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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The Power of Breath

Breathing is something that we do automatically but there are great benefits to making the process conscious. Here we teach a variety of different breathing techniques and outline the physiological and psychological benefits of each.

  • Date

    17 September 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    138

Liverpool

Mersey Faculty board & AGM September 25

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 Registrars. All members from the Mersey Faculty are welcome to observe at meetings.

  • Date

    17 September 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    100

Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff

RCGP Wales - Joint Injection 18 September

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

    18 September 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    33

Bradgate Park, nr Leicester

Later Career and Retired Members September Walk at Bradgate Park

The Faculty Provost would like to invite all later career and retired members to join us for a relaxing autumnal walk at Bradgate Park near Leicester on Thursday 18 September. Come along to meet up with colleagues whilst we stroll amongst beautiful parkland. There will be an opportunity to go for a light lunch afterwards.

  • Date

    18 September 2025

  • Start time

    11:00

  • Places left

    18

Pinehill Hospital

Learn and Connect | Gastro Update

The Faculty would like to offer to their members a free Learn & Connect event which will provide an opportunity to meet with colleagues and peers and connect over dinner in a relaxed environment. There will be a gastro update delivered by Dr Sachin Gupta.

  • Date

    18 September 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    15

Zoom

A trainer's guide to the SCA: case examples and exam preparation

Join us for the second 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

    18 September 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1991

Online

Appraisal Made Easy

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

  • Date

    19 September 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    187

Watchtree Nature Reserve

Cumbria family fun and wellbeing day at Watchtree Nature Reserve

Join us on this fascinating ‘back to nature’ day out at Watchtree Nature Reserve. There are lots of adventures to be had when visiting the reserve, including walking the many trails, spotting the diverse wildlife, and just getting yourself immersed in nature. On the day we hope to walk the trails, spot and talk about the wildlife, flora and fauna, see some of the resident deer and maybe even try a spot of pond dipping. Later we will dry off around the campfire. Please feel free to bring a packed lunch or snacks to enjoy around the fire. Throughout, we will be supported by a trained nature guide. The afternoon is then free for you to do as you please. Open to all members, their family and friends.

  • Date

    21 September 2025

  • Start time

    10:45

  • Places left

    60

The Village Hotel Leeds North

Learn & Connect | Building Confidence in Skin Cancer - In Person

Our special guest speaker Dr Sahar Alikhan, an experienced GP with 18 years in practice, including 5 years specialising as a GP with an extended role (GPwER) in Dermatology, will deliver her talk: 'Building Confidence in Skin Cancer: Lesion Recognition and Teledermatology'

  • Date

    23 September 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    40