Training and development events
The LEAD Calendar of Events 2016/2017 is now available on the website at https://www.lmc.org.uk/events.html.
The pdf can be downloaded by clicking on the link: annual programme of events for April 2016 to March 2017
More events will continue to be added so please check for updates.
Infection Control Update – 2 March 2016
A second Infection Control Update Workshop had 31 delegates. As it was ‘take your daughters to work’ day, we were pleased to be able to accommodate the daughter of a practice manager. She enjoyed the workshop and thanked us for allowing her to attend:
‘Thank you for allowing me to come with my mum for such a good experience’
Jasmine Rowlatt
Some of the things highlighted by delegates included:
- Lots of new information, links and useful documents
- References to get further information
- Awareness of where to find audit tools etc
- Interactive aspects and quiz
- Safe disposal of waste
- Demonstrating with the glitter bug cream, shows just how important it is to follow procedure of hand washing
- Quiz and hand washing
- Going over CQC queries
- I loved the cuddly virus toys
Practice Premises and You – 28 April 2016
This is an essential workshop for GPs with an interest in premises ownership. One-to-one surgeries will be offered by Hempsons for an hour before and after the workshop. These will be 15 minutes in duration and will need to be pre-booked. Please visit the events page for more information and booking details.
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