Courses and events

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.

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• Date

  04 April 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  11

Zoom

Highlands and New Zealand Forum

Join the inaugural meeting of the Highland New Zealand Forum, an informal discussion for GPs interested in exchanging professional experiences from working in the many remote and rural practices of the Scottish Highlands and New Zealand. Dr David Stephens, RCGP North Scotland Faculty member, will host the meeting joined by NHS Highland GP Dr Sandy Gordon, who is currently working in New Zealand.

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• Date

  04 April 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  21

Sold out

The Cutlers' Hall

RCGP New Members' and Fellows' Ceremony | Sheffield 2025 | Morning

Member tickets sold out! Join us in Sheffield for our New Members' and Fellows' ceremonies. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] OR MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.

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• Date

  05 April 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  -24

Sold out

The Cutlers' Hall

RCGP New Members' and Fellows' Ceremony | Sheffield 2025 | Afternoon

SOLD OUT! Join us in Sheffield for our New Members' and Fellows' ceremonies. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] OR MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.

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• Date

  05 April 2025

• Start time

  14:30

• Places left

  -39

Zoom

Learning disabilities | One Day Essentials

Join us for a One Day Essentials conference on the medical needs of our patients with a learning disability. The national learning disability mortality review programme ‘learning from lives and deaths – LeDeR’ has shone a light on the huge health inequalities experienced by this population. This course will cover a variety of topics aiming to help GPs support the health needs and complexity of their patients with a learning disability.

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• Date

  08 April 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  3387

Sold out

RCGPNI Office

CPR Course 8 April 2025

This evening class is one in a series of CPR classes run by RCGP in Northern Ireland. This is a basic life support class open to RCGP members and non-members. GPs in Northern Ireland are required to update their CPR training every 15 months. The CPR class will be conducted in person at our office in Belfast.

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• Date

  08 April 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  0

Online

McCloud – what does it all mean to you

This webinar will cover a number of key areas, including: Setting goals, Steps to financial fitness, Clearing debts, Your investment options, Investment markets, Investing for the long term and your next steps

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• Date

  08 April 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  158

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: how to get your initiatives funded

The RCGP Active Practice Charter promotes practices building links with local physical activity providers, though funding can be a barrier to securing partnerships. Securing funding is a crucial step in launching and sustaining physical activity projects that benefit both healthcare staff and patients. This webinar will guide primary care professionals through the process of identifying and applying for financial support to implement initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity. By exploring various funding opportunities and successful case studies, participants will gain the tools and knowledge needed to develop compelling proposals and drive long-term engagement in physical activity within their practice or network.

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• Date

  09 April 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  979

Microsoft Teams

Advanced call handling and note-taking for GP reception

This GP reception training is designed to help you understand the communication process, the impact of the telephone, message taking and reflection. Join Val McGarrell from Prima Linea for this afternoon session via MS Teams.

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• Date

  10 April 2025

• Start time

  13:30

• Places left

  12