Courses and events

Online

Insights Unveiled: The Lloyds Healthcare Confidence Index for GPs

Discover the latest trends and insights from the Lloyds Healthcare Confidence Index in our exclusive webinar tailored for General Practitioners. Since 2011, this comprehensive survey has captured the experiences and aspirations of GPs, pharmacists, and dentists. Join Lloyds Healthcare Relationship Managers as they present the most recent findings and discuss their implications for your practice. Gain valuable knowledge to better understand the current healthcare landscape and make informed decisions for your future

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• Date

  10 July 2025

• Start time

  13:15

• Places left

  195

Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster

Midland Faculty Annual Awards Dinner 2025

We are excited to announce our Annual Awards Dinner will take place on 10 July at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster. This event brings together talent from every level of the medical profession in the Midland Faculty area. From established GPs to First5s, retired GPs to students, and Faculty Board members to faculty associates, all are welcome to celebrate the contribution of colleagues across the faculty. Limited to 80 tickets so book now.

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• Date

  10 July 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  48

Zoom

Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

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• Date

  10 July 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1803

Online

Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s behaviour - but you didn’t know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. It includes self-coaching techniques to help you keep a cool head when you’re faced with a challenging situation, and assertive language devices which you can use to make sure your voice is heard if you want to raise a concern. The session focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently.

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• Date

  11 July 2025

• Start time

  13:00

• Places left

  21

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Zoom

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

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• Date

  14 July 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

We Are Wellness

Yorkshire GPs Yoga Retreat

Our Relaxation Day Retreat at We Are Wellness in Leeds is all about pampering and doing things that help you feel amazing and ultimately totally relaxed. Join us to learn about how to be good to yourself. The escape includes warming Hatha Yoga, massage, tasty (& nutritious) lunch, Sound Bath and even the chance to learn about restorative poses. All the goodness of a weekend retreat rolled into half a day.

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• Date

  14 July 2025

• Start time

  09:15

• Places left

  2

Zoom

AKT preparation course

This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.

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• Date

  15 July 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  80

Nottingham Lawn Tennis Club

IMG Employment Essentials Series: Negotiating Your Workplan Session

Do you understand the key elements of a GP workplan? Are you confident in negotiating your salary, working hours, and professional development time? This interactive, in-person session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to negotiate effectively, ensuring your workplan supports your career aspirations and work-life balance. This session is designed for IMGs and all GPs who want to take control of their employment terms and ensure a sustainable and fulfilling career. Refreshments will be provided.

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• Date

  15 July 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  19

30 Euston Square

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry level (includes DOPS) | London

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

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• Date

  16 July 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  12