Every Contact Counts is a web tool that will help people who work with the public get the knowledge, skills and confidence to have that "chat for change" - that short conversation that may just put someone on the first step to better health and wellbeing. Who is it for? Anyone who has contact with members of the general public – nurses, doctors, firemen and women, porters, receptionists, policemen and women etc. Whoever you are and whatever your role, you have an opportunity to improve other people's lives and help them to be healthier. It's not about being a specialist but about knowing what the basic health messages are and knowing where to signpost people onto for further support. How long will it take? This e-learning tool is fairly quick and easy....it will take about an hour and a half to complete and you will be awarded a certificate of completion. How will it benefit me? You will know what the basic health messages are and you will know how to incorporate them in conversations...you can also apply them to yourself and your family and friends if needs be.

This is a new service specifically designed to provide access to formal and informal training and career development resources for the whole healthcare workforce, at anytime from anywhere. NHS local Learning is a digital environment created to support NHS organisations to deliver on their education and training commitments and priorities, enabling access to learning and development opportunities to support a blended educational approach. NHS Local Learning can be accessed via http://learning.wm.hee.nhs.uk where courses of particular interest for the Dental Team include: ◾Safeguarding Children ◾Bullying and Harassment - PG Dental Team and approved Trainers only (This service will be unavailable after the 31st March 2016, if you are in the process of completing this module, please ensure this is completed prior to the 31/03/2016) ◾Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) Please note that if you require evidence of completion you will need to take a screen grab of the final completion screen as a certificate is not currently offered. (To take a screen grab select the Print Scrn button on the keyboard, you can then paste this into a word document and save the document or print it)

To register for an OpenAthens account please visit: https://openathens.nice.org.uk/ For more detailed information on the eligibility criteria please, visit: www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/evidence-services/journals-and-databases/openathens/openathens-eligibility

Dental SCRIPT (Standard Computerised Revalidation Instrument for Prescribing and Therapeutics) is an easily accessible web based eLearning programme. What is Dental SCRIPT? Its interactive content encourages safe, effective and appropriate prescribing practice. It allows for flexible and adaptable learning. Each module contains formative assessments to consolidate and extend the trainees knowledge. It steps away from the look and feel of a traditional text book. Who Will Benefit From SCRIPT Dental: ? Foundation Trainee Core Trainee Speciality Trainee Registered Dentists Dental Trainers What are the benefits? Verifiable CPD, including medical emergencies Specifically designed to support you via a range of interactive methods Draws on a wealth of experience from dental practitioners and experts in prescribing safety Allows a flexible approach to learning Readily available at your convenience