This survey is designed to assess current service provision and training needs in women’s health, with a focus on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC).
About the Survey
This short survey will help us:
Our Goal: 100% Practice Participation
We are aiming for every general practice in Derby and Derbyshire to complete this survey. Your input is essential to ensure we have a complete and accurate picture of the current landscape.
Why Your Practice Should Take Part
The Hub Plus Derbyshire, in partnership with Women’s Health Hub, is conducting a vital survey to assess women’s health services across Derby and Derbyshire. With growing concerns around access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). Your input will help shape future training and service delivery. Every practice’s response is essential to building a complete picture of the current landscape.
It takes just a few minutes and will directly influence how we support practices and improve care for women across the region.
Click here to take part in the survey, the closing date is the Monday 6th October.
Supporting Accessibility & Professional Development
Our local Women’s Health Hub (WHH) recognises the need for enhanced training in Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to improve accessibility for women. This funded training opportunity is open to Practice Nurses, GPs, Midwives, and Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) staff.
Training & Funding Details (subject to budgetary changes)
Funding is available until March 2028, covering:
✅ Online Theory Assessment (OTA) fees (payment for one attempt only)
✅ Year 1 & 2 Letter of Competence (LoC) fees for Coil or Implant training
✅FSRH membership for the entire two-year Letter of Competence period
✅ Free practical training provided by Bayer or Organon, depending on the chosen LARC method
This initiative is funded by Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) as part of the Women’s Health Hub Project and is delivered by The Hub Plus.
Training Pathways
Online Theory Assessment (OTA)
The OTA is required for those pursuing:
✔ LoC SDI-IR (Subdermal Implant Insertion & Removal)
✔ LoC IUT (Intrauterine Techniques)
Online Theory Assessment (OTA)Details:
✅ Who needs to complete the OTA?
Letter of Competence (LoC) Training
This certification ensures healthcare professionals can safely insert and remove LARC methods.
For GPs & Practice Nurses
✔ LoC IUT (Intrauterine Techniques – Coil)
✔ LoC SDI-IR (Subdermal Implants – Insertion & Removal)
Letter of Competence Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT) - How to apply | FSRH
For Midwives & TOP Staff
✔ LoC SDI-IO (Subdermal Implant – Insertion Only)
📌 Additional Requirements for Nurses:
Sexual Health & Young People online workshop - promoting positive choices.
New dates are:
Visit :Derbyshire Community Health Service - Integrated Sexual Health Service Events page to see all training.
This workshop is free for all staff and volunteers working with young people in Derbyshire and Derby City where an understanding of sexual health would be beneficial including how to support and promote access to sexual health services.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this workshop attendees will have:
How to Apply for LARC Training Funding
Before applying, please:
✔ Discuss the LARC training with your line manager or follow your organisations internal processes.
Apply Here: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception - Approval for training
Why This Training Matters – Service Impact
🌟 AIMS & OUTCOMES
✔ Improved accessibility to LARC services
✔ Reduced waiting times for contraception services
✔ More streamlined patient pathways, allowing multiple interventions in fewer appointments
✔ Prevention of unplanned pregnancies, including teenage pregnancies
✔ Promotion of LARC as the most effective contraception method (NICE, CG30)
Additional Training – Menopause Care
📌 Interested in Menopause Training?
Healthcare professionals may also opt to complete:
✅ Essentials of Menopause Care
✅ Menopause Professional Certificate (MCPC)
Menopause Care Professional Certificate (MCPC) | FSRH
⚠ Please note: Costs for menopause training must be covered by the individual, their practice, or the Primary Care Network.
FAQs
⏳ How long does the training take?
🔗 Where can I find more training options?
👉 Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System
👉 thehubplus.co.uk/learning-portal