Essential Dermatology Series 1 in association with the PCDS

A 2-day theory and practical course on skin surgery.

Half day morning session with Dr Honey Thomas, Consultant Cardiologist discussing Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation.
Understand the new classification of heart failure, how to make and diagnosis of heart failure, when to refer to secondary care, evidence based drug and device treatment, palliative care and end of life in heart failure. Principles of management of Atrial arrhythmias in primary care, how to estimated stroke risk in AF, evaluation of the treatment options for stroke prevention in AF. Trouble shooting and there will be case studies or bring your own cases if you want to discuss challenges you have experienced - answer to those questions.

With a maximum of 4 delegates, each course covers both NHS and cosmetic uses of Botulinum toxin as well as legal and ethical Issues. Now in its third year of accreditation with the RCGP we have gained very high feedback from delegates and all comment on how safe, confident and well supported they feel following attendance. There are lectures and discussions while allowing time for simulation and practice on mannequins before culminating in treating live models. All delegates will get suitable time to treat live models, receive a course booklet, samples of injection records and consent forms. All equipment for the day will be provided.

As the use of Botulinum toxin continues to grow and evolve so it is important that GPs understand the common uses, side effects and be able to deal with its complications. GPs, even if not directly administering Botulinum toxin directly are very likely to encounter patients who have had Botulinum toxin. It is important to know the indications for the drug and also the complications that may arise. This course provides an introduction to Botulinum toxin allowing participants if they wish to continue on to level 7 courses proposed by Health Education England.

Learning Objectives:
To understand the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, safety issues and uses of Botulinum toxin
To understand the evidence base for common uses seen in General practice
To assess patients who may benefit from Botulinum toxin treatment
To safely prescribe and use Botulinum toxin for various medical uses including cosmetic uses
To understand the regulations around the safe use of Botulinum toxin

A one-day course on Joint and Soft Tissue Injection for General Practitioners, with clinical assessment and conservative management. Reduce Your Referrals to Secondary Care.

This morning workshop is an ideal opportunity for primary care professionals to refresh their knowledge and skills in identifying and taking appropriate action when patients present with key neurology ‘red flags'
symptoms.

It is once again time for the Cumbria Faculty Annual Branston Lecture and Dinner, which is a free event for all Cumbria Faculty GPs, GP Trainees, Foundation Doctors and their guests. The lecture will be followed by a two course dinner. We are very luck to have Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard as our speaker this year. Her lecture will be on The Future of General Practice, Challenges and Opportunities.

This one day course aims to help improve clinical skills in the GP consultation for more effective, efficient and patient-centred care. Improve data gathering skills, improve clinical management and encourage patient-centred approach to consultations and shared decisions.

Presentations will include an explanation of the CSA examination and its requirements.

The course is convened by Prof. Kev Hopayian, RCGP CSA examiner for 7 years, GP trainer for 28 years, GP for 32 years and Dr Fiona Leckie, RCGP CSA examiner, GP Partner and Trainer and TPD for Cambridge VTS.

The course is suitable for GP trainees at any stage in their careers as well as GP trainers.

A two day course using state of the art instruments and simulated tissue to give full hands on training to compliment theoretical sessions. Topics include lesion recognition, prep and planning; anticipating and avoiding pitfalls; local anaesthesia, elliptical excisions, limpomata and cysts.

This is a 2 day course covering theoretical basis and practice of minor surgery in general practice

HALF PRICE - £90 members & AiTs, £115 non members (usually £180/£230).

This is a full day interactive course packed with information, case studies, images, workshops and more. The course will cover everything a GP and primary care staff needs for daily general practice as well as recent advances and red flags in allergies. We will look at general allergies, FGID’s (functional gastro intestinal disorders), NICE/SIGN, red flags and guidelines throughout the day. We will also look at referral pathways and review a number of case scenarios that will help you in daily practice. By the end of the day you will be able to deliver better clinical care and reduce referrals.

This CSA course has been developed over several years to provide you with the best preparation, striving to provide all the information you require to help you pass the CSA exam. From an introduction and what to expect to role-played cases with trained actors with all cases being facilitated.

A full day regional workshop supported by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and RCGP concerning the enhancement of primary care in cancer control. The day will look at the expanding role of primary care and cancer control cover recognition and referral of suspected cancer implementation and Significant Event Analysis as well as how best to get your patients to quit smoking.

The RCGP Essex Faculty's social event hosted by the Provost Dr Alistair Moulds followed by an after dinner speech.

With a maximum of 4 delegates, each course covers both NHS and cosmetic uses of Botulinum toxin as well as legal and ethical Issues. Now in its third year of accreditation with the RCGP we have gained very high feedback from delegates and all comment on how safe, confident and well supported they feel following attendance. There are lectures and discussions while allowing time for simulation and practice on mannequins before culminating in treating live models. All delegates will get suitable time to treat live models, receive a course booklet, samples of injection records and consent forms. All equipment for the day will be provided.

As the use of Botulinum toxin continues to grow and evolve so it is important that GPs understand the common uses, side effects and be able to deal with its complications. GPs, even if not directly administering Botulinum toxin directly are very likely to encounter patients who have had Botulinum toxin. It is important to know the indications for the drug and also the complications that may arise. This course provides an introduction to Botulinum toxin allowing participants if they wish to continue on to level 7 courses proposed by Health Education England.

Learning Objectives:
To understand the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, safety issues and uses of Botulinum toxin
To understand the evidence base for common uses seen in General practice
To assess patients who may benefit from Botulinum toxin treatment
To safely prescribe and use Botulinum toxin for various medical uses including cosmetic uses
To understand the regulations around the safe use of Botulinum toxin

Sign-up for this free RCGP half-day event in Bristol to share experiences and successes when working at scale.

This event aims to bring people together to share individual and organisational experiences, including successes and lessons learned, and look to the future to discuss how bigger general practice organisations influences the wider system.

There will be a chance to hear from different at scale organisational leads who will present a case study-style overview of their experiences, which will cover quality, efficiencies and their approach to new models of care. There will also be a Q&A session, a chance to network and share individual experiences, hear more from a system-level perspective and learn about what the RCGP is doing to support people and organisations working at scale.

GPs and primary care staff with an interest in working at scale are encouraged to attend even if they’re not based in the South West of England.

The RCGP CSA Preparation Course

A must for anyone sitting the MRCGP CSA Exam. This two day preparation course, which takes place at the RCGP Assessment Centre in Euston, familiarises trainees with the assessment process for the CSA module.

Do you need help in unlocking your true potential and playing to your strengths? Are you struggling to achieve all that you are and can be? Do you want to raise your performance and confidence levels? Then this is the conference for you! Empower yourself to be more confident and less stressed whilst improving your professional and working relationships and managing your time more effectively.

This half-day course aims to help GPs and GP Trainees to be competent to deal with ENT problems, and to diagnose and treat common ENT symptoms that arise in patients.

Are you a GP trainee trying to get the hang of confident and efficient consulting in order to prepare for the CSA? Or are you a newly qualified GP trying to reconcile what you have been taught about the consultation with the realities of a busy working life? Or perhaps you are an experienced GP concerned that your consulting style might have got into a bit of a rut, and wanting to refresh your skills?

This One Day Essential provides a stimulating day of learning and reflection on the considerable challenges of detecting, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health problems

The Faculty is delighted to welcome Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, RCGP Council Chair, to the 2017 AGM. She will talk to Faculty members about her vision for General Practice, and her insights into the future.

The Faculty is delighted to welcome Professor Stokes-Lampard who will talk to medical students and younger Faculty members about her vision for General Practice, and her insights into the future.

Do you need help in unlocking your true potential and playing to your strengths? Are you struggling to achieve all that you are and can be? Do you want to raise your performance and confidence levels? Then this is the conference for you! Empower yourself to be more confident and less stressed whilst improving your professional and working relationships and managing your time more effectively.

The Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse - Part 1 is ideal for practitioners working at an advanced service level as part of a shared care scheme, especially those intending to provide treatment to drug users as part of a locally or nationally enhanced service (L/NES).