Courses and events

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

  33

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

Effective out of hours training | Part 2 | Covid-19, ethics, organisational aspects

This four-part online course is aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.

• Date

  16 September 2025

• Start time

  18:00

• Places left

  55

Online via zoom

Severn Faculty Board meeting 16 September 2025

Severn Faculty board meet quarterly online via Zoom with meetings taking place in February, June, September and November. Please do join us at our next meeting which will take place on Tuesday 16 September 2025 via Zoom at 7.30pm. RCGP members are welcome to observe our meetings and get involved. Please book your place to participate via this link.

• Date

  16 September 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  30

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: inspiring moving stories

This webinar will showcase the RCGP's Moving Stories series, featuring six powerful narratives that illustrate how primary care has effectively supported patients in increasing their physical activity, e.g. through becoming an Active Practice. One in four people would be more active if advised by a healthcare professional. These inspiring stories serve as reminders of the significant impact healthcare professionals can have on encouraging healthier lifestyles. By sharing these real-world examples, the session aims to motivate attendees to implement similar strategies in their own practices, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and community well-being.

• Date

  17 September 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  986

Online via zoom

Wessex Faculty board meeting

Wessex Faculty board meet quarterly with a mix of in person and online via Zoom, with meetings taking place in March, June, September and November. Please do join us at our next meeting which will take place on Wednesday 17 September 2025 both in person and via Zoom options are available at 7.00pm. RCGP members are welcome to observe our meetings and get involved. Please book your place to participate via this link.

• Date

  17 September 2025

• Start time

  18:45

• Places left

  29

Online

The Power of Breath

Breathing is something that we do automatically but there are great benefits to making the process conscious. Here we teach a variety of different breathing techniques and outline the physiological and psychological benefits of each.

• Date

  17 September 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  115

Zoom

A trainer's guide to the SCA: case examples and exam preparation

Join us for the second 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

  18 September 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1972

Online

Appraisal Made Easy

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

• Date

  19 September 2025

• Start time

  13:00

• Places left

  166