SGPET Update Mon 2 August 2021
Date sent: Monday 2 August 2021
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
- Pain Course - The Somerset Training Hub are pleased to announce that we have secured funding to support up 50 social prescribers through the county to attend a schedule of workshops, helping you to gain more knowledge and skills to support people with chronic pain self-manage their long-term health condition. This is called “Live Well with Pain: Supporting self-management and new life journeys.” Training will be held online by the Live Well with Pain interdisciplinary team. The workshop is interesting and fun with skills that can be useful for managing most other long- term health conditions. It is with a view to setting up virtual courses through the county to support patients through the live well with pain 10footsteps. All three dates will need to be attended, 14 Oct, 21 Oct & 11 Nov 9.30-13.00. To book your place please do so via the SGPET website/education section below.
- NEW Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway ‘Goes Live’ at 1100 hours on Wednesday 4th August 2021- Full details, documents and helpful video's can be found here. The new CES pathway is designed for patients who would normally be referred to Musgrove Park Hospital for their usual care. It is not intended to be used for out of area referral of patients who would normally be seen at another hospital.
The Health and Care Professionals Council (hcpc) COVID-19 hub
Resources for GP's & others in similar roles
- Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs: Are you or do you know a GP that has qualified since October 2020 and is working in Somerset? If so, this funded fellowship programme may be of interest. It is a financially incentivised 2 year programme designed to provide personalised support to newly qualified GPs to help gain confidence and to develop enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable careers in general practice. NHSE hope that 100% of newly qualified GPs take up this offer. Our next cohort will start in September 2021. See programme here Any questions or to apply, please contact Dr Catherine Ievers catherine.ievers1@nhs.net
Resources for Practice Nurse & others in similar roles
- New to Practice The GPN fellowship programme: Are you or do you know a newly qualified nurse or new to nursing in primary care? This is a 2 year fellowship linked to the above GP programme to support nurses and also provide a comprehensive education programme to address skills and knowledge required specifically when working in this field. Our next cohort starts on the 1st September. Applications are now welcome. More information can be found here. If you are not a newly qualified Nurse, but new to General Practice, there is also an option to join on a preceptorship basis more details here. Any questions please contact Alison Williams, Alison.williams16@nhs.net.
Somerset LMC Nurse Advisor, Paula Messenger paula.messenger1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Respiratory Adviser, David Long dlong1@nhs.net
Professional Wellbeing
Anytime Learning and Tutorials - View all here
SGPET Calendered Education - View all here
Date | Title | Location | Places | Link |
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01/09/21 | Somerset First 5 Discussion Group - TBA - F2F or (Remote via Zoom) Dr Lucy Edwards General Discussion |
Link | ||
02/09/21 | Spirometry Introduction Mr David Long |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
02/09/21 | Workforce Webinar: Topic TBC | Zoom, Online | Link | |
07/09/21 | Lord Poulett & South Somerset GP Discussion Group - TBA F2F or (Remote via Zoom) Dr Ian Boyland ,Dr Christoph Kollmeier |
Link | ||
08/09/21 | SGPET/GPST3 Study Day - Urgent Care Dr Chris Campbell |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
09/09/21 | Immunisation Update for Practice Nurses, SGPET & Training Tricia Smith |
Link | ||
09/09/21 | Primary Care Clinical Practitioners discussion group: Consultation Modes with Dr Bridget Carne (Paramedics, ECPs, NPs and pharmacists seeing acute Presentations in General Practice) TBA F2F or (REMOTE via Zoom) Dr Bridget Carne Consultation Models |
Link | ||
14/09/21 | HCA Ear Care Course (SGPET & Training) Rebecca Hayes |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
15/09/21 | Ear Irrigation Study Day (Nurse Fellowship Programme) Becky Hayes |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
15/09/21 | Practice Nurse: Infection Control Julia Bloomfield |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
15/09/21 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for GPs/GPSTs looking for vacancies | Haselbury Mill, Crewkerne | Link | |
15/09/21 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for Somerset Practices | Haselbury Mill, Crewkerne | Link | |
16/09/21 | Somerset GP Education Evening - TBA F2F or (Remote via Zoom) | Link | ||
21/09/21 | Basic Diabetes Course Part 1 & 2 (21st September & 5th October) Ms Sara Roles |
TBC | Link | |
22/09/21 | Asthma Update Mr David Long |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
22/09/21 | Consultation Skills Study Afternoon Dr Lisa Horman ,Dr Bridget Carne |
Monks Yard, Ilminster | FULL | Link |
23/09/21 | Practice Nurse: Basic Family Planning | FULL | Link | |
23/09/21 | Sessional/Locum GP Discussion Group - TBA F2F or (Remote via Zoom) | Link | ||
24/09/21 | MSK Injections (GP Fellowship Event) Mr Simon Ingram |
Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust (Musgrove), Taunton | Link | |
28/09/21 | Managing Bronchiectasis in Primary Care Mr David Long |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
29/09/21 | Respiratory Study Day (SGPET) (Attend in person) | Dillington House, Ilminster | Link | |
29/09/21 | Respiratory Study Day (SGPET) (Join via Zoom) | Zoom, Online | Link | |
30/09/21 | HCA Immunisation Update (SGPET & Training) Tricia Smith |
Link | ||
01/10/21 | Spirometry Introduction (Nurse Fellowship Event) Mr David Long |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
05/10/21 | Basic Diabetes Course Part 2 Ms Sara Roles |
TBC | Link | |
05/10/21 | Lord Poulett & South Somerset GP Discussion Group - TBA F2F or (Remote via Zoom) Dr Ian Boyland ,Dr Christoph Kollmeier |
Link | ||
06/10/21 | Somerset First 5 Discussion Group - TBA - F2F or (Remote via Zoom) Dr Lucy Edwards |
Link | ||
06/10/21 | Somerset LMC & STH: PCN & Practice Workforce Planning Event - Save the Date | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
07/10/21 | Practice Nurse: Wound Management and Dressing Choice (SGPET & Training) Ms Louise Vickery |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
07/10/21 | Webinar- The new Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Programme | Zoom, Online | Link | |
13/10/21 | Roadmap Supervisor Training Morning Dr Bridget Carne ,Dr John Martin ,Dr Ian Boyland |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
14/10/21 | Chronic Kidney Disease Update (SGPET) Ria Taylor |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
14/10/21 | Live Well With Pain: Supporting self management and new life journeys (14 Oct, 21 Oct & 11 Nov) | Zoom, Online | Link | |
14/10/21 | Primary Care Clinical Practitioners discussion group: (Paramedics, ECPs, NPs and pharmacists seeing acute Presentations in General Practice) TBA F2F or (REMOTE via Zoom) | Link | ||
20/10/21 | COPD Update Mr David Long |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
20/10/21 | Diabetes Study Day (SGPET) | TBC | Link | |
20/10/21 | HCA Diabetes Update - Care Homes (SGPET & Training) | Link | ||
20/10/21 | HCA Diabetes Update - GP Practices (SGPET & Training) | TBC | FULL | Link |
21/10/21 | Introduction to PCNs (GP & Nurse Fellowship Event) James Loder |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
21/10/21 | Sessional/Locum GP Discussion Group - TBA F2F or (Remote via Zoom) | Link | ||
21/10/21 | Somerset GP Education Evening - TBA F2F or (Remote via Zoom) | Link | ||
26/10/21 | Practice Nurse: New to Travel Health (2 day course 26th & 27th October) Ms Jo Lowry |
Zoom, Online | Link |
National COVID 19 online education
Kind regards
SGPET
Somerset GP Education Trust
Somerset LMC
Crown Medical Centre
Venture Way
Taunton, TA2 8QY
Mobile: 07833 400 960
Email: lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Website: www.somersetgpeducationtrust.co.uk