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Join your colleagues & peers at Best Practice Birmingham 2024!

Join us on 9 - 10 October 2024 at NEC Birmingham for the Best Practice Birmingham, the UK's number one event for general practice and primary care.

> Enhance your skills

> Explore the latest innovations

> Connect and network with peers

> Earn up to 12 hours of free accredited CPD

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Countdown to Best Practice Birmingham 2024!

The Home of the General Practice Community

Best Practice returns 9 - 10 October 2024 at NEC Birmingham for the UK's top event for general practice and primary care. Offering up to 12 hours of free accredited CPD, this essential event provides over 180 hours of clinical and non-clinical sessions led by 250+ expert speakers. Discover the latest medical innovations from 220+ exhibitors and connect with 4,000+ peers. Enhance your practice, improve patient outcomes, and stay ahead in your field at Best Practice Birmingham 2024.

What to expect

Best Practice Birmingham delivers world class training for primary care healthcare practitioners. With 200+ keynote, clinical conference and workshops sessions to choose from, there is a wealth on invaluable content available for Clinical Directors, GP Partners, GPs, Practice Managers, Practice Pharmacists and other ARRS roles from across the UK.

Additionally, with 220+ exhibiting companies, you can source from a vast array of the latest products and solutions, including: Infection Prevention, Medical Equipment, Medicines Management, Nutrition, Minor Surgery Supplies, OTC Products, Automated Dispensing, GP Practice Pharmacist Providers, Medical Refrigeration, Professional Services, Indemnity Providers, Business Banking, Buying Groups, IT Support Solutions, Cloud-base Telecoms, and Back-End System Support.

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Highlights from last year's event

220

EXHIBITING COMPANIES

250

EXPERT SPEAKERS

200+

WORLD-CLASS SESSIONS

9

CONFERENCE THEATRES

GP Clinical Theatre 2

What's new for this year?

Best Practice Birmingham 2024, taking place 3 months after the general election, will cover key challenges in general practice:

  • Access to Care: Post-election decisions and priorities for patient treatment
  • New Roles: Integrating pharmacists and optimizing care models
  • Workforce Morale: Addressing retention, burnout, and government relationships
  • Infrastructure: Enhancing physical and digital systems with capital funding
  • Health Inequalities: Innovations in data use and understanding community health needs

Improving access will focus on training and retaining GPs, developing new roles for chronic care, and enhancing efficiencies through collaborations like GP Federations or Primary Care Networks. Attendees can expect comprehensive policy updates, clinical insights, and professional development opportunities tailored for the entire practice team.

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Earn up to 12 hours of free accredited CPD

Every year, Best Practice Birmingham delivers the single-largest, FREE, accredited CPD training programme for the entire general practice and primary care workforce. There is no other event in the UK that provides our nation's valued healthcare professionals with:

  • 180+ hours worth of FREE clinical and non-clinical primary healthcare-related education.
  • Access to 250+ expert speakers from across the NHS and other Arms Length Bodies.
  • Accredited CPD, certified by The CPD Certification Service, for all sessions delegates attend.
  • The opportunity to 'try before you buy' across a broad spectrum of medical products and technological solutions - showcased by 220+ exhibiting companies - designed to help your practice improve patient outcomes and increase practice efficiencies.
  • A chance to connect and re-connect with 4,000+ general practice and primary care colleagues and peers.
Conference Theatre Audience

How will you benefit from visiting Best Practice Birmingham?

UPDATES ON NATIONAL POLICY & STRATEGY

UPDATES ON NATIONAL POLICY & STRATEGY

Best Practice Birmingham not only addresses the policies that underpin general practice and primary care in the UK but explores the future strategic development of the sector. Working closely with NHS England, we deliver educational content that is aligned with the DES contract that will steer your practice towards delivering in-demand, profitable services.
ESSENTIAL CLINICAL TRAINING & LEARNING

ESSENTIAL CLINICAL TRAINING & LEARNING

Best Practice Birmingham's clinical content programme not only covers key disease areas such as cardiovascular, gastroenterology, cancer, dermatology, and diabetes - we're shining a light on fresh topic areas such as learning disabilities, mental health, lifestyle medicine and much more. Working with a range of societies and organisations, we ensure our educational content is relevant to you the practitioner.
EDUCATION FOR THE WHOLE GENERAL PRACTICE TEAM

EDUCATION FOR THE WHOLE GENERAL PRACTICE TEAM

We have taken a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to our conference programme, and so it is not just aimed at general practitioners. We provide free education for all roles in general practice, including nurses, practice managers, and the full range of ARRS roles - promoting free learning and development across your entire practice.
PROFITABLE BUSINESS ADVICE YOU CAN USE IN YOUR PRACTICE

PROFITABLE BUSINESS ADVICE YOU CAN USE IN YOUR PRACTICE

Our Business Services Hub and other content theatres, along with the exhibition that sit alongside them look at the practicalities of what is, in essence, the running of a small business. GP partners and practice managers benefit from a range of topics that will help you deliver greater efficiencies within your practice and improved patient outcomes.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR A FREE PASS?

Those who can attend for free include:

  • General Practice Partners & Owners
  • Salaried GPs, Locum GPs, Portfolio GPs
  • Practice Managers
  • Practice Nurses & Advanced Nurse Practitioners
  • Pharmacists, PCN GP Pharmacists, & Dispensing Doctors
  • ARRS Roles

Plus all other healthcare professionals from the following organisations:

  • Surgeries
  • GP Federations
  • Primary Care Networks
  • ICBs
  • ICSs
  • NHS England, and relevant Arm's Length Bodies

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INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES & COMMERCIAL COMPANIES

If you reside outside the UK, are not a UK-registered healthcare professional, or work for a commercial company you will not qualify for free ticket but can purchase passes. Commercial passes are priced at £695+VAT.

Your paid delegate badge will provide you access to both the exhibition and all conference and workshop theatres.

Please note, commercial companies will be invoiced £695+VAT if they attend the event under a complimentary pass reserved for healthcare professionals.

To ensure only healthcare professionals apply for complimentary passes we ask for you to sign a disclaimer agreement at the beginning of the registration form.

Please contact us if you are not sure whether you qualify for a free pass or not.

About the conference

The Best Practice Birmingham conference focuses on the key issues in general practice and primary care. Tailored to meet CPD requirements, the programme follows the GP curriculum set by the Royal College of General Practitioners, allowing attendees to earn up to 12 CPD points.

In 2023, the theme was ACCESS, addressing how improving primary care access saves money and enhances clinical outcomes. Key strategies included:

  • Retaining more GPs and addressing burnout
  • Utilising new roles in general practice for appropriate patient care
  • Digital transformation
  • Working at scale through GP Federations

Our 12 dedicated content theatres offer over 180 hours of learning, covering both clinical and non-clinical topics for all roles in general practice.

The 2024 programme will be released in summer 2024. To stay updated, register for your free delegate pass below.

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Our conference theatres in more detail

Best Practice Keynote Theatre

Best Practice Keynote Theatre

Gain essential updates from senior NHS England leaders and other Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) on the GP contract, PCN development, workforce challenges, digital transformation and healthcare inequalities.
PCN Transformation Theatre

PCN Transformation Theatre

Hear practical insights into the outstanding work happening at PCN level to deliver improved services (as per PCN DES), integrate new roles (ARRS) into general practice and adopt data led population health approaches into what you do.
Best Practice Workshop Theatre

Best Practice Workshop Theatre

Join practical, ‘how to’ sessions and in-depth masterclasses on a range of critical topics from the clinical to service provision. These in-depth case studies will give you a wealth of applicable takeaways you can use in your practice.

GP Clinical Theatre 1

GP Clinical Theatre 1

Gain essential educational updates on key clinical topics related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, dermatology, diabetes, gastroenterology, mental health, sexual health, women’s health and more. All sessions are delivered by expert specialist speakers in conjunction with the leading organisations, societies, charities they represent. Comprehensive CPD accredited learning.

GP Clinical Theatre 2

GP Clinical Theatre 2

Gain essential educational updates on key clinical topics related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, dermatology, diabetes, gastroenterology, mental health, sexual health, women’s health and more. All sessions are delivered by expert specialist speakers in conjunction with the leading organisations, societies, charities they represent. Comprehensive CPD accredited learning.

GP Clinical Theatre 3

GP Clinical Theatre 3

New for 2024, GP Clinical Theatre 3 has been introduced to meet the high demand for clinical content. Gain essential educational updates on a wide range of key clinical topics. Each CPD-accredited session ensures attendees gain valuable knowledge. Delivered by expert specialist speakers in partnership with leading organisations, societies, and charities, this theatre offers comprehensive learning opportunities.

Business Services Hub

Business Services Hub

An ideal one-stop shop for GP Partners, Practice Nurses and Practice Managers to better understand what services, equipment and technology is available for your practice to deliver greater efficiencies and improved patient outcomes.

Best Practice in Nursing Theatre

Best Practice in Nursing Theatre

Hear from the leading lights in the nursing world on a varied range of different topic areas. Sessions are designed to demonstrate best practice on service provision and also provide inspiration to support your professional development and growth as part of a general practice team.

PMA Theatre

PMA Theatre

Access exclusive content, developed by the PMA (Practice Managers Association), which is focused on upskilling practice managers so they’re better prepared and ready to tackle the extremely challenging environment they face every day in general practice. Sessions range from addressing knowledge gaps around using systems to developing softer skills around management and prioritising workflows.

2024 conference programme

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09 Oct 2024
  1. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  2. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    This workshop describes the steps taken in the BOB ICS for creating a structure for a GP body to act as a ‘system partner’ in the ICS, alongside other partners including acute, community and mental he ...
  3. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    With the help of 8 movies, this session is all about how to implement positive changes at work that are good for patients and good for the planet. Discover how to find 'boosters' and avoid 'banana ski ...
  4. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    Over 30% of the average practice list is made up of patients living with long-term conditions. This is projected to be over 50% in the coming years. General practice has to consider new, more scalable ...
  5. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  6. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    How to harness data to get the most of a Total Triage model - A fireside chat with Dr. Satya Raghuvanshi & Dr. Devin Gray
    Join Accurx’s VP of Clinical, Dr. Satya Raghuvanshi, and GP Devin Gray for an insightful discussion on leveraging readily available data in Primary Care. In this fireside chat, they will explore how t ...
  7. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    Primary care leaders agree that a new approach to managing planned care is critical to a sustainable future. One of the 10 high impact actions recommended for general practice since 2017, group clinic ...
  8. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    Modern general practice is the foundation of a transformation journey to better align capacity with need, improve patient experience and improve the working environment for general practice staff. Joi ...
  9. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    Gain practical insights into enhancing your practice with lessons learned from Primary Care at Scale. We'll share case studies and examples that showcase effective strategies for addressing primary ca ...
  10. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    An overview of the post registration standards for community specialist nurses and how these can enhance your revalidation through continued professional development.1. To gain awareness of the commun ...
  11. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
10 Oct 2024
  1. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  2. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    Autonomous Triage: From Potential to Proven
    For the first time, an independent, NHS-funded evaluation has validated the significant impact of an autonomous smart triage system on primary care.  Learn about how it delivered sustainable working p ...
  3. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    An update from CQC Join CQC to hear the latest updates from the health and social care regulator for England. We look forward to seeing you there.
  4. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  5. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  6. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  7. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    The NHS England Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Pathfinder Programme aims to establish a framework for the future commissioning of NHS community pharmacy clinical services, incorporating ph ...
  8. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
  9. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
    A fresh look at revalidation for nurses and nursing associates suitable for those either revalidating for the first-time or those who have revalidated before.For participants to:*understand the revali ...
  10. Best Practice Keynote Theatre
09 Oct 2024
  1. PCN Transformation Theatre
  2. PCN Transformation Theatre
    This session will cover the progress of Neighbourhood working in Hillingdon. The session will also highlight how the confederation supports the PCN to maximise income along with how the PCN has struct ...
  3. PCN Transformation Theatre
    This session will discuss delivering social prescribing services for children and young people, with insight from Barnardo’s LINK Cumbria social prescribing service. Drawing from the ‘Missing Link’ re ...
  4. PCN Transformation Theatre
    Unpacking Primary Care Data: Insights to action
    Exploring the power of data in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and how it can drive operational efficiency. Using the Redmoor Health Data Maturity Index (DMI) as a central theme, we will share real-life ...
  5. PCN Transformation Theatre
  6. PCN Transformation Theatre
    Evidence the impact of your PCN through Ardens Manager
    Learn how you can use Ardens Manager dashboards to demonstrate the impact of PCN driven projects and activity: ·       Monitor appointment demand & wastage ·       Identify areas for improvement acros ...
  7. PCN Transformation Theatre
  8. PCN Transformation Theatre
    The role of the CD, how the role has changed, the challenges, the opportunities, the future of the role and advice for new CDs.Influencing change and building key partnerships.Building self confident ...
  9. PCN Transformation Theatre
    One (expanded) platform, for your modern general practice needs
    Together, founders and CEOs, Tobias Alpsten and Dr Murray Ellender, will unveil exciting news set to help all GPs around the country. Expect to hear about what’s in store over the coming months for iP ...
  10. PCN Transformation Theatre
    In 2026, all pharmacists will be able to independently prescribe at registration, and the expansion of pharmacy first is providing both opportunities and challenges relating to supervision, workforce ...
  11. PCN Transformation Theatre
10 Oct 2024
  1. PCN Transformation Theatre
  2. PCN Transformation Theatre
    Some reflections on 5 years as a clinical director and tips for those thinking of becoming one.A load of books to read and some ideas to go away with
  3. PCN Transformation Theatre
    In this session hear Tara Humphries and Dr Hussain 'Dr Gandalf' Gandhi talk about the various ways PCNs have innovated using ARRS roles, including ideas for the new ARRGS (GP in ARRS) scheme. This wil ...
  4. PCN Transformation Theatre
    Making modern general practice a reality
    Modern general practice brings together what many teams have been working towards for years – but have struggled to find the digital tools & workflows to make the vision a reality. By bringing togethe ...
  5. PCN Transformation Theatre
  6. PCN Transformation Theatre
    Spend time with patients, not paperwork — with flexible speech/ambient AI
    The administrative workload, often time-consuming and repetitive, is increasingly recognised as a significant burden, contributing to clinician burnout and detracting from patient care. In this sessio ...
  7. PCN Transformation Theatre
    Discover how to design and implement an effective Children and Young Person’s Social Prescribing Service. Discover how this innovative approach can bridge gaps in current provision, support the well-b ...
  8. PCN Transformation Theatre
    A whistle stop tour on how 9 individual practices, two separate PCNs, have evolved from delivering services on a practice footprint to successfully collaborating at Integrated Neighbourhood level as p ...
  9. PCN Transformation Theatre
    1) PCN Funding: Should it be allocated to locality projects or practice improvement?2) Integrating AHPs into primary care versus recruiting based on your population's needs.3) Does digital transformat ...
  10. PCN Transformation Theatre
09 Oct 2024
  1. GP Clinical Theatre 1
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Join Dr Tom Milligan GP, as he reviews the diagnosis and management of IBS in primary care. This is an interactive virtual training session for GPs exploring how to apply guidelines in clinical practi ...
  5. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    This 30-minute promotional session, led by Dr Yassir Javaid, will be presenting and discussing clinical data information and insights on influenza and influenza vaccines. This session, organised and f ...
  6. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Contraceptive Update: What’s new in contraception?
    Overview of the latest guidelines and updates in contraceptive choices. From LARC for all indications, to the latest contraceptive pills on the market, this talk will help you stay up to date with you ...
  7. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    A talk for GPs on breast cancer including:Screening in breast cancerRisk factorsPicking up early breast cancers Risk factors Contraception and HRT post breast cancerSurvival and early menopause post b ...
  8. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Milk Matters: Effective management of cow's milk allergy in primary care
    This presentation will provide a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to managing Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA) in primary care, covering the importance of accurate diagnosis, distinguishing between I ...
  9. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    This talk will facilitate and inform your everyday conversations in general practice around fertility, PCOS and preconception care. As clinicians we regularly face varied questions on PCOS, from manag ...
  10. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    This session covers the various strategies being used to support Primary Care to diagnose cancer earlier.- Awareness of the various national screening programmes, bowel, breast and cervical.-Awareness ...
  11. GP Clinical Theatre 1
10 Oct 2024
  1. GP Clinical Theatre 1
  2. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Endometriosis is common, affecting 1:10 women. There can often be delays to making a diagnosis, which impacts on women’s lives and disease progression.  This session aims to highlight the symptoms ass ...
  3. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    What real world data can tell us about reduced harms in prostate cancer screening.
    The diagnostic process for prostate cancer has changed, but uncertainty remains about the harms to benefits ratio of prostate cancer screening. Natalia will explain how Real World Data has helped to b ...
  4. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Share evidence supporting variation in menopause for different ethnic groups as well as health disparities they face. Highlight the importance of potential barriers to menopause treatment arising from ...
  5. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Children and young people (CYP) often present to surgeries and/or EDs with symptoms suggesting cardiac involvement. In vast majority if cases, there is no cardiac pathology. I would like to present so ...
  6. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    760 men are diagnosed with Penile cancer in the UK every year. Late diagnosis impacts on treatment options and  outcomes. This session will look at signs and symptoms, discuss prognostic factors and a ...
  7. GP Clinical Theatre 1
    Working through the British menopause society recent guidance with case studies to support our clinical  practice in primary care. 
  8. GP Clinical Theatre 1
09 Oct 2024
  1. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  2. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  3. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  4. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Management of lymph nodes in children and highlighting referral Pathways for suspected cancer in childrenHave an understanding of approach to common issue in primary care and when to appropriately esc ...
  5. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  6. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  7. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Improving access to cardiorenal protection in T2DM: implementing NICE guidance - This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for GB HCPs only.
    AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent Programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opport ...
  8. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    CKD will be the 5th leading cause of non-communicable death globally by 2040 with a UK prevalence rate of >10%. New therapies can slow the rate of decline of kidney function but we are not implementin ...
  9. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  10. GP Clinical Theatre 2
10 Oct 2024
  1. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  2. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    The Cochrane Evidence Review on Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs) showed that AA/12 Step Programmes (AA/TSF) produced similar benefits to cognitive behaviour therapy and motivational enhancement therapy on ...
  3. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Understanding ADHD – What’s in it for me? Navigating ADHD in primary care and understanding its impact on your practice
    Explore the impact of ADHD on primary care, from recognising its prevalence to understanding its influence on patient interactions and care. Join experts as they discuss the benefits of early identifi ...
  4. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Nutritional therapy investigates the many underlying causes of IBS to personalise dietary and lifestyle recommendations for each individual. Find out HOW and the benefits of GP collaboration to improv ...
  5. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    This house believes that open availability of oral lipid lowering therapies on regional pathways can reduce referral rates to specialist care - This promotional symposium has been organised and funded by  DSUK Ltd and is intended for UK HCPs only.
    Daiichi Sankyo UK has provided funding for this conference and organised the speakers and content for the promotional symposium.  Daiichi Sankyo UK was not involved with the organisation or content of ...
  6. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    This session covers key epidemiological considerations around the rising prevalence of frailty in todays and tomorrow’s population living with cardiovascular disease. Factors driving rising frailty pr ...
  7. GP Clinical Theatre 2
  8. GP Clinical Theatre 2
    Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. Early diagnosis and treatment provides the best chance of recovery, but symptoms can be non-specific and easily missed at all stages, with ...
  9. GP Clinical Theatre 2
09 Oct 2024
  1. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  2. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  3. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Learn how inflammatory arthritis presents and how to take an effective history. Learn how to differentiate from other conditions such as fibromyalgia. Learn how to recognise inflammatory arthritis (IA ...
  4. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    This session will cover how to identify patients with potential psoriatic arthritis in primary care. It will focus on the epidemiology, clinical features and domains of the disease, whether investigat ...
  5. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  6. 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 ...
  7. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Understanding the blood tests we use for DMARD monitoring in Rheumatology
    verview of current BSR guidelines on DMARD monitoring. A brief description of blood monitoring schedules used when a patient is initiated on DMARD therapy. Discussing what parameters are and the steps ...
  8. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    A brief synopsis of the diseases processes that lead to the development of acne and a longer look at recently released guidelines and an exciting new development.To be able to confidently manage acne ...
  9. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  10. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    A look at the evidence behind the increasing rates of skin cancers in the UK and the need for earlier diagnosis – accompanied by a brief introduction to the art of Dermoscopy.To explain how and why De ...
  11. GP Clinical Theatre 3
10 Oct 2024
  1. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  2. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  3. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    The GPwER (GP with Extended role) in gastroenterology training programme was launched in 2023 with NHS England support and funding in the southwest of England. During this session, I will discuss the ...
  4. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    Truly understanding the pathophysiological effect of the different forms of exercise in both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Breaking through psychological barriers and underlying anxiety with enhanced un ...
  5. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  6. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    See leaning outcomesUnderstanding of burden of COPD and associated co-morbidities.Burden of exacerbations, how to make early and accurate diagnosis. Top tips on optimising holistic management
  7. GP Clinical Theatre 3
    The Lifestyle Club (TLC) is a QISMET accredited, HSJ Award winning, health coaching service delivering structured education to adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. TLC is commissioned by primar ...
  8. GP Clinical Theatre 3
  9. GP Clinical Theatre 3
09 Oct 2024
  1. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  2. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  3. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  4. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  5. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    A practical overview of how practice managers and IPC leads can work together to ensure IPC compliance. How working together as a team practice staff can support the requirements to maintain safe syst ...
  6. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    We will explore The NHS contextPersonal development – why it is importantThe challenge of retentionCreating resilience in self and othersAn understanding of the challenges of developing a sustainable ...
  7. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  8. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  9. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    I will be discussing how I have gone from taking my very first nursing student in 2018, to now having hosted more than 100 student nurses in general practice and sparked a passion for general practice ...
  10. Nursing & MDT Theatre
10 Oct 2024
  1. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  2. Nursing & MDT Theatre
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  3. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    SynopsisAn overview of how the CPPE primary care pharmacy education pathway and previous extended pathways have supported pharmacy professionals working in Primary Care Networks to develop their roles ...
  4. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  5. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    1 in 4 humans experience mental health issues at one time or another - that's a large percentage of patients coming through our Practice doors with this concern! We are 3 experienced nurses working in ...
  6. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    This session will help provide the basics of lipid management in primary care, considering statin therapy and other approaches to support patients. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approac ...
  7. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    Demand for support with and advice about menopause symptoms is rising rapidly in primary care. This session shares experiences of the positive impact of introducing a group clinic to the menopause pat ...
  8. Nursing & MDT Theatre
    Using patient segmentation (created by Connected Care using the John Hopkins Adapted Clinical Groups) and Anima online consultation software the team have enabled the use of Continuity Teams (Patient ...
  9. Nursing & MDT Theatre
  10. Nursing & MDT Theatre
09 Oct 2024
  1. Business Services Hub
    Introducing the National Primary Care Diagnostic Pathway for Lower GI Symptoms
    Introducing a resource to support healthcare professionals to shorten time to diagnosis, reduce variation and improve patients’ experiences of care. The pathway provides information on:• Consideration ...
  2. Business Services Hub
    Collaborative working and scaling up of general practice provision can bring a number of benefits for both practices and patients. The successful delivery of the COVID vaccination programme is just on ...
  3. Business Services Hub
    Winning contracts for PCNs and GP Federations -  securing your work and understanding PSR
    This session will provide delegates an understanding of the Procurement Selection Regime and preparing their Federations and PCNs to win contracts. How to fund premises and other infrastructure will b ...
  4. Business Services Hub
    The session will focus on how primary care networks can get the best impact for patients and practices using FCP services. Drawing upon eight years’ worth of experience through the creation of PCN's, ...
  5. Business Services Hub
    This session will cover recent financial updates and hot topics as well as exploring how commercially minded practices are diversifying to improve profitability. We’ll discuss how to develop strong in ...
  6. Business Services Hub
    A unique opportunity to meet experts from across general practice and find out about the full range of succession options available for practices. The session will cover recruiting new partners, pract ...
  7. Business Services Hub
    Discover how to optimise patient access and enhance practice efficiency by fully leveraging your advanced telephony system.  This session will explore the vital role of phone systems, which handle 70% ...
  8. Business Services Hub
    Building a financially secure GP Practice
    Iwona will use her experience as a healthcare specialist accountant to discuss potential issues facing GP practices in a current challenging economic climate and will present potential solutions to im ...
  9. Business Services Hub
    Unlock Hidden Income & Slash Excessive Expenses: Boost Your Practice’s Financial and Emotional Resilience
    In times of financial uncertainty and inadequate funding, taking control of your practice’s finances is crucial. Join our session to see how benchmarking tools and Xero can highlight excessive expense ...
10 Oct 2024
  1. Business Services Hub
    This highly informative session provides an insight into how practices can maximise profitability. Delegates will learn how they can increase the profitability of their own practice, through a detaile ...
  2. Business Services Hub
    From Paycheck to pension: Troubleshooting NHS pension issues
    NHS Pensions can be complex, but understanding them doesn’t have to be. In this session, we’ll explore the most common challenges faced by individuals, GP practices, and employees when dealing with NH ...
  3. Business Services Hub
    Our session will introduce our Conversational AI Voice Agents for GP Practices. Built to automate answering patient calls and booking appointments.•Voice AI is a 70% lower cost alternative to humans a ...
  4. Business Services Hub
    Lantum and Birmingham and Solihull ICB take a look at the impact of the Flexible Staff Pool framework has had on staffing and delivering against NHSE's People Promise.- How primary care organisations ...
  5. Business Services Hub
    The GP practice contract uplift was announced in the summer and is packaged to give a much needed boost to practice finances. However the true detail is found beyond the headlines, and this session ou ...
  6. Business Services Hub
  7. Business Services Hub
    See why tens of thousands of clinicians love and chose HeidiHealth with a live demo transcribing clinical notes andautomation of downstream documents, brought to life withstories and data from the fro ...
  8. Business Services Hub
    Healthy relationships are key to overall well-being, reducing the impact of stress on both mental and physical health. Join Relate, the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales, t ...
  9. Business Services Hub
    Managing mental health and physical impacts of cancer
    This short session highlights the different mental health needs of cancer patients, with an emphasis on the intersection of physical and psychological symptoms. Through brief case studies, Dr Shields ...
09 Oct 2024
  1. PMA Theatre
    This session will guide delegates through what an Apprenticeship is and how this training and development can have a positive impact on the individual, the team, the setting and all other stakeholders ...
  2. PMA Theatre
    This session will delve into the transformative potential of data and analytics, highlighting how these tools drive decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and enhance practice efficiency. We will ...
  3. PMA Theatre
    Performance coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional development, with the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will), introduced by coaching pioneer Sir John Whitmore, serving as one ...
  4. PMA Theatre
    Staff health and wellbeing are at the core of this new way of working which seeks to improve workplace culture, team alignment, team dynamics and deliver high performances.  It has in part been develo ...
  5. PMA Theatre
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    A practical and interactive session about how we can engage with our patients in various ways and through different channels effectively. Realise the benefits of engaging with patients in different wa ...
  7. PMA Theatre
    The presentation will give an update on the new CQC single assessment framework and what this means for practices and their compliance.  The session will give pointers on the areas where practices are ...
  8. PMA Theatre
10 Oct 2024
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    Members of our non-clinical teams are the first point of contact for patients and as such are integral in improving access to services. ECN involves triaging and offering alternative care paths to pat ...
  4. PMA Theatre
    This presentation aims to share how the Yorkshire and Humber Primary Care Educator Team are addressing workforce issues by increasing access to quality supervision training for staff. Learners in prim ...
  5. PMA Theatre
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    Managing conflict confidently, staying calm and professional, and achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved are critical skills for anyone working in Primary Care. By equipping yourself with t ...
  7. PMA Theatre
09 Oct 2024
  1. Best Practice Workshop Theatre
    Most practices rely on their clinical systems as their only source of information about patient demand – but what if that data is flawed, limited in it’s scope and sending your practice in the wrong d ...
  2. Best Practice Workshop Theatre
    Automation Magic with Healthtech-1. How to turn 1 hour into 600.
    1 in 8 new patient registrations in England are automated by Healthtech-1, so they know a thing or two about automation!   In this session, Pete, the technical Co-Founder will make automation a bit mo ...
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    This session will explore common causes of hair loss, including genetics, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle choices. Dr Tewari will also discuss common and specialised treatment options, including th ...
  6. Best Practice Workshop Theatre
    Transforming early cancer detection in primary care
    C the Signs™ is a validated AI cancer detection platform with 99% sensitivity, identifying patients at the earliest, most survivable stages. Partnered with 1,400 GP practices, it has detected over 25, ...
  7. Best Practice Workshop Theatre
    Join this session to explore how North Central London (NCL) transformed patient access by optimising digital telephony across their ICB. We will reveal the collaborative steps taken to streamline comm ...
  8. Best Practice Workshop Theatre
    Myeloma presents with vague and non-specific symptoms and is therefore challenging to recognise when it presents in primary care. This session will cover the early warning signs of myeloma that should ...
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    Understanding how diagnostics and testing can be delivered locally in the community and also directly in the patient's home. How this can reduce the strain on NHS trusts and support a more timely and ...
  10. Best Practice Workshop Theatre
10 Oct 2024
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    The role of diet in improving glycaemic control.
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    Empowering General Practice: Innovative Approaches to Reduce Workload and Improve Efficiency
    Join us as we demonstrate innovative approaches to transform general practice by reducing workload and improving efficiency. We will describe our collaborative strategies and scalable support services ...
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    A practical and interactive session about how we recruit and retain our front-line staff for the future. Learning from Practice Management the Australia way. How getting this right will help us with s ...
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What our visitors think about Best Practice Birmingham

  • "We surely will be attending - we miss the face-to-face interaction.”
    GP
    Gravesend Medical Centre
  • ''Thoroughly enjoyable, enabling me to network with so many people. I really enjoyed listening and learning from range of topics presented at the show and the atmosphere was fantastic!''
    GP Partner
    St Johns Surgery
  • ''Relieved to be in a big gathering of medical professionals after 2 years. Learnt some things from the LMC law lectures that I was simply not aware of. Will be back next year for more!''
    GP
    Harley Street Medical Centre
  • '’After 20 hard months in primary care, it was priceless to be in the same room with others again and have such a rich learning experience. There were so many great sessions and there was really something for everyone.’’
    GP Partner
    The Practice Surgery
  • ‘’It was fantastic to feel the tangible buzz of a live conference again. We just haven't been able to reproduce this virtually over the last 18 months. It was great to be again educating and networking in person with that all important human touch. Thanks for having me!’’
    GP Partner
    North Berwick Health Centre
  • ‘’I got an overview of "hot topics" and "whats happening"... I enjoyed the focus on environment and the chronic pain stuff was excellent!’’
    GP
    Frome Valley Medical Centre
  • ''It was just lovely to see everyone in person. The buzz in the atmosphere was amazing to witness.''
    GP
    Lockstown Practice
  • ''Thoroughly enjoyable - there was a good mix of stands, good opportunity to network and good potpourri of lectures.''
    GP Partner
    Meon Medical Centre
  • ''As a first-time attendee I wasn't sure what to expect so only planned to come for the first day. Had I of known how good it was going to be I would of definitely come for both days and will most definitely be staying for both days next year!''
    Practice Manager
    Orchard Surgery
  • ''Excellent couple of days to do face to face CPD catch up given the pandemic restrictions over the last couple of years. Good topics and excellent speakers… Thank you so much, will definitely be back next year!''
    Practice Nurse
    Alwoodley Medical Centre, Leeds
  • ''Thoroughly enjoyed my experience of attending the Best Practice 2021, this was an informative, inclusive learning experience, coupled with the opportunity of meeting old friends and making new friends and colleagues from across the country.''
    Practice Business Manager
    Dr Jones & Partners Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries
  • ''It was lovely to attend Best Practice conference after the pandemic lock down. It's exciting to attend new lectures and meet up with previous speakers and meet new faces.''
    Senior Theatre Practitioner
    The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
  • ''It was a very buzzy event, and very exciting to see so many people face to face again. It is great to have such a wide choice of sessions to choose from and to be able to meet so many healthcare professionals from all around the country.''
    GP
    UCL Partners

95%

of visitors stated that last year’s event met or exceeded their expectations

97%

of visitors were highly satisfied with the quality of educational content

94%

of last year’s visitors said they are highly likely to attend the event this year

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