Fellowship Showcase Event

The Fellowship Showcase is a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when people come together with purpose and enthusiasm. It reflects the best of what we can achieve collectively. This week we invited our fellows to present on the work they have been able to undertake thanks to the fellowship programme. It was a great…

NHSE Innovate-MD Fellowship Scheme 2026 applications open

The mission of these London Fellowships is to promote innovation, leadership, and progress, aligned with the strategic mission by supporting exceptional talent to empower individuals to advance knowledge, develop leadership skills, network, collaborate and make a meaningful impact in their field. How to apply: See guidance noting the two types of applications e.g. Type A:…

Funding available to support Quality Improvement projects

We’re pleased to open for its second year, the RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project, which funds opportunities for nursing and midwifery-led QI projects that seek to improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.   Eight grants of up to £2,500 are available – more information…

Foundation Trainee Pharmacist National Recruitment Scheme 2026

Participating in Foundation Trainee Pharmacist National Recruitment Scheme 2026 (for the 2027 intake) via Oriel  We are writing to invite you to recruit a foundation trainee pharmacist(s) for the 2027-28 foundation training year, via the NHS England 2026 Foundation Trainee Pharmacist National Recruitment Scheme (NRS). The NRS is the only route to employing a trainee…

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Recording, slides and useful resources – UKHSA webinar on upcoming changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule

RecordingThe webinar recording is available on YouTube as an accessible version with subtitles. SlidesThe slides from the webinar can be accessed on the find public health resources website. Useful resourcesGOV.UK: Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccination programmeDocuments relating to the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme currently include: Other resources will be added to…

PROTECTED LEARNING TIME POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCESS

PROTECTED LEARNING TIME POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCESS Protected Learning Time Protected Learning Time (PLT) is an opportunity for general practice teams (GPs, registered nurses, healthcare assistants, admin/reception staff and allied health professionals) to learn about new clinical developments and updates to national guidance in an environment that promotes patient care. PLT events are also essential in promoting…

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Jess’s Rule: Three strikes and we rethink

Jess’s Rule is a primary care initiative to encourage GPs teams to rethink a diagnosis if a patient presents three times with the same symptoms or concerns, particularly if symptoms unexpectedly persist, escalate, or remain unexplained. It is led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and is supported by…

ARRS funded nurse roles

The recent release of the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Services (DES), confirmed the addition of other nurse roles now eligible for Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding. New to General Practice Nurses are now included and must be undertaking a GPN Trainee course.  There are specific conditions, which will apply. View more information in this…