The LMC and Chase de Vere Medical – the only BMA endorsed independent financial advisers – are delivering a CPD accredited webinar for local GPs on ‘What a GP needs to know about the NHS Pension Scheme’ on Wednesday, 22 January, from 1-2pm. When it comes to the NHS pension scheme, GPs really are being squeezed, with some having paid […]
The LMC will host a webinar with Aitchison Raffety about the new NHS Premises Costs Directions and what they mean for your GP practice. Designed for GPs and Practice Managers, the webinar will highlight crucial updates and provide practical guidance to ensure your surgery is well-prepared and stays compliant and financially optimised. Dom Rosenbaum, Associate […]
The LMC is proud to announce a joint program with The Cornwall Primary Care Training Hub and Collaborative Board to help us all progress towards the British Medical Association’s safe working guidance. We often hear this called 25 patients a day. In recent months, the question we are most frequently asked is: “how do I do […]
The Autumn 2024 budget immediately increased staff costs for GP practices by way of the increased employer’s National Insurance contributions, with practices having no access to the reliefs for this afforded to many other businesses. As a result, practices have been left with real concerns as to what their staffing costs and structures may look […]
Five years into one of the biggest transfers of core funding that GP practices have seen, and there remains a level of disconnect between practices, and the funding entitlements from their networks. This effective pooling of significant NHS funding now represents a huge part of overall practice income, but many practices continue to receive very […]
Welcome to our new peer-led educational programme delivered by the Tamar faculty GP registrar leads! We aim to create an informal space for registrars to come together once a month and share their questions, thoughts and worries about various topics related to GP training. Each session will have a theme, varying from exams to post-CCT […]
Tamar Faculty GP Registrar social event Friday 9 May 2025 Boom Battle Bar, Plymouth Spaces limited - registration essential! FREE Event* *A £10 deposit will be taken at the time of booking, which will be refunded to you upon attendance. Welcome drinks: 18:30 Gaming: 19:00 End: 21:30 Join the Tamar Faculty GP Registrar committee at […]
Yoga and mindfulness workshop for GPs Tuesday 13 May 2025 The Angel Hall, Totnes 09:45 - 12:30 All equipment, including mats will be provided. Tea and coffee will be provided, attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch and enjoy in the grounds following the session. Please note there is limited free parking on site […]
Come and discuss...GP jobs Monday 19 May 2025: 19:00 - 20:00 | Online This informal peer-led session is delivered by the Tamar faculty GP registrar leads and open to GP registrar's from around the country, We aim to create an informal space for registrars to come together once a month and share their questions, thoughts […]
Free BLS session for Tamar Faculty members Wednesday 21 May 2025 Exeter Science Park 12.00pm - 01.30pm RCGP Member - FREE* Non Member - £40.00 Arrival and registration: 11:30am Start: Prompt 12.00pm End: 1.30pm RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to FREE BLS sessions with BLS instructor, Nicole Carr, the session will deliver a lively […]
The ICB will be hosting Pharmacy First training sessions for GP teams next month, aimed at increasing confidence in making appropriate referrals to the service including Hypertension and Contraception referrals. Your attendance and support at these sessions would be greatly appreciated. Formal invitations have been sent to GP practices via the ICB Primary Care inbox. […]
Looking for a role in general practice or a discussion about your next career adventure? Join us at The Falmouth Hotel at our recruitment fair. This is your opportunity to meet representatives from GP practices, Primary Care Networks, Kernow Health CIC, and businesses who will be on hand to talk to you about a range […]
RCGP Tamar Faculty, together with Kernow CIC have arranged an event at the Bedruthan Steps Hotel (a spacious and buggy friendly venue with free parking) including: Baby sensory class Back to work session with Steph Jackson 'Cultivating our soothing system' with Steph Jackson (on the beach, weather dependent) CPD session - 'Menopause update' The day […]
RCGP Tamar learn and connect Conference 2025 The RCGP Tamar Faculty invite you to this one day conference, FREE to RCGP members. This full day conference will have a varied and topical agenda, and will give plenty of opportunity to network and catch up with peers and colleagues from across the region. Costings FREE […]
Free BLS session for Tamar Faculty members covering adult and child BLS, use of AED and choking. Arrival and registration: 09.30am Start: 10.00am End: 11.30am RCGP member - FREE* RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to FREE BLS sessions with instructor, Nicole Carr, who has been an RGN for 40 years, 18 of those in […]
Free BLS session for Tamar Faculty members covering adult and child BLS, use of AED and choking. Arrival and registration: 11.30am Start: 12.00pm End: 1.30pm RCGP member - FREE* RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to FREE BLS sessions with instructor, Nicole Carr, who has been an RGN for 40 years, 18 of those in […]
The new contract for GP practices came into effect in April with, unusually, agreement from the wider profession, and with the promise of significant investment into core funding for practices. But what does it all mean in practice, and is all what it seems at first glance? In this webinar session, hosted by Kernow LMC, specialist […]
Tamar Faculty Virtual IMG Welcome Event Theme: Welcome to GP Training 2025: Sharing Resources to Create a Soft Landing for New IMGs in Tamar Faculty Wednesday, 27th August 2025 - 12.00 – 13:00 Platform: Microsoft Teams Duration: 1 hour Purpose: Join the Tamar Faculty IMG leads, Tochi Achonye and Nicole Nation at this informal but structured orientation […]
Thursday 11 September 2025 19:00 - 20:30 BST via ZOOM Free to RCGP members as part of their membership Non-members - £10.00 Following the popularity and success of a previous workshop, we are pleased to offer another opportunity to learn about how mindfulness and compassion can help you manage stress and get more enjoyment out […]
National Trust & RCGP tree care activity - Lansallos, Cornwall Wednesday 17 September Highertown Farm campsite Lansallos PL13 2PX 09:30 - 13:00 FREE to RCGP Members £15 to non-members* Places at this day are limited. GP’s are invited to join the National Trust rangers for a morning of maintenance of woodland creation sites, which will […]
Practices’ funding is based on set core values, but there remains a huge variation in earnings for GP practice partners, with some high earners and others struggling to stay afloat. So why such a variation – and what can you do about it? In this webinar session, hosted by Kernow LMC, specialist medical accountants Simpkins Edwards […]
Have you ever considered whether a sale and leaseback transaction would resolve your succession planning issues? Or, if putting a lease in place between the retired GPs and the existing partnership would be a better option? This webinar, organised by Kernow LMC, will be run by a primary care expert speaker involved with supporting GP […]
Should patients be told to stop antibiotics when they feel better, or should they complete the course? Come and find out! Sarah Tonkin-Crine is a behavioural scient at the University of Oxford has explored the evidence for this recommendation. That, and many hot antimicrobial stewardship topics will be explored by eminent UK and global […]
Date: Sunday, 5 October, 2025 Time: 10:30am - 4pm Up to 2 adult and 2 child (5 - 16, under 5s go free) tickets per member This event is FREE* and for RCGP members and their families** The Tamar Faculty would like to invite their members and their families to join us for a day at […]
