General practice is changing—clinically, professionally, technologically, and politically. The question is no longer how we endure that change, but how we shape it.

A Vision for the Future of General Practice 2026 is the College’s annual, member-led virtual conference, created to equip you to thrive in the next era of general practice, not simply survive it. This is a space to lift your gaze beyond the pressures of today and gain clarity about where the profession is heading, and how you can play a meaningful, sustainable role within it.

Designed by and for members, the conference offers a forward-looking compass for general practice. It brings together evidence, insight, and lived experience to explore what the future holds for the workforce, models of care, digital health, funding, leadership, and professional influence. Just as importantly, it connects that vision to practical optimism—grounded pathways that support career longevity, wellbeing, and impact across every stage of a GP career.

This event is deliberately future-focused and values-driven. It combines big-picture thinking with strategies you can apply in your practice, your portfolio career, or your leadership role. By bringing registrars, First5s, and established GPs together in the same conversation, it builds shared understanding, strengthens mentorship, and reinforces a collective sense of purpose across the profession.

A Vision for the Future of General Practice is not about reacting to change after it happens. It is about recognising the leadership, influence, and advocacy inherent in being a GP, and reclaiming professional confidence in the role general practice plays in society. Whether you are seeking direction, renewal, or insight into emerging ways of working, this conference is an invitation to step back, think boldly, and reconnect with why your work matters.

Join us virtually on 30 April 2026 and be part of shaping what comes next.

What to expect

Our 2026 programme is designed around what matters most to GPs today and tomorrow. You can log in for the full day or drop into the sessions that best fit around your clinics and other priorities.
Through inspiring plenaries, expert panel discussions, space for interactive Q&As, and select sponsored symposiums, you’ll gain insights to support your career, wellbeing, and leadership.
Key topics include
neighbourhood health services and the shift to care closer to home;
the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan and its impact on GP recruitment, retention, and wellbeing;
practical guidance on getting involved in primary care research;
you’ll also hear from emerging GP leaders shaping the future of general practice; and
explore how to make digital health tools work for your patients and your practice.

Look ahead, not just today

Explore the future of general practice, from workforce and funding to leadership and digital health.

Connect across careers

Join registrars, early career and established GPs to share insights, mentorship, and collaboration.

Lead and influence

Develop the skills to become a system leader, innovator, and advocate within general practice.

Reignite your purpose

Engage with content that reminds you why general practice matters, and how your work shapes patients and communities.

GP registrars

Explore the full scope and future of general practice, connect with mentors, and build career clarity.

Early career GPs

Gain strategic insight, navigate change with confidence, and strengthen peer connections for growth and support.

Mid-late career GPs

Re-energise, discover emerging models of care, and lead, mentor, and leave a lasting professional impact.

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