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SUMMARY:Succession Planning and Staff Retention in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Succession Planning and Staff Retention in Primary Care\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will explore how Practice Managers can build a sustainable workforce through effective succession planning\, leadership development\, and staff retention strategies. The session will consider how practices can identify future workforce needs\, develop existing talent\, and ensure they have the right skills and people in place to support the long-term needs of the organisation. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore practical approaches to leadership development\, mentoring\, employee engagement\, and creating an inclusive working environment that encourages staff to develop and remain within the organisation. \n\n\n\nObjective:\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a better understanding of succession planning and its role in building a sustainable workforce. They will identify practical strategies to develop future leaders\, retain existing talent\, and plan for changing workforce needs\, helping to support continuity\, resilience\, and long-term organisational success. \n\n\n\nDate: 12th November\n\n\n\nTiming: 09.30am – 11.30am\n\n\n\n£85.00 per person\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email and joining instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/succession-planning-and-staff-retention-in-primary-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T130000
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SUMMARY:Correspondence Management & Workflow Optimisation
DESCRIPTION:Correspondence Management & Workflow Optimisation \n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will explore how effective correspondence management can improve efficiency\, reduce risk\, and support the day-to-day demands of general practice. Participants will learn about best practice\, workflow optimisation\, and the importance of managing clinical correspondence accurately and consistently. \n\n\n\nThe session will cover key processes\, including understanding medical terminology\, coding and filing documents\, actioning correspondence appropriately\, and meeting audit and reporting requirements. It will also explore practical ways to plan and implement effective correspondence management processes within a practice. \n\n\n\nObjective:\n\n\n\nParticipants will develop a better understanding of how to manage correspondence safely and efficiently. They will gain practical knowledge of workflow processes\, risk management\, and best practice\, helping to improve efficiency\, maintain accurate records\, and support the effective running of general practice. \n\n\n\nDate: 4th November\n\n\n\nTiming: 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\n£85.00 per person\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email and joining instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/correspondence-management-workflow-optimisation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Menopause in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Menopause in the Workplace \n\n\n\n\n\nMenopause Awareness in the Workplace \n\n\n\nThis workshop will explore the menopause transition\, how it can affect individuals in the workplace\, and how colleagues can provide understanding and support. Led by Elissa Dobson\, a Level 5 qualified Health and Wellbeing Coach and certified Executive Menopause Coach\, the session will provide a relaxed and open environment to ask questions\, share experiences and build confidence in discussing menopause. \n\n\n\nWe will consider the different ways menopause can affect people at work and explore small\, practical steps that can help create a more supportive and inclusive working environment. \n\n\n\nObjective:\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a better understanding of the menopause transition and its potential impact in the workplace. They will develop greater confidence in discussing menopause and identify practical ways to support colleagues\, helping to foster a more understanding and supportive workplace culture. \n\n\n\nDate: 29th October\n\n\n\nTiming: 10am – 12pm \n\n\n\n£85.00 per person\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email and joining instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/introduction-to-menopause-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T160000
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SUMMARY:Customer and Conflict Management Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Customer and Conflict Management Virtual Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\nThis three-hour virtual workshop has been developed to support front-line staff and other health care professionals in General Practice to develop their skills and confidence to provide excellence in customer service and to better manage disputes and to help manage challenging conflict situations experienced in practice. \n\n\n\nWe will consider how and why conflict may arise between staff members and the patients or their carers around access to services\, treatments and other aspects of practices life and will consider and reflect on ways to manage this.. \n\n\n\nObjective:\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an understanding of practices finances and how to understand the accounts produced by your accountant. Good financial management should lead to reduced financial risk in the ever-changing world of general practice. \n\n\n\nDate: 22nd October\n\n\n\nTiming: 1pm – 4pm\n\n\n\n£85.00 per person\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing payment details and joining instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/customer-and-conflict-management-virtual-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20261015T205954Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Practice Finances Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Managing Practice Finances Virtual Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is where practice finances and accounting systems are explained in a user-friendly\, interactive way. The session will give you an overview of your accounting system and walk you through a set of Practice Accounts. It will also cover superannuation and update you on the financial changes to expect for 2026/27. The module will be delivered as an interactive web workshop with practical guidance to enable participants to map the techniques and outcomes onto their own practice. \n\n\n\nObjective:\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an understanding of practices finances and how to understand the accounts produced by your accountant. Good financial management should lead to reduced financial risk in the ever-changing world of general practice. \n\n\n\nDate: 21st October\n\n\n\nTiming: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\n\n£85.00 per person\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing payment details and joining instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/managing-practice-finances-virtual-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T170000
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SUMMARY:The Pharmacy Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Pharmacy Show 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet PMA at The Pharmacy Show 2026 \n\n\n\nWe’re pleased to be attending The Pharmacy Show at the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 October 2026. \n\n\n\nAs an Education Partner\, PMA will be joining thousands of pharmacy professionals from across the UK for two days focused on the future of community and primary care pharmacy. \n\n\n\nThe event brings together pharmacy professionals\, sector leaders and organisations to explore the latest developments in pharmacy practice\, workforce development\, education and service delivery. \n\n\n\nCome and talk to us \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to develop your own skills\, support your team or explore apprenticeship and workforce development opportunities\, we’d love to meet you. \n\n\n\nFind out more about PMA’s training and apprenticeship programmes and speak to our team at the show. \n\n\n\nRegister for Free Here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/the-pharmacy-show-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T080000
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SUMMARY:Best Practice Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Best Practice Birmingham 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Practice Birmingham and Respiratory Professional Care 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham on 7-8 October\, bringing together primary care and respiratory healthcare professionals for two days of practical learning\, clinical updates\, and networking. \n\n\n\nDesigned to support clinicians and practice leaders navigating today’s healthcare challenges\, the event combines expert-led primary care education with dedicated respiratory content\, helping attendees deliver high-quality care with confidence. \n\n\n\nAttendees can expect: \n\n\n\n\nFree CPD-accredited education\n\n\n\nExpert-led conference sessions\n\n\n\nDedicated primary care and respiratory theatres\n\n\n\nLeading suppliers showcasing the latest innovations\n\n\n\nValuable networking opportunities\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a GP\, nurse\, pharmacist\, respiratory specialist\, allied healthcare professional\, or practice manager\, this is an opportunity to gain practical insights\, discover new solutions\, and connect with peers from across the sector. \n\n\n\nRegister for Free Here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/best-practice-birmingham/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T113000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Practice Management Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Practice Management Virtual Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is for NHS staff who are Practice or Admin Managers in Primary care who want to improve their operational delivery. During the workshop\, delegates will learn at how to identify barriers in their job\, improve the current practices\, processes and tasks\, understand how to monitor and log performance and how to overcome challenges. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand their role in the practice and be armed with the knowledge and tools to improve Operational Delivery\n\n\n\nIdentify and review the daily and weekly operational tasks\, and how to enhance them to work better for the practice\n\n\n\nMonitor and improve performance\n\n\n\nManage the Manager\n\n\n\n\nGuidance notes and will be provided to support this workshop and certificates of attendance are awarded after the workshop. \n\n\n\nDate: 6th October\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am-11:30am\n\n\n\n£85.00 per person \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing payment details and joining instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/introduction-to-practice-management-virtual-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260813T144822Z
CREATED:20260609T093012Z
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SUMMARY:HR & Employment Law Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Customer and Conflict Management Virtual Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis three-hour virtual workshop has been developed to support front-line staff and other health care professionals in General Practice to develop their skills and confidence to provide excellence in customer service and to better manage disputes and to help manage challenging conflict situations experienced in practice.\n\n\n\nWe will consider how and why conflict may arise between staff members and the patients or their carers around access to services\, treatments and other aspects of practices life and will consider and reflect on ways to manage this.
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/hr-employment-law-virtual-workshop/
CATEGORIES:S-Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T140000
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SUMMARY:Leadership & Change Management Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Leadership & Change Management Training Programme workshop designed to equip leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive organisational success and navigate the complexities of change. Throughout this workshop\, participants will explore various aspects of leadership\, from motivating teams to managing difficult conversations\, and learn how to implement effective change management strategies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction to the workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSetting the scene  \n\n\n\nProgramme overview \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the role of the leader?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is leadership?  \n\n\n\nMotivating people  \n\n\n\nDelivering results  \n\n\n\nContinuous improvement \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStaff Development – Performance Management & Measurement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSetting\, communicating and maintaining standards and expectations. \n\n\n\nManaging unacceptable conduct or performance. \n\n\n\nChanging staff behaviours. \n\n\n\nStaff development  \n\n\n\nSuccession planning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating the right climate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does high challenge look like?  \n\n\n\nWhat does high support look like?  \n\n\n\nCreating the right relationships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDriving high performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere do your individuals and teams stand on the Development curve?  \n\n\n\nWhat is the best approach (leadership style/behaviour vs development level)?
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/leadership-change-management-virtual-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T144758Z
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SUMMARY:The next event as a test
DESCRIPTION:Customer and Conflict Management Virtual Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis three-hour virtual workshop has been developed to support front-line staff and other health care professionals in General Practice to develop their skills and confidence to provide excellence in customer service and to better manage disputes and to help manage challenging conflict situations experienced in practice.\n\n\n\nWe will consider how and why conflict may arise between staff members and the patients or their carers around access to services\, treatments and other aspects of practices life and will consider and reflect on ways to manage this.
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/the-next-event-as-a-test/
CATEGORIES:S-Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T075324Z
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SUMMARY:Customer and Conflict Management Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Customer and Conflict Management Virtual Workshop\n\nThis three-hour virtual workshop has been developed to support front-line staff and other health care professionals in General Practice to develop their skills and confidence to provide excellence in customer service and to better manage disputes and to help manage challenging conflict situations experienced in practice. \nWe will consider how and why conflict may arise between staff members and the patients or their carers around access to services\, treatments and other aspects of practices life and will consider and reflect on ways to manage this. \n\n\nThursday\, 22nd October 2026\nTiming: 1pm – 4pm \n£85.00 per person\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing payment details and joining instructions. \n\nRegister for this workshop here\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction\, Objectives\, Why are we here?\n\n\nKey Characteristics of Excellent Customer Service  \n\nFirst Impressions\nLast Impressions\n\n\n\n\nComplaints  \n\nUnderstand why we need to listen\nRespond and act (also at Practice level)\nNHS Complaints Process and your responsibilities & management of challenging patients\nMain areas of complaints in practices\nAvoiding complaints\n\n\n\n\nCommunications  \n\nFace to face communications\n3 V’s of Communication\nNon-verbal Communications\nGreat Communication\nThings to Avoid\nProfessional Touches\n\n\n\n\nListening for Success  \n\nActive Listening\nOpen vs Closed Questions\nContext\, include examples\nRisk Assessment – developing a safe environment\nTriggers\n\n\n\n\nConflict  \n\nEscalate or De-escalate\nManaging Difficult Conversations\nRecognising the signs\nAssertiveness\nTake Action\nThings to Remember\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to effectively communicate with patients  \n\nDifferent types of communication\n\nKey Characteristics of Excellent Customer Service\n\n\nDealing with demanding and aggressive patients\nUtilising feedback to make improvements\nEngagement and participation\nImprove patient education\nProviding excellent customer care\n\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\nClose
URL:https://pma-uk.org/event/customer-and-conflict-management-virtual-workshop/
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