NHSEI SW are conducting a Community of Practice Webinar to support clinicians to highlight how people, with COVID at risk of silent hypoxia, can be safely supported at home and showcase the difference it has made. Join us on Tuesday 13th July between 12-2pm to hear from: Dr Matt Inada-Kim – National Clinical Director for […]
Men's Health:Top Tips on PSA Testing - 13th July 2021 - 12.30pm to 1.30pm Top tips on PSA testing A huge topic in itself. First establish the man’s main concern. The PSA test should certainly not be done without adequate counselling. A quick summary of the facts may be as follows: large trials have shown that […]
We would like to invite you to join us for a webinar at 1-2pm on the 22nd July 2021, covering: What is long covid? How are patients presenting with the condition? Post-covid assessment services Onward pathways Managing patient expectations The webinar will be aimed at all clinical staff within your practice and will help […]
Appraisal Skills Aims: to understand the importance of appraisal, the appraisal process both individual and team, personal development planning, facilitating the appraisal meeting. 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 organise with last minute changes […]
Men's Health: Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men - 14th September 2021 - 12.30pm to 1.30pm Lower urinary tract symptoms in men The skill is making the right diagnosis and providing the right treatment. This course is being run as an online training course. Details of how to join the meeting will be […]
FREE to ALL GPS Asking the question “Have you ever served in the in military?” is critical to improving healthcare for our veteran population. There are an estimated 2.4 million veterans in the UK, many have complex needs. There are Veteran-specific services tailored towards this potentially vulnerable patient group and veterans may be entitled to […]
For all GPs living life in the fast lane in need of a well deserved break & recharge (let’s be honest, who doesn't need that after 18 months of Covid pandemic!). The RCGP South West Faculties have combined with Art Square Plus to bring members four online art classes. Art Square Plus is an art […]
Introduction to Primary Care Aims – to understand how GP Practices are paid, the different types of GP contracts, QOF, Primary Care Networks, and to provide a basic knowledge of how GP practices align to the NHS. As ever we are always keen to offer as much as we can in the Practice Staff Training […]
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, […]
