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Diabetes Professional Care and PMA 2021
2021-11-10 - 2021-11-11 | Olympia, London, United Kingdom
Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) is the UK’s largest must-attend FREE event for anyone involved in the prevention, treatment and management of diabetes, and its related conditions.
The CPD-certified conference and exhibition provides healthcare professionals with real-world education and an opportunity to come together to share experiences, uniting the diabetes healthcare community.
This year’s conference programme includes 10 conferences theatres with diverse streams and sessions for all levels of experience and specialism. Delegates will have the chance to hear from world-class speakers and the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops.
To register your free place on 10 & 11 November at Olympia, London click here to help make a positive impact and provide the best possible care to your patients.
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

Best Practice 2021
2021-10-13 - 2021-10-14 | National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Join us at the Best Practice Show, the UK’s number one event for the primary care and general practice community, returning to the NEC Birmingham on 13-14 October 2021.
Free for healthcare professionals, the focused conference programme will include 200+ stimulating sessions across 10 dedicated theatres, all delivered by healthcare leaders, policymakers, service users and front-line primary care professionals.
Attendees will also gain over 12 hours of CPD certified training, expertly tailored to meet the training requirements of healthcare professionals, with clinical content closely following the GP curriculum spearheaded by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
200 exhibitors will also showcase their latest products and solutions for GPs, practice managers, business development managers and practice nurses.
Reasons to attend:

For over a decade, more than 4,000 senior decision-makers from the primary care community attend the Best Practice Show annually
86% of delegates rated Best Practice as excellent or good in terms of content and speakers

82% of previous attendees plan on joining us again this October
78% plan on bringing a colleague with them for the next Best Practice show

We are delighted to announce 200 expert speakers. The Minister responsible for Primary Care will present at the conference this Autumn.
The Best Practice Show offers a series of stimulating sessions across several theatres, all delivered by healthcare leaders, policymakers, service users and front-line primary care professionals.
FREE tickets for all Healthcare Professionals are available to book here.
With over 200 sessions providing the opportunity to earn up to 12 hours of CPD training all under one roof, our expert line-up of speakers are prepared to share with you the latest industry updates offering answers to all your questions across 7 content carefully curated content streams.
Top 10 speakers at this year’s Best Practice Show include:

Dr Farzana Hussain, GP and Co-Chair, National Clinical Director PCN Network
Dr Bola Owolabi, Director – Health Inequalities, NHS England and NHS Improvement
Dr Navina Evans, Chief Executive, Health Education England
Martin Griffiths, Clinical Director for Violence Reduction, NHS England and NHS Improvement
Dr Claire Fuller, Senior Responsible Officer, Surrey Heartlands ICS
Rob Webster, Lead Chief Executive, West Yorkshire and Harrogate ICS
Dr Kiren Collinson, Deputy Medical Director for Primary Care, NHS England and NHS Improvement
Dr Richard Vautrey, Chair of BMA GP Committee, British Medical Association
Matthew Winn, Director of Community Health and Chief Executive, NHS England and NHS Improvement and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Stephen Dorrell, Former Health Secretary and Chair, Public Policy Projects

View the preliminary programme here.
Sponsorship is also now also open for the event. Should you wish to sponsor, speak or exhibit at the Best Practice Show 2021, please contact Ian Reynolds on: i.reynolds@closerstillmedia.com
For delegate enquiries, please contact Shannon Cargan on s.cargan@closerstillmedia.com
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

The 3rd South Yorkshire Practice Managers' Conference 2021
2021-09-30 | Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria, Sheffield, S4 7YE
The Changing Face of General Practice
General Practice continues to change at pace with digitisation and transformation of GP service delivery all accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. At practice level, primary care has altered dramatically in the past year, with staff both clinical and administrative, adapting to new ways of working. This has heightened the skills requirements, for GPs, clinicians and for all members of the non-clinical teams. The continued transition to the PCN model presents its own challenges around changing business models, funding challenges, an increasing governance burden, all coupled with a now digital population with changing expectations.
These pressures are driving the fundamental transformation in general practice services with our focus now firmly on general practice services that will be able to work at scale within the framework of the PCNs and Integrated Care Services. We are witnessing the development and expansion of the healthcare workforce and improved practice environments – clinical pharmacists, link workers, physiotherapists, dieticians, mental health practitioners, paramedics amongst others are all part of the new PCN frameworks. Improving our ability to signpost patients to the most appropriate service or where more appropriate supporting them to self-care.
General practice working as part of a more joined-up primary care workforce that will be able to devote the greatest amount of time to quality and health improvement for patients and local communities. What matters now is getting on and delivering it so that practices can start to make a difference and patients can start to feel the difference. The pandemic has enabled many PCNs to come into their own in the crisis, collaborating well, sharing workforce and developing their thinking around localised decision making.
How do we best continue to develop a mindset that sees its transformative future as progressive and opportunistic, skills focussed on core competencies of a practice manager will need investment and development. Practice managers have a pivotal role to play in ensuring all aspects of risk and governance, operational efficiency, resource planning and management, and in ensuring that the conflicts are managed effectively. To maximise business impact in today’s NHS and drive future success, PMs must become more responsive and flexible, to drive change effectively – ‘it’s not about doing more with less, it’s about doing more but, doing it differently’ and better! It’s equally important to involve patients in improving service levels and communication is a vital and sometimes, often overlooked role of the practice.
There is no doubt the role of the PM is changing. You have become a much more strategic part of the practice. Core skills will always focus on the financial management of the practice but will shift increasingly towards business planning, change management, leadership, influencing skills, facilitation and coaching skills. PMs will increasingly be central to the leadership of the practice and your ability to manage and lead change will be critical to the essential transformation of General Practice. Successfully implementing multidisciplinary team working within general practice means not only new roles but also a big shift in mindset. Will this solve the challenges facing primary care?
One general consensus is that, whenever this crisis finally passes, the landscape of how General Practice functions may have changed forever – and for the better. It may also have changed the way the patients think and act in terms of seeking help for their health.
The one fact remains and that is that we will continue to evolve.
If you would like to attend the conference, please contact the team at conference@pma-uk.org
We thank our sponsors for their support. You can read all about them here.
We thank our sponsors for their support. You can read all about them here.
Conference 2021 overview and objectives
Conference 2021 will enable you to discuss and explore how to meet these new challenges. We hope you have a good day, with some excellent and thought-provoking speakers and some excellent workstreams plus the opportunity to network with the exhibitors and of course, with fellow delegates for 2021 we have also added a number of elements that will enable you to invest some time in your own wellbeing and resilience.
The 3rd South Yorkshire Practice Managers’ Conference 2021 will help answer some of your most pressing issues and concerns, as well as providing practical tips for improving your practice.
The conference offers multiple opportunities to learn, knowledge share with peers, and generate real momentum for change in your practice, partnership or PCN. The programme has been developed through research across the region.
The third South Yorkshire Practice Managers Conference 2021 has moved to Sheffield – and has been created to provide General Practice health professionals with access to new ideas, new ways of doing things, to build new relationships and create new partnerships. Our goal was to create a programme that is relevant and timely, offering practical insights.
Delegates will:

Obtain updates on the strategic plans and updates on PCN development across South Yorkshire
Learn and share best practice outcomes with peers and understand what makes a good leader
Knowledge share with peers and leading healthcare professionals from across the UK
Access to exhibitors – a selection of leading healthcare suppliers, including technology companies, associated suppliers, consultants, and others from the sector
Take away real advice and guidance – practical solutions and new initiatives that can be applied within your Practice, Partnership or PCN.
Attend a wellness session and a specialist workshop.

You can view the full programme here.

medeconomics LIVE
2020-10-23 | Online, United Kingdom
NEW DATE: 23rd October 2020
Join us for this highly focused event to help you develop your practice, boost income, ease workload and improve patient care in the 2020s.
This one day, virtual conference will provide you with the practical advice you need to thrive under the new GP contract while tackling COVID-19.
Why attend?
In this packed day of live online presentations, Q&As and knowledge-sharing workshops, you will learn how to:

Optimise practice finances and identify opportunities
Utilise digital services to improve patient care
Understand the uses and value of your practice data
Build an effective multidisciplinary team
Reduce workload, stress and the threat of burnout

You can also discuss your practice needs with specialist suppliers to frontline general practice, offering new solutions and opportunities for the 2020s.
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

PMA and Best Practice Live 2020
2020-10-13 - 2020-10-15 | Online, United Kingdom
Best Practice Live 2020 is a virtual conference and exhibition for primary care professionals, offering FREE access to 80 hours of CPD content, spread over three afternoons.
Show highlights just for you:

Specific sessions for Practice Managers covering: Managing High Performing Virtual Teams, and Group Consultations
Mental support – how to beat burnout
Gain insights on practice workforce planning and how technology is improving patient outcomes
Engage with the Practice Managers Association, one of our Education Partners and exhibitors – instant chat with the team to get any help and advice needed.

Speakers include:

Tracey Dell, Practice Business Manager, LMC Trainer, PMA Consultant.
Denise Smith, Practice Manager & SMASH PCN, Merepark Medical Centre.
Colin Murray, Executive Coach.

View all speakers presenting at Best Practice Live
As well as 80 hours of sessions, we have a wide range of exhibitors to visit in our virtual exhibition hall: book sessions with the reps, view videos, download material, network with your colleagues, interact with Q&As, polls and catch up later on all content within the platform for the next three months.
We look forward to welcoming you and your team!

2nd UK Annual Social Prescribing Link Worker Success Conference & Link Worker Day 2020
2020-10-09 | Online, United Kingdom
The conference is the 2nd UK Annual Social Prescribing Link Worker Success Conference and largest gathering of UK Link Workers. It coincides with Link Worker Day, a day to showcase and celebrate the impact of Social Prescribing Link Workers.
This important event will be attended by Social Prescribing Link Workers, Social Prescribing programmes, Community, Health and Social Care industry leaders, Primary Care Networks, Clinical Directors and Line Managers from across sectors in the United Kingdom.
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

Festival of Health
2020-09-09 - 2020-09-10 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Bringing traditional NHS, clinical and social care practitioners together with professionals from housing, transport, employment and education – this is a platform for networking and connected learning like no other.

Ageing populations and rising patient expectations, together with increasing costs in the face of substantial budget constraints for health and social care, require innovative solutions. A growing consensus is emerging that if healthcare is to be sustainable it must move its focus from treatment of ill health to prevention. Moreover, maintaining and improving the population’s health requires a greater focus on the wider social determinants of health.
Join 5,000 delegates for an inspirational 2 days where we’ll explore innovative case studies from across the UK – as well as international health systems. And with a promise of practical, insightful information with a focus on action and change, walk away with real insights and new ideas to inspire population health initiatives in your locality.
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

NHS ConfedExpo 2020 - CANCELLED
2020-03-23 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Conveniently situated over just two days, this ambitious event unites Confed Conference and the Health and Care Innovation Expo in what’s sure to be one of the biggest, highest quality health and care conference and exhibition event the UK has ever seen!
With over 150 hours of content, NHS ConfedExpo is guaranteed to enrich you with inspiring international speakers, encourage you with workshops and pop-up sessions, engage you with peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and excite you with the latest technological advances. Don’t miss the health and care event of the year.
Register your interest
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

‘Let’s stick together’ Londonwide LMCs’ Annual Conference 2020
2020-03-10 | The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD, United Kingdom
The next annual conference on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 is the flagship event for London general practice.
Dr Zoe Williams, GP and broadcaster, will chair the day and Sir David Sloman, London Regional Director at NHS England and NHS Improvement is one of our keynote speakers.
The exciting line up is developing on a day to day basis and the overall day-long, free to attend conference will focus on collaboration across a number of areas:

Transformation and collaboration
People and the profession
Patients and access
Practical resources to help practice teams

The full programme for the day will be available soon and will include further information on keynote speakers and workshop presenters.
There is a choice of morning and afternoon workshops (see below) and you can confirm your place at the workshops when you book online to attend the conference.
This event has been fully booked for the last three years so avoid disappointment and reserve your free place and choose your workshops now by clicking here.
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

Leicestershire and Leicester Practice Manager Conference 2020
2020-03-04 08:30 - 16:00 UTC | Stamford Court, University of Leicester, Manor Road, Oadby, LE2 2LH, United Kingdom
Leicestershire and Leicester Practice Manager Conference 2020
‘Make it Happen, Make it Matter’
LLR Practice Manager Academy in conjunction with the LMC would like to invite you to our 2020 LLR Practice Manager Conference which this year will focus on some of our operational challenges as well as our own self-development to support you in your role during a time of great change.
Practice Managers across LLR have come together to organise this event on your behalf to enable invaluable face to face networking opportunities with other Practice Managers in addition to the exposure to a wealth of experience and expertise from our speakers – all designed to invigorate and inspire us as we valiantly navigate our way through Primary Care.
The conference includes:
• LLR Practice Manager Academy Update
• Sessions on Social Media and PCN experiences
• Information from PCSE and Andy Williams – the new LLR Joint Chief Executive
• Opportunity to consider how to handle difficult conversations and how the use of our language can help with these
• Time to reflect on our self-development and re-energising our inner leadership
• Motivational Speakers
• Practice Manager Awards Ceremony
• Market Place of excellent sponsors
If you are interested in attending, please complete the attached booking form and return to llr.pmacademy@nhs.net
(Spaces are limited and therefore initially limited to 1 per practice)
The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

Primary Care Improvers Conference 2020
2020-02-25 10:00 - 16:30 | The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre at the Holiday Inn,, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW, United Kingdom
Primary Care Improvers Conference 2020
An opportunity to share and learn with like-minded people who are working to change primary care.
You can now register for our fourth annual Primary Care Improvers’ Conference. There is so much energy and experience amongst our 5500+ strong members so come along and meet others to learn from what’s working around the country, share ideas, make connections locally and nationally and recharge your improvement batteries. Also bring a friend that you think would like to share in the buzz and success of making change and improvement happen.
Whether you are working on quality improvement projects at practice level, leading changes across your organisation or local system or developing local networks – there will be something for you.
On the day you will have the opportunity to:

Learn from the improvement stories of others
Network with colleagues from across the country
Gather ideas and receive feedback on your improvement project
Learn and try out practical tools that speed up change
Investigate how you can create a local network that can support you and others
Have a 1:1 “Speed” coaching session on a topic of your choice
Meet and link up with other people doing the things you are doing/experiencing

The PMA will have a presence at this event but it is not organised by the PMA. If you have any queries relating to this event, please contact the organisers using the link provided. Many thanks.

Primary care networks… what’s next?
2020-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | ICC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Primary care networks… what’s next?
Join others involved with PCNs and gain insight into what’s happening across England, share best practice, and build supportive relationships.
Date: 08 February 2020
Location: ICC, Birmingham
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Over 99% of practices are in a PCN… so what’s next? The BMA’s PCN conference can tell you. You’ll find out what’s next for PCNs, as well as the different and innovative ways PCNs are developing across England.
Hear from:

national experts that negotiate the PCN DES
clinical directors and business managers that are implementing it
LMC offices that are supporting PCNs
different members of the PCN workforce about their experiences of working within a PCN.

With significant time for networking, you’ll gain insight into what’s happening around the country, share best practice, and build supportive relationships.
The five themes are arranged so you can tailor your programme to suit your needs – whether you want to look at PCN development, the workforce, clinical services, communities or funding, or if you want to mix and match – it’s all possible.
Themes
PCN workforce… what’s next?
Already got a clinical pharmacist and social prescriber… what’s next? You’ll hear about the next phase of workforce plans for PCNs. We have clinical pharmacists and social prescribers, as well as first contact physiotherapists, first responder paramedics and physician associated, to talk you through what they are already doing across the country, and how they can support the PCN to develop.
PCN clinical services… what’s next?
Already delivering the extended hours service… what’s next? Discuss the new service specifications and what they mean for PCNs. Clinical leads will talk about their preparations for the new services, and you’ll have time to share ideas about how you might implement them.
PCN development… what’s next?
Your PCN is all set up… what’s next? Our experts will explore where PCNs are going and how you can help your PCN get there, as well as talks for those who have already made good progress to develop their PCN.
PCN partnership working… what’s next?
Practices already working together as a PCN… what’s next? Delivery of PCN services is not just down to you and your PCN – other community and primary care services will need to be involved too. Hear from community teams and how they are engaging with PCNs to deliver integrated services to patients.
PCN funding… what’s next?
Already on top of funding for this year… what’s next? Hear about upcoming funding and what it’s for. Find out how clinical directors are using the existing funding innovatively to make it go further. Hear from VAT and tax experts (including HMRC) about the implications.
Additional highlights

Significant networking time to share experiences with your colleagues
Speak to our partner organisations about relevant support for your PCN
Legal and tax clinics for personalised advice on your situation
Insurance clinics looking at any gaps in your insurance cover
Exhibitors in our marketplace have been chosen based on the support they can provide to PCNs

Learn more: https://pcn.bma.org.uk/primary-care-network-conference/
Book your place: https://events.bma.org.uk/pcns-whats-next/registration/Site/Register

Lancashire and Cumbria LMC Conference ‘Lead, Manage, Collaborate’
2020-02-07 | Marriot Hotel, Preston, United Kingdom
10.00 – 10.30
Arrival – Tea & Coffee

10.30 – 10.45

Opening Speech from Dr Stephen Hardwick – Chair of Lancashire Coastal LMC

10.45 – 11.30
Dr Raj Patel MBE – Deputy Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England

11.30 – 12.15
Speaker TBC

12.15 – 13.15
Lunch and Networking in the Marketplace

13.15 – 14.15
Workshop 1 (Choice of 3 with a focus on PCNs)

Leadership in Practice– Dr Linda Alker and Dr Zeyad Abualhamael

Management – Diane Eaton, Practice Manager

Collaboration – Peter Tinson, Director of Collaborative Commissioning

14.15 – 14.45
Tea & Coffee

14.45 – 15.30
Lancaster University – Dr Euan Lawson

15.30 – 16.30
Workshop 2 (Choice of 3 with a focus on PCNs)

Leadership in Practice– Dr Linda Alker and Dr Zeyad Abualhamael
Management – Diane Eaton, Practice Manager
Collaboration – Donna Roberts – Head of Primary Care

16.30
Close

16.30– 18.30
Bar & Canapés

Practice Managers' Conference
2020-02-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Village Hotel Bury, Waterfold Business Park, Rochdale Road,, Bury, BL9 7BQ, United Kingdom
The Greater Manchester GP Excellence Practice Manager Conference, bringing together a variety of inspiring leadership and motivational speakers and providing expertise to support and address the challenges Practice Managers are currently facing.

Join us for a selection of keynote presentations and workshops.

Black Country & West Birmingham Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) Practice Managers Conference 2020
2020-01-30 | The Village Hotel Walsall, Tempus Drive, Walsall, WS2 8TJ, United Kingdom
Black Country & West Birmingham Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) Practice Managers Conference 2020
Transforming General Practice
The future of General Practice might look and feel a little uncertain – growing skills gaps, GP and partner shortages, increasing financial burdens, an ever-expanding governance landscape, coupled with an aging population with increased patient and policy expectations; factors making for a sector under strain. These collective pressures are beginning to drive a fundamental transformation in what constitutes general practice and the delivery of a more sustainable service.
The agreed consensus is that General Practice in 2020 will not look the same as it does today – and nor should it. The new look general practice will be able to work at scale making best use of new technologies. There will be development and expansion of the healthcare workforce and improved practice environments. There will be improved signposting of patients to the most appropriate service or where more appropriate supporting them to self-care. This will require GPs working as part of a more joined up primary care workforce will be able devote the greatest amount of time to quality and health improvement for patients and local communities. What matters now is getting on and delivering it so that practices can start to make a difference and patients can start to feel the difference.
The Black Country and West Birmingham Practice Managers Conference 2020 will help to answer some of your most pressing issues and concerns, as well as providing practical tips for improving your practice. The programme will concentrate on delivering real guidance on how to deliver the complex transformation needed in General Practice service provision, with examples from areas demonstrating the most rapid progress in implementing sustainable transformation plans.
The conference offers multiple opportunities to learn, knowledge share with peers, engage with the strategic thinking from the CCGs and to generate real momentum for change in your practice, partnership or Federation. The programme has been developed through research across the region and discussion with members and healthcare leaders, strategy leads and other change agents in The Black Country and West Birmingham to identify the key areas of interest and evidence of best practice and innovation.
Change is never easy, and while some organisations are leading the way, others are finding it more difficult to engage with the change agenda. The aim is to provide delegates with a future view of GP service provision – with help at hand to provide the inspiration and application to improve patient care, support self-care, promote interoperability and to drive greater efficiencies. Innovation and change are often overused phrases but such are the challenges; standing still is not an option.
The Black Country and West Birmingham Practice Managers Conference 2020 has been created to provide General Practice health professionals with access to new ideas, new ways of doing things, to build new relationships and create new partnerships. You will hear from thought leaders and those responsible for driving change and will take home inspiration and ideas, together with real, actionable solutions for improving healthcare services in the local community.
Our goal is to create a programme that is relevant and timely, offering practical insights that will enable you to overcome the real-life challenges to improving healthcare delivered through your practice. There will also be workstreams for practice managers and their primary care colleagues involved in transforming the out-of-hospital landscape.
Delegates will:

Hear the latest thinking in General Practice service transformation
Learn and discuss with senior healthcare practitioners – the key challenges and priorities
Learn about the new regimes and how these will play out into General Practice
Knowledge share with peers and leading healthcare professionals from across the UK
Have access to a selection of leading suppliers, including: healthcare technology companies, associated suppliers, consultants and other suppliers to the sector
Take away real advice and guidance – practical solutions and new initiatives that can be applied within your Practice or Federation
Discuss ways to collaborate in integrating the quality initiatives across the healthcare sector
Attend specialist workshops

If you would like to attend the conference, please contact the team at conference@pma-uk.org
We thank our sponsors for their support. You can read about them all here.

North East London Primary Care Network Expo
2020-01-22 13:00 - 17:30 | Stratford Town Hall, United Kingdom
The event will bring together GP colleagues and PCN members with system partners for sharing, learning and relationship building to support the development of Primary Care Networks.
The day will feature presentations, networking opportunities with subject matter experts and partners showcasing resources and exemplar models of ways of working. There will be a zone within the expo space dedicated to Leadership and organisational development.

Londonwide LMC Practice Manager and General Practice Nurse Conference 2020
2019-12-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LG, United Kingdom
Join us for what promises to be an exciting and informative event.
The PMA presentation will take place at 2.30 pm and will showcase the new Excellence in Supporting Healthcare e-learning programme.

The King's Fund Annual Conference 2019
2019-11-27 - 2019-11-28 | King’s Fund, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
The King’s Fund 2019 annual conference will shine a spotlight on how local areas are building important relationships across the system to deliver the NHS long-term plan and population health.
Register for the conference here.
This event provides an opportunity to showcase the Fund’s work and progress in the wider system on three important areas:

supporting improvements in health and wellbeing across places and communities

promoting better health and care for people with the worst health outcomes

ensuring its people and leaders are valued and supported.

Day 1
The first day focuses on supporting improvements in health and wellbeing across places and communities. The agenda brings together our work on population health, joining up services and empowering people and communities. Drawing on local examples, we will also explore how the public, private and third sectors can promote better health and care for people with the worst health outcomes.
Day 2
The second day focuses on ensuring the heath and care system’s people and leaders are valued and supported. Building on our Closing the gap report, we will provide further guidance on our recommended high-impact interventions that, if put into action now, could help tackle the current workforce crisis.
The agenda will bring together our work on culture and leadership, along with the work on staffing shortages and workforce – whether it’s in the NHS, social care, voluntary sector or primary and community settings. We will also explore how people working in health and care can make the most of opportunities presented by digital technologies.
If you would like to register to attend the event, please click here

Second South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Practice Managers' Conference 2019
2019-11-21 | Rotherham United Football Club, New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1AH, United Kingdom
The second South Yorkshire Practice Managers Conference 2019 has been created to provide General Practice health professionals with access to new ideas, new ways of doing things, to build new relationships and create new partnerships.
Our goal was to create a programme that is relevant and timely, offering practical insights that will enable you to overcome the real-life challenges to improving healthcare delivered through your practice.
Delegates will:

Share the latest thinking in General Practice service transformation and the transition to the Primary Care Networks
Learn and discuss with senior healthcare practitioners – the key challenges and priorities
Learn about the new regimes and how these will play out into General Practice
Knowledge share with peers and leading healthcare professionals from across the UK
Access to exhibitors – a selection of leading healthcare suppliers, including: technology companies, associated suppliers, consultants and others from the sector
Take away real advice and guidance – practical solutions and new initiatives that can be applied within your Practice, Federation or PCN.
Discuss ways to collaborate in integrating the quality initiatives across the healthcare sector
Attend two specialist workshops

If you would like to attend the conference, please contact the team at conference@pma-uk.org
We thank our sponsors for their support. You can read all about them here.

Suffolk LMC Practice Managers' Conference 2019
2019-11-13 | Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2BJ
Suffolk LMC’s Practice Managers’ Conference will be held on 13th November 2019 at Wherstead Park. More information will be available soon.

Primary Care Networks - Next Steps for Practice Managers Conference 'The Art of the Possible'
2019-11-07 - 2019-12-03 | Various nationwide, United Kingdom
A dynamic interactive one-day conference for practice managers.
NHS England and NHS Improvement are running a series of events this autumn for Practice Managers – these events will present a fabulous opportunity for them to engage with Practice Managers, chat about plans and really understand what is needed in the way of support.
Objectives for the day:
A dedicated NHS England event for practice managers in the Region to:
• hear about PCNs, the fundamental role that you play and the development funding that is available
• talk to Practice Managers who are working within PCNs and understand how their roles have developed
• join interactive workshops that focus on:
o PCN leadership: in the context of practice management
o Coaching: support for practice managers
o Population Health Management and collaborative working
o Workforce – newer workforce roles and the impact on capacity
The full agenda can be viewed here.
Dates for the diary:
Thursday 7th November East of England
Tuesday 12th November Midlands
Thursday 14th November South East
Thursday 21st November London
Monday 25th November North West
Thursday 28th November South West
Tuesday 3rd December North East
If you would like to be kept informed on any of the events please email england.gpdevelopment@nhs.net

Cornwall (Kernow) LMC Practice Managers' Conference
2019-11-05 | Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell, United Kingdom
The Cornwall (Kernow) LMC Practice Managers’ Conference will take place on 5th November.
The agenda is now available for Kernow Local Medical Committee’s Practice Managers’ Conference at the Carlyon Bay Hotel, near St Austell.
Click here for the full itinerary.

The LMC hopes that the event will be an informative and fun way to hone your skills and boost your knowledge to take back and apply to the day-to-day workings of your practice.
It will also be an opportunity to network with peers, build resilience, reflect on changes impacting on GP practices and the NHS – and to take some time out and have some ‘headspace’ away from your hectic day to day work.
The agenda and has been shaped to combine a mix of prominent speakers – including Dr Krishna Kasaraneni, from the General Practitioners Committee’s Executive Team; Val Hempsey, Council Member of the National Association of Primary Care anda former practice manager with over 30 years’ experience; and Dr Liam Farrell, a former family doctor and award-winning writer and seasoned broadcaster – with a series of practical workshop sessions for delegates to choose from. These will cover areas such as legal, HR, personal resilience and financial issues.
There will be opportunities for delegates to get involved in activities, ask questions and make constructive challenges throughout the day, to ensure the event is interactive and engaging.
There will also be a marketplace with stands from exhibitors such as the Workforce Hub (CEPN), the South West Academic Health Science Network, South West Communications Group, Primary Care Support England, LMC Buying Group, British Medical Association, Hillcroft Surgery Supplies and Railey Projects.
The event costs £50 to attend, which includes refreshments. If you can’t go, please send your Deputy Practice Manager or equivalent – if you have one – as we are keen that all local GP practices are represented.
Details of how to register and how to select your preferred workshops will be shared in the LMC’s July newsletter. In the meantime, please ‘save the date’.
Additionally, the Carlyon Bay Hotel is offering a discount on accommodation on a limited number of rooms for attendees who wish to stay the night before the event. These are available on a first come first serve basis and you will need to book directly with the hotel, quoting your attendance at the Practice Managers Conference.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Best Practice Conference 2019
2019-10-09 - 2019-10-10 | National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Best Practice Conference is Europe’s largest annual conference and exhibition for grassroots general practice and the wider primary care community, attracting delegates over two days for training, knowledge sharing, networking and peer support.
It enables attendees to enhance their clinical and practice management skills and promotes the spread of ideas and innovations that will improve care and outcomes for patients and increase efficiency.

Invicta Health Practice Managers Conference 2019
2019-10-02 | Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Ashford Road, Maidstone, ME17 1RE, United Kingdom
The Invicta Health Practice Managers Conference 2019 will take place on 2nd October. All the information you need can be found on the Invicta website.

LPMDG Annual Conference of Practice Managers 2019
2019-09-26 - 2019-09-27 | Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham, NG32 2LN, United Kingdom
Lincolnshire Practice Managers Development Group (LPMDG) is a small Committee comprising the CEO of the Lincolnshire Local Medical Committee and Practice Managers who are currently working within General Practice in Lincolnshire.
As an organisation they are dedicated to their aim of supporting managers in what is a busy, demanding and pivotal post within Primary Care. To achieve this they endeavour to champion the professional standing of Primary Care managers and assist in their development, both personal and professional. Our network of managers join together for a 2-day Annual Conference which attracts over 80 delegates, 35 trade sponsors and a host of national speakers.

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2019
2019-09-04 - 2019-09-05 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Health and Care Innovation Expo 2019
Join us at Manchester Central on 4 and 5 September 2019 for the biggest NHS-led event of the year. Focused on the NHS Long Term Plan, Expo unites more NHS, local government and social care leaders than any other health and care event. Find out more

Health Plus Care 2019
2019-06-26 - 2019-06-27 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Make change happen within your healthcare organisation and system
Working in a health and social care system that faces winter pressures all year round and fights a losing battle against rising demand, taking time out to come to a conference could feel like mission impossible. However, it’s exactly when you can’t see the wood for the trees that taking time out can be so beneficial and ultimately time-saving …
Digital transformation without limits
The Digital Healthcare Show welcomes CIOs, CCIOs, senior IT leaders and clinicians from the NHS, Local Government, CCGs and Primary Care together to harness the huge opportunity to improve services and patient experience through digital transformation. The double award winning event will incorporate ehi Live in 2019 to bring you two days of game-changing education and networking.

Confed19
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-20 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
The NHS Confederation’s annual conference and exhibition is a unique experience where health and social care leaders can face shared challenges, find practical solutions, expand their professional network and debate topical issues.
With the Brexit deal looming and announcement of the NHS Long term plan, on top of existing winter crisis pressures; now is an important time as any to take time out from your busy schedule to focus on the future, reflect on your challenges and hear from healthcare experts from across the UK and beyond. Confed19 provides that opportunity.
And as you would expect from Confed conference, you will hear renowned healthcare experts share insight and developments from the UK and beyond. This year the conference will focus on the future and this theme will be supported by the new conference strands: digital, technology and innovation; finance, productivity and efficiency; integrating care; people-centred health and care; workforce; and all together, all different.
Confed19 will take place in Manchester on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 June 2019. Come and see the PMA at exhibition space C27 which is adjacent to the Primary Care Zone. Book now and make sure your organisation is represented at the biggest healthcare event of the year.
Primary Care Zone
The new Primary Care Zone will host a number of sessions throughout the two-days at conference and will be delivered by primary care provider network, the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC). As the NHS Long Term Plan looks to break down the divide between primary, community and acute health services, the new zone is an excellent opportunity to discuss future working together across the sectors and learn from colleagues who’ve successfully embedded integrated care.
Special primary care delegate rate
It is important to have representation from across the whole health and social care sector which is why Confed19 have introduced a new discounted rate for primary care organisations. For £149+VAT primary care delegates will have access to the Confed19 exhibition floor and primary care zone. If you would like full access to the Confed19 programme, you will be able to register with our discounted NHS Confederation member rate. Further information about this can be found on the Confed conference website. [FIND OUT MORE]
Delegate testimonials
“Great opportunity to learn, reflect and network” – Executive director, NHS Trust, Acute Save
“This was my first attendance at the conference and it exceeded my expectations. Great speakers with a mixture of national and local focus in the breakout sessions. Networking opportunities and lots of learning to share” – Deputy Director, CCG, Commissioning
“NHS Confed18 was a great opportunity to connect with current context in a more meaningful way to debate issues with colleagues and to learn from others. Really broad content with great speakers” – Executive director, NHS Foundation trust, Acute
“A fantastic first contact with Confed which undoubtedly will be repeated” – Chair, CCG, Primary care

7th Greater Manchester Summit - Primary Care is Changing
2019-04-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Renaissance Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ, United Kingdom
The PMA will be at the 7th GM Primary Care Summit which promises to bring together a range of health and care colleagues from across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Hear the impact of the NHS Long Term Plan on Primary Care
Hear about integrated neighbourhood working from a range of perspectives
Hear from guest speakers including Jon Rouse, Chief Officer, GM Health and Social Care Partnership
Take part in the interactive workshops

We will be available to chat to you from 8.45 am. Come over and say hello!
Places are limited so book now.

General Practice Transformation Champions
2019-03-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, London, W6 8DR, United Kingdom
This free one day conference is aimed at those involved in leading improvement and transformation in general practice and provides a packed day of practical insights into how practices and networks around England are sustaining and transforming general practice.
Attendees will hear about:

Transforming Primary Care through the development of Primary Care Networks

Population Health Management
Engaging citizens and building communities

How new roles and ways of working are helping General Practice workload

Care navigation and the impact felt in practice
Personalised care & social prescribing
Next Generation GPs

Time for Care and the broad impact of the programme including released time

Coaching programmes and the benefits felt by primary care teams

Delegates will leave inspired, informed and better equipped. An essential day for senior GPs, practice managers and primary care leads supporting transformation and the General Practice Forward View.
