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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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

    1996

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

    189

Online

An introduction to speaking publicly or via the media for GPs

Giving you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well. This is the world of the soundbite, the app, the tweet, the word cloud. It’s a world of 24-hour rolling news... of vox pops, webcasts and video clips. In business today, you are expected to be able to communicate quickly and simply: » to hit the right note » to come across well » to create memory. Whether it’s talking via broadcast or narrowcast TV, on radio, to the press, or presenting to an audience – live or virtual – the right preparation gives you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well.

  • Date

    24 September 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    180

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - 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

    01 October 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    32

Zoom

Managing Long COVID-19 in primary care | EWS

Long COVID-19 presents a significant challenge in general practice, with patients experiencing a broad and often debilitating range of symptoms. GPs are at the frontline of care, yet the evolving nature of research, varied presentations, and complexities of management can make it difficult to navigate. This webinar aims to empower and upskill GPs with the latest evidence-based understanding of Long COVID-19, its pathophysiology, and practical approaches to patient care. The session will feature expert-led talks, followed by interactive Q&A discussions.

  • Date

    01 October 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    487

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

    17 October 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    54

Online

What Does Self Care Really Mean?

We all hope for success in our endeavours, but what does success really mean? Join the Resilient Practice team for an introduction to the concept of the Universal Law of Manifestation and learn how to use it for yourself.

  • Date

    12 November 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    136

Zoom

Managing remote musculoskeletal and sport injuries in primary care | EWS

Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports injuries are common presentations in primary care, but remote consultations present unique challenges in assessment and diagnosis. With increasing demand for virtual care, GPs need to develop skills and confidence in managing these conditions remotely whilst recognising their limitations. This webinar, led by a GPwSI in MSK and senior Sports and Exercise Medicine registrar, will provide practical guidance on remote assessment, identifying red flags, and making safe and effective management decisions.

  • Date

    20 November 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    487

Southampton

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (Includes DOPS) Southampton

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    26 November 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    32