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.

Last updated : 16 Mar 2016

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