Essex Equip Clinical Training Opportunities 2026-2027

Next course dates available

• 2nd July 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £133 

This half day course is open to all Health Care Providers (HCPs) who are currently working with patients that require regular vitamin B12 injections. It is a prerequisite that the student has already completed the “core training for immunisations” prior to attending this course.

The course will explore the disease process of Pernicious Anaemia before discussing treatments and on-going management. Discussion will focus on the legal frameworks for injectable medicines and examples will be shared to include a competency framework for completion with an Assessor in practice.

• What is Pernicious anaemia

• What are the symptoms, causes and treatment of B12 deficiency

• Monitoring patients with B12 deficiency

• What are the side effects/contraindications/follow up care/ anaphylaxis

• Injection administration and techniques

• Refresh requirements for HCAs in extended practice

• Protocols/ competencies and supervised practice by mentor

Next course dates available

• 21st May 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £117 

This course is designed to build on delegates' existing knowledge and experience of managing diabetes and the latest guidelines.  The course will include case studies which attendees will use to implement evidence-based practice with respect to:

• Different types, different treatments... beyond T1 & T2

• Choosing 3rd and 4th line medication in T2

• Digital technology for diabetes

• Reducing CVD risk - lifestyle and medication

• Short and long-term complications - hypers, hypos and more

Should there be any specific topics attendees wish to be included, please contact danutasuett@essexequip.co.uk; and these requests will be taken into consideration by the trainer.

 Next course dates available

• 7th October 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £175 

This one day online course will be delivered by Hanna Smith, Independent Nurse Prescriber.

Course content:

• Basic A&P

• Overview of all contraceptive methods

• Basic History Taking for Contraceptive methods

• Observations – what’s needed and why

• Safeguarding, Age and Consent

• Asymptomatic STI Screening

Next course dates available

• 23rd September 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £102 

This half day course is for administrative staff, HCAs, new Assistant Practitioners and any other practice staff who are beginners looking to understand more about the types and meanings of blood tests requested in primary care.

Course content:

• Introduction to blood tests used in General Practice

• Types of blood tests and what these mean

• A basic understanding of what blood test results can indicate.

• Giving results to patients- procedures to follow

Next course dates available

• 16th June 2026

Location – Lion House, Boreham

Cost - £75.00

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the UK. EQUIP's Study Day will deliver practical solutions for cardiovascular care in primary care.

Dr Yassir Javaid will cover a series of current topics in cardiology, including:

• ECG interpretation

• Management of atrial fibrillation

• Updates in heart failure care

• Menopause and cardiovascular health

Further plenary sessions from:

• Professor Raj Thakkar
  Optimising LDL-C after statins with Leqvio first
  This session will explore how a Leqvio-first strategy can be used to optimise LDL-C levels in patients who require additional lipid lowering beyond statins, with a focus on supporting QOF attainment and achieving key clinical targets.

• Dr Zahida Ahmad
  Lipid management
  This session will cover: Why achieving intensive LDL-C reduction is important | How combination lipid lowering therapies can be used to lower LDL-C levels | What is Bempedoic acid and how it can support lipid management and reduce CV risk | Optimising lipid management in primary care.

Next course dates available

• 8th October 2026

• 13th January 2027

Location – Online

Cost - £180 

This comprehensive full-day course offers the latest updates and advancements in contraception, tailored for healthcare professionals already working in the field. It is designed to enhance your knowledge and ensure you provide the most current and accurate contraceptive advice to your patients.

The course covers all contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), injectables, oral contraception, and more. By the end of the training, you will be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver effective, evidence-based contraceptive guidance.

Next course dates available

• 25th June 2026

• 10th September 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £119 

This CPD accredited theoretical update for cytology has been developed for practitioners who are trained to take cervical samples.

The update covers all the requirements that are set by the NHS Cervical screening programme to ensure that the sample taker has met the guidelines for continuing to take samples.

Content will include:

• Revision of the National Cervical Screening Program

• To be able to identify common gynaecological disorders that may affect cervical screening, and when to refer

• To be able to identify specific groups of women who may need individualised care.

• To discuss professional, ethical and legal issues with regards to cervical screening.

• To review the process of failsafe procedures with regards to results, ceasing and deferring of screening, and audits of practice.

• To look forward to new initiatives and future changes to the NHS Cervical Screening Program.

• To be able to confidently discuss HPV and its relevance to cervical screening and outcomes for women.

• Discuss the cervical sample taking procedure, including infection control, health and safety, consent, best practice and problem solving.

Please note that only registered Nurses, Doctors, Nursing Associates, Physicians Associate and Midwives can take cervical samples and must have completed recognised training in sample taking prior to this update.

You must also have quality assessed 20 consecutive recent samples that you have taken looking at reflective practice and inadequacy rates prior to attending the update. This is a NHSCSP requirement.

Next course dates available

• 22nd September 2026

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £119 

This half-day course has been meticulously crafted to empower Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and other unregistered staff with the essential knowledge and skills required for proficient ECG recording. Its primary objective is to ensure that HCAs grasp the significance of their recordings, comprehend the importance of precise lead placement, and can confidently execute ECG recording, recognising when they have achieved an accurate result.

Following the training, delegates will be provided with a competency package in ECG recording to complete in practice under the supervision of a nurse mentor.

 Next course dates available

• 15th & 16th October 2026

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £298 

Asthma and COPD are two of the most common long-term conditions managed in primary care, yet variation in diagnosis and management continues to impact patient outcomes. This CPD accredited comprehensive two-day training course provides clinicians with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based respiratory care.

Course content includes:

• Understanding asthma and COPD: pathophysiology, symptoms, and impact

• Accurate diagnosis: history taking, assessment, and use of spirometry and FeNO

• Inhaler devices: types, technique, and troubleshooting

• Personalised care: action plans, self-management, and patient education

• Recognising poor control, exacerbations, and red flags

• Non-pharmacological support: smoking cessation, lifestyle, and pulmonary rehabilitation

• Case studies and practical workshops to consolidate learning

Who should attend?
Practice Nurses, ANPs, and other clinicians working in primary care who are developing their role in respiratory care, or seeking to strengthen their skills in asthma and COPD management.

By the end of the course, delegates will feel confident in assessing, diagnosing, and supporting patients with asthma and COPD, while understanding when to escalate or refer for specialist input.

Next course dates available

·     Thursday 5th November 2026 - 09:30 - 12:30

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £83.00

Suitable For

• AHP (Allied Healthcare Professional)

• All Registered Clinical Staff

• Nurses

• Nursing Associate

• Paramedics/Emergency Care Practitioners

About

This course is designed to ease you into menopause care for patients, to assist you in diagnosis and treatment options. To help you feel more confident and knowledgeable when helping both perimenopausal and post-menopausal patients.

Aimed at Nurses, General Practice Nurses, ANP’s, Paramedics and Women’s Health Physiotherapists and those new to menopause care.

• What is menopause?

• Types of menopause

• Symptoms

• Diagnosis

• Common misdiagnosis

• Considerations

• Treatment options

• HRT the basics

• Holistic approach – life pillars

• GSM and vulval skin conditions

Next course dates available

• 18th June 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £216 

This full-day interactive training session is designed for a multidisciplinary audience of healthcare professionals, including nurses and AHPs working in women’s health. Attendees will follow a fictional patient from menarche through older age, exploring key topics such as gynaecological health, contraception, fertility, menopause, and pelvic health.

Using a life-course model, the session will include:

• Interactive teaching supported by clear visuals and infographics

• Breakout-room case discussions at each life stage

• Evidence-based content informed by NICE, FSRH, RCOG, BMS and other trusted sources

• Focused guidance on diagnosis, investigation and management of key conditions

Clinical threads will cover:

• Contraceptive care across the life course

• Recognition and management of abnormal bleeding

• Vulval health and prolapse

• When and how to refer

• Addressing stigma and patient concerns

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the hormonal physiology of the menstrual cycle and explain how hormonal changes influence gynaecological health throughout the life course

• Recognise common gynaecological presentations across different life stages, including adolescence, reproductive years, perimenopause, menopause and older age

• Identify and manage common conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, vulval disorders, and abnormal uterine bleeding using NICE, FSRH and RCOG guidelines

• Discuss contraceptive options tailored to age, lifestyle, and medical history, including LARC and when to stop contraception in midlife

• Demonstrate understanding of referral thresholds and red flags for conditions such as gynaecological cancers and complex pelvic floor dysfunction

• Understand the principles of pre-conception counselling and perinatal gynaecological care, including fertility advice and postnatal recovery

• Explore compassionate communication strategies when discussing intimate or sensitive issues across diverse age groups and cultures

• Apply learning to real-life scenarios using case-based discussions of ”Jasmine” through breakout groups at each stage

Next course dates available

• 10th July 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £234

 In this course we investigate the reasons for vaccine hesitancy – the practical barriers people might face, such as the inability to attend appointments, to find the time in their busy lives, to find the money for a bus fare or to understand the information that we have shared with them. We also learn why some people choose not to get vaccinated for reasons of fear, scepticism,  cultural beliefs or peer pressure and how these barriers manifest themselves.

We teach the Health Coaching model to use effective questioning and active listening, combined with an empathic approach,  to develop rapport and support people to speak freely about their feelings for their vaccine hesitancy.

We use case studies to investigate ways in which barriers can be overcome to enable those who want to get a vaccination to do so. In a world where people are more and more sceptical of vaccinations and health interventions, this course is a vital tool for those in primary care to reach out to people and to find out WHY.

Aims:

• To understand the inequalities that exist around vaccine uptake and the reasons for vaccine hesitancy.

• To use health coaching methods to investigate reasons why people choose not to take an opportunity to get vaccinated.

• To learn how to create rapport, to ask open questions and to actively listen.

• To seek to understand and respect the perceptions of others, whilst addressing any misconceptions they may have.

• To learn about the potential practical and psychological barriers to vaccination take-up and how to overcome them.

• To observe and reflect upon the links between social inequalities and non-compliance.

• To learn about the stages of Vaccine Readiness, using case studies to apply different techniques (HEAR, Ask- Tell – Ask, Action Planning) to examples at each stage.

• The approach is evidence based in the Cochrane Library.

Next course dates available

• 25th June 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £128 

This interactive half-day virtual course equips healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB). The session focuses on causes, underlying aetiology, and current management strategies, providing practical, evidence-based knowledge to support effective diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

Led by experienced clinicians, the course reviews the latest guidelines and best practice recommendations to optimise care for women experiencing HMB, ensuring participants gain the confidence and skills needed to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

This course is ideal for clinicians working in primary care, women’s health, or anyone involved in the diagnosis and management of menstrual disorders.

Learning outcomes:

• Define Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)

  • Understand the clinical definition of HMB, its prevalence, and the impact on women's physical and mental health.

• Identify Causes and Aetiology of HMB

  • Recognise common and less common causes, including hormonal, structural, and systemic factors. Differentiate between primary and secondary HMB, exploring conditions such as fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps, and bleeding disorders.

• Evaluate and Diagnose HMB

  • Review the essential history-taking and examination components required to assess HMB effectively. Understand the diagnostic tools and investigations necessary to rule out serious underlying pathology, including ultrasound, blood tests

• Understand and Apply Current Management Options

  • Explore pharmacological treatments, including NSAIDs, tranexamic acid, hormonal therapy, and the use of intrauterine systems (IUS). Discuss non-pharmacological interventions and surgical options, from endometrial ablation to hysterectomy, with a focus on patient suitability and preference.

• Counsel Patients with a Compassionate and Individualised Approach

  • Develop strategies for empathetic communication, addressing patient concerns around treatment side effects, lifestyle impact, and fertility. Explore the importance of shared decision-making to align patient values with treatment choices.

• Stay Informed with Guidelines and Emerging Research

  • Review relevant guidelines, including those from NICE and other leading bodies, and discuss recent developments in the management of HMB

   

Next course dates available

• 9th September 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £117

This half-day workshop delivered online by EQUIP's Clinical Lead, Dr Neema Jabbar, is for Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates and AHP's working in primary care.

It will be useful for those healthcare professionals who are requesting and reviewing blood results as part of their role.

The course will cover the interpretation and management of the common blood tests requested in general practice, using case studies and flow charts to help you gain confidence in interpreting blood tests for patients.

Basic Agenda

• FBC, U+Es, LFTs

• For each group of blood panels- Case Study

• Further learning and resources

Next course dates available

• 11th & 17th June 2026 (2 day course)

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £248 

This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in contraceptive care. Participants will gain an up-to-date understanding of contraception developments and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) considerations. The curriculum covers all methods of contraception, with focused training on delivering emergency contraception, facilitating informed patient discussions, and conducting thorough contraceptive consultations.

Attendees will develop specific skills in managing repeat prescriptions, including appropriate referrals to prescribing colleagues. Practical training will build confidence in administering Depo-Provera injections and providing tailored advice. The course emphasises the importance of establishing robust referral pathways for all contraceptive methods and provides a collaborative platform to address practice-related challenges and solutions.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the expertise to deliver high-quality contraceptive care, improve patient outcomes, and navigate complex clinical scenarios effectively.

Next course dates available

• 10th & 11th June 2026 (2 day course)

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £327

It is recommended that only experienced HCSWs take on a role in administering vaccines. It is expected that these HCSWs will have achieved education and training to Level Three of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) or equivalent and that they would be working at Level Three or above of the NHS Career Framework.

HCAs will have to provide proof of qualification with their application when the online application is completed. Your place cannot be confirmed until this information is supplied.

This course is designed to enable HCAs in general practice to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to administer influenza, pneumonia, shingles and DtP booster vaccines to adults, with the inclusion of nasal flu to children

The course consists of 2 face to face study days, followed by a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor.

Competency is assessed by:

• a multiple choice/short answer test after the theory session

• a formal competency assessment by the nurse mentor in practice.

• The course content is based on the guidelines National minimum standards and core curriculum for vaccination training (UKHSA 2025)

Course content:

• Legal issues and the role of the HCA in immunisation

• The immune system

• Types of vaccine and how they work

• Contraindications to immunisation

• An overview of flu, nasal flu, pneumonia, shingles, Diptheria, tetanus and polio vaccinations

• Injection technique including a practical session

• Storage and handling of vaccines

• Anaphylaxis and adverse reactions

• Patient Specific Directions

• Documentation, record keeping and reporting

Next course dates available

• 23rd & 24th September 2026

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £313 

The Course provides a simple introduction for healthcare professionals new to the specialty.  Nursing Associates are now encouraged to train in travel health but will need the support of a prescriber. The aim is to give confidence and knowledge which enables delegates to carry out a detailed risk assessment and care management plan for routine travel abroad.

Aims

During this interactive session we will be looking at:

• Vaccine Storage, Administration & Scheduling

• International Health Regulations

• Vector Borne Diseases including Yellow Fever

• Risk Assessment

• Recent changes in travel health practice

• Travel vaccinations

Next course dates available

• 5th November 2026

Location – Online

• Cost - £83 

This course will provide you with updates from NICE and British Menopause Society in one session to guide you through potential changes or enhancements to your knowledge and practice. Aimed at Nurses, General Practice Nurses, ANP’s, Paramedics and Women’s Health Physiotherapists and those new to menopause care.

Example content, however subject to change depending on emerging research and changes to guidance.

• Unscheduled bleeding on HRT

• Newer progestogens for your HRT toolbox

• Non-HRT medication update

• Testosterone

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Measurement of serum Estradiol in the menopause transition

• HRT after myocardial infarction

• Use of incretin-based therapies in women using HRT

• Managing sleep disturbance during the menopause transition

• Management of menopausal symptoms following treatment of gynaecological cancer

Next course dates available

• 5th November 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £83 

This course is designed to ease you into menopause care for patients, to assist you in diagnosis and treatment options. To help you feel more confident and knowledgeable when helping both perimenopausal and post-menopausal patients.

Aimed at Nurses, General Practice Nurses, ANP’s, Paramedics and Women’s Health Physiotherapists and those new to menopause care.

• What is menopause?

• Types of menopause

• Symptoms

• Diagnosis

• Common misdiagnosis

• Considerations

• Treatment options

• HRT the basics

• Holistic approach – life pillars

• GSM and vulval skin conditions

Next course dates available

• 4th November 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £62

Suitable For

• GPs

• Practice Managers

• Practice Staff

About

This 3 hour webinar takes a deeper look into practice finance and assumes prior knowledge on NHS contracts and the funding streams and exposure to practice accounts.

You will be looking at how practices can maximise profits using different tools whilst also gaining a deeper understanding of the balance sheet and what this represents in terms of partner investments, focussing on drawings and working capital.

The session will also look into Primary Care Networks and the issues to look out for, ending with FAQ’s and problems areas such as PCSE, IR35 & Long term locums, Final Pay Controls etc.

Accounting controls and other finance tools

• Variance analysis

• Cashflow/profit forecasting

• Drawings calculation options and workings

Increasing profit and saving costs                                                                            

• Local enhanced services - which ones can you do

• Non-NHS income - more profitable than an NHS patient

• General overhead control

Primary Care Network considerations                                                                                                  

• PCN funding and income streams

• PCN Accounts

• Treatment of PCN transactions in your own accounts

• Taxable status of PCN surpluses

• VAT concerns

• Use of limited company?

Next course dates available

• 4th June 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £117 

This session is suitable for any prescriber who would like an update on current issues in prescribing practice.  It also offers an opportunity to network online with other prescribers.

This collaborative learning event will count as a minimum of 3 hours of CPD for your revalidation with preparation study time to be added.

Attendees will develop their knowledge of :

• Principles for safer prescribing

• Prescribing in children, frailty and renal impairment

• Prescribing for in acute & long term conditions

• Medico-legal and ethical issues in healthcare 

Next course dates available

• 16th July 2026

Location – Online

Cost - £133 

This half day course is open to all Advanced HCAs who are currently working with clients that require Prostap injections as well as Nurse Associates and Newly Qualified Nurses .

HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking advanced practice that requires a minimum of two years’ experience in primary care and must be trained to or have the equivalent of NVQ 3 in accordance to National Minimum Competencies.

The course requirements are that the delegate has existing skills in sharps management such as phlebotomy and is receiving annual updates for immunisations and the management of resuscitation and anaphylaxis.

The course will provide all necessary documentation for the administration of the injection to include a competency framework to use with the mentor in practice, a protocol for the administration of Prostap injections and an example of a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for prescribing and legal purposes.

Aims and Objectives

• To provide the knowledge and skills required for the procedure of administering Prostap injections.

• To provide resources, education and awareness of the legal issues, accountability and prescribing through delegation.

• To provide the mechanisms for the delegate to be signed off as competent by a trained nurse in their workplace and follow the protocols and framework supplied for safe practice.

 Course Content

• The role of the HCP in extended practice

• What is Prostap?

• The uses of Prostap in patient condition management

• Undertaking a risk assessment of the patient prior to injection

• How is Prostap prescribed / legal issues / prescriptions: PSD

• What are the side effects / contraindications / follow up care / anaphylaxis

• Record keeping /documentation/communication with patients / capacity / consent

• Safe handling and storage of injections; including infection control

• Injection administration and techniques including practical session Protocols/ competencies and supervised practice by mentor

Next course dates available

• 5th October 2026

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £175 

These sessions are for GPs and Nurses experienced in Women's Health.

This half-day course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to safely fit and change vaginal (ring) pessaries. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the female genital tract, recognise signs and symptoms of uterovaginal prolapse, and learn management strategies through both surgical and non-surgical methods.

Course content:

• Understanding the female genital tract

• Recognising signs and symptoms of prolapse

• National guidelines and current standards

• Uterovaginal prolapse management

• Vaginal ring pessaries

• Professional accountability

• Putting it all together in practice

Next course dates available

• 25th September 2026

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £174 

This training is for healthcare professionals wishing to join a participatory educational event considering some of the challenges in patients staying healthy while travelling. Travel Health is an interesting subject because it is rapidly changing due to the global scope and diversity of risk. The workshop offers healthcare professionals the recent guidance and national recommendations while aiming to build their confidence in clinical practice.   

We will be looking at: 

• The role of healthcare professionals in travel health 

• Resource signposting 

• Risk Assessment 

• International Health Regulations 

• Travel vaccinations 

• Vector Borne Diseases such as Yellow Fever and Malaria 

• Prevention Advice 

• Safeguarding within a Travel Consultation 

Learners will be equipped to be able to offer the best advice to travellers, as well as being able to signpost themselves and travellers to the latest guidelines. 

The day will be of benefit to all experienced travel health practice nurses and serve as a good annual update. 

Next course dates available

• 10th & 11th November 2026 (2 day course)

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £265 

This two-day face-to-face Minor Illness course focusing on dermatology and ENT, is aimed at Nurses and AHPs.

Course Content (subject to update)

Day 1 ENT Update

• Assess ears, nose and throat competently, including scores.

• Vestibular assessment and vertigos

• Understand the main red flags in ENT.

• Recap of the most common conditions encountered in a primary care setting, including current guidelines.

• Update in prescribing and administration of medication

Day 2 DERMATOLOGY Update

• Assess skin competently, including scores.

• Update in malignant lesion, guidelines and referral, ABCDE.

• Understand the main red flags in Dermatology.

• Rashes: Assessment and management.

• Prescribing and administration of medication.

Next course dates available

• 9th June 2026

Location – Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford

Cost - £262 

his course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they require to undertake venepuncture in general practice.

The one day course consists of:

• A theory and practical skills. This is then followed by a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor.  A competency assessment package will be provided.

Please note the workshop takes place in person.

All students need to have the full course of hepatitis B vaccination before starting the course in order to complete the practical competency.

Course content:

• Legal and professional issues

• The composition of blood

• Anatomy and physiology of blood circulation

• Common blood tests.

• Venepuncture technique including a practical session

• Health and safety

• Infection control

• Complications of venepuncture and how to prevent them

Next course dates available

·         11th August 2026 – morning

·         11th August 2026 – afternoon

·         14th August 2026 – morning

·         14th August 2026 – afternoon

·         3rd Septembe 2026r – morning

·         3rd September 2026 - afternoon

Location – Online

Cost - £91 

Influenza Immunisation update content currently:

• Flu vaccination programme

• Update on Pneumococcal (PPV23/PCV20) vaccination programme

• Update on RSV vaccination programmes

• COVID-19 vaccination programme (signposting to resources only)

• Q&As throughout the session

Note : This session is for experienced flu vaccination programme immunisers. This course is not suitable for staff new to giving flu vaccines. Having given only COVID vaccines previously does not automatically make staff competent to give flu vaccines.