May Newsletter
Welcome from the Training Hub
Welcome back to the Training Hub Newsletter! Each month we bring together the latest from across Coventry and Warwickshire – training dates, team news, wellbeing resources, and anything else worth knowing. Have a read, share with colleagues who might find it useful, and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to see more of.
In this issue:
- Upcoming Training Dates
- Health and Wellbeing Update
- Student Nurse Programme
Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who may find the content useful.
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Bitesize Headlines
Bite-sized headlines from around General Practice.
Introduction to Coaching
Are you interested in coaching? Developing your communication skills? This session will cover an overview of coaching theory, benefits of coaching and mentoring, application and more.
Improve NHS App Bookings
NHS App researchers are inviting GP practices to take part in research to improve GP appointment booking in the NHS App. If your practice is interested, please register using this short survey.
Coventry and Warwickshire Trainer Team – Current Training Sessions
We are pleased to share the latest training and development sessions currently being offered by the Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub Trainer Team. Sessions are open to all staff across Coventry and Warwickshire, whether you’re new to your role or looking to develop further.
Upcoming Sessions
Working Effectively in Multidisciplinary Teams – Monday 29th June – 10am – 12pm
A 2-hour session ideal for anyone looking to enhance collaboration, improve patient care, and play a more active role in MDT environments.
Leading Through Change – Wednesday 8th July – 9:30am – 12:30pm
A 3-hour practical session equipping leaders with the insight and tools to guide people and projects through change with confidence and clarity.
Coming Soon
- Presenting with confidence (F2F) – Autumn 2026
- Managing Conflict in the Workplace – Autumn 2026
- Introduction to Project Management – Autumn 2026
- Getting More from Appraisals – an interactive session for Managers and Employers – Autumn 2026
Quality Assurance
Is your practice ready to take learners?
The NHSE Quality Assurance process confirms your practice as a strong and safe learning environment.
Completing this process opens the door for you to placements, students and trainee staff across Coventry and Warwickshire. Learn more today.
This Month’s Training Dates For Your Calendar
Professional development opportunities across Coventry and Warwickshire. View all our sessions here.
Monday
May
11
‘Menstruation & Menopause Monday’ Drop-in session
Where am I on this journey?
Tuesday
May
12
Primary Care in Practice – Leadership in Primary Care
Introducing new clinical and non clinical staff to what effective leadership looks like.
Wednesday
May
13
BBO Introduction to Wound Care
For Nursing and other healthcare professionals new to area, covering wound care. Day 1/2.
Wednesday
May
13
EDI Network – Mental Health Awareness Week
Join us for talks from MIND and Doctors in Distress.
Thursday
May
21
‘Thursday Thrive & Revive’ Drop-in session
A drop-in session to connect with colleagues and explore wellbeing together.
Wednesday
May
27
BBO – Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Reviews
Delivering practical insights and strategies for effective cardiovascular care.
Primary Care Education Team
PLT and Lunchtime Learning
Upcoming PLT Dates
- Coventry PLT – 13th May
- Rugby PLT – 7th May
- Warwickshire North PLT – 20th May
- South Warwickshire PLT – 21st May
Equality and Wellbeing
EDI Network
Mental Health Awareness Week – 13th May
Join us for a CWTH EDI Network session focused on supporting mental health and wellbeing within general practice, with guest speakers from MIND and Doctors in Distress.
May Wellbeing Newsletter
Here are the latest updates from our Health and Wellbeing team for May, including resources on burnout, awareness days and upcoming learning opportunities. To read our full May newsletter, please click here.
This month the newsletter looks at:
- Upcoming awareness days
- Learning opportunities
- Your Health and Wellbeing Champions
- And more!
Shapes Toolkit 🧰
Lunch & Learn Webinar – ‘Why You Say Yes Before You’ve Even Thought About It, and How To Stop’ – Wednesday 13th May – 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM + 15 MINS Q&A
GP Team News
Insights Discovery Training for Middle(Twenty)5 GPs
Are you interested in understanding your unique personality type using the color-coded Insights Discovery framework?
Parental Leave Support Network
The network is designed to bring together Coventry and Warwickshire GPs who are approaching, having or have recently completed time away from practice due to the arrival of their baby (or babies), with the aim to provide networking opportunities and support for soon-to-be and new GP parents within Coventry and Warwickshire.
CWTH – IMG Connect – Thriving Together: Career, Culture, Community
CWTH IMG Connect 2026 is an interactive evening for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), focused on career development, leadership and building a sense of cultural belonging.
Registration closes on the 19th May
FY2 GP Quality Charter
If you are an FY2 GP Supervisor, please take a moment to benchmark yourselves as a practice/supervisor.
This is a deanery-wide charter, and can be helpful for you to reflect on best practices when hosting FY2s in your practice. If you have any further questions, please contact c.boyson@nhs.net (FY2 TPD Lead)
GPN News
Welcome to the Training Hub Nursing team!
We would like to welcome Helena Paolozzi and Lucy Kennedy to the Training Hub Nursing team. Helena and Lucy will be joining us as our Education and Development Nurses for Rugby and South Warwickshire respectively.
Student Nursing in General Practice
A student nurse placement programme was ran by our Nursing team over the last 8 weeks, giving nursing students from Coventry University the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a general practice setting.
The programme, developed by Helena (Wider Workforce Fellow) and Kay, began on Tuesday 17 February and is ran eight weeks, with sessions taking place each Tuesday at The Alliance Practice in Foleshill. Building their understanding of general practice, the students explored career opportunities and presented on their time in practice to peers and colleagues.
A second cohort of students have now started their placements in general practice, and we look forward to updating you as the students progress. To take part in this scheme, either by hosting a future student, or sharing your time, please get in touch with the Training Hub.
Wider Workforce
ASPIRE
ASPIRE is a development programme for new and early-career partners in General Practice, covering the non-clinical essentials of partnership in depth.
Applications will close on the 10th June, with places awarded by the 30th June.
Coaching
A supportive space to explore challenges, set goals and develop new ways of thinking.
Mentoring
Guidance and shared experience to support your development and next steps.
Personalised Care Team Event
For Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators and Health and Wellbeing Coaches
We are pleased to announce our upcoming event focused on the roles our personalised care teams play across Coventry and Warwickshire. We will have a focus on MDT working, INTs, Wellbeing and celebration of personalised care roles