Best Practice Birmingham & Respiratory Professional Care 2025

Best Practice Birmingham & Respiratory Professional Care 2025

Join the UK’s leading event for primary and respiratory care professionals, taking place 8-9 October at the NEC, Birmingham.

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About the event
8-9 Oct 2025 | NEC Birmingham

Best Practice Birmingham brings the primary care community together for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Featuring expert-led talks, interactive workshops, and a cutting-edge exhibition, the event highlights the latest developments transforming general practice.

Designed for GPs, clinical directors, practice managers, and the wider primary care team, it's a must-attend event offering actionable insights, innovative approaches to patient care, and valuable networking with peers driving the future of general practice.

Learn

Earn CPD points with free, expert-led sessions on clinical updates, NHS policy, and practical skills to support your professional growth.

Network

Connect with GPs, Practice Managers, and primary care leaders nationwide to share ideas, build relationships, and spark collaboration.

Discover

Explore the latest innovations, tech, and tools from top suppliers to enhance patient care and improve practice efficiency.

Event highlights
2024 | Key moments

Last year, just after the General Election, we came together at a crucial moment to reflect, recharge, and reset for the future of general practice.

In 2025, the focus is on the NHS 10-Year Plan and Three Strategic Shifts reshaping primary care. Join thousands of GPs, practice managers, nurses, and primary care leaders for two days of insight, action, and real-world solutions.

Conference programme
8-9 Oct 2025 | NEC Birmingham

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network
09:30 10:00

Implementing the 10-Year Health Plan: what does this actually mean for me?

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network

Paula Cowan, Medical Director for Primary Care, National Primary Care Medical Directorate lead for Women's Programme - National Primary Care Medical Directorate lead for Prevention Programme, GP Partner, Eastham Group Practice

Neil Modha, GP Partner - Thistlemoor Medical Centre

Aruna Garcea

Aamir Munir
10:15 10:45

Operationalising the prevention agenda

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Danny Bartlett, Managing Director/Founder - Primary Care Clinical Excellence Ltd
11:00 11:30

An update from the CQC

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Bola Owolabi, Chief Inspector of Primary and Community Healthcare - CQC
12:00 12:45

Lunch and Learn: X-on Health

The Future of General Practice Theatre
13:45 14:15

Digitalising healthcare – experience from the UK Digital Clinical Excellence Forum (DiCE UK)

The Future of General Practice Theatre

James Kingsland OBE, Professor Of Primary Care - University of Central Lancashire
15:15 15:45

Total Triage: top tips from the practices who have made it work

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Alexandra Watts, GP Partner/Trainer & GPwSI Ophthalmology - Whitehall Medical Practice & Oxford John Radcliffe
16:00 16:30

CVD Prevention - State of the Nation

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Helen Williams, National Clinical Director for CVD Prevention - NHS England
16:45 17:15

24 hours in Primary care

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Eddie Roche, Medical Director - Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
17:15 17:20

Chair's Closing Remarks

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Natasha Behl, GP Executive Partner, Clinical Lead at BSol ICS - Solihull Healthcare partnership
13:00 13:30

Birmingham's Neighbourhood Health Service: the future of healthcare in the UK?

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Natasha Behl, GP Executive Partner, Clinical Lead at BSol ICS - Solihull Healthcare partnership
13:45 14:30

The 10 Year Plan: how Group Clinics will ensure successful delivery

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Georgina Craig, Director - The Experience Led Care Programme

Rupa Joshi, Deputy Medical Director for Primary Care NHSSW and Primary Care Medical Directorate Lead for Group Clinics - British Society of Medicine Transformation Lead, GP Partner, Woodley Surgery

Sue Mann, National Clinical Director Women's Health, Consultant and Clinical Lead Women's Health - NHS England

Dipti Gandhi, Managing Partner - Brigstock Medical Practice
14:45 15:15

Technology as a bridge from care in hospital to in the community

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network

Alexander T. Deng, Clinical Lead for Genomic AI | AI Lead - Genomics AI Network | Alan Turing Institute

Gurnak Singh Dosanjh, Deputy CCIO - NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
15:15 15:20

Chair's Closing Remarks

The Future of General Practice Theatre

Natasha Behl, GP Executive Partner, Clinical Lead at BSol ICS - Solihull Healthcare partnership

09:30 10:00

Spirometry and FeNO

Respiratory Skills Theatre
10:15 11:00

Buteyko Breathing Techniques in Clinical Practice

Respiratory Skills Theatre

We aim to introduce breathing pattern disorders, how to recognise them in clinical practice and review treatment concepts. We will cover a range of Buteyko Breathing Techniques and link them to clinical case studies.

Charlotte Wells, Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist - Buteyko Breathing Association

Claire Hepworth, Clinical Specialist Respiratory Paediatric Physiotherapist - Buteyko Breathing Association
11:15 11:45

The importance of inhaler technique

Respiratory Skills Theatre
13:00 13:30

From breath to beat: Optimising cardio-respiratory risk

Respiratory Skills Theatre

Meredith Donaldson, Council Member - PCCS
14:00 14:30

High flow therapy in COPD and applications of vibrating mesh nebulisation

Respiratory Skills Theatre

In this session, a summary of evidence supporting applications of high flow therapy in patients with COPD will be provided and implementation of nebulisation through high flow therapy will be discusse ...

Rebecca D'Cruz, Consultant Respiratory Physician - Lane Fox Respiratory Service, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
14:45 15:15

British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Respiratory Skills Theatre
16:15 16:45

Occupational asthma

Respiratory Skills Theatre

10:15 11:00

Group asthma reviews

Respiratory Skills Theatre

Alisha Jenkins, National Programme Manager - The Experience Led Care Programme

Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Respiratory Society
12:00 12:30

Children's asthma diagnosis and management

Respiratory Skills Theatre

Around 1 in 10 children has asthma but there may be some reluctance to make a diagnosis and 'label' a child. As a result, children with asthma may be at risk of symptoms and exacerbations because of a ...

Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Respiratory Society
12:45 13:30

Transforming COPD Care

Respiratory Skills Theatre
15:30 16:00

OSA management

Respiratory Skills Theatre

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

PCN Transformation Theatre

Tara Humphrey, Managing director - THC Primary Care
09:30 10:00

How to assess impact and roles within the ARRS workforce

PCN Transformation Theatre

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Danny Bartlett, Managing Director/Founder - Primary Care Clinical Excellence Ltd
10:15 11:00

Improving Access by Rethinking Patient Communication

PCN Transformation Theatre

Poor communication drives up demand and blocks digital access. This session shows how to get communication right across websites, SMS, the NHS App, social media, in-practice, and in-consultation chann ...

Dillon Sykes, Digital Lead - Digital and Transformation Services - Redmoor Health

Clare Temple, Digital & Transformation Programme Lead - Redmoor Health
12:45 13:15

Delivering Continuity via Patient Health Teams

PCN Transformation Theatre

How we are using a Patient Health Teams Model (PHT) enabled by patient segmentation (created by Connected Care using the John Hopkins Adapted Clinical Groups) and Anima online consultation software. W ...

Amit Sharma, CEO - Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance

Tash Poller, Transformation Manager - Brookside Group Practice
13:30 14:00

Primary Care Networks – Developing the workforce to improve patient outcomes

PCN Transformation Theatre

Lorraine Makin, Deputy Director - Hounslow Primary Care Networks

Karen deSay, Head of Hounslow Education - West London NHS Trust

Blessings Ncube, Head of PCN Strategy and Development - West London NHS Trust
14:15 14:45

Spend time with patients, not paperwork– NHS-ready AI solutions

PCN Transformation Theatre

Primary care professionals are under increasing pressure, with rising patient demand and Primary care professionals are under increasing pressure, with rising patient demand and excessive administrati ...

Ben Jeeves, Chief Clinical Information Officer - T-Pro
15:00 15:30

PCN of the year: Learn from our approach to success

PCN Transformation Theatre

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Craig Gillespie

Peter Chamberlain, Deputy Clinical Director - South Sefton PCN

Rachel Stead, Strategic PCN Manager - South Sefton PCN
16:15 16:20

Chair's Closing Remarks

PCN Transformation Theatre

Tara Humphrey, Managing director - THC Primary Care

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

PCN Transformation Theatre

Tara Humphrey, Managing director - THC Primary Care
09:30 10:00

A journey in developing an interoperable, functioning PCN

PCN Transformation Theatre

I will share my journey in building an interoperable, high-functioning PCN, covering practical steps taken to integrate digital systems, foster collaboration across practices, and enhance patient care ...

Asad Ashraf, GP/Medical Director/CCIO - Chingford Medical Practice/E4 PCN/Bromley Healthcare

Melanie Tucker, PCN Manager - E4 Network
10:50 11:20

National evaluation of primary care-led approaches to reducing health inequalities – experience from the Complete Care Community Programme (CCCP)

PCN Transformation Theatre

James Kingsland OBE, Professor Of Primary Care - University of Central Lancashire
11:30 12:00

Empowering patients and creating capacity across the PCN

PCN Transformation Theatre

Empowering patients to look after themselves and manage their own health will not only benefit patients as they are now in control of their own health when given the right tools to manage it effective ...

Hassan Argomandkhah, ㅤClinical Director - ㅤKirkby Primary Care Network
12:10 12:40

Making neighbourhood health a reality: Community Wellness Outreach

PCN Transformation Theatre

Amit Sharma, CEO - Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance

Azra Raja, Inclusion Manager - Reading Voluntary Action

Lizzie Mottram, Clinical lead health inequalities - Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance
12:50 13:20

SEL Multimorbidity Model of Care (3Mmoc): integrated neighbourhood team project on multimorbidity

PCN Transformation Theatre

Nandini Mukhopadhyay, clinical and care professional lead - South East London ICB

Robert McCarthy, Associate Director LTC Management & Improvement

Dr Rob Elias, Consultant nephrologist KCH
13:30 14:00

Mental Health Pathway Transformation – North West Leicestershire

PCN Transformation Theatre

Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer - North West Leicestershire GP Federation

Inbal Bland, Mental Health Neighbourhood Lead - North West Leicestershire GP Federation

Nicola Cockeram, Head of Project Delivery - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
14:50 15:20

A sustainable model for delivering ADHD reviews in Primary Care and reducing waiting lists

PCN Transformation Theatre

Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer - North West Leicestershire GP Federation

Nicola Cockeram, Head of Project Delivery - North West Leicestershire GP Federation

Bhav Mistry, Senior Pharmacist - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
15:30 15:55

Working together - a PCN guide to accessing funds and bids to strengthen community and primary care.

PCN Transformation Theatre
16:00 16:05

Chair's Closing Remarks

PCN Transformation Theatre

Tara Humphrey, Managing director - THC Primary Care

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Sonia Ashraf, GP and Deputy Clinical Director - West Midlands Cancer Alliance; Hall Green Health Birmingham.
09:30 10:00

How to improve your diagnosis of endometrial cancer in primary care

GP Clinical Theatre 1
10:15 10:45

Improving your diagnosis of ovarian cancer and how often to use the CA125 blood test

GP Clinical Theatre 1
11:00 11:30

Menopause and the link with digestive health

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Join Nigel Denby, RD as he provides an overview of menopause and reviews the digestive health symptoms associated with menopause, including new insights from a recent survey of over 500 women looking ...

Nigel Denby RD, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Harley Street at Home - Harley Street At Home
13:15 13:45

Improving your diagnosis of brain cancer

GP Clinical Theatre 1
14:00 14:45

Lifestyle medicine and metabolic health: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Neurologoical conditions

GP Clinical Theatre 1

A Panel Discussion with leading experts.To become more aware of how lifestyle changes through more person-centred care programmes that acknowledge the need to address emotional health. To learn how ex ...

Neil Bindemann, Executive Director - Person-Centred Neurosciences Society

Camille Hirons, GP | Lewisham Lifestyle Medicine Community of Practice Lead | SELCA CCPL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Clinical - Amersham Vale Practice
15:45 16:15

Inequalities in end of life care in primary care

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Join CQC and NHSE in this important discussion about reducing inequalities in palliative care and end-of-life care within primary care. We all know that ensuring everyone regardless of socioeconomic s ...

Amanda Williams, Deputy Director of Primary & Community Care - Care Quality Commission

Sarah Mitchell, National Clinical Director for Palliative and End of Life Care - NHS England
16:30 17:00

Update on obesity and new developments

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Stephanie de Giorgio, GP with an interest in obesity
17:00 17:05

Chair's Closing Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Sonia Ashraf, GP and Deputy Clinical Director - West Midlands Cancer Alliance; Hall Green Health Birmingham.

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Julie Oliver, GPwSI womens health & Chair - Primary Care Women's Health Forum
09:30 10:00

Genito-urinary syndrome of menopause

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Julie Oliver, GPwSI womens health & Chair - Primary Care Women's Health Forum
10:15 10:45

HRT/Menopause

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Dr Stephanie Cook, Clinical Lead - Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Hub
11:45 12:30

PCOS

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Dr Stephanie Cook, Clinical Lead - Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Hub
12:45 13:15

Genitourinary syndrome of the menopause and chronic UTIs- what every woman wants us to know

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the leading causes of mortality in the elderly. Interestingly, for many women, a deficiency in oestrogen plays a significant role in their development.As anti ...

Shilpa McQuillan, Community Gynaecologist, Accredited Menopause Specialist, Women's Health GP, Founder & Clinical Lead - Berkshire Menopause Clinic
14:15 14:45

Setting up a Women’s Health Hub in Primary Care

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer - North West Leicestershire GP Federation

Anthony Ajvinder Singh Digpal, Accredited British Menopause Specialist & Lead Clinical Pharmacist - NorthWest Leicestershire GP Federation
15:00 15:45

Nutrition's impact across a woman's life

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Lisa Jamieson, Pharmacist Consultant and Managing Director - Enucleo Limited
15:45 15:50

Chair's Closing Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Julie Oliver, GPwSI womens health & Chair - Primary Care Women's Health Forum

09:30 10:00

Optimising Asthma Care

Respiratory Clinical Theatre
09:40 09:45

Chair's Opening Remarks

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Steve Holmes, GP, Executive and Education Committee PCRS, Somerset ICB clinical Lead - Park Medical Practice, Primary Care Respiratory Society, NHS England and RCGP
10:45 11:30

Understanding and reducing winter pressures from respiratory diseases in primary care

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Simon de Lusignan, Director of Oxford-RCGP Research and Surveillance Centre - University of Oxford

Ash Sexton, Practice Liaison Officer and Research Facilitator - University of Oxford
14:45 15:15

COPD – Common differentials

Respiratory Clinical Theatre
15:30 16:00

Difficult to manage asthma

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Neil Banik, GP, Kent & Medway Respiratory Network, former Chair of Kent & Medway ICB Respiratory & Long Covid Services - Oaklands Health Centre
16:15 16:45

Pregnancy and respiratory problems

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Steve Holmes, GP, Executive and Education Committee PCRS, Somerset ICB clinical Lead - Park Medical Practice, Primary Care Respiratory Society, NHS England and RCGP
16:45 16:50

Chair's Closing Remarks

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Steve Holmes, GP, Executive and Education Committee PCRS, Somerset ICB clinical Lead - Park Medical Practice, Primary Care Respiratory Society, NHS England and RCGP

10:00 10:15

Chair's Opening Remarks

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.
11:00 11:30

An update on COPD and new management in primary care

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.
11:45 12:15

The world’s first personalised Phrenic nerve stimulation to support independent breathing

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

James Oakley, Founder - Keep Me Breathing

Martin Samuels, Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician - great ormond street hospital
14:00 14:30

COPD and comorbidities

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

People with COPD often present with or are at risk of other conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and heart failure. This session identifies shared causes of multimorbidity and offers an ...

Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Respiratory Society
14:45 15:15

A holistic approach to respiratory care

Respiratory Clinical Theatre
15:30 16:00

Medicolegal issues in respiratory care

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

This session considers the medicolegal and bioethical principles of healthcare provision and applies these to respiratory care in the real world. Covering the use of guidelines, evidence, formularies ...

Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Respiratory Society
16:00 16:05

Chair's Closing Remarks

Respiratory Clinical Theatre

Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Aaliya Goyal, GP, Occupational Health Doctor, Special Interest Group Chair RCGP - Royal College of General Practitioners
09:30 10:00

The ADHD pathway: support for parents, patients, and clinicians

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE, GP, Senior Fellow (Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management) - Chief Executive, Manage Your Mind
10:15 10:45

Asthma guidance update for 2025 and beyond

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Steve Holmes, GP, Executive and Education Committee PCRS, Somerset ICB clinical Lead - Park Medical Practice, Primary Care Respiratory Society, NHS England and RCGP
11:45 12:15

Lipids Masterclass: Cracking the code on Cholesterol

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Raj Thakkar, President - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
14:00 14:30

Early onset type 2 diabetes and effective management

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Nicole Green, Education and Research Associate - Eden
15:30 16:00

Acne - an update

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Julian Peace, Executive Chair - Primary Care Dermatology Society
16:15 16:45

Top Tips for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Julian Peace, Executive Chair - Primary Care Dermatology Society
16:45 16:50

Chair's Closing Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Aaliya Goyal, GP, Occupational Health Doctor, Special Interest Group Chair RCGP - Royal College of General Practitioners

09:30 10:00

Updated CKD guidance

GP Clinical Theatre 2
11:00 11:30

How to mend a woman's heart

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Jim Moore, Past President - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Respiratory Society
13:15 14:00

HFPEF for primary care

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Dr Clare Taylor, GP and Academic Clinical Lecturer - University of Oxford
15:00 15:45

CVD prevention in action

GP Clinical Theatre 2

09:25 09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 3

Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
09:30 10:00

Spinal Emergencies

GP Clinical Theatre 3

An interactive discussion covering identification, investigation and timing of intervention for spinal emergencies1. Understand what constitutes a spinal emergency2. Understand how they present in pri ...

Andrew Emms, Consultant Physiotherapist - The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10:15 11:00

What to prescribe: CVD prevention for those living with multiple long term conditions

GP Clinical Theatre 3
11:15 11:45

GLP-1 weight loss medications, what you need to know

GP Clinical Theatre 3
12:00 12:30

A potpourri of diabetes

GP Clinical Theatre 3

A case-based session covering multiple topics surrounding the management of type 2 diabetes in primary careA case-based session covering multiple topics surrounding the management of type 2 diabetes i ...

Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
12:45 13:15

More Than Just Weight: Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health

GP Clinical Theatre 3

A case-based session covering the implications of people living with overweight and obesity and cardiometabolic healthA case-based session covering the implications of people living with overweight an ...

Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
14:15 15:00

Thrive Through Menopause workshop

GP Clinical Theatre 3

Georgina Craig, Director - The Experience Led Care Programme

Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE, GP, Senior Fellow (Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management) - Chief Executive, Manage Your Mind
16:00 16:45

Different dermatological presentations in people of colour

GP Clinical Theatre 3

The historical focus on white skin in dermatology teaching has led to misdiagnosis, delayed and inadequate treatment for individuals with skin of colour. This seminar focuses on recognising and managi ...

Catherine Fernando, Sessional GP with an interest in Dermatology/ MB ChB, MRCP, MRCGP, DCH, DFSRH - Orchard Medical Practice, Haddington, East Lothian
16:45 16:50

Chair's Closing Remarks

GP Clinical Theatre 3

Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian

09:30 10:00

Fibromyalgia / Chronic widespread pain

GP Clinical Theatre 3

Chronic Widespread Pain / Fibromyalgia has a UK prevalence of 1 in 20 of the general population.It is difficult to treat and a frustrating condition for both clinicians and patients.There is a trend f ...

Chris Ellis, Co-President - PCRMM
10:15 11:00

Landmark-guided joint and soft tissue injections in Primary Care - pragmatic approaches and practical aspects

GP Clinical Theatre 3

Joint and soft tissue injections are a cost-effective and safe second line treatment for a range of common musculoskeletal conditions in Primary Care. Mastering this skill gives clinicians an addition ...

Ulf Clausen, General Practitioner with an interest in musculoskeletal medicine - Manor Road Surgery
12:00 12:45

Setting up a community based minor surgery service: revenue generation with minimal fuss

GP Clinical Theatre 3

Mathew Curtis-Holloway, Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Gateshead Healthcare
14:15 14:45

Understanding neurodiversity: how to interact with patients

GP Clinical Theatre 3
15:00 15:45

What to prescribe: menopause and long term conditions

GP Clinical Theatre 3

09:30 10:00

Developing a portfolio career in general practice

Business Services Hub

Anish Kotecha, GP, Head of Medical Education - Cwmbran Village Surgery and Learna
10:15 10:45

Changes to primary healthcare as a result of the 10-year NHS plan

Business Services Hub

Ross Clark, Partner - Hempsons

Justin Cumberlege, Partner - Hempsons LLP
11:15 11:45

Ramsay Brown

Business Services Hub
12:00 12:30

The Business of General Practice – finance and strategy updates for GP Practices

Business Services Hub

Are you focusing on your practice as a business? Do you truly know and understand your financial vitals? In this session Jenna from Simpkins Edwards will share ideas and strategies for those who are d ...

Jenna Clark, Director of Healthcare Services - Simpkins Edwards LLP
13:00 13:30

Making sense of the numbers: Practical Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Modelling for GPs

Business Services Hub

The talk will demystify key concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling—transforming them from intimidating jargon into useful tools for decision-making. Using real-world examples ...

Sarah Edwards, Medical specialist accountant - Albert Goodman LLP

10:15 10:45

Heidi’s Path Forward: Reflecting on Growth, Celebrating Success, Envisioning What’s Next

Business Services Hub

Discover Heidi Health’s journey from bold beginnings to real-world impact. We’ll celebrate key milestones, share success stories from customers who’ve improved care and efficiency with our support, an ...
13:00 13:30

Topical issues and essential tips for optimising financial performance

Business Services Hub

This presentation will cover current topical issues affecting GP practices, in particular the impact of the 10-year NHS plan on contract income and the review of the Carr-Hill formula. The session wil ...

Holly Gibson, Partner – Head of Healthcare - Price Bailey Chartered Accountants

09:15 09:45

Professional & career development in primary care with PMA

PMA Theatre

11:15 11:45

Implementing a post-registration Interprofessional Education Programme for new to general practice practitioners; lessons and confessions from a Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

Heather Jones, Senior Nurse Educator - South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub

Alan Shirley, GP Director - South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub

Emma Thompson, Nursing Director - South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub
16:15 16:45

Money Money Money – How funding flows in Primary Care

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

With rising costs, tighter margins, and ongoing contract changes, understanding how funding flows into your practice has never been more important. This session lifts the lid on general practice finan ...

Daniel Vincent, Former Practice Manager and Partner - Enhanced Primary Care

11:30 12:00

Maximising outcomes and benefits: An introduction to health economics to inform decision-making

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

This session will cover some of the introductory principles of health economics. We will look at measuring benefits and costs, and how these are combined to model and compare treatments and interventi ...

Hayden Holmes, associate director - York Health Economics Consortium

Angel Varghese, Project Director - York Health Economics Consortium
12:15 12:45

The usual GP model. How it works. Why it works. Why it matters.

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

There is a growing return to support for continuity of care in general practice, both in local and national contracts and policy. In this session, Edward will explore the value of the usual GP model, ...

Edward Rigby, Managing Partner - Laurel Bank Surgery
14:30 15:00

Reclaiming Time: Ambient scribes reduce admin burden and cognitive load for clinicians.

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

Healthcare is under pressure—from rising costs and clinician shortages to an aging population. One of the most critical inefficiencies is admin: doctors now spend up to 40% of their time on paperwork. ...

Ian Robertson, UK Director - Tandem Health
15:15 15:45

Resilience, burnout and managing expectations in Primary Care

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

In this deeply personal session, Daniel Vincent shares his own story of burnout as a leader in primary care—the warning signs he missed, the lessons he learned, and what he wishes he’d done differentl ...

Daniel Vincent, Former Practice Manager and Partner - Enhanced Primary Care

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Join thousands of primary care professionals at Best Practice Birmingham & Respiratory Professional Care 2025 - the UK's leading event for general practice and respiratory health. The event is free for registered healthcare professionals and offers access to over 170+ expert-led sessions, all CPD accredited.

With a programme shaped around the NHS 10-Year Plan and the strategic shifts transforming primary care, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and stay ahead.

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