Run by the North East England Faculty - Consent, local anaesthesia, surgical technique, practical session, infection control, joint injections, Approach to pigment lesions malignant malanoma and unexpected malignancy.

This is a packed 3 day basic paediatric course which aims to cover issues GPs are faced with every day in their surgeries. We cover many paediatric topics such as 6 week baby check, ENT, allergies and much much more. This course is ideal if you are looking to refresh your knowledge in paediatrics.

A one day course introducing the highly effective communications approaches in NLP. Benefits include better time management, increased confidence, stress management for doctors and patient and better communication skills.

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
(including clinical assessment & conservative management)
Reduce Your Referrals to Secondary Care.

A one day conference for drug and alcohol in primary care

This course is offered to doctors in the North, North-East and East of Scotland who are preparing for the Membership Examination of the Royal College of General Practitioners. The course is open only to trainees in ST3 intending to sit the CSA this year.

RCGPNI New Members', Fellows' and Awards Ceremony 2017 will welcome new members to the College, as well as recognise the achievements of Fellows and those receiving awards.

The South London Annual General Meeting is a formal social event for all members of the South London Faculty, to welcome members and congratulate the newly qualified GPs and Fellows. The evening comprises of a three course dinner, talk from a guest speaker, certificate ceremony and awards ceremony for medical students from King's College and St George's Hospitals.

A wonderful opportunity to meet your Faculty board and other local GPs.

The South London Annual General Meeting is a formal social event for all members of the South London Faculty, to welcome members and congratulate the newly qualified GPs and Fellows. The evening comprises of a three course dinner, talk from a guest speaker, certificate ceremony and awards ceremony for medical students from King's College and St George's Hospitals.

A wonderful opportunity to meet your Faculty board and other local GPs.

The North and West London Faculty are running an interactive theory and practice course designed to prepare those new to these skills to undertake minor surgical procedures. The course is also ideal for those already performing procedures who need to update or refresh their knowledge and skills. The course meets the DoH requirement (2014 DES minor surgery contract) for formal assessment of competency by the inclusion of Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) assessments during practical skills sessions.

Learners will view videos, demonstrations and undertake minor surgical skills under tutor guidance and observation. Small group work, question and answer sessions, illustrated presentations and practice kits, skin pads and suture models enhance the learning opportunities, build confidence and enhance surgical techniques and skills.

Delegates will get 10 CPD points for completing this course.

The RCGP Essex Faculty invites its new GP Trainees (ST1s) to come visit their college at RCGP London.

Annual afternoon's programme for ST1s from the Faculties of East Anglia, Beds and Herts and Essex to visit RCGP London for their first introduction to College.

This is not just any minor surgery course, this is a popular evidence-based approach to skin surgery in general practice with a hands-on programme for education, appraisal, accreditation and revalidation with the usual certificates for CPD and DOPS assessment

We cover the whole range of procedures from the additional services to the DES. A high tutor to delegate ratio and small group work allows an introduction or fine-tuning of technical skills supported by current published literature and guidance. A review of the current medicolegal landscape highlights the pitfalls to avoid with ease.

Taught by tutors with a background in general practice and led by the education lead for the Association of Surgeons in Primary Care and an expert witness for the MPS, MDU and GMC, this course guides you to an enjoyable, stress-free minor surgery practice.

We make you good. If you are already good, we shall make you better.

The fourth RCGP Midland Faculty Board Meeting 2017/18

This course has been developed following member feedback. This one day course is delivered by experienced Consultants and looks at dealing with Surgical, Paediatric, Ophthalmology, Obstetric and A & E Emergencies. It is suitable for All GPs, AiTs and First5s.

Need-to-know expert guidance from Dr Rakesh Chopra and his team on the diagnosis of frequently encountered ENT conditions in general practice. Gain insights into: the tympanic membrane, dizziness, glue ear, rhinitis, nasal polyps, nasal obstructions, and hoarseness.

After holding the highly successful Celebrating General Practice event last year, South Yorkshire North Trent Faculty are pleased to announce that we are holding the event again at the Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel, with the RCGP President Elect Professor Mayur Lakhani as guest of honour and after dinner speaker. We want to build on last years success and hope that this years event will be even bigger and better. We would like all GPs and their teams from our Faculty to join us and be part of this celebration. This invitation is open to all GPs and their team members.

This evening class is one in a series of CPR classes run by RCGP in Northern Ireland. This is a basic life support class open to members and non-members. GP's in Northern Ireland are required to update their CPR training every 18 months.

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.

This one day conference will focus on adolescent health and is designed to increase your confidence in meeting the needs of this important, and often side-lined, cohort of patients. It will be presented by members of the RGP Adolescent Health Group and will involve local young people giving their perspective.

This RCGP accredited two-day course is organised by RCGP North East London Faculty. It is designed to familiarise delegates with the assessment process for the CSA module with guidance on preparation methodologies, opportunities to practice with mock CSA cases in the actual examination circuit (conducted in small groups with role players). The course explores the importance of language and culture in consultation models and thereby put candidates in good stead to passing the CSA. The course is delivered by the London team of experienced examiners.

Price: £315.00 for Members/AiTs.

An evening event which will look at the revised GMC guidance on Confidentiality, highlighting some of the revised areas. The session will also look at Consent and examine the Montgomery judgement.

A full day event covering food allergies and other allergic diseases including asthma, rhinitis and eczema. Hear specialist consultants in Paediatric Allergy and Paediatrics present and discuss a number of allergies presenting in children.

Melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma outcome is significantly improved by early diagnosis, however most skin lesions referred are benign. This workshop is an introduction to dermoscopy and how it can increase your confidence in diagnosing skin cancers and benign lesions.