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These are the slides from the The Fairer Practice conference: Turning commitment into action that took place on Wednesday 24 June 2026. These slides will be available to view until 7 January 2027 and are only available to those who registered for the event. 

 

Health inequalities are not abstract. They are felt every day in general practice — in late diagnoses, unmet need, repeated non-attendance, and patients navigating systems not designed for them. Many practices are committed to advancing health equity, but competing priorities, limited resources, and uncertainty about where to focus effort can make meaningful change challenging. 

This national conference brings together practitioners, leaders, and educators to move beyond intention and into practical action. Using the Fairer Practice Toolkit, this full-day event combines evidence, lived experience, practical tools, creative enquiry, and a supportive community to help you translate ambition into sustainable change. 

Whether you are just beginning your health equity journey or building on existing work, you will leave with clarity, confidence and a practical action plan tailored to your context. 

In this conference, we will explore: 

  • The recently launched RCGP Fairer Practice Toolkit: practical roadmap with real examples 
  • Women’s health & cultural inequities 
  • Geographic inequities: rural & coastal challenges 
  • Addressing missed appointments & patient disengagement 
  • Creative enquiry: new ways to reflect & solve problems 
  • Adolescent care & digital confidentiality 
  • Reasonable adjustments & trauma-informed care 
  • Neuroaffirmative practice for patients & staff 
  • Health for people with learning disabilities 
  • Action planning & joining the Fairer Practice community 

This is not about doing more. It's about doing what matters, what works, and what changes outcomes - for the patients who need it most. 

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CPD Points: 5.0
Time to complete this course: 5-6 hours
Date of publication: 20 April 2026
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Available until 18 December 2026.

The prevalence of ketamine use has increased markedly over the past few years, with the number of people seeking treatment for ketamine use disorder increasing 12-fold over the past decade. Patients often have additional medical problems relating to those outside of the addiction itself and at times can present with a complex array of symptoms. 

This webinar will give an overview of ketamine use disorder and the associated ketamine uropathy to enable you to identify and manage patients with the disorder presenting in your practice. It is hoped that the session will not only improve your knowledge on the subject but encourage a more joined up approach between medical services, to ultimately improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse events in this vulnerable and young cohort of patients.

Learning objectives:

  • Gain an understanding of how people who use ketamine may present to primary care.
  • Expand knowledge of the pathophysiology of ketamine use disorder, including the multi-systemic effects, effects on the urinary tract and pain consequences.
  • Deepen understanding of how one might assess, triage and manage someone presenting with ketamine use in the primary care setting.
  • Develop knowledge on assessing risk and delivering harm reduction advice to people who use ketamine.
  • Build knowledge on the management of ketamine uropathy in primary care and when to refer to urology services
  • Consider effective joined-up working between clinical services

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Curriculum: Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Misuse
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 4 June 2026
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These are the slides from the Artificial intelligence in primary care study day that took place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. These slides will be available to view until 21 January 2027 and are only available to those who registered for the event. 

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency and patient care in General Practice. As demand on primary care services continues to rise, AI tools - ranging from digital scribes and triage to administrative support - are becoming essential.

 

This one-day hybrid study day brings together experts to demystify AI in primary care. The programme explores practical implementations, such as the use of triage and scribes in clinical practice, and how AI can streamline administrative tasks like managing clinic letters. Beyond clinical practice, the event will also cover medical education, addressing both postgraduate training and post-CCT work. The day also includes dedicated training on safety standards and regulations, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate the responsibilities of a Clinical Safety Officer - an essential role for using AI in the NHS.

 

Learning objectives:

By the end of this day, delegates will be able to:

  • Evaluate the practical applications of AI in clinical settings, specifically focusing on the efficacy of triage models and AI-assisted documentation (scribes).
  • Understand the potential for AI to reduce administrative workload and improve practice efficiency.
  • Analyse the medical education landscape and how AI can help with both postgraduate training and continuous professional development.
  • Identify the core responsibilities of a Clinical Safety Officer, including the necessary safety standards and regulatory frameworks required for implementing AI solutions safely.
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation with peers and experts during panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

Topics:

AI at the coalface:Triage, Scribes, and beyond

  • Triage models scribes
  • Admin for GPs

The future of learning: AI in postgraduate and post-CCT education

  • Post grad training
  • Post CCT work

Governance & Safety: Standards, regulations, and clinical safety officer training

  • Safety standards
  • Regulations and implementation

Chairs:

Dr Benjamin Brown, GP Partner, Clinical Senior Lecturer (The University of Manchester), Medical Director (OneAdvanced)

Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah, GP Partner, Bromley by Bow Health. RCGP Council Member

Speakers:

Dr Annabelle Painter, Digital Health & AI Clinician

Dr Amar Ahmad FRCGP, Partner & GP Trainer, Wilmslow Health Centre

Dr Fari Ahmad MRCGP, GP Partner & GP Trainer, Appraiser and Neighbourhood Health Lead

Dr Osman Bhatti FRCGP, Clinical Consultant

Dr Hussain Gandhi, GP Partner, Head of eGPlearning

Dr Keith Grimes, Founder & CEO Curistica Ltd, Former GP

Dr Annemarie Cunningham, GP Medical Advisor

Presentations are not to be shared with others.

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CPD Points: 6.0
Time to complete this course: 5-6 hours
Date of publication: 20 April 2026
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This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on Wednesday 25 March 2026. This recording will be available to view until 10 December 2026.

 

Biological medicines are complex medicines made or derived from a biological source. A biosimilar medicine (known as a ‘biosimilar’) contains a version of an active substance of an approved biological medicinal product, known as the reference product. Biological medicines are used to treat many conditions including cancers, diabetes, arthritis, psoriasis, neutropenia and enzyme or hormone deficiencies (NHS England, 2023).

Biologic medications are increasingly being used to treat a range of conditions in secondary care, and there is a growing number of biosimilars in use. Primary care rarely gets involved in their use, however with the shift from hospital to community care as part of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, this webinar will focus on what biosimilars are, their development, and how we can consider the shift to their use in the community.

Webinar Chair:

Dr Kevin Barrett MRCGP, GP New Road Surgery Croxley Green, Divisional Medical Director for Hertfordshire and Deputy Caldicott Guardian CLCH

Webinar speakers:

Dr Marion Sloan, GP & Chair of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, PCSG
Sherwin Criseno, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Endocrinology
Philip Newland-Jones, Consultant Pharmacist and Honorary Associate Professor in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the University of Southampton

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This webinar was funded by Sandoz UK. Sandoz were asked to suggest speakers and topics however, full editorial control remains the sole responsibility of the RCGP. 

CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
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This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on Thursday 20 November 2025. This recording will be available to view until 19 August 2026.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports injuries are common presentations in primary care, but remote consultations present unique challenges in assessment and diagnosis. With increasing demand for virtual care, GPs need to develop skills and confidence in managing these conditions remotely whilst recognising their limitations. This webinar, led by a GPwER in MSK and Senior Sports and Exercise Medicine registrar, will provide practical guidance on remote assessment, identifying red flags, and making safe and effective management decisions.

Learning objectives
 By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the strengths and limitations of remote MSK assessments and learn key techniques to enhance virtual consultations.
  • Understand how to differentiate common MSK conditions and functional limitations via video or telephone.
  • Identify red flags early and when to escalate care for suspected serious pathology, such as fractures, infections, or inflammatory conditions.
  • Explore practical management strategies for common MSK conditions, including tendinopathies, joint injuries, and back pain.
  • Learn about sports injuries present in active patients, including return-to-play guidance, rehabilitation principles, and prevention strategies.
  • Understand the role of exercise prescription and lifestyle advice for MSK health, including having active conversations and how to integrate social prescribing into care.
  • Discuss emerging trends in MSK care, such as ultrasound in primary care, hybrid (remote and in-person) assessment models, technology and wearables, and access to community-based rehabilitation services.

 

Chair:

Dr Salman Waqar MRCGP, GP in Berkshire and Honorary Academic GP, Imperial College London

Speaker:

Dr Faisal Shaikh, GP, Clinical lead, Surrey ICS Community MSK Service, and Sports and Exercise Medicine Registrar

 
 

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Curriculum: Musculoskeletal Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 2 December 2025
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