Sexual Health Services Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s training is available to people across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. Depending on the training or workshop, it will either be delivered by the Integrated Sexual Health Training team or by the Sexual Health Promotion and Outreach team.
Please see the training opportunities below:
Training opportunities
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Sexual Health Promotion Training
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Sexual Health Bite-Sized Training
HIV Prevention in Outreach Venues Wednesday 11th February (11:00-12:00) Gay & Bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and attend Sex on Premises (SoP) venues are at high risk of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections. This session discusses how targeted intervention has improved STI testing with this client group. Book now Scrolling for Answers: Social Media Misinformation and Its Impact on Contraception and Sexual Health. Wednesday 25th February (2:00-3:00) In today’s digital age, social media plays a major role in shaping perceptions of sexual health and contraception. This session explores how social media misinformation influences perceptions of contraception and sexual health. Book now Contraception and the impact of social media Friday 6th March (2:00-3:00)
A session for professionals exploring recent research on contraception and the influence of social media. We’ll look at key findings and discuss what they mean for supporting informed choices. Ideal for anyone working to improve conversations around sexual health. Book now Contraception Options Thursday 12th March (11:00-12:00)
A session for professionals on contraception options, how they work, key considerations, and tips for supporting informed choices. Ideal for anyone looking to strengthen knowledge and improve client conversations. Book now STI Basics Wednesday 15th April (2:00-3:00)
This session provides an overview of common sexually transmitted infections, their symptoms, and transmission. Participants will learn practical strategies for prevention, testing, and promoting sexual health awareness. Book now Sexual Health by numbers Wednesday 24th June (11:00-12:00)
A session on local STI and contraception trends across the city and county, what the numbers tell us about health inequalities and service activity numbers. Perfect for anyone looking to make sense of the figures behind better sexual health. Book now Talking to Young People about sexual health Wednesday 1st July (11:00-12:00)
Talking with young people about sexual health helps to keep them physically and emotionally healthy, happy and safe. We will discuss how respectful, open and honest communication about sexual health matters helps to build bonds, and where else young people might get their ideas from about sexual health.
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Training For Healthcare Professionals
The sexual health training team coordinate various training sessions and updates for healthcare professionals in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Southern boroughs.
If you are interested in receiving bespoke training for your service or team, please contact us on nuhnt.outreachandhealthpromotion@nhs.net or visit our Eventbrite web page.
For general information about the DFSRH Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health or the Letter of Competence in Subdermal Implants or Intrauterine Techniques, please see the FSRH website. or contact the training team directly via nuhnt.shs.training@nhs.net
We usually run a Sexually Transmitted Infections Foundation core course once per year, details can be found on the STIF website. If you are interested in undertaking STIF practical competencies though our service, please contact us.
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Longer Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Training
From April 2025 to March 2028, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council have agreed to pay up to 20 Providers per year for the LoC cost, one attempt at the Online Theory Assessment and first year of FSRH membership for newly trained LARC fitters. This funding is available for one practitioner per provider.
Contact sexualhealth.ncc@nottscc.gov.uk (County) or sexualhealth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk (City) for any funding queries and any other questions.
For any practical queries about LARC training, contact the training team via nuhnt.shs.training@nhs.net or see the latest version of the training pathway.