Our Constitution
Professional Development
To provide an opportunity to share and reflect on learning as part of our Continuous Professional Development,
Support
To offer peer support and guidance, to better ourselves and our colleagues.
Self-Improvement
To maintain and increase enthusiasm for learning and working in General Practice (especially in the current climate!)
Safe Environment
To offer a safe, light-hearted supportive atmosphere where “silly questions” will be welcome! (There are no silly questions).
About Us
The Pennine GP Learning Group was founded in April 2016 for the purpose of providing support for fellow colleagues, as well as developing your own skills through sharing knowledge between the group. We hold regular, face-to-face meetings focusing on a subject that one or many of the GPs in the group may not be confident in, to increase the level of confidence and knowledge of the entire group. We are based in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
Topics that have been discussed as well as the minutes of each meeting shall be uploaded on to this website for others to benefit. You can read more about us here.
Latest Topics/Minutes
You can download our Reflective Learning Log Template if you wish to use anything you learn in your appraisal.
B12 Deficiency Review 26th Sept 2024
This meeting took place on Thursday 26th September 2024. Dr Hussain presented “B12 deficiency diagnosis and management: A review of updated guidelines” to the group. Dr Hussain reviewed recent NICE guidelines published in March 2024 and the evidence behind the recommendations. Dr Hussain relayed that most of the evidence available was of low quality or very[…]
Persistent Physical Symptoms Service Meeting 30th Jan 2024
This meeting took place on Tuesday 30th January 2024. Dr Rachel McEnery was our guest speaker for the evening. She is a GP working within a specialised Persistent Physical Symptoms service in Bradford. Dr McEnery shared her knowledge on the science behind persistent physical symptoms (pps), how to explain PPS, helpful interventions and signposted the[…]
Palliative Medicine Refresher Meeting Tuesday 14th November 2023
This meeting took place on Tuesday 14th November 2023. Dr Rachel Sheils, Palliative Care Consultant at Overgate Hospice and Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust, presented a comprehensive Refresher on Palliative Medicine to the group. Topics included: The presentation and Q&A for the meeting are attached below as well as the Gold Standards Framework Proactive Identification[…]
Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Meeting 12th July 2023
This meeting took place on Wednesday 12th July 2023. Liz Farrar-Moyles, a local private specialist physiotherapist with an interest in neuro-rehabilitation and FND, shared her knowledge on functional neurological disorders with the group. Liz can be contacted via her website www.lizfarrarphysio.com Key learning points included: Liz has kindly agreed for her presentation to be uploaded to[…]
Fast Track Referral Criteria Meeting 23rd February 2023
This meeting took place on Thursday 23rd February 2023, and was a discussion about local guidelines for fast tracking referrals in suspected cancer cases. Dr Hussain presented A Summary of Local Fast Track Guidelines for Suspected Cancer. The group discussed the criteria as a group and cases that we had referred/seen. Dr Hussain highlighted the changes in[…]
Dermoscopy Meeting 10th November 2022
Dr Paul Shire shared his presentation “Basic Dermoscopy for non-specialist GPs – how to diagnose skin cancers and other common skin lesions” with the group. Below is a summary of the key learning points: Two thirds of Australians will get skin cancer in their lifetime! Tips for Dermoscopy : Use alcohol gel /ultrasound gel/alcohol wipe[…]
Dermatology Meeting 19th October 2022
Dr Claire Stansfield shared some Dermatology Tips and Learning from her Dermatology Diploma Course. Attached is a document outlining the conditions the group reviewed together. Please be aware that information in the field of medicine changes all the time, so we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data when you read it, it is here[…]
Migraine and Consultation Meeting 22nd June 2022
Dr Hussain shared Consultation Tips with the group, outlining principles to bear in mind when dealing with patients who are Medical Doctors. The presentation was based around her own personal insights and reflections following a recent hospital admission. The presentation is attached below: Dr Sophie Newton presented an overview of Migraine in Adults with a[…]
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Meeting 10th February 2022
Katy Winters shared her knowledge and perspective on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction as a physiotherapist. Her summary included the definition of pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, how to assess for prolapse, symptoms and signs of pelvic floor dysfunction and conservative management options. A few key learning points from the session are outlined below: Pelvic floor dysfunction[…]
Mental Capacity Assessment Presentation 5th October 2021
Dr Susi Harris, recently led an educational session on Mental Capacity Assessment. The meeting was arranged by the LMC and held via Microsoft Teams on 5th October 2021. It was open to all staff working at Calderdale GP Practices. Dr Susi Harris has kindly agreed for the presentation to be uploaded on to the Pennine[…]
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