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GP Excellence

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Launch of peer ambassador support in localities

30 July 2025

Each locality will have a peer ambassador working with general practice to support them through changes to primary care.

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10 Year Health Plan webinar for general practice

30 July 2025

General practice masterclass with trainer, Luan Stewart, will help you understand how the plan will impact on your work.

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Group mentorship opportunity for practice managers

15 July 2025

Practice managers working in general practice can enhance their skills with the help of a new group mentorship programme. The programme will focus on six key areas of development under the guidance of experienced practice manager and trainer, Luan Stewart. It will cover the following … Read more

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Enhance your digital skills with bite-size audio session

15 July 2025

A Smarter Notes, Better Care audio session for GPs has launched on the PCB’s Spotify channel.

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New GP Excellence webinars available on PCB YouTube channel

28 May 202521 May 2025

Two popular topics from the GP Excellence series of webinars are now available to watch on the PCB YouTube channel.

Details of all webinar recordings can also be accessed via the PCB’s new website page.

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Primary care leadership programme produces positive results

19 May 2025

General practice colleagues feel better equipped to navigate their teams through the changing landscape of primary care.

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Understanding the barriers faced by general practice when supporting clinical research

3 June 20255 May 2025

You can help to overcome them by completing a short survey.

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New webinars to help GP practices

19 February 2025

A new series of general practice webinars have been released by the GP Excellence programme.

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Bursary for RCGP conference in October

3 February 2025

General practice teams can apply for funding if successful in annual poster abstract competition.

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New clinical resources web page for general practice

14 January 2025

A dedicated web page with clinical resources and guidance for general practice has been set up on the PCB website.

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PCB offers group mentorship opportunity for general practice

17 December 202417 December 2024

Practice managers and assistant practice managers are urged to register their interest before 30 December.

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Winter webinars for GP practices

10 December 2024

The latest series of webinars delivered by the GP Excellence Programme and trainer Luan Stewart are available to book.

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General practice webinars available on PCB YouTube channel

5 November 2024

Webinars delivered by the GP Excellence programme and trainer Luan Stewart are now available on the PCB’s YouTube channel.

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Practices encouraged to join veteran support scheme ahead of Remembrance Day

30 October 2024

GP Practices in Greater Manchester are encouraged to become ‘veteran friendly’.

The region is aiming to reach the national target by March 2025.

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Transgender awareness webinars for primary care

8 October 2024

Lunch and learn to mark Transgender Awareness Week.

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Autumn digital transformation workshops now available for practices

2 October 2024

The latest online digital workshops delivered by the Digital First Primary Care programme are available in October and November.

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New series of summer webinars for GP practices

24 June 2024

Places are filling up fast for four new webinars delivered by the GP Excellence programme and trainer Luan Stewart.

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Learn about tailored support for general practice

21 May 2024

Webinar will introduce you to General Practice Improvement Programme support.

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Join the growing number of practices taking part in clinical research with the NIHR

16 April 2024

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Greater Manchester is inviting practices to join the growing number of practices taking part in clinical research studies across Greater Manchester.

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Book now for support with new quality standards

17 April 20249 April 2024

Webinars to help practices deliver new quality standards for prescribing, diabetes and cardiovascular services.

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Bursary applications open for RCGP conference attendance

9 April 2024

GP Excellence programme to help fund successful abstract applicants at this year’s RCGP conference.

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Extra dates – spring webinars for GP practices

3 April 2024

Extra dates have been added to a series of new webinars delivered by the GP Excellence programme and trainer Luan Stewart.

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Support and development for hundreds of PCN colleagues

26 March 2024

Programmes designed to help those working in general practice are making an impact.

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Spring webinars for GP practices

20 March 2024

Places are getting booked up fast for three new webinars delivered by the GP Excellence programme and trainer Luan Stewart.

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Practices encouraged to rethink access to general practice in academic study

19 March 202417 March 2024

A new academic study by a Manchester GP has been published by the British Journal of General Practice.

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Webinar focusing on primary care finance

17 January 202417 January 2024

PCNs interested in a ‘whistle-stop tour of primary care finance’ can book to attend a webinar with Marina Muirhead this March.

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Meeting invitation to learn more about clinical research opportunities

17 January 202417 January 2024

If you’re interested in learning more about clinical research opportunities, join the NIHR CRN Greater Manchester on 31 January.

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Two new webinars to help GP practices

10 January 2024

Two new webinars will take place over the next few months, as part of the GP Excellence programme.

Practices are invited to book their place on ‘Year-end planning and preparation for 23/24’ and ‘Creating a business plan’.

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Introductory webinars about support for practices managing demand

29 November 2023

A final call for GP practices to sign up to an introductory webinar and find out about support through the General Practice Improvement Programme (GPIP) has been issued.

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Consider taking part in clinical research with the NIHR

29 November 202314 November 2023

Practices are invited to take part in clinical research studies and join the growing number of people helping to improve care and treatment for patients.

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Join the growing numbers of veteran friendly GP practices

8 November 2023

GP practices in Greater Manchester are encouraged to become veteran friendly.

The scheme helps practices to support veteran patients who may be silently struggling.

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Primary care podcast hits milestone with one million downloads

6 December 202324 October 2023

Primary care podcast hits milestone with one million downloads.

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Latest podcast explains new workforce wellbeing QOF indicator

10 July 2023

Our latest podcast focuses on how practices can meet the requirements of the new QOF QI workforce wellbeing module.

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PCN Development Programme day two open for bookings

11 July 20233 July 2023

Registration for day two of the Greater Manchester PCN Development Programme is now open.

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Financial health check webinar for general practice

20 June 202319 June 2023

Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB), in partnership with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), is running a webinar on primary care finance.

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PCN development programme gets off to flying start

10 July 202312 June 2023

Primary care practitioners from across Greater Manchester heard from inspiring speakers on the first day of our PCN development programme on Wednesday 24 May.

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