London Programme

In the women's health stream, we'll cover contraception and postnatal depression, followed by afternoon sessions on cardiology, skin cancer in skin of colour, and early diagnosis of cervical cancer.

Our dermatology stream features a talk on optimising management of 3 key conditions before referral, and skin cancer in skin of colour. In the afternoon, this stream will offer updates on ENT and other clinical topics.

The respiratory stream will provide updates on diagnosis and management of COPD, plus differential diagnoses to consider in presentations of asthma. In the afternoon we'll focus on ENT and lipid management.

This year, our fourth stream focuses on cardiovascular-renal-metabolic medicine (CVRM), helping you address the interface between cardiology, diabetes management and medicine. Hear from speakers with a thorough knowledge of the evidence based around newer treatments and their practical application.

Dr Stephanie Gallard

Dermatology GPSI, Primary Care Adviser for the National Teledermatology Roadmap, PCDS Executive Committee member

45 minutes

Hidradenitis
Perioral dermatitis
Urticaria

Professor Raj Thakkar

GP, Primary Care Cardiology Lead

Oxford AHSN, Honorary visiting professor, Cardiff University Medical School and President of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

45 minutes

Dr Steve Holmes

The Park Medical Practice, Shepton Mallet

45 minutes

Getting a good diagnosis - and avoiding the common areas where the diagnosis is made incorrectly
Fundamentals of clinical management update with current thinking
Understanding on exacerbations and common conditions that mimic an exacerbation

11:15 - 12:00

Diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis including an update on treatment options

This is a promotional symposium organised and sponsored by Menarini for UK HCPs only

Dermatology

Dr Angelika Razzaque

Salaried GP, GPSI, Associate Specialist Dermatology

Amersham Vale Practice, OHL Community Dermatology, Kings College Hospital

45 minutes

11:45 - 12:30

Optimising treatment for cardiorenal patients in primary care

This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for GB HCPs only.

CVRM

Dr Rajay Narain MRCP (UK)

Consultant Cardiologist, St George’s University Hospital, London

45 minutes

Dr Yassir Javaid MA (Cantab) FRCP FRCGP PGDip Cardiology

GPwSI Cardiology

Dr Bhavik Modi

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Honorary Associate Professor

Glenfield Hospital

Dr Maggie Wearmouth

GPwSI Paediatrics and previous member of the JCVI (2012-2022)

45 minutes

Influenza infection may be associated with a significant sequelae on the health of individuals, particularly in the most vulnerable. Three speakers will present evidence of the impact of influenza infection on cardiovascular events, diabetes, COPD exacerbation and elderly frailty scale and quality of life.

Dr Suchitra Chinthapalli

Consultant Dermatologist

Royal London Hospital

45 minutes

How common is skin cancer in skin of colour?
How to identify skin cancer in skin of colour
Common misconceptions regarding skin cancer in skin of colour

Dr Sarah Davies MBBCh (hons) FRCP MRCGP PGDip Diabetes,

Clinical Director for Diabetes in Primary Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Trust

30 minutes

A look at the detail of the 5 S's of 24 hour physical behaviours from the ADA/EASD Consensus Statement
The cardiometabolic benefits of breaking up prolonged sitting, stepping, sweating, strengthening and even sleeping
How to empower people to make changes in every day clinical practice

Dr Steve Holmes

The Park Medical Practice, Shepton Mallet

30 minutes

How to manage the many people we see in clinical practice who have had a diagnosis of asthma made at some point, but the picture doesn't quite fit
How to disentangle the problems (with the evidence base)

Paul Forder

Regional Manager

Wesleyan

15 minutes

Wesleyan Financial Services are hosting a session on understanding your NHS Pension Scheme and considerations around partial retirement, designed to guide you through what are often complex areas.

Dr Toni Hazell

Tottenham

45 minutes

There have been significant changes in the cervical screening programme in the last few years, with the advent of primary HPV testing and an increased number of women of screening age who have been vaccinated against HPV.
It is important to remember that a smear is a screening test and is not appropriate for women with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer.
This talk will discuss the current screening programme, including how to discuss issues such as a positive HPV test and how to advise women who think that they don't need a smear test for various reasons. It will also cover the management of symptoms such as postcoital bleeding, which should raise suspicion of cervical cancer.

Dr Kevin Fernando

GP Partner North Berwick Health Centre, GP with Specialist Interest in Diabetes/CVRM & Medical Education

45 minutes

Interpretation of abnormal liver blood tests in primary care
Identification of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD) in primary care
Stratifying risk of progression MASLD to advanced liver fibrosis in primary care

Dr Pipin Singh

GP Partner

Tyne and Wear

This talk will cover:

A simple approach to managing lipids in primary care
Discussion around some of the new agents currently being used.
Interactive discussion in some common scenarios encountered in general practice
Some top tips to put into practice

Dr Caroline Cooper

GP specialist in sexual and reproductive healthcare

30 minutes

Attendees will be given an insight into how to effectively counsel women on a range of contraceptive options alongside an overview of the contraceptive methods available and guidance on how to help their patients choose the option that is best suited to their needs

Dr Roger Henderson

Senior GP

45 minutes

In this session, we examine the frequency of rare paediatric neurological disorders in the United Kingdom and explore strategies for prompt early intervention to accelerate referrals.
By focusing on a case study of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, a condition that affects 1 in 100,000 individuals, we delve into the world of rare diseases from a familial viewpoint.
We will discuss typical symptoms, the profound impact of the disease on both the patient and their family, the consequences of misdiagnosis, ways to prevent this, and practical steps to take for a better outcome.

Orchard is dedicated to empowering life and inspiring new possibilities for people affected by certain rare inherited diseases. Through our mission to develop one-time, disease altering therapies for a range of devastating genetic conditions, we seek to have a lasting effect on children, families, caregivers, and society.

DoP May 2024 | UK-NoP-2400009

Dr Rakesh Chopra

GPwER

St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust/Knowsley and South Lakes ENT Service

45 minutes

Dr Toni Hazell

Tottenham

45 minutes

Contraceptive choices over the age of 40 may be complicated by an increased risk of adverse effects and an increased likelihood of co-morbidities.
Women may also be perimenopausal, but still needing contraception, so the clinician might need to consider how to combine contraception and HRT.
In this talk we will discuss the pros and cons of different options in the years over 40, how we can advise a woman who wants to know if she can stop contraception with no risk of pregnancy, and how we can best help women to transition from their reproductive to their menopausal years.

Dr Rakesh Chopra

GPwER

St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust/Knowsley and South Lakes ENT Service

45 minutes

Dr Sarah Davies MBBCh (hons) FRCP MRCGP PGDip Diabetes,

Clinical Director for Diabetes in Primary Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Trust

30 minutes

A look at the detail of the 5 S's of 24 hour physical behaviours from the ADA/EASD Consensus Statement
The cardiometabolic benefits of breaking up prolonged sitting, stepping, sweating, strengthening and even sleeping
How to empower people to make changes in every day clinical practice

2024 PROGRAMME