Courses and events

Online

Intercultural Communication Skills for GPs

A multicultural workplace is enriching but it can also bring its own communication challenges. This highly practical and thought-provoking workshop provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and to develop strategies that facilitate clearer communication. The workshop is aimed at GPs who work in culturally and linguistically diverse settings and are keen to improve communication with patients and/or colleagues. The workshop will offer support for both GPs who are English speaking and GPs who speak English as an additional language. Whether you're navigating idioms, accents or cultural cues, this workshop is designed with you in mind. If English isn’t your first language, you'll find practical tools to help overcome common barriers and grow in confidence when communicating with patients and peers.

• Date

  13 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  15

Home Park Stadium, Plymouth Argyle Football Ground

McConaghey Lecture & annual dinner 2025

The McConaghey Lecture is given annually in honor of Dr R. M. S. McConaghey (Mac), who helped to found the South-West England Faculty of the College, was the first Vice-Chairman of the Faculty Board and later served for two years as one of the early Provosts. This year's lecture is given by Professor of Primary Care at Exeter University, Professor Richard Neal.

• Date

  14 November 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  37

Plymouth Argyle Football Club

Tamar Faculty AGM 2025

This year's 2025 Tamar Faculty Annual General Meeting will be held at Plymouth Argyle Football club. The AGM will be followed by the McConaghey Lecture and annual Faculty dinner, FREE to members.

• Date

  14 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  5

Online

When a Child Dies: A framework for general practice

The death of a child is a devastating event for any parent. The unimaginable has happened, and the death has far reaching implications for all who knew and loved them. General Practice is well placed to support parents through this trauma, offering person centred care, empathy and understanding. General Practice, however, can struggle to know how to best respond. Child death is more common that many realise, but is, thankfully, a rare event. GPs may not have dealt with this previously and will benefit from resources and guidance. “When a child dies – a Framework for General Practice” is designed to help General Practice to support bereaved parents. This session will outline the work that has taken place to produce this framework and will describe an approach that GPs can take to support bereaved families. Join this meeting if you wish to gain confidence in dealing with this challenging and emotive situation.

• Date

  19 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  160

Zoom

Managing remote musculoskeletal and sport injuries in primary care | EWS

Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports injuries are common presentations in primary care, but remote consultations present unique challenges in assessment and diagnosis. With increasing demand for virtual care, GPs need to develop skills and confidence in managing these conditions remotely whilst recognising their limitations. This webinar, led by a GPwSI in MSK and senior Sports and Exercise Medicine registrar, will provide practical guidance on remote assessment, identifying red flags, and making safe and effective management decisions.

• Date

  20 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  479

Online

Protecting you and your practice from financial fraud

Join experts from Lloyds bank fraud team along with Healthcare managers. Learn to how to spot potential fraud risks for you and your practice with helpful hints and tips on how to stay safe online.

• Date

  20 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  192

RCGP Tamar Faculty Board Meeting - November 2025

Our Faculty board meet four times per year in March, June, September and November and is made up of GP volunteers and Lay representatives. We also have representation from local groups such as student's groups, First 5 and GP Registrars.

• Date

  20 November 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  20

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Winter sunset landscape paint-along-workshop in acrylics with DJ

The RCGP South West Faculties have engaged the services of a professional artist to bring members online art class. Join our online acrylic paint-along workshop and discover the skill of mindfulness & relaxation through art. No previous painting ability needed!

• Date

  25 November 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  21

Zoom

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day 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.

• Date

  27 November 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  33