Principles of Primary Care CPD Course (UK-based theme)

What is Primary Care? What are its core principles? How does it deliver outstanding health outcomes?

Public Health and Primary Care provide the foundation for successfully managed healthcare for populations across the world from birth through to old age. Primary Care is ‘the most efficient form of care and the chosen way to deliver health for all’ (World Health Organisation), but sometimes there is a lack of understanding about its core principles and the evidence behind its effectiveness.  Learning about these key principles will contribute to practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in this specialisation. For policymakers, it may demystify some of publicity around primary care and general practice.

This one-day course provides a unique insight into practical solutions to some of the challenges faced every day across Primary Care and can help health professionals to make a meaningful impact in their communities – whether based in the UK or in other countries. We will explore the core concepts of both primary care and its crossover into public health, providing an integrated perspective. Participants will be offered a toolkit of practical skills enabling them to apply the learning in practice.

 Who is this course for? Designed for UK and international health professionals – those working in Primary Care, General Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals (nurses, radiographers, midwives, paramedics, Physician Associates, occupational therapists), Care Home staff, health policy makers, pharmacists, specialist doctors, individuals volunteering as Patient Participants in healthcare or research, NHS managers, or third sector professionals.

Course Leads: Professor Alex Harding – internationally recognised as a family practitioner, highly regarded senior academic and researcher, will lead the day with Dr Martyn Hewett,  previously Head of the Severn School of Primary Care, NHS England SW Workforce, Training and Education; an experienced NHS GP and medical educator with a proven track record of leadership and innovation in healthcare.

This course may be of particular interest to doctors, senior healthcare professionals or policymakers working in the UK

To find out more about Principles of Primary Care visit the University of Exeter website

To reserve a funded place or ask any questions, please email FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk