Courses and events

Rated 9/10 for delegate satisfaction – discover the College’s wide-ranging catalogue of courses and events, designed to celebrate your achievements, support your wellbeing, develop your clinical and professional confidence, while connecting you to our diverse community.

We offer a diverse programme spanning everything from clinical updates and deep dives to management and leadership, wellbeing and innovation. Most events are free for RCGP members, and where there is a cost, you’ll benefit from preferential rates.

Looking for something specific? Easily search by event type, topic, location or date to find the perfect fit for your learning needs.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. Designed for members and led by the profession, this peer-reviewed conference provides a dedicated space to address the specific concerns, insights, and challenges facing general practice today.

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Managing Type 2 Diabetes in 2026: Real Cases, Real Practice

Join us for an interactive evening, Managing Type 2 Diabetes in 2026: Real Cases, Real Practice, on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at Bolton Golf Club. Designed for GPs and primary care clinicians, this session will explore the latest NG28 updates, focusing on practical approaches to person-centred care, pharmacological treatment, and cardiovascular and renal risk reduction. The evening includes an optional tour, dinner, and an expert-led session by Dr Hafsa Pathan. The event will feature interactive case discussions, with attendees encouraged to bring real clinical scenarios, including newly diagnosed diabetes, comorbidities, obesity management, and prescribing challenges. Organised by the North West England Faculty, this session offers a valuable opportunity for shared learning and translating guidance into everyday practice. Free for RCGP members; £40 for non-members.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

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Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Teams

Psychological safety is the foundation of effective teamwork enabling people to speak up, share concerns, and learn from mistakes. Just the Resilient Practice team to discover behaviours and communication habits that promote openness, respect, and resilience transforming how we work together in general practice.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

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RCGP Welsh and ROI Faculties Webinar - Finding Help: Supporting Doctors' Mental Health

Accessing care through healthcare systems can be challenging, even for those working within them. For doctors, disclosing a mental health concern can feel particularly difficult, yet taking this first step is often crucial to moving forward and opening the possibility of recovery. Canopi is a confidential, free mental health support service with over 15 years’ experience supporting doctors. Join the service’s Co-Directors and one of their Doctor Advisors as they explore: What safe disclosure looks like and what healthcare systems need to do to enable it Real experiences of disclosure, including its effects and consequences Why feeling able to have open, risk-related conversations matters This session offers insight into how supportive systems and honest conversations can make a meaningful difference.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

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Learn and Connect ADHD Update for primary care providers

The Beds and Herts Faculty would like to invite their members to an in-person educational evening focused on ADHD in Primary Care. The session will cover the latest developments in neurodiversity pathways, ADHD diagnosis and management, as well as current NICE guidance and best practice updates for Primary Care professionals.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

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Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar) - Part one

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, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. 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.

  • Date

    02 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

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Cumbria CPD Update Afternoon with Branston Evening Lecture

Come for the learning, stay for the conversation. Join us for an afternoon of essential CPD including women's health, MSK and Dermatology. Relax and unwind with a hot buffet supper, then we are excited to welcome the new RCGP Provost, Prof. Sir Sam Everington, to our region! This is a rare, informal opportunity to meet Sir Sam, share the unique realities of social prescribing, and ensure our local voices are heard at the highest level. Come along for the full day, or join us for just the afternoon or evening, the choice is yours.

  • Date

    03 July 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

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SWT GP Registrars Meeting and Greet Social

Join the South West Thames Faculty for a relaxed social evening with our Co‑GP Reg Leads, Drs Marco Casagrande, Toby Charge‑Thornton & Ajay Krishnan. Enjoy a light dinner, great conversation, and the chance to connect with fellow GP Registrars in a friendly, informal setting.

  • Date

    03 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

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RCGP Tamar Faculty GP Registrar dinner/dance

The RCGP Tamar Faculty invite all GP Registrars, TPD's and trainers to our summer dinner/dance to come together to socialise with old and new friends and celebrate each other's successes.

  • Date

    04 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    21

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 Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

  • Date

    06 July 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

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