Health Academy

16/03/2026

🚨 Still time to join today’s FREE Lunchtime Health News Session

Disease X and Emerging Infection Risks: Q&A

Terms such as Disease X, emerging infectious diseases, and pandemic preparedness are increasingly shaping global health planning — but what do they actually mean in practice?

Join us today at 12:15pm as Professor Seshadri Vasan and Health Academy Clinical Trainer Alys Bunce explore how scientists and public health organisations assess emerging infectious risks and prepare for future threats.

📅 Today – Monday 16th March 2026
⏰ 12:15 – 13:00
💻 Live via Zoom – free to attend

In this session we’ll explore:

• What the WHO means by “Disease X” and why it matters
• How emerging infectious risks are identified and monitored
• What happens in the early stages of a new pathogen
• How surveillance, epidemiology and laboratory science support preparedness
• How modern vaccine platforms enable faster responses
• What has changed since COVID-19

💬 There’s still time to register and submit your questions for the live discussion.

👉 Register now:
https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/lunchtime-sessions/

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11/03/2026

Limited spaces available on our highly rated New to Immunising for RHCPs virtual course.

💉 Virtual Instructor-led Training | 28th & 29th April | 09:15–16:30
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ by past delegates

✅ Covers the UK childhood & adult immunisation schedule
✅ Aligned with UKHSA National Minimum Standards
✅ Includes £99+ worth of online e-learning – FREE
✅ Learn vaccine administration, storage and safety
✅ Managing anaphylaxis and adverse reactions

🎓 “Brilliant course, very informative… fantastic tutor!”
🎓 “Great knowledge. Lots of interaction which kept the course interesting.”
🎓 “Really enjoyed it. Lots of information and resources given.”

Designed for Registered Healthcare Professionals new to immunising, this comprehensive two-day course provides the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver vaccines safely and effectively.

🔗 Book now: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/product/new-to-immunising-for-rhcps-2-day-virtual-course/
🔎 Explore our upcoming clinical training courses here: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/course-categories/upcoming-live-courses/
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09/03/2026

FREE Lunchtime Health News Session
Disease X and Emerging Infection Risks: Q&A

Terms such as Disease X, emerging infectious diseases, and pandemic preparedness are increasingly shaping global health planning — but what do they actually mean in practice?

Join our next Lunchtime Health News Session as Professor Seshadri Vasan and Health Academy Clinical Trainer Alys Bunce explore how scientists and public health organisations assess emerging infectious risks and prepare for future threats.

📅 Monday 16th March 2026
⏰ 12:15 – 13:00 (BST)
💻 Live via Zoom – free to attend

In this session we’ll explore:

• What the WHO means by “Disease X” and why it matters
• How emerging infectious risks are identified and monitored
• What happens in the early stages of a new pathogen
• How surveillance, epidemiology and laboratory science support preparedness
• How modern vaccine platforms enable faster responses
• What has changed since COVID-19

This interactive session also gives you the opportunity to submit your questions in advance for discussion during the live Q&A.

👉 Register here: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/lunchtime-sessions/
🔎 Explore our upcoming clinical training courses here: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/course-categories/upcoming-live-courses/
📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free Lunchtime Sessions and clinical updates: https://www.youtube.com/

06/03/2026

Managing Menopause in Primary Care – Virtual Course

📅 22nd April 2026
⏰ 09:15 – 16:30
💻 Instructor-led | 7 CPD Hours

Menopause care is an increasingly important part of primary care practice. Are you confident assessing symptoms, discussing treatment options, and supporting women through the menopausal transition?

Our Managing Menopause in Primary Care course provides practical, evidence-based training to help healthcare professionals confidently assess, diagnose and manage menopause in clinical practice.

During this one-day course, we will explore:

• Recognising physical and psychological menopause symptoms
• Diagnostic approaches and NICE guideline recommendations
• HRT options, prescribing considerations and contraindications
• Non-hormonal treatment options and lifestyle interventions
• Genitourinary symptoms and vaginal health management
• Complex case discussions and practical clinical scenarios

Designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care, this course will strengthen your clinical understanding and provide practical strategies you can apply immediately in consultations.

✔ Professional Certificate
✔ Beginner to Advanced
✔ Evidence-based guidance aligned with UK national standards

🔗 Secure your place: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/product/managing-menopause-in-primary-care/
🔎 Explore our other upcoming clinical training courses here: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/course-categories/upcoming-live-courses/
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03/03/2026

How prepared are we for the next emerging infectious threat?

Our upcoming FREE Lunchtime Health News Session explores Disease X and Emerging Infection Risks — and what pandemic preparedness really means in practice.

📅 Monday 16th March 2026
⏰ 12:15–13:00 (BST)
💻 Live via Zoom

Join Professor Seshadri Vasan and Alys Bunce for an expert-led discussion on how emerging infectious risks are assessed, how global systems respond when evidence is still evolving, and how modern vaccine platforms support early preparedness.

Previous attendees have described our lunchtime sessions as:

“Very informative and answered a lot of questions.”
“Excellent session, so informative and so relaxed.”
“Just enough time for a lunch and learn.”

👉 Register now and join the conversation: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/lunchtime-sessions/
🔎 Explore our other upcoming clinical training courses here: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/course-categories/upcoming-live-courses/
📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free Lunchtime Sessions and clinical updates: https://www.youtube.com/

26/02/2026

Understanding Blood Results – 2 Day Virtual Course
📅 15th & 16th April | ⏰ 09:15–16:30 | 14 CPD Hours

Do you feel confident interpreting abnormal blood results?

This practical two-day course is designed for healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care who want to strengthen their clinical reasoning when reviewing:

🩸 FBC, LFTs, kidney and thyroid function
🧪 Lipids, glucose, inflammatory markers and coagulation
📊 Trend analysis and disease correlation
💬 Communicating results clearly with patients

Gain structured, evidence-based guidance to improve patient assessment and decision-making.

✔ Professional Certificate
✔ Beginner to Advanced
✔ Rated 5/5 by delegates

🔗 Secure your place: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/product/understanding-blood-results/
🔎 Explore our other upcoming clinical training courses here: https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/course-categories/upcoming-live-courses/
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12/02/2026

Did you miss our Travel Health Insights discussion with Alys Bunce and Becky Swadling? No problem, catch up now on our YouTube channel - Full episode available

🌍 Travel Health Insights – Real Questions, Real AnswersIn this recorded Lunchtime Health News session, Travel Health Specialist Nurse Becky Swadling joined ...

06/02/2026

Our latest Lunchtime Health News session recording is now available on YouTube. 🎥

Respiratory Management in Primary Care – What Practice Nurses Need to Consider

Respiratory conditions remain one of the biggest clinical pressures in primary care. In this recorded Q&A, Respiratory Nurse Practitioner Michelle Treasure joins Health Academy Trainer Alys Bunce to discuss the latest developments in asthma care — including practical tips for applying guidance in real-world consultations.

🔍 Topics covered:
✅ Updated UK asthma guidance
✅ AIR and MART regimes – what’s the difference?
✅ Applying the new diagnostic recommendations
✅ Supporting confident clinical decisions in practice

🧠 Designed for Practice Nurses and other primary care clinicians involved in respiratory care.

📺 Watch the full session now on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/Cp_n5FmedUo

Browse all Lunchtime Sessions — past and upcoming:
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Explore our respiratory courses for primary care professionals:
https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/course-categories/respiratory-courses/

If you find this session useful, like and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on future clinical training videos and Lunchtime Health News Q&As.

02/02/2026

🌬️ Happening Today – Join Us for a Free Respiratory Q&A!
🕧 12:30–13:15 (BST) | 💻 Live on Zoom | 🎟️ Still time to register

Today’s Lunchtime Health News session dives into one of the biggest challenges in primary care: respiratory disease.

Join Michelle Treasure (Respiratory Nurse Practitioner) and Alys Bunce (Health Academy Clinical Trainer) for an expert-led discussion on:

✅ Latest asthma management guidance
✅ AIR and MART regimes — when and how
✅ Practical takeaways for primary care teams

📍It’s informal, practical, and completely free — just bring your lunch and tune in.

👉 Sign up now and join us at 12:30:
https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/lunchtime-sessions/

📺 Missed previous sessions? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

30/01/2026

🌬️ Only a Few Days Left – FREE Respiratory Q&A This Monday!
📅 Monday 2 February | 🕧 12:30–13:15
📍 Online via Zoom | 💬 Live Q&A

Time is running out to register for our next Lunchtime Health News Session — and this one’s all about the latest in respiratory care.

Join Respiratory Nurse Practitioner Michelle Treasure and trainer Alys Bunce as they unpack:
✅ Updated asthma guidance in the UK
✅ AIR and MART regimes — who and how?
✅ Are the new diagnostic tools helping?

Designed for nurses and clinicians working in primary care, this is a practical, expert-led session you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Register now to save your free place – final spaces available:
👉 https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/lunchtime-sessions/

📺 Missed previous sessions? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

29/01/2026

🩹 Wound Management for Healthcare Assistants – Live via Zoom
📅 17 February 2026 | 🕘 9:15am – 4:30pm
💻 Virtual | 🧾 7 CPD hours
⭐️ Rated 5/5 by attendees

Looking to build your wound care confidence and skills?

This one-day interactive course is designed specifically for Health Care Assistants, covering:
✅ Skin anatomy & wound healing
✅ Wound assessment & dressing selection
✅ Infection control & escalation
✅ Medico-legal considerations

Delivered live online and aligned with UK national wound care standards, it's perfect for HCAs wanting to contribute more confidently to patient care.

🎟️ Places are limited – register now:
👉 https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/product/wound-management-for-hcas/
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