
This Update consists of five modules covering new and changing knowledge on:


This Update consists of five modules covering new and changing knowledge on:

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Essential Knowledge Challenge 2021.2 provides an online applied knowledge test with instant answer access. The questions included within the Challenge are sourced from the content of the modules and reference material found within EKU2021.2. |

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Essential Knowledge Challenge 2020.2 provides an online applied knowledge test with instant answer access. The questions included within the Challenge are sourced from the content of the modules and reference material found within EKU2020.2 as well as the EKU Journal Watch and Hot Topics released during September to December 2019. |

This is a recording of a live conference that took place on 23 June 2026. This recording will be available to view until 8 April 2027.
ENT is woven into the fabric of everyday general practice. From routine to complex cases, ear, nose, and throat presentations are always presenting themselves—and a sound knowledge base can improve both confidence and patient outcomes. This conference has been designed with the busy GP at its heart. In a landscape of increasing demand and limited time, we have created a focused, high-impact programme that cuts through the noise to deliver what matters most. Through carefully selected topics and expert-led sessions, we will revisit the essentials, and highlight practical approaches you can take straight back into your consulting room. Expect clear guidance, clinical pearls, and thought-provoking insights throughout the day.
Learning objectives
Topics include
Conference Chair
Dr Rakesh Chopra MRCGP, teacher of ENT in primary care, GPwER at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust


This is a recording of a live conference that took place on 28 April 2026. This recording will be available to view until 18 February 2027.
Join us for a One Day Essentials conference on the medical needs of our patients with a learning disability. The national learning disability mortality review programme learning from lives and deaths LeDeR (2023 annual report published January 2026) has shone a light on the huge health inequalities experienced by this population. This course will cover a variety of topics aiming to help GPs support the health needs and complexity of their patients with a learning disability. The focus of the ODE will be on improving health in line with the move from hospital to community, sickness to prevention and analogue to digital.
Learning objectives
Topics include
Conference co-chairs
Dr Rachel Gaywood, GP, Clinical Lead for Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, RCGP SIG for learning disability
Dr Kathy Petersen, GP Partner, Forum Family Practice, Strategic clinical lead for mental health


This is a recording of a live conference that took place on 4 November 2025. This recording will be available to view until 20 August 2026.
Gastroenterology is one of the major medical specialties and accounts for 10% of all appointments in primary care. The British Society of Gastroenterologists (BSG) estimate that 90% of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are managed in primary care.
The aims of this conference are to update delegates on the emerging issues, such as the new Faecal Immunochemical Test guidelines and the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (the new name for NAFLD), as well as the more common presentations of GI conditions like dyspepsia, functional bowel disorders and iron deficiency anaemia.
By the end of the day, you will have more confidence in investigating and managing patients presenting with GI and liver problems, which will improve patient care, result in less referrals to gastroenterology services and benefit service issues around the provision of endoscopy.
Learning objectives:
Topics:
Conference chair:
Dr Mark Follows, GPwER gastroenterology

