11th February 2026
1.30pm – 4.30pm
IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR BUCKINGHAMSHIRE PRACTICES
Venue:
Wellbeing Hub, Buckinghamshire New University
The course consists of an in-person session followed by online Community of Practice sessions.
OVERVIEW
Join us for an essential training course designed for healthcare professionals who deliver NHS Health Checks.
Gain a clear understanding of the facts and explore the latest evidence on smoking cessation.
Learn how to effectively:
- Address misconceptions with your patients
- Offer and make referrals
- Equip yourself with the knowledge to provide accurate, science-backed advice
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the impact of smoking on CVD Risk
- Understand the impact of own smoking status
- Understand VBA techniques and managing challenging conversations
- Understand the latest information about smoking and vaping
- Describe smoking data in Buckinghamshire
- State the local stop smoking offering
- Know the Buckinghamshire Vaping Position Statement
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who delivers NHS Health Checks
CPD
Certificates of participation and handouts to accompany training, are available to all attendees on submission of evaluation.
WHY ATTEND
‘The training was a great way to speak to other colleagues, pick up tips from each other, share experiences and learn useful tools to take forward’
REGISTER
A great opportunity to network with colleagues from across Buckinghamshire.
Registration Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your training within one week.
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Cancellation Process
We understand that plans may change.
If you do need to cancel or reschedule, please contact us as soon as possible
VENUE DETAILS
14th October 2025
Betty Messenger Building
Longburrow
Park Lane
Stokenchurch
HP14 3TQ
11th February 2026
Wellbeing Hub
Buckinghamshire New University
59 Walton Street
Aylesbury, HP21 7QG
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The Community of Practice will be a series of interactive webinars, led by the trainer, accessible to all who complete the in-person training session. The Community of Practice aims to reinforce the learning content, provide an opportunity for participants to connect/reconnect with fellow learners, share their progress and plan the next steps in their journey .
All attendees MUST have completed the in-person half-day training before booking on Community of Practice
Dates coming soon
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“The training was a great way to speak to other colleagues pick up tips from each other and share experiences and learn useful tools to take forward’
Healthcare Assistant
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MEET THE TRAINER
Michaela Nuttall RGN MSc
Director
NHS Health Check Training Lead
Michaela is a Cardiovascular Nurse Specialist, Director at Smart Health Solutions and founder of Learn With Nurses. She is the former Head of CVD Prevention for Public Health England and Clinical Advisor at OHID. She is the Chair of the Heart UK Health Care Committee and a member of the Nurses and AHP & The Guidelines and Information Working Party of the British and Irish Hypertension Society.
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