SGPET Weekly Update - Mon 15 July 2024
Date sent: Monday 15 July 2024
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
- Expressions of interest are now being accepted for a final cohort of the GP Assistants programme due to begin towards the end of the year. There are a maximum of 42 places available for the Southwest region. Practices wishing to secure a place for a GP Assistant are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only fully completed applications will be considered (i.e. Manager, GP Assistant and GP Mentor completing their part of the application), as it is only at this stage that Devon Training Hub become aware of the application and can confirm a place. Expressions of interest can be submitted now by following this link Further details are included in this flyer.
EXTERNAL EVENTS/RESOURCES
- Focusing on More - Evidence based nutrition training provided by NHS Somerset and Somerset Council - Multiple dates around the county see flyer here for more details and booking.
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 Training Hub Advanced Practice and AHP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/07/24 | A New Era of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for all people living with diabetes | Link | ||
| 18/07/24 | PCP Meeting: ‘The gut microbiome: implications for metabolic health and practical dietary considerations’ Ms Lesley Harper |
Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
| 04/09/24 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for GPs and GPSTs looking for vacancies in Somerset | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 04/09/24 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for Somerset Practices | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 10/09/24 | HCA Immunisation Foundation Course (Part 1 & Part 2) 10th & 11th September Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 12/09/24 | Lead Nurse Forum Meeting Ms Paula Messenger |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 17/09/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - Mihaela Costache |
Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
| 17/09/24 | Immunisation Update for Practice Nurses Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
| 18/09/24 | HCA/Health Coach Foundation to Diabetes | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 18/09/24 | SGPET Diabetes Study Day (Attend in Person) Dr Alex Bickerton |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 18/09/24 | SGPET Diabetes Study Day (Webinar) | Zoom, Online | Link | |
| 19/09/24 | 2024 Health & Safety Compliance - Sorted! Ms Lindy Ruskin |
Glastonbury Surgery, Glastonbury | Link | |
| 19/09/24 | Wells Primary Care Group - | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
| 26/09/24 | Asthma & COPD Basics Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | 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
