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.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. 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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Creative Writing for Wellbeing - June 2026

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

  • Date

    29 June 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    39

The RCGP south-west 1-day AKT SPEX preparation course

This 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course offers more specific support around approaches to taking the AKT Exam. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and a previous DiT experience. Please note that this 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course is open to South-West Severn & Peninsula GP Registrars only.

  • Date

    30 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    25

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) | London

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs practising minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs wanting to practise minor surgery outside of London)

  • Date

    30 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    7

Gambling Harms – Recent NICE guideline, how to support and treat your patients

FREE live 90-minute webinar focusing on the latest gambling harms research, NICE guideline and shared lived experiences from patients

  • Date

    30 June 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    259

RCGP Urgent Care SIG - Spotlight on my OOH Service: Tayside

The RCGP Special Interest Group in Urgent Care is launching a new webinar series, Spotlight on …, showcasing Out of Hours (OOH) services from across the UK

  • Date

    30 June 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    107

Sports medicine | One Day Essentials

This interactive one-day conference will explore how you can break down barriers to physical activity, empower your patients to take control of their health, and deliver evidence-based care for common musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports-related conditions.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    992

Managing Type 2 Diabetes in 2026: Real Cases, Real Practice

Join us for an interactive evening, Managing Type 2 Diabetes in 2026: Real Cases, Real Practice, on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at Bolton Golf Club. Designed for GPs and primary care clinicians, this session will explore the latest NG28 updates, focusing on practical approaches to person-centred care, pharmacological treatment, and cardiovascular and renal risk reduction. The evening includes an optional tour, dinner, and an expert-led session by Dr Hafsa Pathan. The event will feature interactive case discussions, with attendees encouraged to bring real clinical scenarios, including newly diagnosed diabetes, comorbidities, obesity management, and prescribing challenges. Organised by the North West England Faculty, this session offers a valuable opportunity for shared learning and translating guidance into everyday practice. Free for RCGP members; £40 for non-members.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

    24

RCGP Welsh and ROI Faculties Webinar - Finding Help: Supporting Doctors' Mental Health

Accessing care through healthcare systems can be challenging, even for those working within them. For doctors, disclosing a mental health concern can feel particularly difficult, yet taking this first step is often crucial to moving forward and opening the possibility of recovery. Canopi is a confidential, free mental health support service with over 15 years’ experience supporting doctors. Join the service’s Co-Directors and one of their Doctor Advisors as they explore: What safe disclosure looks like and what healthcare systems need to do to enable it Real experiences of disclosure, including its effects and consequences Why feeling able to have open, risk-related conversations matters This session offers insight into how supportive systems and honest conversations can make a meaningful difference.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    55

Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Teams

Psychological safety is the foundation of effective teamwork enabling people to speak up, share concerns, and learn from mistakes. Just the Resilient Practice team to discover behaviours and communication habits that promote openness, respect, and resilience transforming how we work together in general practice.

  • Date

    01 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    118