Immunisation & Vaccination Training Programme
Upcoming Immunisation Training Sessions (North Central London)
This page provides information on upcoming immunisation training sessions, pre-course requirements and a curated selection of high-quality resources for vaccination practice.
NCL Core Immunisation Training (for Registered Health Professionals)
Eligibility:
For nurses or registered health professionals (including clinical pharmacists and paramedics) working in general practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in North Central London.
Not for HCAs.
Dates:
· 13 January 2026, 9:30am – 4:30pm
· 24 February 2026, 9:30am – 4:30pm
About the training:
A full foundation-level programme covering immunisation policy, safe administration, consent, cold chain, record-keeping, vaccine preventable diseases, communication, and practical technique.
NCL Immunisation Update Training
Eligibility:
For nurses, clinical pharmacists, paramedics and HCAs currently working in general practices or PCNs in North Central London.
Dates:
· 15 January 2026, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
· 17 February 2026, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
About the training:
Designed for practitioners who already deliver vaccinations and require annual refresher training in line with national standards. Covers updates, schedule changes, clinical queries, safety, and current topics.
Register:
https://medtribe.com/courses/ncl-immunisation-update-training-a364c689-46ea-4154-bac6-68f7ff989dd4
NCL Core Immunisation Training (for Health Care Assistants)
Eligibility:
For HCAs working in general practices and PCNs in NCL who have not previously completed equivalent foundation training.
Not open to registered clinicians.
Date:
· 4 February 2026, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
About the training:
A foundation programme tailored to HCA scope of practice. Covers:
· HCA roles and boundaries
· Safe documentation and record-keeping
· Consent (obtained by a registered clinician)
· Cold chain and anaphylaxis preparedness
· Practical injection technique (adult) and nasal administration (child)
· Core vaccines delegated to HCAs (e.g., influenza, shingles, pneumococcal, RSV subject to local policy)
Learners attending Core Immunisation Training must complete the following e-LfH Immunisation (IMM) modules:
· National immunisation policy and programmes
· Immunology and types of vaccine
· Vaccine-preventable diseases
· Communicating with patients, parents and carers
· Legal aspects of vaccination
· Vaccine storage (cold chain)
· Vaccine administration
Certificates must be emailed before attendance to: certificates@communitymatters.co.uk
Delegates must also complete a competency assessment and sign-off with their employer before administering vaccinations.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – Immunisation Resources
Central hub for all official guidance relating to vaccinations in England.
Includes:
· The Green Book – current national policy, schedules and programme guidance
· Routine and life-course immunisation schedules
· Catch-up schedules for individuals with uncertain or incomplete immunisation
· Training resources including the National Minimum Standards and links to e-learning
· Programme-specific resources including “Information for Healthcare Practitioners”
· Vaccine leaflets, posters and public-facing materials (multiple languages, printable and bulk orderable)
· Vaccine storage, handling and incident management guidance
· Vaccination PGD templates
· JCVI statements and minutes
· Vaccine uptake and coverage data
· Vaccine Update newsletter (free subscription)
Access all resources:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation
Subscribe for updates:
https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?link=/health-and-social-care/health-protection-immunisation
Evidence-based information about vaccines, diseases, and common questions, aimed at both professionals and the public.
https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/home
Changes to the routine vaccination schedule webinar
Thursday, 18 December 2025 12:30 - 13:30
Joining link - Click here to join the webinar
This webinar is a follow up session to the UKHSA childhood schedule changes webinar on 3rd December 2025. We will recap the changes to be implemented from 1st January 2026 including the eligible cohorts for the MMRV vaccine. There will opportunity to post questions during the session. The webinar will be recorded for those not able to attend; the recording and slides will be circulated after.
Further information on the introduction of MMRV vaccine is available in this resource - MMRV vaccination: information for healthcare professionals - GOV.UK
For questions about training sessions: elisa.kocadag@nhs.net
Certificate related inquiries: certificates@communitymatters.co.uk