Getting the most from your Dispensary Aims: to know how your pharmacy is performing, understanding the VAT element, producing management info for the partners and dispensary staff and the pharmacy future in the GP practice. As ever we are always keen to offer as much as we can in the Practice Staff Training programme. This […]
Men's Health: Erectile Dysfunction- 5th October 2021 - 12.30pm to 1.30pm Erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance. The prevalence of ED has been estimated as nearly 40% of men >40 years of age although these figures are contested. ED increases in […]
Are you a Healthcare Professional based in Devon or Cornwall wanting to know more about Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Long-Term Conditions? Then join us for this interactive session hosted by Dr Sarah Kay GP and Physical Exercise Champion.
Join us for a new and exciting virtual update course from the comfort of your home (or 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. From the pill to pelvic pain and periods... Our jam-packed one-day course […]
Medical Terminology Aim – To improve the understanding of medical terminology and systems within the body. Aimed at practice team roles such as medical secretaries, summarisers and coders and all admin/reception staff. As ever we are always keen to offer as much as we can in the Practice Staff Training programme. This year has been […]
FREE to RCGP members. Join our fun and relaxed 6 week online singing course, led by a professional singer. This time around we will be learning show tunes from the West End and Broadway. Starts Monday, 11 October.
Long Covid – what it is and how we identify patients with the condition? We would like to invite you to join us for a webinar at 1-2pm on 14 October 2021, covering: What is long covid? How are patients presenting with the condition? Post-covid assessment services Onward pathways Managing patient expectations The webinar […]
Debate and discussion around the future role of remote consultations and patient triage. Arguments for and against remote care followed by introduction to the paper RCGP by Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of RCGP Council, peer discussion in breakout rooms and opportunity for Q&A with Professor Martin Marshall after. Free to all, we would particularly like […]
GP Junior Doctors Career's Event Considering a career in general practice but unsure of the training pathway or career options? The Tamar RCGP Faculty is holding an event at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Tuesday, 2 November 2021 for doctors considering a career in general practice. We will cover a range of topics varying from […]
Men's Health: Men and COVID-19 - 2nd November 2021, 12.30pm to 1.30pm As COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the globe, the UK has been particularly hard hit. In particular, during the SARS-CoV outbreak men had a higher case fatality rate of 21.9% as compared to 13.2% for females, and twice as many male-to-female deaths in the […]
We would like to invite you to join us for a webinar at 1-2pm on 4 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 (and […]
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 […]
