Greater Manchester Training Hub

What Greater Manchester Training Hub does

Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH) is an NHS-designated training hub established in 2017 and headquartered in Farnworth, Bolton, that operates as the single point of access for primary and social care education and training across the ten Greater Manchester localities (Bolton, Bury, HMR, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan). The organisation coordinates fully funded clinical and non-clinical training for multidisciplinary primary care teams spanning General Practice, Community Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Optometry, anchored by the Primary Care Integrated Development Programme (PC IDP), a two-year 'pick and mix' offering, alongside a portfolio of apprenticeships (Levels 2-7), fellowships (GP, GPN), foundation programmes, mentorship schemes, and pre-employment pipelines.

The underlying technology is conventional: a WordPress-based website portal, Microsoft Teams for virtual delivery, EMIS Web for clinical system training, NHS OpenAthens and E-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) for e-learning content, and an AI-driven accessibility overlay. GMTH does not own proprietary technology, patents, or trademarks, and its 11-50 employees coordinate delivery across an ecosystem of university partners (Bolton, Salford, Liverpool John Moores, Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan) and standards bodies (Institute for Apprenticeships, GPhC).

GMTH operates as a publicly funded training hub, not a commercial entity. All programmes are fully funded through NHS England / Health Education England, with the parent entity listed as NHS England. The revenue model is professional-services-style programme coordination, but no learner fees are charged. Programme-level funding signals include GP Fellowship payments of approximately £10,500 per year per fellow, Community Nursing SPQ salary contributions of £2,904 per month from NHSE, and £1,700 per GPA trainee plus £420 for the GPA mentor. GTM is direct-to-consumer (web portal with expression of interest forms), community-led (named workforce leads in each locality), and event-driven (webinars, National Apprenticeship Week, in-person training). End-customer reach spans 50+ GP practices plus pharmacy, dental, and optometry teams; ultimate funder concentration on NHSE is high.

Name

Greater Manchester Training Hub

Legal name

Greater Manchester Training Hub

Website

https://gmthub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greater Manchester Training Hub is an NHS-designated training hub, established in 2017 and based in Bolton, that delivers fully funded education, apprenticeships, and workforce development programmes for primary and social care professionals across the ten Greater Manchester localities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Workforce Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAG

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDANAIAE

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAOAJAB

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

Keywords

• Primary care training
• NHS workforce development
• Healthcare apprenticeships
• Clinical professional development
• Healthcare education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fully Funded Training Programmes: The organisation coordinates and delivers fully funded educational programmes for primary care professionals in Greater Manchester, funded primarily through NHS England / Health Education England. No direct revenue is generated from learners; the organisation operates as a publicly funded training hub.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Greater Manchester Training Hub is an NHS-affiliated training hub that coordinates and delivers fully funded education, training, and professional development programmes for primary and social care professionals across Greater Manchester. Its core offering is the Primary Care Integrated Development Programme (PC IDP), a two-year fully funded pick-and-mix programme for General Practice, Community Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Optometry staff, supported by a portfolio of apprenticeships (Levels 2-7), fellowships, mentorship schemes, foundation programmes, and pre-employment pathways.

Product overview

Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH) provides a comprehensive portfolio of education and training services for primary and social care across Greater Manchester. The core offering is the Primary Care Integrated Development Programme (PC IDP), a two-year fully funded programme integrating clinical and non-clinical professional development for General Practice, Community Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Optometry. Supporting the PC IDP are numerous specialist programmes including GPN Foundation and GPN Next Steps for General Practice Nurses, apprenticeships spanning Levels 2-7 (from Healthcare Support Worker to Advanced Clinical Practitioner), GP and GPN Fellowship programmes with mentorship components, the PCI Level 3 Accredited Health Coaching Course, and the Pearson Level 4 GPA Programme for General Practice Assistants. GMTH also offers pre-employment programmes (Step into Primary Care for general and dental settings), pharmacy foundation training, undergraduate placement coordination with the University of Manchester, and workforce support services including visa sponsorship information and NHS OpenAthens library access. The portfolio covers the entire primary care workforce development lifecycle from pre-employment through to advanced clinical practice and leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Integrated Development Programme (PC IDP) A two-year fully funded pick-and-mix learning and development programme for all members of primary care (General Practice, Community Pharmacy, Dentistry and Optometry), providing a flexible approach to professional development with clinical and non-clinical courses. Designed for the multidisciplinary primary care team in Greater Manchester.
• Apprenticeships Programme Comprehensive apprenticeship pathways covering both clinical and non-clinical roles in Primary Care and Social Care, spanning Levels 2-7 from intermediate to degree-level apprenticeships. Delivered through an 80% normal work / 20% off-the-job training model with university academic components and apprenticeship levy support.
• GP Fellowship Two-year programme supporting newly qualified GPs within two years of CCT with weekly paid CPD sessions, mentorship, coaching, and portfolio development opportunities. Fully funded through NHS England with payment of approximately £10,500 per year to fellows.
• GPN Fellowship Two-year programme supporting newly qualified and new to Primary Care nurses with structured induction, peer support, coaching, and leadership development components.
• GPN Foundation 15-week foundation skills course for newly qualified General Practice Nurses covering chronic disease management, family planning, immunisation, and vaccination training. Sub-programme within the PC IDP.
• PCI Level 3 Accredited Health Coaching Course Four-day face-to-face course equipping healthcare professionals with health coaching, motivational interviewing, and mentoring skills aligned with PCI Level 3 standards. Fully funded for all NHS primary care staff including Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health Coaches, GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• GP Mentor Scheme Mentorship programme for experienced GPs to support newly qualified GPs on the GP Fellowship programme, offering up to 4 paid sessions per month at £289 per session, with ILM Level 3 qualification upon completion.
• NHS Dentistry Mentor Scheme Free mentorship programme providing NHS dentistry professionals in Greater Manchester with monthly access to an experienced general dentist mentor for up to 12 months.
• Pearson Level 4 GPA Programme 6-9 month Pearson Level 4 programme for General Practice Assistants (GPAs) with approximately 100 hours of self-directed learning and on-the-job training. Practices receive £1,700 payment per GPA to support protected learning time, plus £420 for the GPA mentor.
• Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) Apprenticeship supporting registered nurses to gain advanced skills in primary care with modules including Non-Medical Prescribing (V300), Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, and Leadership. NHSE provides a salary contribution of £2,904 per month. Level 7 qualification programme.
• Student Nursing Associates (SNA) Apprenticeship 2-year fully funded programme enabling healthcare support workers to become Trainee Nursing Associates with university attendance (1 day per week) and clinical workplace learning. Delivered with University of Bolton and University of Salford.
• LJMU Top-up to Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University for nursing staff progression through top-up to Registered Nurse qualification. GMTH hosts informative webinars about this programme.
• Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship 15-month online apprenticeship programme (PgCert Urgent Care in the Community) delivered with Manchester Metropolitan University, with the first cohort launching September 2026.
• Pharmacist Foundation Year 52-week foundation training programme for trainee pharmacists undertaking practical learning and supervised training activities, previously known as pre-registration training year. Quality management delegated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Undergraduate Pharmacy Placements Partnership with University of Manchester providing primary care placement hosts to support development of the future Greater Manchester pharmacy workforce through undergraduate pharmacy placements in general practice settings.
• NHS Health Checks Training Programme Training programme for anyone involved in delivering NHS Health Checks across primary care and community settings, running March-May 2026 with face-to-face sessions, virtual workshops, podcasts, and videos. Fully funded.
• Step into Primary Care Pre-Employment Programme 6-week programme with 2 weeks accredited training and 3-4 week placement, helping practices develop non-clinical talent and supporting long-term workforce sustainability. Delivered with Realise Training as accredited training partner.
• Step into Primary Care Dental Programme 6-week programme with 3 weeks accredited training and 3 weeks primary care placement for dental nursing careers, including Level 2 customer service accreditation and guaranteed interview. Developed with University Dental Hospital of Manchester and DWP.
• Positive Practice Fully funded course with three two-day face-to-face modules over 13 months based on leadership and resilience skills for GPs.
• Physician Associate Forum Virtual forums for qualified Physician Associates working in primary care across Greater Manchester, providing networking, CPD points, and collaboration opportunities.
• Wider Workforce Clinical Supervisor's Course RCGP-accredited 2-day virtual course for GPs and Advanced Practitioners to supervise the wider workforce, incorporating Foundation Doctors Supervision as an add-on module.
• Dental Workforce Training E-learning modules covering drug prescribing, dental trauma, orthodontics, safeguarding, medical emergencies, infection prevention, and statutory/mandatory training for dental professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fully funded training eliminates cost barriers for primary care organisations and individual learners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, minor and core.

• Manchester Metropolitan UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Manchester Metropolitan University delivers the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship (PgCert Urgent Care in the Community), a 15-month online programme launching September 2026 cohort.
• Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025LJMU delivers the Top-up to Registered Nurse Apprenticeship programme. GMTH hosts informative webinars about this career-enhancing programme for aspiring nurses and employers.
• Baltic ApprenticeshipsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2025Baltic Apprenticeships partnered with Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub to deliver the North West Primary Care Data Literacy Webinar, helping develop data capability in healthcare teams through apprenticeships.
• NHS England / Health Education EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS England / Health Education England provides the primary funding and governance for the Greater Manchester Training Hub. The organisation operates as the designated training hub for Greater Manchester under NHSE/HEE guidance, coordinating fully funded training programmes for primary care professionals.
• University of ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMTH collaborates with the University of Manchester to develop and sustain the future Greater Manchester pharmacy workforce through undergraduate pharmacy placements in general practice settings.
• University of BoltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for the Student Nursing Associate (SNA) apprenticeship programme, providing academic study component (1 day per week) for apprentices employed in primary or social care settings.
• University of SalfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for the Student Nursing Associate (SNA) apprenticeship programme, providing academic study component for apprentices in Greater Manchester.
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDWP collaborates with GMTH on the Step into Primary Care programmes (Dental and Pre-Employment), helping unemployed individuals begin careers in primary care and supporting practices with recruitment.
• Realise TrainingsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRealise Training partners with GMTH for the delivery of the Step into Primary Care Pre-Employment Programme, providing accredited pre-employment training.
• University Dental Hospital of Manchester (UDHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDHM School for Dental Care Professionals collaborates with GMTH and DWP on the first Step into Primary Care Dental Programme, designed to help individuals begin careers in dental nursing.
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)coreOthersGPhC is the statutory regulator for pharmacists and sets standards for initial education and training of pharmacists. GMTH supports the foundation training year which is delegated by GPhC for quality management.
• Lloyds Banking GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLloyds Banking Group partners with GMTH for National Apprenticeship Week 2026, providing webinars on developing software skills and making data work at scale.
• E-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH)secondaryTechnology or Integratione-LfH is an NHS England Programme providing e-learning to educate and train the health and social care workforce. GMTH directs users to e-LfH for various training modules, particularly dental e-learning.
• Red WhalesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Whale delivers clinical knowledge update webinars for GPs and Advanced Clinical Practitioners as part of the PCIDP programme, providing ten 60-75 minute sessions delivered around lunchtime.
• Institute for ApprenticeshipscoreOthersSets apprenticeship standards that GMTH uses to deliver apprenticeship programmes across clinical and non-clinical roles from Level 2 to Level 7.
• LighthousesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighthouse provides apprenticeship information, guidance documents, and programme specifications for Level 3 Team Leader, Level 3 Business Administrator, and Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeships.
• Institute of General Practice ManagersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for the Level 5 Operational Manager Apprenticeship welcome event held at Afflecks in Manchester, providing networking opportunities for apprentices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skills for Care: UK workforce development organisation focused on adult social care, providing training resources, workforce data, and development programmes. Overlaps with GMTH's social care training segment and addresses similar workforce development pain points.
• NHS England (Workforce, Training and Education Directorate): Parent funding and governance body for regional primary care training hubs. Operates the national framework under which GMTH functions and provides broader workforce education policy, funding, and national training programmes that overlap with regional hub offerings.
• Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP): UK professional body for GPs providing accredited CPD, training standards, and accreditation for primary care education programmes. GMTH's Wider Workforce Clinical Supervisor's Course is RCGP-accredited, indicating direct operational linkage.

Direct peers

• West Yorkshire Primary Care Training Hub: Designated NHS primary care training hub for West Yorkshire, delivering equivalent programmes for GPs, practice nurses, and allied primary care staff. Operates the same NHS England-funded model with multi-disciplinary primary care workforce development focus.
• Cheshire and Merseyside Training Hub: NHS primary care training hub providing equivalent regional workforce development services across Cheshire and Merseyside with similar NHS England funding structure and multi-disciplinary programme portfolio.
• South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce and Training Hub: NHS-designated primary care training hub for South Yorkshire with comparable structure of NHS England-funded programmes addressing primary care workforce retention and development.
• Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub: Operates as the NHS-designated primary care training hub for Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing equivalent workforce development, apprenticeships, and fellowship programmes for primary care professionals. Directly comparable as a regional NHS primary care training hub peer to GMTH.
• North London Primary Care Training Hub: London-based NHS primary care training hub offering parallel programmes in workforce development, apprenticeships, and continuing professional development for primary care staff.
• Frimley Primary Care Training Hub: NHS-designated primary care training hub serving the Frimley Integrated Care Board area with comparable portfolio of apprenticeships, fellowships, and CPD programmes for primary care professionals.

Emerging players

• E-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH): NHS England programme providing free online e-learning modules for healthcare and social care workforce. GMTH directs users to e-LfH for training modules including dental workforce e-learning, positioning it as both a complementary content provider and a potential substitute for some training delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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