Two weeks to go: Nursing in Practice Virtual returns with a focus on respiratory and women's health

On Thursday 4 June, Nursing in Practice Virtual is back with a full day of free online CPD covering two areas that sit at the heart of primary care nursing: respiratory health and women’s health.

The event runs from 9:20am to 4:30pm and is free to attend, with 5.5 CPD hours available.

Nurses can join from anywhere, and there is no requirement to attend the full day, making it a practical option for those with busy clinical schedules.

The agenda brings together a strong line-up of specialist speakers across four confirmed sessions.

The day opens with a session on perimenopause led by Nursing in Practice editorial advisor Marilyn Eveleigh, alongside respiratory nurse specialist and perimenopause coach Melissa Canavan. The session will cover the typical onset and symptoms of perimenopause, its impact on mood, sleep and work, and the management options available – including lifestyle approaches, HRT and non-hormonal treatments.

Later in the morning, sexual and reproductive health nurse consultant, Simphiwe Sesane, will lead a session on contraception updates and best practice. The focus will be on applying UKMEC criteria confidently, navigating recent guidance changes, and improving access to contraceptive care across primary care settings.

In the afternoon, Helen Hyndman, lead nurse at The Eve Appeal, will address cervical screening from a practical nursing perspective – covering technique, managing incomplete samples, infection control, and supporting patients through the process.

Closing the day, Dr Allie Hare, consultant physician in sleep medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, will explore how nurses can assess and manage sleep problems in practice, including insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing and restless legs, with guidance on when and how to refer for specialist support.

Registration is free and open now.

Register here