SGPET Weekly Update - Mon 25 Sept 2023
Date sent: Monday 25 September 2023
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
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Diabetes Study Day (18 Oct) - The agenda is now confirmed and on the website . As usual this is a very popular day and was fully booked but we have been able to increase capacity for attendance in person. There are still places on the Core Knowledge of Diabetes Day which is for Health coaches and HCAs and covers diet, footcare and foot checks and support services available for signposting too.
- Practical Magic - The next practical magic day is the 30th November at Langport Surgery with pizza provided. Leigh Beard from Yeovil District Hospital will be covering Basic Life Support and AED and how to manage common emergencies that we encounter in primary care.
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First Five - Due to a clash with the fellowship induction we are going to cancel Octobers First Five session. The 2nd November session is in person at the Firehouse for peer support and general discussion. On the 7th of December Jenna Clark from Monahans Specialist Medical Accountants will be explaining everything you need to know about Tax and Pensions when starting as a GP. This is an online event.
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Men’s Health Study Day (7 Feb 2024) - The agenda is almost finalised for the Men’s Health Study Day. We are going to be covering Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Symptoms and Management, Mental Health in Men, Erectile Dysfunction and Low Testosterone levels.
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Ear Care Update - Additional date added: Ear Care Update for Practice Nurses on 30th November at Canalside, Bridgwater
EXTERNAL EVENTS/RESOURCES
- NHS Somerset, Back to Basics Safeguarding Training Lunch and Learn
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Nuffield Health GP Symposium, Friday 3rd November 2023 9am – 4pm At Monk Yard, Ilminster
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Peninsula Medical School (Taunton/Somerset) An exciting opportunity has arisen in Peninsula Medical School to work 1 session per week as a GP Fellow. This role includes tutorial work as well as other teaching lead work with the faculty team in Taunton. This would particularly suit someone with an interest in developing their undergraduate teaching experience and there is scope for practice development within this. More details are included in the job description linked here.
The Health and Care Professionals Council (hcpc) COVID-19 hub
CONTACTS
SGPET Office lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Nurse Advisor, Paula Messenger paula.messenger1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Respiratory Adviser, David Long dlong1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC and Somerset Training Hub Paramedic/AHP and ACP Education Lead, Catherine Hayden catherine.hayden@nhs.net
Professional Wellbeing
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Website
Anytime Learning and Tutorials - View all here
SGPET/LMC Calendered Education - View all here
Date | Title | Location | Places | Link |
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26/09/23 | HCA Immunisation Update (SGPET & Training) Tricia Smith |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
27/09/23 | The Essential Management of General Practice/Induction for PCN Managers & Staff (Including ARRS roles) Yvonne Vigar |
Zoom, Online | FULL | Link |
03/10/23 | Practice Nurse: Ear Irrigation Study Day (SGPET & Training) Becky Hayes |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
05/10/23 | HCA: Venepuncture Training | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
05/10/23 | Somerset First 5 GP Discussion Group evening meeting - General Discussion (Microsoft Teams) | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
11/10/23 | Somerset Primary Care evening meeting: 'HRT update including guidance on progestogens and endometrial protection' Dr Juliet Balfour |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
12/10/23 | PCP Meeting: Iron Deficient Anaemia - How to Investigate It Properly | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
12/10/23 | Practice Nurse: Ear Care Update (SGPET & Training) Becky Hayes |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
18/10/23 | Core Knowledge of Diabetes for HCA's, Health Coaches, Physiotherapists... | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
18/10/23 | SGPET Diabetes Study Day (Attend in Person) | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
18/10/23 | SGPET Diabetes Study Day (Attend via Zoom) | Zoom, Online | Link | |
19/10/23 | Practice Nurse: Basic Family Planning Miss Anne-Marie Young |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
24/10/23 | Basics of COPD Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
26/10/23 | COPD Update Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
31/10/23 | Chaperone Training | Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil | FULL | Link |
31/10/23 | Leg Ulcer Assessment Update, Louise Vickery, Vascular Nurse Specialist - MPH (SGPET) Ms Louise Vickery |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
02/11/23 | Practice Nurse: Womens Health Update Miss Anne-Marie Young |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
02/11/23 | Somerset First 5 GP Discussion Group evening meeting - General Discussion (In Person) | TBA | Link | |
07/11/23 | Basic Life Support Mr Leigh Beard |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
07/11/23 | Basics of Spirometry Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
08/11/23 | STH Webinar: Transforming General Practice Through Team Coaching | Zoom, Online | Link | |
09/11/23 | HCA Ear Care Course (SGPET & Training) Becky Hayes |
Monks Yard, Ilminster | FULL | Link |
09/11/23 | PCP Meeting: Management of Acute Asthma and COPD on the Duty Day Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
09/11/23 | Spirometry Update including interpretation Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
14/11/23 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
15/11/23 | Lead Nurse Meeting Ms Paula Messenger |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
16/11/23 | Practice Nurse: Wound Management and Dressing Choice (SGPET & Training) Ms Louise Vickery |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
16/11/23 | Wells Primary Care Group | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
20/11/23 | Somerset Fresh Looks 2023 | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
21/11/23 | Somerset Fresh Looks 2023 | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
22/11/23 | Somerset Fresh Looks 2023 | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
23/11/23 | Somerset Fresh Looks 2023 | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
29/11/23 | Update for Independent Non-Medical Prescribers Mr Piotr Zak |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
30/11/23 | Practical Magic : Emergencies in Primary Care | TBA | Link | |
30/11/23 | Practice Nurse: Ear Care Update Becky Hayes |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | Link |
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