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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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

    7

Online

Insights Unveiled: The Lloyds Healthcare Confidence Index for GPs

Discover the latest trends and insights from the Lloyds Healthcare Confidence Index in our exclusive webinar tailored for General Practitioners. Since 2011, this comprehensive survey has captured the experiences and aspirations of GPs, pharmacists, and dentists. Join Lloyds Healthcare Relationship Managers as they present the most recent findings and discuss their implications for your practice. Gain valuable knowledge to better understand the current healthcare landscape and make informed decisions for your future

  • Date

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:15

  • Places left

    199

Zoom

Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)

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

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1981

Online

Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s behaviour - but you didn’t know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. It includes self-coaching techniques to help you keep a cool head when you’re faced with a challenging situation, and assertive language devices which you can use to make sure your voice is heard if you want to raise a concern. The session focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently.

  • Date

    11 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    39

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

    14 July 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    2

Nottingham Lawn Tennis Club

IMG Employment Essentials Series: Negotiating Your Workplan Session

Do you understand the key elements of a GP workplan? Are you confident in negotiating your salary, working hours, and professional development time? This interactive, in-person session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to negotiate effectively, ensuring your workplan supports your career aspirations and work-life balance. This session is designed for IMGs and all GPs who want to take control of their employment terms and ensure a sustainable and fulfilling career. Refreshments will be provided.

  • Date

    15 July 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    20

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

    1007

Zoom

SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, 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

    17 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1981

Novotel Birmingham Centre

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

    17