Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7PT

RCGP Wessex Learn and Connect conference 2026

The RCGP Wessex Faculty invite you to this one day conference, FREE to RCGP members. This full day conference will have a varied and topical agenda, including talks on Kindness in Healthcare, Rheumatology and Digital Health and a session for BLS at the end of the day if you need to update your training. There will also be plenty of opportunity to network and catch up with peers and colleagues from across the region.

  • Date

    11 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    100

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

RCGP Wales - Joint Injection 11 March 2026

This 1-day Joint Injection course is aimed at practitioners working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the remainder of the day.

  • Date

    11 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    20

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

RCGP Wales - 2-day Minor Surgery Course March 2026 (with DOPS)

This highly practical 2 day Minor Surgery Course is for primary care clinicians who would like to develop or improve their surgical skills, whilst learning to provide a safe, effective and modern community Minor Surgery service. The training is suitable for all skill levels, from novice to expert.

  • Date

    12 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    26

Online via Zoom

Clinical decision making for skin infections: from Group A Strep to insect bites

Skin infections are the third most common reason for antibiotic prescribing in primary care, accounting for around 7% of antibiotic prescriptions. This webinar will explore cellulitis in different scenarios such as Group A Strep presentation and insect bites by summarising NICE prescribing guidance and best practice recommendations for management. It will also offer practical tips on how to improve antibiotic prescribing and action planning for skin infections in your practice, as well as how to provide safety netting advice.

  • Date

    17 March 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    1003

Online

How to effectively manage confrontation

Looks at the common causes of complaints, relevant law and guidance, techniques to reduce your exposure to complaints, and how to deal with them when they happen.

  • Date

    18 March 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    148

DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre

BJGP Research and Publishing Conference 2026

Join us for the sixth BJGP Research Conference – an exceptional opportunity for researchers at all career stages to acquire new research skills and present their work in a constructive, peer-reviewed environment.

  • Date

    20 March 2026

  • Start time

    08:30

  • Places left

    300

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

  • Date

    23 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Liverpool

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Liverpool

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Warrington. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on basic life support, including a certificate for both adult and children, in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines 2021, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 non members. Practice staff welcome. Other venues and dates available to book.

  • Date

    24 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    14

Liverpool

Learn & Connect: CPR Update, Liverpool

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Warrington. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on basic life support, including a certificate for both adult and children, in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines 2021, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 non members. Practice staff welcome. Other venues and dates available to book.

  • Date

    24 March 2026

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    16