Every NHS Health Check is an opportunity to make a difference.
By identifying cardiovascular risk early and supporting people to make positive lifestyle changes, NHS Health Checks help prevent disease and save lives. This training has been designed to give healthcare professionals the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to deliver the programme effectively.
NHS Health Check training for Southampton
This page brings together the current NHS Health Check training opportunities commissioned by Southampton Public Health and are free to healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of NHS Health Checks.
National Online Training
Have you ever wondered why some questions are being asked or how to explain what the results mean?
Join our fun and interactive online training to improve your knowledge and understanding of NHS Health Checks. And learn top tips for understanding and communicating cardiovascular risk.
Everyone involved in the delivery of NHS Health Checks should complete the full day training, followed by refreshers annually.
Understanding the NHS Health Check
Gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality NHS Health Checks. This practical full-day course explores every stage of the NHS Health Check, from understanding cardiovascular risk and communicating results to supporting patients with positive lifestyle change.
Training Overview
This comprehensive training covers the purpose of the NHS Health Check programme, the impact of health inequalities and the complete patient journey. You’ll learn how to interpret results, communicate cardiovascular risk clearly, apply the NHS Health Check competency framework and deliver effective brief advice that supports behaviour change.
What you'll learn
By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Explain why NHS Health Checks are important and how they should be delivered.
- Recognise modifiable and non-modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
- Understand how to apply the NHS Health Check filters in practice.
- Understand how QRISK is calculated and used to assess cardiovascular risk.
- Communicate cardiovascular risk (QRISK) effectively using a range of communication strategies.
- Understand the purpose, interpretation and limitations of GPPAQ and AUDIT-C in clinical practice.
- Promote dementia awareness and prevention as part of the NHS Health Check.
- Signpost patients using appropriate clinical and lifestyle referral pathways.
- Use behaviour change techniques to support positive lifestyle change.
Training information
- Duration: 9.30am – 3.30pm
- Delivery: Live online training via Microsoft Teams. We encourage delegates to ask questions, contribute to discussions and share experiences throughout the day.
- CPD: 6 hours
- Certificate: Issued on completion of the post-training evaluation.
- Training resources: Available to download after submitting the post-training evaluation.
NHS Health Check Refresher
We encourage Southwark practitioners to attend one of the local Annual Update sessions in October. The face-to-face session includes Southwark-specific priorities, local pathways and service updates that are not covered in the National Online Training.
Training Overview
Designed for practitioners who have previously completed NHS Health Check training, this fast-paced refresher builds on existing knowledge rather than introducing the fundamentals. Through practical discussion, it revisits key concepts, explores current guidance and best practice, and supports you to maintain confidence in delivering high-quality NHS Health Checks.
What you'll learn
By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Apply the NHS Health Check Competency Framework in everyday practice.
- Interpret and communicate cardiovascular risk (QRISK) confidently.
- Apply the NHS Health Check filters appropriately.
- Understand the purpose, interpretation and limitations of GPPAQ and AUDIT-C.
- Promote dementia awareness and prevention during NHS Health Checks.
- Apply current guidance and best practice to support high-quality NHS Health Check delivery.
Training Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Times: 9.30am–12.30pm or 1.00pm–4.00pm (depending on the session)
- Delivery: Live online training via Microsoft Teams, with opportunities to ask questions and participate throughout.
- CPD: 3 hours.
- Certificate: Issued on completion of the post-training evaluation.
- Training resources: Available to download after submitting the post-training evaluation.
Registration process
- Complete the registration form.
- You will receive a confirmation email with details of how to join the training within one week of registering.
- Reminder emails will be sent before your training.
- Please check your junk or spam folder before contacting us if you have not received your confirmation email.
- Your public health commissioner will be informed of your registration, attendance and non-attendance.
- If you do not attend without cancelling your place, your commissioner may be charged the full cost of your training place.
Cancellation process
- Important: Declining or cancelling your Microsoft Teams invitation does not cancel your booking or notify our training team. If you need to cancel, please contact us directly.
- We understand that sometimes plans change.
- If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to rearrange your place.
- Our training is free to attend and funded by your local public health commissioner. If you do not attend your booked training without cancelling your place, your commissioner may be charged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our training, eligibility, CPD, certificates, accessibility and technical requirements.
Contact Us
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See our training in action
Watch this free 30-minute introduction to NHS Health Check training to experience our engaging, evidence-based approach to education and see how we support healthcare professionals to deliver confident, high-quality NHS Health Checks.
Meet our clinical educators
Our training is designed and delivered by experienced clinicians with extensive expertise in cardiovascular prevention, NHS Health Checks and healthcare education.
Michaela Nuttall RGN MSc
Director & Founder
NHS Health Check Training Lead
Una O’Connor RGN MSc FHEA
Independent Nurse Consultant
MSc Medical & Healthcare Education
Why choose Smart Health Solutions?
✓ RSPH Qualifications Approved Centre
✓ NHS Health Check Competency Framework aligned
✓ Cardiovascular training supported by HEART UK
✓ Supporting NHS Health Check delivery since 2008
✓ Ongoing commissioner support through drop-ins and collaborative events
