Courses and events

David Weatherall Building, Keele University

Midland Research Conference 2025: Ensuring Primary Care is fit for the future

Midland faculty is pleased to be working with Keele University on this year’s Research Symposium. Join us for a fully interactive day of both plenaries and workshops. There is also an opportunity to submit an abstract (for oral presentation or poster).

• Date

  11 September 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  91

Introduction to Mindfulness & compassion for managing stress

This online taster workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about mindfulness, through a series of simple yet profound experiential practices and discussion. Following the session, you will know more about 'A Mindful Practice' and mindfulness in action, know how to bring the practices into your life, and understand the implications for improving your life in general practice in a way that feels manageable and hopeful. All you need to bring is an open heart and mind and have your video on throughout the session.

• Date

  11 September 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  38

Zoom

A trainer’s guide to the SCA: an introduction

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

  11 September 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1972

Tamar Faculty Board Meeting - September 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

  11 September 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  20

Zoom

Adolescent health | One Day Essentials

Our group of leading adolescent health expert speakers, who either work in primary care or are closely associated with primary care will focus on a range of essential information, the latest evidence, practical tips and take-home messages to help improve practice and patient outcomes.

• Date

  12 September 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  3566

Leeds Marriott Hotel

GP Career Conference - Inspiring your Journey in General Practice

All grade GPs are invited to attend this free all-day conference in Leeds City Centre. It aims to help both GP trainees and experienced GPs explore different career paths. This conference offers an unmissable opportunity for both personal and professional development, with a diverse program designed to inspire and support your journey in general practice.

• Date

  13 September 2025

• Start time

  10:00

• Places left

  132

Beaulieu Motor Museum

Wessex Faculty Autumn Family Fun day 2025

Wessex Faculty Board would like to invite Wessex Faculty members and their families to join us for a day out at the Beaulieu Motor Museum. This event is free to all Wessex Faculty members.

• Date

  14 September 2025

• Start time

  09:50

• Places left

  15

Zoom

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 Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

• Date

  15 September 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  1

Zoom

Statistics for the AKT and beyond

Join us ONLINE for two half-days to explain the key concepts of statistics. You will improve existing knowledge and understanding, learn new skills, help interpret scientific papers and increase confidence in passing the AKT exam. Delegates are required to attend BOTH days.

• Date

  15 September 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  26