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SUMMARY:Advanced Eye Emergencies Study Day for Nurses - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic\, hands-on study day designed to strengthen confidence and skills for nursing practitioners when dealing with ophthalmic emergencies. \nThis interactive day combines theoretical learning working through clinical scenarios\, ensuring delegates leave equipped to oversee the initial management of urgent eye injuries and conditions effectively. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the day\, you will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate a good understanding of ocular anatomy and thorough history taking\nImpart basic information when referring to Ophthalmology\nFeel confident to provide initial management for chemical injuries\nDiagnose and manage the acute red eye caused by infections\, corneal ulcers\, abrasions\, inflammation/uveitis etc\nUnderstand causes of sudden vision loss such as amaurosis fugax\, vitreous haemorrhage\, GCA with visual symptoms\, optic neuritis etc\nRecognise and address eyelid swelling\nDevelop practical skills for corneal foreign body removal\n\nPractical training sessions held at the RVI’s Emergency Eye Department: \n\nVision + colour vision\nAnisocoria / pupil assessment\nExtraocular movement (EOM) testing and cranial nerve examination\nConfrontational visual fields\nEye irrigation\nSlit lamp examination including corneal foreign body removal and everting eyelids\nDirect ophthalmoscopy vs fundus\n\nAll participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion. \nAudience\nThis study day is ideal for: \n\nOphthalmic nurse specialists and practitioners\nAdvanced clinical practitioners from both primary and secondary care who may be involved in making decisions to send a patient to an Eye Emergency Department\nAny other healthcare professionals with an interest in ophthalmology\n\nFees\n£220 \nDates and times\nSunday 4 October 2026\n8:30am to 4:30pm \nVenue\nEye Emergency Department\nClaremont Wing\nRoyal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\nQueen Victoria Road\nNewcastle upon Tyne\nNE1 4LP \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. Alternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your booking. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/eye-emergency-study-day-for-nurses-october-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Victoria Infirmary Eye Department\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Eye Emergency Study Day,Ophthalmology
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SUMMARY:Management and Care of Paediatric Tracheostomies - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the number of paediatric tracheostomies rises\, so does the need for close observation by clinicians who have completed competency skills in tracheostomy management and care.  \n✨ This interactive one day course allows delegates to gain an awareness of the anatomy and physiology of the paediatric airway as well as tracheostomy management\, from insertion to de-cannulation. \n✨ It includes 3 skill station group activities followed by 5 simulation scenarios to enable assessment of knowledge and skills towards being ‘Tracheostomy Safe’. \n✨ When delegates have subsequently completed their Tracheostomy Competencies they will then be deemed ‘Tracheostomy Competent’ and receive a certificate. \nLearning outcomes\n\nSuction\, cleaning and changing of a tracheostomy\nUse of a tracheostomy wedge and suction of patient\nPatient tracheostomy change using Marpac and Velcro ties\nUnplanned tracheostomy change\nEmergency tracheostomy change\n\nWe will also look at how the multi-disciplinary team provide care for patients with tracheostomies. \nPre-course materials\nA pre-course workbook on Paediatric Tracheostomy Management will be sent out to delegates to be completed before commencement of the course as an initial assessment. \nFollowing attendance staff will be considered ‘Tracheostomy Safe’. When they have subsequently completed their Tracheostomy Competencies they will then be deemed ‘Tracheostomy Competent’ and receive a certificate. \nAudience\nThis course is appropriate for paediatric staff who will be providing care to babies\, infants\, children and young people working in: \n\npaediatrics\nneonatology\nemergency and urgent care\ncritical care\n\nAs well as doctors we very much welcome bookings from advanced nurse practitioners and allied health professionals. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. Please note that we are unable to make substitute bookings less than a week before the start of the course as a pre-course workbook on Paediatric Tracheostomy Management must be completed by all delegates and reviewed by the course leads prior to commencement of the course. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/management-and-care-of-paediatric-tracheostomies-october-2026/
LOCATION:Education Centre – Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Management and Care of Paediatric Tracheostomy
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SUMMARY:Nurses in Specialist Roles Conference - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovating Care:\nThe Role of Specialist Nurses in Modern Healthcare\n3rd Annual Nurses in Specialist Roles Conference\nFriday 16 October 2026\nNorthern Stage\, Newcastle upon Tyne\nNurses in specialist roles are at the forefront of modern healthcare – delivering expert patient care\, leading evidence-based practice\, enhancing organisational systems\, and driving progress in clinical practice\, education and research.  \nJoin us \nKindly supported by Newcastle Hospitals Charity\, this year’s conference will explore the vital contribution of NISR within today’s healthcare landscape and how we can support and shape current national agendas. \nGathering our Nurse Specialists’ community together provides a unique\, dedicated platform for networking\, sharing knowledge and best practice\, to learn about advancements and innovations\, and enhance their skills – all ultimately improving patient care and outcomes \nWe are delighted to be joined once again by Professor Alison Leary PhD RN FRCN\, Senior Consultant at the World Health Organisation and Professor of Healthcare and Workforce modelling at London South Bank University\, as our keynote speaker exploring the role of the Specialist Nurse in Modern Healthcare. \nOne of our Newcastle’s based academics\, Professor Barry Hill\, Professor in Nursing and Critical Care Practice and Associate Head of Northumbria University’s School of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences will also join us. He is Consultant Editor for the International Journal for Advancing Practice\, Clinical Editor for the British Journal of Nursing\, and a member of the Council of Deans of Health and will share his experience in these roles around the importance of sharing practice and writing for publications. \nRepresentatives from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will provide an update on the NMC’s Principles for Advanced Practice Framework which was published last year. There will be a breakout session dedicated to this update and our colleagues will also be hosting a Q&A session for anyone who wishes to choose a different breakout topic but would like to find out more. \nAudience\nWe welcome all NISRs – Clinical Nurse Specialists\, Nurse Consultants\, Nurse Practitioners\, Advanced Clinical Practitioners\, Clinical Educators and Research Delivery Nurses. \nBreakout sessions\nThis year’s sessions will continue to explore the four core pillars of practice embedded within our roles: clinical care\, education\, leadership and research with topics including: \n\nDifficult conversations in clinical practice\nDelivering and growing a highly specialised service\nThe role of the nursing associate in specialist teams\nLeadership and the nurse specialist role\nEmbedding education to optimise outcomes\nThe research champion role\n\nYou will be given the opportunity to choose from an exciting and topical range of interactive talks\, presentations and sessions allowing colleagues to share resources\, discuss challenges\, and develop strategies for improving patient outcomes. \nClick here to see the draft programme: NISR Conference Programme 2026 Draft \nPoster displays – sharing accomplishments\nWe encourage colleagues to submit posters showcasing innovations in practice\, education\, leadership and research. \nFor further details please contact Rachel Orwin r.orwin@nhs.net \nFee\nThe fee for this national conference hosted at Northern Stage\, Newcastle upon Tyne is £175. \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the course whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nIf you are an employee of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and are eligible for NMAHP CPD Funding\, please book via Learning Lab Innovating Care: The Role of Specialist Nurses in Modern Healthcare
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/nurses-in-specialist-roles-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
CATEGORIES:Nurses in Specialist Roles Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T170000
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SUMMARY:Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Preschool Children - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course introduces therapists to the One-Handed Therapy Intervention (OTI) Programme – a unique toolkit for families who have a child aged 2-4 years with hemiplegia.  \nConstraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a highly evidence based\, complex intervention to improve hand function of children with hemiplegia. \nThere is no current comprehensive resource to give parents/carers step-by-step instructions on how to use activities to target their child’s goals through CIMT. \nThe OTI toolkit addresses this by providing therapists with: \n\nlibrary of graded\, play-based activity cards\,\nuser manuals\,\ntherapy diary\,\nattractive restraint\,\nmotivational resources\,\nfollow-up bimanual programme\,\ndigital record keeping tool.\n\nThe OTI toolkit ensures that therapists have all the pre-prepared components needed to quickly and easily compile an effective evidence based CIMT programme\, that can then be delivered by families and staff in early years settings. \nThe resources that are given to families are designed to support them to successfully implement the programme. \n\nExcellent. Given me lots of research based evidence and strategies to support a case for a new well needed service within the trust. I would like to commend you both on your project and course.\n(Delegate feedback from our December 2025 course) \n\n\nOTI Programme Toolkit – all course content and materials copyright © The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2024. All rights reserved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTI Toolkit\nThe course provides thorough training and support in how to use the OTI toolkit. The course fee also includes all the materials in the OTI toolkit (see photo above). \nAt the end of the course\, you will be provided with all the components needed to enable you to deliver the programme with one child in order to complete the post course accreditation process. \nUpon successful completion of this accreditation\, you will be provided with the additional kit components to enable you to deliver the programme to a further four children. \nThis programme uses a range of carefully selected toys which are loaned to families. These toys are not provided and therefore you are required to obtain these in order to deliver the programme. \nYou will be supplied with information of what toys are needed and suggestions of where in the UK you may purchase them. Every effort has been made to ensure these costs are reasonable and that the majority of the toys are reusable. \n\nThe OTI package is a wonderful resource for experienced and new therapists supporting families with a therapist supported CIMT – bimanual home or nursery programme…… Well done for such an amazing resource!\n\n(Delegate feedback from our November 2024 course) \nDelivery\nThe course is provided across two days – followed by a subsequent virtual 1:1 accreditation session approximately 3 – 4 months afterwards. \nKey outcomes by the end of this course include the ability to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and utility of all the resources in the tool kit\nIdentify children who may benefit from CIMT following assessment\nCreate a bespoke CIMT programme using the OTI toolkit which delivers the key therapy ingredients\, and similarly create a follow up bimanual programme\nSupport families and staff in early years settings to deliver the programmes\nEvaluate progress and plan next steps.\n\nAudience\nThe CIMT course is delivered by Janice Pearse and Vicki Wisher\, Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists\, both of whom have extensive experience working with children with hemiplegia. \nThe course is open to qualified paediatric Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. \nPrior experience of working with children with hemiplegia is recommended to aid understanding of how to use the programme. \nDates\nThe course is delivered over two days: \nDay 1: Monday 2nd November 2026 \nDay 2: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the first date of the course whichever date is the earliest. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4th October 2026\, please contact us at nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to discuss late bookings. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place.  The timescale is calculated from the 4th October as pre-course materials are to be shared 4 weeks before the start of the course. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/constraint-induced-movement-therapy-for-preschool-children-november-2026/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Preschool Children
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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November 2026 is led by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team who will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement. \nDelegates will also hear from guest speakers from the specialties of Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry as well as a physiology and anatomical expert. \nThe objective is to provide a summary of the professional accountability and legal issues associated with wound debridement alongside the theoretical basis to justify the decision-making process in the selection of the appropriate debriding agents. \nLearning outcomes\nDebridement describes the removal of dead or devitalised tissue\, in particular matter and foreign bodies from a wound bed and is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to the formation of new tissue (EWMA 2013). \nAt the end of this two-day course delegates will be able to: \n\nExplore human anatomy and physiology including in depth revision of the buttock\, sacrum and lower limbs\nIdentify normal and abnormal wound healing including when biopsy may be required\nExamine wound debridement techniques and identify the differences between conservative sharp debridement and surgical debridement\nDemonstrate clinical knowledge and practice skills required to perform safe and effective wound debridement techniques\, using clinical grade pigs’ trotters practiced in laboratory conditions\nUse analytic skills to appraise the available literature related to wound debridement\nOpportunity to develop academic writing at Level 7.\n\nAssessment criteria\n\nFormative assessment – completion of a pre-course work booklet provided 4 weeks before the start of the course to be submitted when you attend the course\nSummative assessment – a 2000 word advanced level case study of care delivered to a patient with a complex wound to be submitted 12 weeks after the course\nSummative assessment – completion of a clinical competencies workbook to be submitted 24 weeks after the course\, you will be expected to work with your chosen practice assessor for an estimated 10-15 hours of supervised practice to meet the course’s learning outcomes and achieve the practical competencies\n\nCourse lead\nDr Fania Pagnamenta\, Clinical Academic Nurse Consultant has a real passion for tissue viability and wound care management and has years of experience supporting nurse colleagues on the wards to deliver wound care to their patients as well as colleagues’ professional development. \nAcademically\, Dr Pagnamenta works at Northumbria University as a researcher where her main interests focus on leg ulceration\, clinical pathways\, and ways to prevent simple wounds from becoming chronic ulceration. \nAudience and criteria\nApplicants should be registered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject who work in a clinical area where complex wound care and wound debridement is regularly undertaken\, and which supports learners. \nThey must also be able to identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional. \nCourse dates\n\nWednesday 4 November 2026\nThursday 5 November 2026\n\nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before Monday 5th October 2026 whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/wound-debridement-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Wound Debridement
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SUMMARY:Introduction to managing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - 24 November 2026 AM
DESCRIPTION:Master the Assessment and Treatment of BPPV\nBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and imbalance\, significantly increasing fall risk – especially in older adults \nThis condition can greatly impact quality of life\, but with the right skills\, you can make a real difference. \nCourse objectives\nJoin our hands on practical course to help you demystify the physiology and management of BPPV. Our course focuses on practical skills and case scenarios which help you to gain the confidence to: \n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of BPPV\nPerform safe\, accurate diagnostic manoeuvres such as modified Dix-Hallpike\, Side Lying Test and Supine Roll Test.\nIdentify nystagmus direction and interpret results correctly\nApply evidence-based treatments including Epley\, Semont and Gufoni manoeuvres\nCommunicate effectively with patients about BPPV\, its impact\, and recurrence\nKnow when dizziness is not caused by BPPV and how refer for appropriate further investigation\n\nWho is this course for?\nAny registered healthcare professionals who encounter patients with dizziness or balance issues but would benefit physiotherapists\, occupational therapists\, hospital doctors\, GPs and nurses who will: \n\nLearn practical skills\nImprove patient outcomes\nReduce fall risk\n\nDate\nTuesday 24 November 2026 \n9:00am – 12:30pm \nEldon Court Education Centre \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\nyour organisation is Newcastle Hospitals and you are arranging internal funding (NUTH)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/introduction-to-managing-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv-24-november-2026-am/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Introductory BPPV Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to managing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - 24 November 2026 PM
DESCRIPTION:Master the Assessment and Treatment of BPPV\nBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and imbalance\, significantly increasing fall risk – especially in older adults \nThis condition can greatly impact quality of life\, but with the right skills\, you can make a real difference. \nCourse objectives\nJoin our hands on practical course to help you demystify the physiology and management of BPPV. Our course focuses on practical skills and case scenarios which help you to gain the confidence to: \n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of BPPV\nPerform safe\, accurate diagnostic manoeuvres such as modified Dix-Hallpike\, Side Lying Test and Supine Roll Test.\nIdentify nystagmus direction and interpret results correctly\nApply evidence-based treatments including Epley\, Semont and Gufoni manoeuvres\nCommunicate effectively with patients about BPPV\, its impact\, and recurrence\nKnow when dizziness is not caused by BPPV and how refer for appropriate further investigation\n\nWho is this course for?\nAny registered healthcare professionals who encounter patients with dizziness or balance issues but would benefit physiotherapists\, occupational therapists\, hospital doctors\, GPs and nurses who will: \n\nLearn practical skills\nImprove patient outcomes\nReduce fall risk\n\nDate\nTuesday 24 November 2026 \n1:30pm – 5:00pm \nEldon Court Education Centre \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\nyour organisation is Newcastle Hospitals and you are arranging internal funding (NUTH)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/introduction-to-managing-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv-24-november-2026-pm/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Introductory BPPV Course
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day for Hospice Staff - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:This face to face course led by the regional Children’s Holistic Integrated Palliative Care Service (CHIPS) is designed to support staff working in hospices caring for children across the North East and North Cumbria. \nIntroduction\nPaediatric palliative care is about promoting the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. \nThis specialist field has seen significant growth as the benefits of high quality palliative input is increasingly recognised such as allowing children\, young people and their families to have access to respite care and advocating their choices in terms of where they want to receive end of life care. \nThe Children’s Holistic Integrated Palliative Care Service (CHIPS) based at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle covers the entire North East and North Cumbria region. They provide expert support\, advice and guidance whilst engaging with those looking after children with life limiting and life threatening conditions. \nAs part of their role the team offer training and educational support to help build knowledge\, skills and confidence. This course covers a wide range of topics to enhance the provision of palliative and end of life care including: \n\nAdvance care planning\nsymptom recognition and management\ncare at end of life and after death.\n\nThe teaching will incorporate simulation scenario training as well as discussion. \nLearning outcomes\nOn completion of this course delegates will have: \n\na better understanding of the role of CHIPS\nrecognised the importance of Advance Care Planning and the documents utilised\nan increased confidence in recognising and managing the deteriorating child with a palliative diagnosis\ngreater familiarity with symptom management plans\nan increased awareness of medications used to manage symptoms at the end of life\ngreater awareness of the physical and practical elements of care after death\n\nFinally\, delegates will have had an opportunity through open and candid discussions to share their own thoughts\, fears and experiences in a safe environment. \nAudience and criteria\nThis course is appropriate for any clinical staff working in a Children & Young Adult’s Hospice including: \n\ndoctors\nnurse practitioners\nnurses\nsupport workers\nnursery nurses.\n\nDelivery\nWednesday 9th December 2026\, 8:30am – 4:30pm \nFace to face at the RVI’s Education Centre. \nFees\n£110 per delegate \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter the coupon code INVOICE to request that your employer is invoiced. \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the event\, or the date specified on the course booking page – whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/paediatric-palliative-care-study-day-for-hospice-staff-december-2026/
LOCATION:Education Centre – Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day for Hospice Staff
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