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Dates

08 - 09 October 2025
NEC Birmingham

Dates

08 - 09 October 2025
NEC Birmingham
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GP Clinical Theatre 3

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GP Clinical Theatre 3 Programme

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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
    Discover how dietetic and psychological supports GLP-1 treatment effectiveness, empowering patients for lasting, sustainable health outcomes. 1.Learn how structured support helps patients develop skil ...
    Speakers
    Lucy Diamond
    Lucy Diamond, Vice President Clinical: Patient Outcomes - Oviva
  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. How to thrive through menopause
    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

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