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08 - 09 October 2025
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08 - 09 October 2025
NEC Birmingham
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Best Practice Birmingham & Respiratory Professional Care 2025 Programme

We couldn’t keep it under wraps any longer… there’s just too much to be excited about!

Here’s your exclusive sneak peek at some of the standout talks and incredible speakers lined up for Day One & Day Two of the show - designed to spark ideas, challenge thinking, and set the tone for an unforgettable event.

And this is just the beginning. Stay tuned - there’s so much more on the way, including brand-new theatres, specialist focus days, workshops, headline speakers, and a few surprises we think you’ll love.

Sneak Peak: Conference Programme

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08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Chairperson
    Dan Bunstone
    Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network
  2. Implementing the 10-Year Health Plan: what does this actually mean for me?
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Dan Bunstone
    Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network
    Paula Cowan
    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
    Neil Modha, GP Partner - Thistlemoor Medical Centre
    Aruna Garcea
    Aruna Garcea
    Aamir Munir
    Aamir Munir
  3. Operationalising the prevention agenda
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Danny Bartlett
    Danny Bartlett, Managing Director/Founder - Primary Care Clinical Excellence Ltd
  4. An update from the CQC
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    An update from the CQC
    Speakers
    Bola Owolabi
    Bola Owolabi, Chief Inspector of Primary and Community Healthcare - Care Quality Commission
  5. Lunch and Learn: X-on Health
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
  6. Digitalising healthcare – experience from the UK Digital Clinical Excellence Forum (DiCE UK)
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    James Kingsland OBE
    James Kingsland OBE, Professor Of Primary Care - University of Central Lancashire
  7. Weight loss and obesity drugs
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Charlotte Refsum
    Charlotte Refsum, Director – Health Policy - Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
  8. Total Triage: top tips from the practices who have made it work
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Alexandra Watts
    Alexandra Watts, GP Partner/Trainer & GPwSI Ophthalmology - Whitehall Medical Practice & Oxford John Radcliffe
  9. CVD Prevention - State of the Nation
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Helen Williams
    Helen Williams, National Clinical Director for CVD Prevention - NHS England
  10. Chair's closing remarks
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Chairperson
    Dan Bunstone
    Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network
09 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Chairperson
    Natasha Behl
    Natasha Behl, GP Executive Partner, Clinical Lead at BSol ICS - Solihull Healthcare partnership
  2. The role of Physician Associates within primary care: are they safe and effective?
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Gailash Panray
    Gailash Panray, GP Partner - Enderby Medical Centre
    Samantha Harrison
    Samantha Harrison, Physician Associate - Enderby Medical Centre
  3. Birmingham's Neighbourhood Health Service: the future of healthcare in the UK?
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Natasha Behl
    Natasha Behl, GP Executive Partner, Clinical Lead at BSol ICS - Solihull Healthcare partnership
  4. The 10 Year Plan: how group clinics will ensure successful delivery
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Speakers
    Georgina Craig
    Georgina Craig, Director - The Experience Led Care Programme
    Rupa Joshi
    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
    Sue Mann, National Clinical Director Women's Health, Consultant and Clinical Lead Women's Health - NHS England
    Dipti Gandhi
    Dipti Gandhi, Managing Partner - Brigstock Medical Practice
  5. Technology as a bridge from care in hospital to in the community
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Chairperson
    Dan Bunstone
    Dan Bunstone, GP and Clinical Director - Chapelford Surgery and Warrington Innovation Network
    Speakers
    Alexander T. Deng
    Alexander T. Deng, Clinical Lead for Genomic AI | AI Lead - Genomics AI Network | Alan Turing Institute
    Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
    Gurnak Singh Dosanjh, Deputy CCIO - NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
  6. Chair's closing remarks
    The Future of General Practice Theatre
    Chairperson
    Natasha Behl
    Natasha Behl, GP Executive Partner, Clinical Lead at BSol ICS - Solihull Healthcare partnership
08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Chairperson
    Tara Humphrey
    Tara Humphrey, Managing director - THC Primary Care
  2. How to assess impact and roles within the ARRS workforce
    PCN Transformation Theatre
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    Speakers
    Danny Bartlett
    Danny Bartlett, Managing Director/Founder - Primary Care Clinical Excellence Ltd
  3. Improving Access by Rethinking Patient Communication
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Improving Access by Rethinking Patient Communication
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Dillon Sykes
    Dillon Sykes, Digital Lead - Digital and Transformation Services - Redmoor Health
    Clare Temple
    Clare Temple, Digital & Transformation Programme Lead - Redmoor Health
  4. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Amit Sharma
    Amit Sharma, CEO - Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance
    Tash Poller
    Tash Poller, Transformation Manager - Brookside Group Practice
  5. Primary Care Networks – Developing the workforce to improve patient outcomes
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    Lorraine Makin
    Lorraine Makin, Deputy Director - Hounslow Primary Care Networks
    Karen deSay
    Karen deSay, Head of Hounslow Education - West London NHS Trust
    Blessings Ncube
    Blessings Ncube, Head of PCN Strategy and Development - West London NHS Trust
  6. Spend time with patients, not paperwork– NHS-ready AI solutions
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Spend time with patients, not paperwork– NHS-ready AI solutions
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Jamie Logan
    Jamie Logan, Account Executive - T-Pro
    Tannya Pearce
    Tannya Pearce, Account Executive - T-Pro
  7. PCN of the year: Learn from our approach to success
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    South Sefton PCN were awarded PCN of the year 2024. In this talk three of our leaders will unpack the transferable fundamentals to our success.1. Gain understanding of the foundations to a successful ...
    Speakers
    Craig Gillespie
    Craig Gillespie, Clinical Director - South Sefton PCN
    Peter Chamberlain
    Peter Chamberlain, Deputy Clinical Director - South Sefton PCN
    Rachel Stead
    Rachel Stead, Strategic PCN Manager - South Sefton PCN
  8. Moving towards a world of multi-neighbourhood providers: tips, hints and lessons learnt from delivering locally focused integrated health services
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    Phin Robinson
    Phin Robinson, Director of Pure Unity Health Group - Pure Unity Health Group
  9. Chair's closing remarks
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Chairperson
    Tara Humphrey
    Tara Humphrey, Managing director - THC Primary Care
09 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    PCN Transformation Theatre
  2. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Asad Ashraf
    Asad Ashraf, GP/Medical Director/CCIO - Chingford Medical Practice/E4 PCN/Bromley Healthcare
    Melanie Tucker
    Melanie Tucker, PCN Manager - E4 Network
  3. National evaluation of primary care-led approaches to reducing health inequalities – experience from the Complete Care Community Programme (CCCP)
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    James Kingsland OBE
    James Kingsland OBE, Professor Of Primary Care - University of Central Lancashire
  4. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Hassan Argomandkhah
    Hassan Argomandkhah, ㅤClinical Director - ㅤKirkby Primary Care Network
  5. Making neighbourhood health a reality: Community Wellness Outreach
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    Amit Sharma
    Amit Sharma, CEO - Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance
    Azra Raja
    Azra Raja, Inclusion Manager - Reading Voluntary Action
    Lizzie Mottram
    Lizzie Mottram, Clinical lead health inequalities - Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance
  6. SEL Multimorbidity Model of Care (3Mmoc): integrated neighbourhood team project on multimorbidity
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    Nandini Mukhopadhyay
    Nandini Mukhopadhyay, clinical and care professional lead - South East London ICB
    Robert McCarthy
    Robert McCarthy, Associate Director LTC Management & Improvement
    Dr Rob Elias
    Dr Rob Elias, Consultant nephrologist KCH
  7. Mental Health Pathway Transformation – North West Leicestershire
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    Laura Norton
    Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
    Inbal Bland
    Inbal Bland, Mental Health Neighbourhood Lead - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
    Nicola Cockeram
    Nicola Cockeram, Head of Project Delivery - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
  8. A sustainable model for delivering ADHD reviews in Primary Care and reducing waiting lists
    PCN Transformation Theatre
    Speakers
    Laura Norton
    Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
    Nicola Cockeram
    Nicola Cockeram, Head of Project Delivery - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
    Bhav Mistry
    Bhav Mistry, Senior Pharmacist - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
  9. Chair's closing remarks
    PCN Transformation Theatre
08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Chairperson
    Sonia Ashraf
    Sonia Ashraf, GP and Deputy Clinical Director - West Midlands Cancer Alliance; Hall Green Health Birmingham.
  2. How to improve your diagnosis of endometrial cancer in primary care and an update on the unscheduled bleeding on HRT pathway
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    This session with cover the symptoms and signs of Endometrial cancer and when to refer on the urgent suspected cancer pathway. It will review the latest published British Menopause Society Guidelines ...
    Speakers
    Smruta Shanbhag
    Smruta Shanbhag, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
    Sonia Ashraf
    Sonia Ashraf, GP and Deputy Clinical Director - West Midlands Cancer Alliance; Hall Green Health Birmingham.
  3. Improving your diagnosis of ovarian cancer and how often to use the CA125 blood test
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Ovarian cancer often presents late with vague symptoms which is often a challenge for primary care. This session with cover the presentation of ovarian cancer patients. What key points to cover in the ...
    Speakers
    Janos Balega
    Janos Balega, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist - Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre and City Hospital, Birmingham
    Sonia Ashraf
    Sonia Ashraf, GP and Deputy Clinical Director - West Midlands Cancer Alliance; Hall Green Health Birmingham.
  4. Menopause and the link with digestive health
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Menopause and the link with digestive health
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Nigel Denby RD
    Nigel Denby RD, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Harley Street at Home - Harley Street At Home
  5. How to identify and when to refer suspected liver and pancreatic cancers: being mindful of newly diagnosed diabetic patients with weight loss having cancer
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    This educational session aims to equip primary care clinicians with practical knowledge and tools to recognize early signs of liver and pancreatic cancers, which often present late and carry a poor pr ...
    Speakers
    Shyam Menon
    Shyam Menon, Consultant Gastroenterologist and HPB Physician - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
  6. Lifestyle medicine and metabolic health: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Neurological 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 ...
    Speakers
    Neil Bindemann
    Neil Bindemann, Executive Director - Person-Centred Neurosciences Society
    Camille Hirons
    Camille Hirons, GP | Lewisham Lifestyle Medicine Community of Practice Lead | SELCA CCPL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Clinical - Amersham Vale Practice
  7. Inequalities in end of life care in primary care
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Inequalities in end of life care in primary care
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Amanda Williams
    Amanda Williams, Deputy Director of Primary & Community Care - Care Quality Commission
    Sarah Mitchell
    Sarah Mitchell, National Clinical Director for Palliative and End of Life Care - NHS England
  8. Update on obesity and new developments
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Speakers
    Stephanie de Giorgio
    Stephanie de Giorgio, GP with an interest in obesity
  9. Chair's closing remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Chairperson
    Sonia Ashraf
    Sonia Ashraf, GP and Deputy Clinical Director - West Midlands Cancer Alliance; Hall Green Health Birmingham.
09 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Chairperson
    Julie Oliver
    Julie Oliver, GPwSI womens health & Chair - Primary Care Women's Health Forum
  2. Genito-urinary syndrome of menopause
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Genito-urinary syndrome of menopause
    Speakers
    Julie Oliver
    Julie Oliver, GPwSI womens health & Chair - Primary Care Women's Health Forum
  3. HRT/Menopause
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    HRT/Menopause
    Speakers
    Dr Stephanie Cook
    Dr Stephanie Cook, Clinical Lead - Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Hub
  4. Overweight, obesity & contraception choices
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Overweight, obesity & contraception choices
    Definition of overweight & obesity; UKMEC and contraception choices; weight loss treatments; case studies. This promotional meeting is initiated, organised and funded by Exeltis UK. It is intended for ...
    Speakers
    Dr. Jenine Bignall
    Dr. Jenine Bignall, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health - North Middlesex University NHS Trust
  5. PCOS
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    PCOS
    Speakers
    Dr Stephanie Cook
    Dr Stephanie Cook, Clinical Lead - Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Hub
  6. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Shilpa McQuillan
    Shilpa McQuillan, Community Gynaecologist, Accredited Menopause Specialist, Women's Health GP, Founder & Clinical Lead - Berkshire Menopause Clinic
  7. Setting up a Women’s Health Hub in Primary Care
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Speakers
    Laura Norton
    Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer - North West Leicestershire GP Federation
    Anthony Ajvinder Singh Digpal
    Anthony Ajvinder Singh Digpal, Accredited British Menopause Specialist & Lead Clinical Pharmacist - NorthWest Leicestershire GP Federation
  8. Nutrition's impact across a woman's life
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Speakers
    Lisa Jamieson
    Lisa Jamieson, Pharmacist Consultant and Managing Director - Enucleo Limited
  9. Chair's closing remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Chairperson
    Julie Oliver
    Julie Oliver, GPwSI womens health & Chair - Primary Care Women's Health Forum
08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Chairperson
    Aaliya Goyal
    Aaliya Goyal, GP, Occupational Health Doctor, Special Interest Group Chair RCGP - Royal College of General Practitioners
  2. The ADHD pathway: support for parents, patients, and clinicians
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Speakers
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE, GP, Senior Fellow (Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management) - Chief Executive, Manage Your Mind
  3. Asthma guidance update for 2025 and beyond
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    This session will cover highlights of the new British Asthma Guidance covering diagnosis and management and the implications for active clinicians working in primary care.1. Understand the new algorit ...
    Speakers
    Steve Holmes
    Steve Holmes, GP Shepton Mallet, PCRS Policy Lead, Chair, Severn Faculty RCGP, Somerset ICB clinical respiratory lead. - Park Medical Practice
  4. Lipids Masterclass: Cracking the code on Cholesterol
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Lipids Masterclass: Cracking the code on Cholesterol
    Speakers
    Raj Thakkar
    Raj Thakkar, President - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
  5. Early onset type 2 diabetes and effective management
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Speakers
    Nicole Green
    Nicole Green, Education and Research Associate - Eden
  6. Spotlight on the 10th most prevalent cancer, neuroendocrine cancer: A GPs Role in Early Detection
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    This interactive Q&A session features a panel of patients and patient advocates sharing real-life experiences with neuroendocrine cancer, guided by a GP interviewer. Panel discussion will explore why ...
    Speakers
    Catherine Bouvier Ellis
    Catherine Bouvier Ellis, CEO - Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
    Hannah Cowling
    Hannah Cowling
    Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown
  7. Acne - an update
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Acne - an update
    Speakers
    Julian Peace
    Julian Peace, Executive Chair - Primary Care Dermatology Society
  8. Top Tips for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Top Tips for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
    Speakers
    Julian Peace
    Julian Peace, Executive Chair - Primary Care Dermatology Society
  9. Chair's closing remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Chairperson
    Aaliya Goyal
    Aaliya Goyal, GP, Occupational Health Doctor, Special Interest Group Chair RCGP - Royal College of General Practitioners
09 Oct 2025
  1. How to mend a woman's heart
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    How to mend a woman's heart
    Speakers
    Jim Moore
    Jim Moore, Past President - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
    Beverley Bostock
    Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
  2. HFPEF for primary care
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    HFPEF for primary care
    Speakers
    Dr Clare Taylor
    Dr Clare Taylor, GP and Academic Clinical Lecturer - University of Oxford
  3. Harnessing innovation to transform heart failure care – the journey so far from Health Innovation Network
    GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Speakers
    Libby Dawe
    Libby Dawe, Project Manager - Health Innovation South West
    Jo Murray
    Jo Murray, Associate Director Strategic Progects - Health Innovation Wessex
    Lyndsey Hornby
    Lyndsey Hornby, Project Manager - Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber
08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Chairperson
    Kevin Fernando
    Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
  2. Cauda Equina Syndrome
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Cauda Equina Syndrome
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Nigel Haddock
    Nigel Haddock - The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
  3. From identification to intervention: a new model for chronic pain management in primary care
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Speakers
    Phin Robinson
    Phin Robinson, Director of Pure Unity Health Group - Pure Unity Health Group
    Vicky Maskill
    Vicky Maskill, Director of NHS Strategy and Partnerships - Pure Unity Health
    Conor Price
    Conor Price, CEO for Community Pharmacy London - CIO for GM Primary Care CIC
    Adam Davies
    Adam Davies, MSK Pain Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Pure Unity Health
  4. GLP-1 weight loss medications, what you need to know
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    GLP-1 weight loss medications, what you need to know
  5. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Kevin Fernando
    Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
  6. Use of Tirzepatide & Semaglutide in Primary Care: Practicalities and Pitfalls to Avoid
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Behavioural modifications and interventions for those on incretin therapiesPractical considerations - injection technique, storage & drivingWomen’s health & incretin therapies: what do if also on cont ...
    Speakers
    Kevin Fernando
    Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
  7. Thrive through menopause workshop
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Speakers
    Georgina Craig
    Georgina Craig, Director - The Experience Led Care Programme
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE, GP, Senior Fellow (Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management) - Chief Executive, Manage Your Mind
  8. How to improve your diagnosis of head and neck cancers
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Speakers
    Somiah Siddiq
    Somiah Siddiq, Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  9. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Catherine Fernando
    Catherine Fernando, Sessional GP with an interest in Dermatology/ MB ChB, MRCP, MRCGP, DCH, DFSRH - Orchard Medical Practice, Haddington, East Lothian
  10. Chair's closing remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Chairperson
    Kevin Fernando
    Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP - NHS Lothian
09 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's opening remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Chairperson
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE, GP, Senior Fellow (Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management) - Chief Executive, Manage Your Mind
  2. Fibromyalgia / Chronic widespread pain
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Fibromyalgia / Chronic widespread pain
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Chris Ellis
    Chris Ellis, Co-President - PCRMM
  3. Landmark-guided joint and soft tissue injections in Primary Care - pragmatic approaches and practical aspects
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Landmark-guided joint and soft tissue injections in Primary Care - pragmatic approaches and practical aspects
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Ulf Clausen
    Ulf Clausen, General Practitioner with an interest in musculoskeletal medicine - Manor Road Surgery
  4. Setting up a community based minor surgery service: revenue generation with minimal fuss
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Speakers
    Mathew Curtis-Holloway
    Mathew Curtis-Holloway, Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Gateshead Healthcare
  5. Stronger together: driving primary care innovation with remote monitoring
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Join Sarah and Rachael as they share insights from an innovative programme transforming primary care. Using HI NENC’s Innovation Pathway and Design Service, the programme has delivered meaningful chan ...
    Speakers
    Rachael Emma Forbister
    Rachael Emma Forbister, Digital Transformation Programme Manager - Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria
    Sarah Rendall
    Sarah Rendall, Digital Transformation Programme Manager - Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria
  6. How will neighbourhoods deliver Patient-Centred care? Including real life examples of MDT working which makes best use of ARRS staff
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Speakers
    David Fitzsimmons
    David Fitzsimmons, Clinical Lead for Primary Care CHCP, GPwER in Frailty, Clinical Advisor Public Health - City Healthcare Partnership
  7. Chair's closing remarks
    GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Chairperson
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE
    Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE, GP, Senior Fellow (Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management) - Chief Executive, Manage Your Mind
08 Oct 2025
  1. Professional & career development in primary care with PMA
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Stacey Chapman
    Stacey Chapman, Chief Operating Officer - PMA
    Sarah Burrows
    Sarah Burrows, Chief Education Officer - PMA
  2. The future of data in primary care
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Conor Price
    Conor Price, CEO for Community Pharmacy London - CIO for GM Primary Care CIC
  3. Managing expectations from all directions: you cannot do everything!
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Tracy Dell
    Tracy Dell, Practice Manager, Trainer & Independent Consultant
  4. How to retain employees and boost staff morale; building the sustainable workforce
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Denise Smith
    Denise Smith, Practice Manager - Merepark Medical Centre
  5. Unlocking the power of IT: digital patient engagement and reducing workload through smarter digital solutions
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Ben Scorer
    Ben Scorer, Primary Care IT Consultant
  6. Practice Assessment & Challenges
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Michelle Carmichael
    Michelle Carmichael, Business Manager - Long Lane Medical Centre
  7. CQC 2025: update and top tips
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Martin Norton FPMA
    Martin Norton FPMA, Practice Business Manager and Management Consultant - Guildford, Surrey
  8. PMA networking & awards
    PMA Theatre
09 Oct 2025
  1. CQC inspection and good governance
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Daniel Vincent
    Daniel Vincent, Former Practice Manager and Partner - Enhanced Primary Care
  2. Workforce and contingency planning in general practice
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Tracy Dell
    Tracy Dell, Practice Manager, Trainer & Independent Consultant
  3. Keeping General Practice safe: Addressing challenges related to safety, security, and infection control
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Michelle Carmichael
    Michelle Carmichael, Business Manager - Long Lane Medical Centre
  4. Artificial Intelligence and its impact in primary care
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Ben Scorer
    Ben Scorer, Primary Care IT Consultant
  5. Greener Practice – a practical overview of how to get started or continue as a sustainable practice including the areas to focus on and an outline of the quick wins and benefits
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Tracy Dell
    Tracy Dell, Practice Manager, Trainer & Independent Consultant
    Stephanie Bouckley
    Stephanie Bouckley, Practice Nurse - Spring Hall Surgery
  6. One Primary Care: uniting general practice, pharmacy, dentistry and optometry for the future.
    PMA Theatre
    Speakers
    Conor Price
    Conor Price, CEO for Community Pharmacy London - CIO for GM Primary Care CIC
    Michael Lennox
    Michael Lennox, CEO - Community Pharmacy Somerset (LPC)
    Phin Robinson
    Phin Robinson, Director of Pure Unity Health Group - Pure Unity Health Group
08 Oct 2025
  1. 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
    Chairperson
    Heather Jones
    Heather Jones, Senior Nurse Educator - South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub
    Speakers
    Alan Shirley
    Alan Shirley, GP Director - South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson, Nursing Director - South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub
09 Oct 2025
  1. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Hayden Holmes
    Hayden Holmes, associate director - York Health Economics Consortium
    Angel Varghese
    Angel Varghese, Project Director - York Health Economics Consortium
  2. 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, ...
    Speakers
    Edward Rigby
    Edward Rigby, Managing Partner - Laurel Bank Surgery
  3. Reclaiming Time: Ambient scribes reduce admin burden and cognitive load for clinicians.
    Best Practice Workshop Theatre
    Reclaiming Time: Ambient scribes reduce admin burden and cognitive load for clinicians.
    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. ...
    Speakers
    Ian Robertson
    Ian Robertson, UK Director - Tandem Health
  4. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Daniel Vincent
    Daniel Vincent, Former Practice Manager and Partner - Enhanced Primary Care
08 Oct 2025
  1. Developing a portfolio career in general practice
    Business Services Hub
    Speakers
    Anish Kotecha
    Anish Kotecha, GP, Head of Medical Education - Cwmbran Village Surgery and Learna
  2. Changes to primary healthcare as a result of the 10-year NHS plan
    Business Services Hub
    Changes to primary healthcare as a result of the 10-year NHS plan
    Speakers
    Ross Clark
    Ross Clark, Partner - Hempsons
    Justin Cumberlege
    Justin Cumberlege, Partner - Hempsons LLP
  3. Ramsay Brown
    Business Services Hub
  4. The Business of General Practice – finance and strategy updates for GP Practices
    Business Services Hub
    The Business of General Practice – finance and strategy updates for GP Practices
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Jenna Clark
    Jenna Clark, Director of Healthcare Services - Simpkins Edwards LLP
  5. Making sense of the numbers: Practical Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Modelling for GPs
    Business Services Hub
    Making sense of the numbers: Practical Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Modelling for GPs
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Sarah Edwards
    Sarah Edwards, Medical specialist accountant - Albert Goodman LLP
  6. Money Money Money – How funding flows in Primary Care
    Business Services Hub
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Daniel Vincent
    Daniel Vincent, Former Practice Manager and Partner - Enhanced Primary Care
09 Oct 2025
  1. Securing the future: Financial sustainability in General Practice
    Business Services Hub
    In an increasingly strained financial environment, general practices are under mounting pressure to deliver high-quality care while maintaining financial viability. This session explores the key drive ...
    Speakers
    Claire Houston
    Claire Houston, PM Support Manager - Practice Index
  2. Heidi’s Path Forward: Reflecting on Growth, Celebrating Success, Envisioning What’s Next
    Business Services Hub
    Heidi’s Path Forward: Reflecting on Growth, Celebrating Success, Envisioning What’s Next
    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 ...
  3. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Holly Gibson
    Holly Gibson, Partner – Head of Healthcare - Price Bailey Chartered Accountants
08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's Opening Remarks
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Chairperson
    Steve Holmes
    Steve Holmes, GP Shepton Mallet, PCRS Policy Lead, Chair, Severn Faculty RCGP, Somerset ICB clinical respiratory lead. - Park Medical Practice
  2. Reserved session
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
  3. Understanding and reducing winter pressures from respiratory diseases in primary care
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Speakers
    Simon de Lusignan
    Simon de Lusignan, Director of Oxford-RCGP Research and Surveillance Centre - University of Oxford
    Ash Sexton
    Ash Sexton, Practice Liaison Officer and Research Facilitator - University of Oxford
  4. Reserved session
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
  5. Reserved session
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
  6. COPD – Common differentials
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
  7. Difficult to manage asthma
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Speakers
    Neil Banik
    Neil Banik, GP, Kent & Medway Respiratory Network, former Chair of Kent & Medway ICB Respiratory & Long Covid Services - Oaklands Health Centre
  8. Pregnancy and respiratory problems
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    An update for people working in primary care on the management of respiratory problems in pre-conception, pregnancy and post natal phases
    Speakers
    Steve Holmes
    Steve Holmes, GP Shepton Mallet, PCRS Policy Lead, Chair, Severn Faculty RCGP, Somerset ICB clinical respiratory lead. - Park Medical Practice
  9. Chair's Closing Remarks
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Chairperson
    Steve Holmes
    Steve Holmes, GP Shepton Mallet, PCRS Policy Lead, Chair, Severn Faculty RCGP, Somerset ICB clinical respiratory lead. - Park Medical Practice
09 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's Opening Remarks
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Chairperson
    Mukesh Singh
    Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.
  2. An update on COPD and new management in primary care
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Speakers
    Mukesh Singh
    Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.
  3. The world’s first personalised Phrenic nerve stimulation to support independent breathing
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Speakers
    James Oakley
    James Oakley, Founder - Keep Me Breathing
    Martin Samuels
    Martin Samuels, Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician - great ormond street hospital
  4. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Beverley Bostock
    Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
  5. An update on National lung ca screening
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    The rTargetted lung health checks programme commenced in 2019, and over the last few years has been accelerating and improving outcomes for patients. Earlier on this year it was re-named the Lung cancer screening programme, the hope is to have national coverage by 2029.
    Speakers
    Imran Hussein
    Imran Hussein, Respiratory consultant, clinical Director and lung cancer screening Lead - The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
  6. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Beverley Bostock
    Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
  7. Chair's Closing Remarks
    Respiratory Clinical Theatre
    Chairperson
    Mukesh Singh
    Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.
08 Oct 2025
  1. Chair's Opening Remarks
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    Chairperson
    Mukesh Singh
    Mukesh Singh, GPwSI, Respiratory Lead, GP Partner - Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB & Horse Fair Practice Group.
  2. Managing breathlessness with Buteyko
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    This session will give an overview of the evolution of Buteyko Breathing retraining in the NHS healthcare system, with its focus on physiological and evidence base. It will introduce what a healthy br ...
    Speakers
    Charlotte Wells
    Charlotte Wells, Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist - Buteyko Breathing Association
    Claire Hepworth
    Claire Hepworth, Clinical Specialist Respiratory Paediatric Physiotherapist - Buteyko Breathing Association
  3. Performing Spirometry and FeNO with primary care ARTP certification made easy
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    Speakers
    Joanne Hamilton
    Joanne Hamilton, Respiratory Clinical Lead - Black Country and West Midlands Primary Care
  4. From breath to beat: Optimising cardio-respiratory risk
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    Speakers
    Meredith Donaldson
    Meredith Donaldson, Council Member - PCCS
  5. High flow therapy in COPD and applications of vibrating mesh nebulisation
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    High flow therapy in COPD and applications of vibrating mesh nebulisation
    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 ...
    Speakers
    Rebecca D'Cruz
    Rebecca D'Cruz, Consultant Respiratory Physician - Lane Fox Respiratory Service, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
  6. Session details to come
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
09 Oct 2025
  1. Group asthma reviews
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    Speakers
    Alisha Jenkins
    Alisha Jenkins, National Programme Manager - The Experience Led Care Programme
    Beverley Bostock
    Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
  2. 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 ...
    Speakers
    Beverley Bostock
    Beverley Bostock, ANP in Long-term conditions - Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
  3. First-ever NICE-approved immunotherapy for airway allergy
    Respiratory Skills Theatre
    Speakers
    Glenis Scadding
    Glenis Scadding, Honorary Consultant Physician in Allergy and Rhinology, Royal National ENT Hospital, London - Hon Associate Professor, Department of Immunity and Infection, University College, London
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Join practical, ‘how to’ seminars on topics including: data-driven decision-making, wellbeing and resilience, professional development, social media, AI and more…

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