Welcome to the Lunchtime Sessions
Our monthly Lunchtime Health News Sessions are short, live Zoom sessions covering current and practical topics in primary care. From clinical updates to public health topics and service challenges, each one is led by experienced educators and health professionals and is open to anyone working in or interested in UK primary healthcare.
Upcoming Sessions
Book onto one of our upcoming lunchtime sessions!
Thu 20th Nov 2025
Menopause in Practice
Explore the latest clinical guidance, symptom management, HRT and more in this interactive Q&A session.
Trainer: Alexandra Fryer
Mon 15th Dec 2025
Phlebotomy - Common Mistakes in Practice
Explore common errors in phlebotomy and discover practical ways to improve safety, technique, and everyday practice.
Trainer: Alys Bunce
Mon 12th Jan 2026
Travel Health Insights Q&A
Get practical travel health tips, explore new risks, and hear expert insights to help you stay confident in travel consultations this year.
Trainer: Becky Swadling
Previous Sessions
Browse through our previous sessions
Weight Loss Injections – Where Are We Now?
Wound Deterioration – What We Need to Consider
What Would You Do? Managing Common Flu Vaccine Challenges
Women’s Health: Bleeding Issues in Primary Care
Injection Perfection: Could Small Changes Improve Your Practice?
Travel Health: Travellers with Chronic Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the sessions free?
Yes. Sessions are free to attend, subject to availability.
What times do sessions run?
Sessions run 12:30pm – 1.15pm so are perfect for fitting in over your lunchbreak
Do I need to work in the NHS?
No — anyone interested in UK primary care is welcome.
Will I get a certificate?
Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide a certificate for these sessions. However, you’re very welcome to write your own reflection following the event, which can be used as evidence for your personal CPD portfolio.
Are recordings available?
Yes — every session is uploaded to YouTube and available to watch back in your own time.
How do I join live?
Register on this page; you’ll receive a Zoom link by email.
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What Learners Say About Our Lunchtime Sessions
Wound Deterioration
I really enjoyed the lunchtime session on Wound Deterioration. It was very useful and provided practical insights that I can apply in my work. The timing was perfect — concise yet thorough, and it fit well into a busy day. Looking forward to future sessions!
Wound Deterioration
Concise, to the point, useful.
Bleeding Issues
Flu Challenges
Very helpful. The facilitator was absolutely brilliant — keeping an eye on the questions and speaking with such knowledge. She was amazing, thank you.
Flu Challenges
Excellent, well delivered, and covered numerous vaccine challenges in the 45 minutes. Great that it was participatory learning.
Flu Challenges
A very informative and useful session. I learnt a lot of new information and gained links/resources I can refer to in future.”
Injection Technique
The session was engaging and informative. The presenter was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about ensuring best practice, based on evidence.
Injection Technique
Very easy to listen to. Although I’m confident in this subject, I still found it beneficial. I liked cameras & mics off — it felt relaxed, so I could enjoy it more. I will happily sign up for more.
Injection Technique
Excellent session! It reflected Alys’s vast experience and knowledge. It made me reflect on my own knowledge and practice.
Injection Technique
Excellent session. Alys made it interesting, well delivered, with great slides. As a seasoned vaccinator, I still gained lots of new information. I particularly valued the evidence-based approach with up-to-date research and references. Thank you for providing free sessions — gaining funded, specialist CPD is becoming more and more difficult in the current climate.
Travellers with Chronic Conditions
An extremely well-delivered session — gave me food for thought and raised issues I hadn’t considered previously.
Travellers with Chronic Conditions
Very informative. Lots crammed into an hour. Great reminder of all the areas to cover.
Travellers with Chronic Conditions
Brilliant. The speaker discussed issues well, gave lots of advice and scenarios, was easy to listen to, and showed where to find useful links.