We have made the decision to indefinitely postpone the 2026 GP Educators Conference due complexities relating to the integration of NHS England into the Department of Health and Social Care.
Instead we are introducing a new virtual learning series for GP educators across the School of Primary care NENC named 'Lunchtime Learn and Link series'.
What is it?
Lunchtime Learn and Link is a short, engaging online session designed specifically for GP educators. Each session offers bite-sized learning alongside protected space to connect with colleagues across the whole School of Primary Care.
Why join?
🧠 Bite-sized educational updates – practical and relevant
🔗 Link up across the region – meet and learn with fellow educators
💬 Share ideas and challenges – learn from real experiences
🏫 Whole–School connection – opportunities to collaborate beyond local patches
Who is it for?
✅ Open to all GP educators across North East & North Cumbria
How does it work?
📅 Every 2 months
💻 Online lunchtime sessions
⏱️ Short, focused and interactive
👩🏫 Delivered by our in‑house educational faculty
Topics
- Wide-ranging and educator‑focused
- Advertised in advance
- Shaped around current priorities, challenges and good practice
Key message
Learn something new. Make useful connections. Share what matters.
How to join
Please find the timetable below. To join, click on the MS Teams link on the date / time stated in the timetable. Please note that you have to pre-register for the session in July:
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Date
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Time
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Title
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Brief Description
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Link to join
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20th May 2026
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12 – 1pm
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State of the Union
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Matt Kurian will give an overview of the current state of the union in primary care education, what the key directives are and the opportunities and challenges that come alongside this.
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https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/362438751424584?p=Lf1OhWBzs7Z1YZDWow
Meeting ID: 362 438 751 424 584
Passcode: Hm7rF37k
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1st July 2026
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12 – 1.30pm
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Cross Border Conversations Introductions
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Join us for an interactive and reflective session designed to facilitate completion of your trainer peer appraisal. Together, we will explore the shared successes and challenges of being a trainer, using group discussions to draw out fresh ideas and develop meaningful PDP ideas.
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You must pre-register to attend this session by 16th June 2026. Link to register:
Cross Border Conversation Registration – Fill in form
The MS Teams link will then be shared with you on 17th June.
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2nd September 2026
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1pm - 2pm
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IMG induction pack
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IMG induction pack - this has been developed by TPDs and Doctors in Training and gives a roadmap with resources to guide and support New to the NHS/IMG DiTs. It was sent out to Feb 26 new starters at NGPTP with their job offer prior to commencing training. It compliments our 2-day IMG induction. The session will share the pack and raise awareness for Trainers. We are keen to adapt it so it can be shared with North Cumbria and Durham & Tees Valley. We will also discuss exit planning/final tutorial and encourage conversations about future complaints, as well as handing over etc.
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https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37309363670928?p=n0DE56mVsMOIdky6ZI
Meeting ID: 373 093 636 709 28
Passcode: Rn6Fc9gg
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13th January 2027
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1pm - 2pm
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Update on SOX; Support on Exams
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Dr Natalie Hawkrigg lead for SOX for the GP school will provide an update on recent changes to SOX as well as answer any of your questions about the SOX programme. Whether you are a SOX Educator, TPD or Trainer this session will be a useful update on how SOX supports our DiT's who have failed their SCA.
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https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/314528021271275?p=yD2BNjUlv5rNY04x2e
Meeting ID: 314 528 021 271 275
Passcode: 3Mh7Mc2M
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10th March 2027
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1pm - 2pm
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To be confirmed
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