account, you will also be able to login and access the resources within the programme.
NHS healthcare staff in England – ESR
The Persistent Physical Symptoms programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this e-learning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access to the Learning Hub, you may be able to access the service if you have an existing OpenAthens account. Please go to Learning Hub and sign in with your existing credentials.
If you do not have an existing OpenAthens account, please contact elfh directly to check whether you may be eligible for access.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Persistent Physical Symptoms programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
More information
Please select the following link for more information on how to use the Learning Hub