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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Securing Your Practice: The Vital Role of Up-to-Date Partnership Agreements

Join us to look at the critical importance of maintaining current and relevant partnership agreements. Learn how these agreements can protect your practice, ensure smooth operations, and prevent potential disputes. Our experts will provide practical advice and insights to help you navigate the legal landscape and safeguard your professional relationships.

  • Date

    26 June 2025

  • Start time

    13:15

  • Places left

    185

Pre-Induction Webinar for new ST1 GP Trainees

South West Primary Care Schools (in collaboration with RCGP) invite you to participate in this Pre-Induction Webinar for new ST1 GP Trainees. This friendly and informative session is especially designed for GP trainees (registrars) starting in August 2025 across Swindon, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Plymouth and Cornwall. Topics covered include: Introduction to Primary Care; Overview of GP Training; How to use the ePortfolio and Reflective Writing tips and will include other exciting and relevant topics.

  • Date

    02 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    93

Online

Redefining Primary Care: Is AI a Saviour or Saboteur?

Join us this summer for a compelling discussion led by Dr Amar Ahmed ,a veteran GP, Trainer and tech enthusiast, as we delve into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in primary care. Is AI the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for to transform an ailing NHS, or is it a looming threat to the human essence of patient care?

  • Date

    02 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    215

Taunton Racecourse

Severn GP Registrar Transition to CCT event 2025

Severn GP Registrar Transition to CCT event 2025: celebrating training and looking ahead will take place at Taunton Racecourse on Wednesday 9 July 25 for all Severn Deanery GPST3/4s to network & celebrate their GP training with colleagues and supervisors including a talk from guest speaker Dr Lucy Pollock and the afternoon will be followed with an evening supper. Book your place now. This event has been including in the VTS schedule and should be attended.

  • Date

    09 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    62

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

  • Date

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:15

  • Places left

    194

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.

  • Date

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1661
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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. This event is sold out. Please visit the next available event on 3.9.2025.

  • Date

    11 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    0
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Zoom

Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.

  • Date

    16 July 2025

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    -1

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: how to create effective health pathways

Did you know that physical activity has significant benefits for health, both physical and mental, and can help to prevent and manage over 20 chronic conditions and diseases, including some cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression? This webinar will delve into the Active Partnerships Pathways Project, which aims to bridge the gap between health and physical activity sectors. The project focuses on creating effective physical activity pathways for individuals with long-term health conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate support and resources. Participants will learn about the project's core components, implementation strategies, and best practices from existing initiatives, all aimed at enhancing community engagement in physical activity and improving health outcomes.

  • Date

    16 July 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    870