Courses and events

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Creative writing online

Creative writing - to support your reflective learning, fun and free! Join a group opportunity in a supportive and sharing atmosphere. We're planning a creative writing group aimed at Doctors in Training, GP Trainers and Training Programme Directors. No previous writing experience is required.

• Date

  04 June 2025

• Start time

  19:15

• Places left

  19

30 Euston Square

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

• Date

  05 June 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  21

Microsoft Teams

Medical terminology for non-clinical practice staff

This is a fun and participative workshop to give staff the skills to break down event the longest medical word into something understandable. Delegates will learn the basic rules to terminology and apply them to a number of typical in-practice situations

• Date

  05 June 2025

• Start time

  13:30

• Places left

  26

RCGP South West Wales Faculty Board Meeting - June 2025

Our Faculty Board meets quarterly (February, June, September, and November), primarily online. It comprises GP volunteers, lay representatives, and members from groups like First5 and GP registrars. Volunteers bring insights, share local updates, and shape general practice. The board represents local views at RCGP Wales and Council meetings. We encourage local GPs to join and contribute actively.

• Date

  05 June 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  30

TBC Cumbria

Cumbria Faculty board June 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 AiTs.

• Date

  06 June 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  200

Bolton One Sports Hall, University of Bolton

Badminton for Fun & Fitness

We’re excited to launch monthly badminton sessions for RCGP members in the North West of England, hosted by the RCGP North West Physical Activity and Lifestyle team. These sessions are designed to promote physical activity and improve fitness, while welcoming participants of all skill levels. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. All equipment will be provided.

• Date

  06 June 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  24

The Monastery, Manchester

Northwest England Celebrating General Practice Dinner 2025

Join us for the 2025 Northwest England Celebrating General Practice Evening. The evening will be celebrating all things General Practice in the Northwest England area. The Monastery is an amazing architectural building and we want to make this a night to remember for everyone. The event is open to all Members, their partners and practice staff so why not make this an opportunity to have a team night out. If you would like to come but are on your own, please do not worry. There will be the opportunity to dine and connect with fellow solo members.

• Date

  07 June 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  436

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

  09 June 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  5

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS)

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

  10 June 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  22