End of life care - new online module for practice nurses from Londonwide LMCs
We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest blended learning module for practice nurses, "End of life care training for nurses in general practice". This module is suitable for all nurses working in primary care who have / would like to have an interest or specialism in end of life care.
What does this module contain?
This module is taught using a blended learning approach and contains one online module composed of four units and one compulsory taught day (which accompanies unit 3). Due to Covid-19, we are currently delivering taught days via the Zoom platform. Both the online module and the taught day are compulsory in order to successfully complete the course.
The four units are:
- Introduction and overview of end of life care.
- Recognition of end of life in advanced diseases.
- Communication skills and shard communication systems.
- Advance care planning and supporting choice care in last days and hours and care after death.
Zoom taught days are interactive with lots of discussion and opportunities to ask questions.
This module is written and delivered by field expert Isabel Quinn and is professionally accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Students will have four months (16 weeks) to complete the module but will be granted access to the online units for a maximum of six months.
Students must complete the 500-word reflective accounts at the end of each unit. Upon successful completion students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Londonwide LMCs.
Entry Requirements/ Commitment to module:
- Be a general nurse working in primary care.
- Be supported by their practice/organisation to attend the taught day.
- Be committed to the module for a minimum of 16 weeks.
- Students will need to have access to email.
Cost of module:
A special introductory price of £200 + VAT per person (usual cost: £295 + VAT per person).
Taught days availalable:
Cohort 1: Students will need to complete units 1 and 2 prior to the taught day, online unit access will be granted in July for the taught day on Wednesday 29 September 2021.
Please note anyone who joins after July 2021 will be allocated to the next scheduled taught day, date to be confirmed.
More information:
Please email nursetraining@lmc.org.uk.
Last updated : 01 Mar 2022The working life of a GP during the pandemic (20 Sep 2021)
Dr Tina Agrawal is a GP in Camden and Co-chair of Camden Local Medical Committee, here she shares how her working life has changed significantly since the start of the...Update: NHS England advise gradual return to normal Becton Dickinson container stock (17 Sep 2021)
On 29 November NHS England issued its latest update on the Becton Dickinson blood test container supply problem. Previously, NHS England advised that Becton Dickinson containers should only be ordered "little and often", with...UPDATE: Application to renew a firearm and/ or shotgun certificate, or registration as a firearms dealer (RFD) (09 Sep 2021)
In June we advised that in discussion with Londonwide LMCs, the Metropolitan Police produced guidance for GPs to refer to when approached for a factual medical report by a...Value. Care. Protect. (18 Aug 2021)
Our latest video explains how GPs and practice staff are under pressure and asks patients to be considerate when talking to practice team members.Tips of the Month August 2021 (18 Aug 2021)
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for...ARRS claw back in North Central London (18 Aug 2021)
In July primary care networks (PCNs) in North Central London received an unexpected demand from their combined CCG for the return of funding used to pay for staff employed under...Covid and flu enhanced services (18 Aug 2021)
The following documentation has either been published or updated over the previous month. Flu vaccination programme Enhanced Service Specifications: seasonal influenza vaccination programme 2021/22, includes separate childhood service...Anti-abuse campaign (18 Aug 2021)
Limitations placed on practices by infection prevention and control measures, combined with the release of pent-up demand for GP services and misinformation about the Covid vaccination campaign have resulted in...Workforce survey spring 2021 initial findings (18 Aug 2021)
408 people working across 322 GP practices responded to the survey, representing 29% of the practices in the Londonwide LMCs’ area. Half of responding practices have vacancies for any role,...Guidance
We provide expert guidance for practices in our guidance section, as well as an archive of other materials you may find useful.
GP Support
Contact our GP Support team if you need help or advice.
The team provide professional and pastoral support to GPs and practice teams on a broad range of issues.