Royal College of General Practitioners - Online Learning Environment

Available until 3 June 2026.

 

Available until 1 April 2026.

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:

• How to manage patients with abnormal liver blood tests in primary care
• Provide updates on Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease 
• Provide updates on how to assess and manage patients presenting with lower and upper GI symptoms 
• Provide updates on neuroendocrine tumours 

Topics: 

• Liver disease 
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Lower and upper GI symptoms
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Neuroendocrine tumours (NETS) 

Conference chair:

Dr Mark Follows, GPwER gastroenterology

Over 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss, and this number is predicted to rise to nearly 4 million by 2050 as our population ages. With eye-related issues accounting for 4.5 million GP consultations annually, GPs are often on the frontline of detecting and managing ophthalmic conditions, yet many feel uncertain due to limited exposure during training.

This interactive, expert-led virtual course is designed to boost your confidence and competence in ophthalmology, helping you recognise red flags, manage common presentations, and make timely referrals. With access to eminent specialists, the day will cover key topics, from acute eye emergencies to chronic conditions, ensuring you leave with actionable skills to implement immediately in your practice.

This One Day Essentials conference will help you deliver better care with confidence. It is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, reduce uncertainty, and improve patient outcome, all in just one day.

 Learning objectives

• Develop a structured approach to assessing common and urgent eye conditions, reducing diagnostic uncertainty.
• Improve your ability to diagnose and manage frequently encountered presentations, including red eye, visual disturbances, and chronic eye disease.
• Gain a deeper understanding of key ophthalmology topics, from glaucoma and macular degeneration to neuro-ophthalmology emergencies.
• Enhance your confidence in recognising red flags that require urgent referral or intervention.
• Learn practical tips for effective patient communication, examination techniques, and when to involve specialists.

 

Topics

• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Macular degeneration
• Eye problems in paediatrics
• Diabetes in the eye
• Red eye
• Generic eyelid problems

Conference chair

Dr Waqaar Shah FRCGP, RCGP Clinical Expert in Eye Health

Bronze sponsor

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital sponsored this conference. Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the RCGP.