Handling Complaints Aim: Understand what is a complaint and why people complain, recognise the skills required to deal with complaints, have a complaints process and a review process. As ever we are always keen to offer as much as we can in the Practice Staff Training programme. This year has been a tricky one to […]
The 10th annual Diabetes in Pregnancy UK Conference is taking place online on Tuesday, 16 November, from 1.30pm – 4.15pm. Professor Jonathan Valabhji OBE, National Clinical Director for Diabetes and Obesity, will open the Conference outlining Gestational Diabetes and the National Prevention programme. Other key topics being covered include a technology journey on GDM health, […]
Men's Health:Testosterone Deficiency- 17th November 2021 - 12.30pm to 1.30pm Testosterone deficiency (TD) The consensus is that: 1) TD is a well–established, significant medical condition that negatively affects male sexuality, reproduction, general health, and quality of life; 2) Symptoms and signs of TD occur as a result of low levels of testosterone, and may benefit from […]
We would like to invite you to join us for a webinar at 1-2pm on the 17th November 2021, covering: What is long covid? How are patients presenting with the condition? Post-covid assessment services How can non-clinical teams support with long covid? Managing patient expectations The webinar will be aimed at all non-clinical staff […]
Join the Tamar Faculty's Writing Creatively for Wellbeing standalone workshops. Our tutor, Claire Williamson, a freelance poet and writer, will guide you gently through these writing sessions. The process is much more about the content than the craft. If you write regularly, or you haven't written creatively since school, don't worry - poet and writer, […]
Men's Health: Sex and the Heart - 7 December, 2021 - 12.30pm to 1.30pm Sex and the heart The lecture will focus on (1) evaluation and management of cardiovascular risk in men with ED and no known CVD and (2) cardiac risk associated with sexual activity in men with known CVD. Several prospective studies have […]
The aim of this course is to assist Cervical Sample Taker Trainees to maintain high standards of sample taking in accordance with local and national standards. The guidance was updated in 2020 and our initial training sessions include the following: The NHS Cervical Screening Programme The background to cervical screening Organisation of the NHS Cervical […]
For all GPs living life in the fast lane in need of a well deserved break and recharge. The RCGP South West Faculties have engaged the services of professional artist Chris May. No previous painting ability needed! Join together with up to 4 family members per screen and be surprised with the art you can […]
The South West faculties, Tamar, Wessex and Severn invite their members to attend this Wellbeing event. Our tutor, Claire Williamson, a freelance poet and writer, will guide you gently through these standalone writing sessions. The process is much more about the content than the craft. If you write regularly, or you haven't written creatively since […]
The Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) Network Environmental Sustainability Community of Interest is hosting a series of sharing and learning events that aim to share best practice innovations and initiatives to support delivery of a Net Zero NHS. This online event will focus on reducing the environmental impact of asthma inhalers, concentrating on policies and […]
In conjunction with Kernow Health CIC, the RCGP Tamar Faculty brings you this full day's workshop which provides infant friendly CPD points for GPs and other healthcare professionals that are keen to mix parental leave up a bit and have a fun day out networking with their little ones (up to aged 1). This event […]
These sessions will take place every Monday for 6 weeks. Experienced Yoga teacher, Roessa Marks will guide you through these short sessions, designed specifically with GPs in mind. The sessions will be recorded and hosted on a website where you can complete them at a later date if you are unable to join us live. […]
This mini Workshop is an introductory opportunity for you to learn how to recognise, manage and prevent stress in the workplace by cultivating a mindful approach to yourself, to your work and to your life. Alison Sedgwick-Taylor, BAHons, DClinPsych, AfBPS, guides you through theory and exercises to enable you to help yourself, your colleagues and […]
RCGP Tamar, Severn and Wessex members - £100 (Overnight accommodation and meals will be provided) Following the first RCGP Nature Immersion Course which ran in October 2021, The Tamar, Severn and Wessex Faculties, along with the Hazel Hill Trust, are delighted to be running this two day Nature Resilience Immersion course for it's members in […]
Are you interested in the benefits of Balint? Looking to join a peer group of professionals to consult with? Thinking of new ways to revive your resilience? After another challenging year, the Covid-19 pandemic has raised the priority of professional wellbeing and support, both at and away from work. We are hosting a taster session […]
NB Medical are providing a LIVE, fully interactive, Hot Topics Urgent Care course webinar on Thursday, 31 March, 2022, from 9:30am to 5pm. The Hot Topics Urgent Care is an online learning experience, where you can ask questions and take part in polls, making the whole experience as exciting and as fulfilling as attending a […]
Online session (via MS Teams) to include: How to examine a breast Common breast conditions Explanation of the blue and red referral process Brief outline of blue flag data Q&A Session, questions to be submitted in advance to rcht.communication@nhs.net Registration essential, please contact rcht.communication@nhs.net by 29 March to secure your place.
The South West Faculties invite RCGP members to join a free online pizza cookery class. This session is open to all the family (sharing a screen). We are united by our need to eat, join our fun interactive session where you and your family can develop an important life skill, whilst producing great tasting food […]
Join the RCGP Tamar Faculty for a day looking how to look after your finances and yourself. The day will include tips from expert financial advisors from Wesleyan as well as a talk from a psychologist. There will be the opportunity to take a walk in the beautiful grounds of our venue, Buckfast Abbey, have […]
The South West faculties, Tamar, Wessex and Severn invite members to attend this wellbeing event. We will be running a series of online events aimed at AiTs, although all member grades are welcome. The first will be given by Dr Sian Ludman, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Exeter Medical School, and will focus on work/life […]
Join us for a new and exciting virtual update course from the comfort of your home (or GP practice)! Keeping on top of all the changes to guidelines and the latest research can be a challenge, so we’ve done all the legwork for you. Our jam-packed online course is full of brand-new updates to help […]
Join us as we discuss the Active Practice Charter and Runtalkrun. We will also give you evidence of how all these can be employed in your practice locally using a local case study. As GPs you are regularly asked to advise your patients to be more physically active and adopt a healthier lifestyle, but are […]
The Cornwall Primary Care Training Hub have developed an exciting new cardiovascular pathway, with acknowledgement to the SW Peninsula Integrated Cardiac Clinical Network for their specialist contribution. The pathway is aimed at healthcare professionals who care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in General Practice and will be of particular interest to those who have an […]
Leadership Skills as a New Partner in Practice is a webinar for new partners looking to enhance their leadership skills. Together we’ll discuss some of the biggest challenges faced as a new partner, share expert tips on leading your team as a new partner and share some of the techniques from our New to Partnership programme on how […]
