Training and education

Our sexual health experts provide a range of training and education for healthcare professionals:

Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Update

No future dates currently available

STIF Course

No future dates currently available

FSRH Qualifications

We provide training to health professionals towards obtaining Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) qualifications.

This training is usually based at the New Croft Centre.

For information about FSRH qualifications and those aspects of training our service provides, please visit the ‘Education and Training’ sections of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare website:

There is a requirement for some health professionals to obtain clearance from the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust before commencement of training with us. The process includes occupational and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

For further information about training at New Croft Centre:

Email: h.akintomide@nhs.net 

Cervical Screening Training

Cervical Screening Training provides training for nurses involved in the screening process.

We offer training to nurses who are new to cervical screening, and update training for established sample-takers. The training for new sample takers consists of two days of theory followed by a clinical element.

We have produced some guidelines to provide standard guidance for cervical screening training across the North East region. The guidelines have been produced by the Cervical Screening Training Department hosted by the Newcastle Hospitals and covers all elements of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP).

Please note:

• The links on this page launch PDF documents which may take some time to download.
• If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email michelle.harrison5@nhs.net to tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Learning Disability sexual heath training: Supporting people who have a Learning Disability with their sexual health and relationships

This is a practical and interactive course that explores how learning disability can impact upon an individual’s ability to understand and express their sexuality appropriately. 

It challenges many of the myths, misconceptions and barriers evident around learning disability and sexuality and how these can be overcome. 

Participants will have the opportunity to explore a range of tools and resources available to support sexual health discussions and education for people who have a learning disability.

Dates available for training:

• Tuesday 6 June 2023
• Tuesday 19 September 2023
• Wednesday 29 November 2023
• Wednesday 24 January 2024

For any further information about the Learning Disability Sexual Health Service, please contact amanda.holmes2@nhs.net Tel 0191 282 6504

More information

If you’re a medical professional and would like to know more about the training, please get in touch with:

Email: michelle.harrison5@nhs.net 

Telephone: 0191 229 2950

Sexual Health Training Directory

If you work in Newcastle, you can get free training through Newcastle Sexual Health Training to help you work more confidently with the people using your service.

This is the link to access the most up to date course information: