SGPET Weekly Update Tues 7th May 2024
Date sent: Tuesday 7 May 2024
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
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EXTERNAL EVENTS/RESOURCES
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Advanced Practice in Primary Care Supervisor Course “Supervisor CPD Module 3c” run by the Primary Care Academy and designed for Primary Care Advanced Practice Supervisors has some remaining spaces on 22nd May (online). Contact for expression of interest: england.primarycareacademy.sw@nhs.net or Jude Banyard.
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Supporting Children and Young People Questioning their Gender - NHS Somerset, 23 May, 11 June
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NEWS2 Update and Refresher 4th June 2024, 13:00-14:00, Microsoft Teams
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Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, will be discussing his 2023 Annual Report, "Health in an Ageing Society." at the University of Exeter on June 6th. The report addresses challenges in the Southwest of England, focusing on multi-morbidity in peripheral, coastal, and rural areas. It advocates for primary and secondary prevention, data collection on older adults' health needs, and research funding. The event, on June 6th, includes a panel discussion with regional stakeholders. Registration is £10, free for University of Exeter or Plymouth students, and offers both in-person and remote participation. Our primary care leaders in our most rural and coastal areas may find this particularly interesting. Please register to attend HERE
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There is an exciting upcoming opportunity for a Physician Associate Ambassador role in primary care in the south west. This is a request for informal expression of interest for the position. The PAA post will offer a suitably experienced Physician Associate the opportunity to contribute to healthcare workforce transformation and to develop and advance the PA profession in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan commitments. The post will run until 31st March 2025 and will likely be at 0.3 Whole time equivalent. If you are interested/would like to find out more or consider this opportunity, please contact abel.getachew@somersetFT.nhs.uk .
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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 Training Hub Advanced Practice and AHP Education Lead, Catherine Hayden catherine.hayden@nhs.net
Somerset Training Hub FCP and ACP Supervision Fellows, Liz Oxley and Jodie Smith Elizabeth.Oxley@SomersetFT.nhs.uk and Jodie.Smith@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
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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08/05/24 | SGPET - Metabolic Health Study Day | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
09/05/24 | Asthma & COPD Basics Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
09/05/24 | Sessional/Locum GP Lunchtime Session: A time to share learning from interesting cases - (Remote via MS Teams) Dr Catherine Ievers |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
14/05/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - "Update on Osteoporosis" Dr Tarun Solanki |
Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
14/05/24 | Practice Nurse: Introduction to Childhood Immunisation ( 2 Day Course) 14th & 21st May Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
14/05/24 | Single Assessment Framework, how to be CQC ready & how to not fall foul of the CQC Tracy Green , Yvonne Vigar |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
16/05/24 | Leg Ulcer Assessment Update, Louise Vickery, Vascular Nurse Specialist - MPH (SGPET) Ms Louise Vickery |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
16/05/24 | PCP Meeting: | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
21/05/24 | South Somerset Primary Care Evening Meeting: "Lessons learned from the diabetes recovery programme. How to improve the care of people with diabetes by reviewing processes" Mrs Karen Baker ,Ms Catherine Cassell |
Prince of Wales Ham Hill | Link | |
23/05/24 | Doppler theory training session (For registered Nurses ONLY) Ms Louise Vickery |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
23/05/24 | Enhanced Services 2024 Training Webinar Kit Markey |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
23/05/24 | QOF Update/Overview 2024 Webinar Kit Markey |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
04/06/24 | HCA Immunisation Update Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
06/06/24 | Practice Nurse: Ear Irrigation Study Day Becky Hayes |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
11/06/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - Mihaela Costache |
Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
11/06/24 | Immunisation Update for Practice Nurses Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
12/06/24 | Lead Nurse Forum Meeting Ms Paula Messenger |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
13/06/24 | PCP Meeting: | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
13/06/24 | Pitfalls and tips in the assessment of mental capacity in primary care with Andy Eaton | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
19/06/24 | SGPET - Diversity Study Day | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
20/06/24 | Managing Difficult People / Situations in a Busy Practice Yvonne Vigar |
Taunton Rugby Club, Taunton | FULL | Link |
20/06/24 | Practice Nurse: Travel Health Update Jane Chiodini |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
20/06/24 | Wells Primary Care Group - | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
25/06/24 | Practice Nurse: Wound Management and Dressing Choice Ms Louise Vickery |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
Kind regards
SGPET
Somerset GP Education Trust
Somerset LMC
Crown Medical Centre
Venture Way
Taunton, TA2 8QY
Tel 01823 331428
Mobile: 07833 400 960
Email: lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Website: www.somersetgpeducationtrust.co.uk