Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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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 serve basis. All equipment will be provided.

  • Date

    04 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    25

St Austell Conference Centre

RCGP Tamar BLS training - Cornwall, 10.00am

RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to FREE BLS sessions with BLS instructor, Nicole Carr, the session will deliver a lively and dynamic update, covering adult and child BLS, use of an AED and choking.

  • Date

    09 July 2025

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    12

St Austell Conference Centre

RCGP Tamar BLS training - Cornwall, 12.00pm

RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to FREE BLS sessions with BLS instructor, Nicole Carr, the session will deliver a lively and dynamic update, covering adult and child BLS, use of an AED and choking.

  • Date

    09 July 2025

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    12

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

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

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: how to create effective health pathways

Did you know that physical activity has significant benefits for health, both physical and mental, and can help to prevent and manage over 20 chronic conditions and diseases, including some cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression? This webinar will delve into the Active Partnerships Pathways Project, which aims to bridge the gap between health and physical activity sectors. The project focuses on creating effective physical activity pathways for individuals with long-term health conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate support and resources. Participants will learn about the project's core components, implementation strategies, and best practices from existing initiatives, all aimed at enhancing community engagement in physical activity and improving health outcomes.

  • Date

    16 July 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    1100

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

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

    22 July 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

GPST3 - Preparing for Practice

We would like to invite you to join our FREE Northern region zoom for all GPs. Ran with the BMA this is a course not to be missed, make sure your up to date with what you will need to know in your very near future!

  • Date

    31 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    294

Manchester Pride Parade Route

Manchester Pride 2025

We are excited to announce that the RCGP has once again been selected to have an official presence at the Manchester Pride Parade on Saturday 23rd August 2025. Join RCGP and walk with us in the parade. Register now for your free parade wristbands! It is such an amazing atmosphere to be part of the parade and a day to remember, especially if the sun is shining. Everyone is welcome to join us, GPs, team members, patients, friends, family, EVERYONE. You don't have to be LGBTQ+, you just need to support! We start the day with a light breakfast at the Novotel Hotel in the city centre. Want to bring friends/family? The more the merrier. Just let us know how many wrist bands you would like to book.

  • Date

    23 August 2025

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    50

RCGP North Wales Faculty Board Meeting - September 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

    02 September 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    30