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Abortion in primary care

Abortion in primary care

Abortion is one of the commonest gynaecological procedures - worldwide, 30% of all pregnancies and 60% of unintended pregnancies end in an abortion. This module will deliver an up-to-date understanding of the clinical and legal aspects of abortion and improve the ability of primary care practitioners to support patients before and after an abortion. This course falls within the Gynaecology and Breast curriculum field.

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Category: NICE Guideline Updates
Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 13 August 2025
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Domestic Abuse and Women's Health

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Women's Health Safeguarding

  

Domestic abuse is common and can result in significant health issues for victims. While both men and women can be affected by domestic abuse, women are disproportionately the victims and experience greater harms. The majority of victims of domestic homicide are women. Domestic abuse has (or can be associated with) widespread impacts on mental and physical health, which may be encountered in general practice. This course considers how domestic abuse may be present and can be recognised in general practice consultations and is aligned to level 3 RCGP safeguarding standards. This course falls within the consulting in general practice curriculum field.

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Curriculum: Consulting in General Practice
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 18 December 2025
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Interpreting electrocardiograms in primary care | EWS | REWIND

Available until 3 June 2026.

 

Interpreting electrocardiogram (ECG) results is a key skill for GPs. We need to be comfortable in reading them and then deciding further steps in management. As GPs we need to be familiar with the normal variants and then be able to identify those rhythms that need referrals. These are key skills that help GPs practice safely and with confidence. It is important to avoid unnecessary referrals but also not to overlook findings that would need referral. 

Learning objectives

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

  • Confidently interpret a normal ECG and normal variants
  • Interpret rhythms that need urgent referral to the secondary care
  • Interpret rhythms which need routine referrals

 
 

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Category: Essentials Webinar Series
Curriculum: Cardiovascular Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 3 December 2025
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Polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility | EWS | REWIND

Available until 8 June 2026.

 

This session focuses on the major 2023 shift in international polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) guidance, which emphasises the condition’s metabolic underpinnings and evolving definitions. We will update you on how genotype and phenotype distinctions shape management strategies, the significance of  anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) testing, and how new injectable fertility treatments are transforming outcomes for patients with PCOS. The session blends endocrine nuance with practical treatment tips to improve fertility care in real life.

Learning Objectives: 

  • PCOS phenotype vs genotype: what it means in the clinic.
  • AMH and egg count: how to interpret and use.
  • Metabolic syndrome and long-term health.
  • Injectables in PCOS fertility treatment: what's changed and why it matters.

 
 

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Category: Essentials Webinar Series
Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast, Maternity and Reproductive Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 12 December 2025
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Pelvic pain: making sense of overlapping diagnoses | EWS | REWIND

Available until 3 June 2026.

 

Pelvic pain is often complex, persistent and misdiagnosed. This webinar aims to untangle the overlapping clinical features of endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory dieses (PID). Through practical case examples and real-time polling, we will help you strengthen your diagnostic reasoning, improve patient communication, and gain clarity on when to treat, when to refer, and how to advocate for patients in multidisciplinary settings.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Endometriosis vs adenomyosis: how to spot the difference.
  • Fibroids and PID - when they are the cause, and when they're not.
  • Diagnostic pathways: what's appropriate and accessible.
  • Supporting patients through delay, uncertainty and impact.

 
 

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Category: Essentials Webinar Series
Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast, Maternity and Reproductive Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 11 December 2025
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Endometrial cancer and heavy menstrual bleeding | EWS | REWIND

Available until 26 May 2026.

 

This webinar explores the UK’s uniquely high rates of endometrial cancer, drawing attention to under-recognised risk factors and the limitations of current diagnostic pathways, especially the inconsistent application of fast-track hysteroscopy. With a clinical focus on pre and perimenopausal women, participants will review how to distinguish between heavy and irregular bleeding, when to suspect endometrial cancer, and how to respond with timely, effective investigations.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Recognise key risk factors for endometrial cancer in pre and perimenopausal women.
  • Distinguish between heavy and irregular bleeding and identify red flags.
  • Understand when and how to investigate or refer using current pathways.

 
 

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Category: Essentials Webinar Series
Curriculum: Maternity and Reproductive Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 24 November 2025
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Sports medicine | One Day Essentials | REWIND

Available until 5 June 2026.

Primary care sports medicine focuses extensively on the diagnosis, management and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines and practices aimed at promoting the health and fitness of athletes and physically active individuals. Understanding sports medicine enables GPs to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages and activity levels, addressing not just general health but also physical activity-related issues. Join us for a full day of practical and interactive discussion exploring common sports medicine presentations in general practice, and some introductions on how to become involved in this exciting specialty.


Topics include:

  • Rheumatology in sports medicine 
  • Women's health in sports medicine: pregnancy, postpartum & perimenopause
  • Concussion
  • Cardiology in sports
  • Psychological consideration in rehabilitation in sports and exercise medicine
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Careers in sports medicine panel discussion 


Learning objectives:

  • Increase delegates’ knowledge on identifying and managing various sporting injuries and medical conditions amongst the physically active population.
  • Gain an appreciation of sex-specific considerations in injury risk, rehabilitation, and exercise physiology.
  • Recognise the psychological factors affecting recovery from sports injuries.
  • Identify training and career pathways to develop a special interest in SEM alongside general practice.


Conference Chair:

Dr Sarah Dyche, Salaried GP at Rosedale Surgery, ECCH GP Associate


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Category: One Day Essentials REWIND
Curriculum: Musculoskeletal Health
CPD Points: 6.5
Time to complete this course: 6-7 hours
Date of publication: 2 May 2025
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Women's health | One Day Essentials | REWIND

Available until 15 January 2026.

GPs are the first port of call for women’s health issues. We manage the majority of them without recourse to secondary care, even though the amount of time that medical school and vocational training devotes to subjects such as contraception and the menopause can be variable. When we do refer, our patients wait for many months or years, during which we manage symptoms and answer our patients’ questions. 

In this One Day Essentials conference, Dr Toni Hazell and a group of leading speakers will focus on essential information, latest evidence, practical tips and take-home messages to help improve practice and patient outcomes. The primary care perspective will be foremost in all of the talks, with consideration of the real-life decisions that we make every day whilst working in an under-resourced system. There will be ample opportunity for questions. 

Learning Objectives:

  • To gain confidence in the management of women’s health issues in primary care, and knowledge of when referral is appropriate. 
  • To understand the updated NICE guideline on menopause and how to explain complex issues of risks and benefits to women contemplating HRT, as well as being aware of the British Menopause Society guidance on unscheduled bleeding on HRT and how this might affect your referral decisions. 
  • To understand how to manage suspected endometriosis in primary care and how decisions on referral should be individualised depending on factors such as symptom severity and desire to conceive. 
  • To be updated on contraception and the latest thinking in PCOS. 
  • To be aware of the NICE guidelines on familial cancer risk and know how to manage a patient who presents with concerns about genetic risks of cancer. 
  • To be able to talk to women holistically throughout their life and give sensible advice when asked about lifestyle and complementary medicine.  

Topics include:

  • Menopause update: What NICE did and did not say in 2024?
  • Bleeding on HRT
  • Contraception cluedo: Update your contraceptive knowledge for 2025
  • Endometriosis
  • Familial cancer
  • PCOS 
  • Holistic women's health throughout the life cycle 

Conference chair

Dr Toni Hazell, GP and RCGP eLearning fellow

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Category: One Day Essentials REWIND
Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast
CPD Points: 6.0
Time to complete this course: 6-7 hours
Date of publication: 24 March 2025
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