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Weight loss injections | EWS

Available until 12 May 2026.

Following the recent news that the GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide has been approved by NICE for use outside of hospital settings, this evening webinar aims to enhance understanding of these medications and looks at the way in which they may affect your day-to-day practice. Including prescribing process and logistical elements which you may face as a GP.

Not only will we look at prescribing but also factor into us all seeing more and more patients walk through our doors using weight loss injections privately. These talks will help you better understand all the considerations for providing weight loss injections and provide useful take home tips and updates around what to discuss with patients, including lifestyle advice.

Learning Objectives:

Understand GLP-1 agonists currently for patients living with obesity
Discuss potential benefits, risks and side effects of these medications
Understand the prescribing process, including up-titration and considerations for other medications
Review the NICE eligibility criteria and the NHSE funding variation

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Category: Essentials Webinar Series

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CPD Points: 1.5

Time to complete this course: 90 minutes

Date of publication: 12 November 2025

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Managing long COVID-19 in primary care| EWS | REWIND

Available until 1 April 2026.

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.

Learning Objectives:

Recognise the key presentations and symptomatology of Long COVID-19 encountered in general practice.
Understand the current research and evidence-based insights into the pathophysiology of Long COVID-19.
Manage common Long COVID-19 symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, and breathlessness, using practical, patient-centred approaches.
Address more complex Long COVID-19 manifestations such as mast cell activation syndrome, POTS, and pleuritic chest pain.
Explore emerging and debated topics in Long COVID-19 management, including microclots, vagal nerve dysfunction, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, supplements, and Low Dose Naltrexone.
Discuss prognosis and expected outcomes to better support and counsel patients on their recovery journey.

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CPD Points: 1.5

Time to complete this course: 90 minutes

Date of publication: 2 June 2025

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Holistic management of breathlessness in Primary Care | EWS | REWIND

This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on 29 April 2024. This recording will be available to view until 29 October 2024.

This webinar will increase delegates knowledge and understanding of breathlessness as a symptom. Many people live with lung diseases suffer breathlessness long term with episodes of exacerbation due to various conditions such as COPD and Lung Fibrosis. Others might experience breathlessness as a result of an acute illness such as asthma attack or due to mental health issues such as anxiety and panic attacks. Managing the symptoms can be challenging and stressful for both patients and clinicians.

Learning objectives

Increase delegates' knowledge and understanding of breathlessness as a symptom
Learn about the wellbeing aspect and various approaches to management such as breathing techniques, physiotherapy and yoga
Practical and meaningful ways to support those living with respiratory disease

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