Programme 

What does neighbourhood-based care actually mean for your day-to-day practice? As care shifts closer to patients’ homes, this session explores how integrated, place-based services are reshaping general practice and why GPs remain central to making it work. Hear from panellists on improving continuity, tackling health inequalities and building stronger partnerships across communities. Practical, thought-provoking and highly relevant to the future of frontline care.

Panel Discussion 

Chaired by: Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown OBE

Panellists:

Professor Andy Brooks

Dr Fatima Elgizawy

Rachel Power (Patients Association)

A thriving GP workforce is essential for the future of general practice—but what will the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan really deliver? This session takes a clear-eyed look at what the plan means for recruitment, retention, skill mix and GP wellbeing at every career stage. Expect an honest discussion of opportunities, risks and unintended consequences, with insights on how GPs can help shape a workforce that feels valued, supported and sustainable.

Panel discussion

Chaired by: 

Dr Munro Stewart, RCGP Vice Chair Policy

Panellists:

Beccy Baird

Shaun Gallagher

Research in primary care has the power to transform patient outcomes and everyday clinical practice. This session demystifies how GPs can get involved in research, whether you are just starting out or looking to develop an established interest. Panellists will share their own routes into research and offer practical tips, from contributing to studies to leading your own projects. Discover how research can be integrated into busy clinical roles and enrich your professional career. The session will also highlight funding and support opportunities available through NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) to help facilitate research delivery, alongside discussion of the wider benefits of research activity for practice, patients and the health service as a whole.

Panel discussion

Chaired by:

Dr Nicholas Thomas, RCGP Clinical Lead for Research

Panellists: 

Professor Philip Evans 

A new wave of GPs is redefining leadership, careers and the culture of general practice. Led by our current RCGP GP Registrar Chairs and Vice Chairs, this session explores how emerging leaders are responding to change, innovation and evolving patient expectations. Join a dynamic conversation about confidence, influence and how the next generation is shaping a bold, future-focused profession.

Panel discussion 

Chaired by: Dr Toyosi Adeniji, RCGP First5 Chair

Panellists:

Dr Molly Dineen 

Dr Eman Shamsaee

Digital tools are here to stay, but how do we use them well? This session focuses on practical ways to improve digital health in general practice, from consultations and triage to data and patient engagement. Panellists will share what’s working, what’s falling short and how to navigate digital change without losing the human connection at the heart of care. This session is  ideal for GPs who want to feel more confident, strategic and in control of digital transformation.

Panel discussion

Chaired by: Dr Thomas Patel-Campbell, RCGP Vice Chair of Finance and Member Value

Panellists: 

Professor Dhakshana Sivayoganathan