Courses and events

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - 18.02.25 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

  18 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  22

ONLINE

Art for GPs - February 2025

The RCGP South West Faculties have engaged the services of a professional artist to bring members online art classes. Join our online acrylic painting classes and discover the skill of mindfulness & relaxation through art. No previous painting ability needed!

---

• Date

  18 February 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  2

MS Teams

Emotional intelligence and front line complaint handling

Join RCGP Scotland for this training by Dr Val McGarrell, for all non-clinical staff in GP Practices. The training aims to upskill frontline colleagues to build resilience and empathy when dealing with difficult situations and patient complaints at the GP reception, and more.

---

• Date

  19 February 2025

• Start time

  13:30

• Places left

  23

Sold out

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

  24 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

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

  25 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  31

Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham

Test Conference event

Test Event - Do Not Book

---

• Date

  26 February 2025

• Start time

  10:00

• Places left

  160

Zoom

The RCGP South-West 1-day SCA Preparation Course

This 1-Day SCA Preparation Course aims to improve your consultation skills and help to provide you with all the relevant information and help you need to help you pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners & actors. Please note that this 1-Day SCA Preparation Course is open to South-West Trainees only.

---

• Date

  03 March 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  30

Sold out

Online

Creative Writing - March 2025

Writing has been proven to boost your immune system and reduce stress. These stand-alone sessions will provide both engagement and escape, as you find words, voice and encouragement from others. These sessions will employ creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.

---

• Date

  03 March 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  0

Penny Brohn, Bristol

Severn sustainability and wellbeing day 2025

Come and join us for a relaxing day, connecting with colleagues. This year we will be focusing on Food and the Planet and how to take action and will include live demonstrations of sustainable eating and tasters in Foraging and Fermenting. Our Severn sustainability and wellbeing day 2025 will be taking place at Penny Brohn, Pill, Bristol on Tuesday 4 March 2025 This event is Free to RCGP Members and £25 for non RCGP Members

---

• Date

  04 March 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  26