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.

Secure your place at the flagship primary care event: Members save up to £155 by 2 July

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition. 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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Guided Creative writing for wellbeing - October 2026

Wellbeing sessions guiding members through creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.

  • Date

    05 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    24

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Warrington 9.30am

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 CPR, 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 refundable for non members. Practice staff welcome. Other venues and dates available to book.

  • Date

    06 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    4

Ophthalmology | One Day Essentials

There are almost 2 million people in the UK of all ages living with sight loss. For some GPs, this area of medicine is replete with uncertainty. Join us on this one day interactive conference, providing expert specialist clinical training and essential information on Ophthalmology for GPs and their practice colleagues.

  • Date

    06 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    3839

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Warrington, 11.30am

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, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members.

  • Date

    06 October 2026

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    1

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) | York

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.

  • Date

    07 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    22

Vale of Trent Senior Career Transitions Day

Join us for this one day event that aims to support local GPs in planning for the later stages of their careers, covering key topics such as retirement preparation, financial and pension guidance, and career transition opportunities. It also explores the psychological aspects of this phase and ways to extend or reshape a GP career. Attendees can network with colleagues and speak directly with support services, with lunch and refreshments provided. Free (£20 refundable deposit) for members, £20 for non-members.

  • Date

    07 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    28

Yoga and sound bath

You're invited to join our new Yoga session, relaxation introduction or self development of yoga including sound bath, taking place in Hexham.

  • Date

    09 October 2026

  • Start time

    10:45

  • Places left

    10

RCGPNI 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 someones behaviour - but you didnt know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team and we welcome anyone who works in a primary care setting to attend.

  • Date

    09 October 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    35

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

    12 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    36