On this page, you will find a variety of resources to support you to increase your awareness and understanding of health issues that are commonly experienced by women and girls (or that typically affect women more than men). These resources will help you to adopt a person-centred approach when supporting women experiencing these issues.
Throughout this learning gateway we use the term ‘women’s health’. However, we acknowledge that it is not only those who identify as women who require access to women's health and reproductive services. For example, some trans men, non-binary people, and intersex people, or people with variations in sex characteristics, may also experience menstrual cycles, pregnancy and the menopause.
0h:06m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
The aim of this programme is to enable you to discuss evidence-based information with patients requiring assistance with menstrual disorders.
Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
2h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:The aim of this programme is to enable you to provide evidence-based advice to women experiencing urogenital conditions.
Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:The aim of this programme is to enable you to provide evidence-based information to patients seeking contraception.
Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
The aim of this programme is to enable you to provide evidence-based medical advice to pregnant women and those who are wanting to become pregnant.
Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
An online course supporting you to understand the impact of health inequity on women’s health and consider solutions to improve outcomes for women.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
A 30-minute course promoting awareness of the symptoms of endometriosis based on NICE guidance. Designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care.
0h:30m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
An elfh programme on the delivery of very brief advice (VBA) on smoking to people planning pregnancy, pregnant people or those who have recently given birth.
A range of patient leaflets on a variety of issues and life events from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Evidence-based information leaflets about the use of medicines in pregnancy.
Information for parents and healthcare professionals about the levels of medicines passing through milk to a baby.
Midwife-led information hub from the pregnancy charity, Tommy’s. This covers information on having a safe and healthy pregnancy from conception to birth, including a pregnancy symptom checker and digital tools for personalised pregnancy information.
Information and support for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or termination for medical reasons.
Fact sheet about what folic acid is and the importance of taking it for women who plan to have children.
This details the government’s 10-year ambitions and the actions being taken now to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in England.
The women’s health Clinical Knowledge Summaries are concise, accessible summaries of current evidence for primary care professionals. Topics include infertility, miscarriage, antenatal and postnatal care, as well as common conditions experienced by women during their life course.
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