Management in Practice Sheffield

Management in Practice is coming to Sheffield for the very first time – bringing a fresh, dynamic event for practice managers, PCN leaders, and GP partners from across Yorkshire, the Midlands and beyond.

This inaugural event is designed to help you strengthen your financial oversight and make confident decisions, tackle workforce pressures with practical approaches to recruitment and retention, and learn directly from peers facing the same day-to-day challenges. With a brand-new, practical programme tailored to today’s realities, it’s your opportunity to connect, gain expert insight, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving primary care landscape.

This event offers the expert insight, local context, and practical guidance you need to navigate these pressures and keep your practice sustainable, effective, and resilient.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Registration and exhibition
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM	Chair’s opening remarks Claire Barnsley, GP, Friarwood Surgery, Chair, Wakefield LMC
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	An update from CQC: the future of primary and community care regulation Sulaxni Nainani, Director for Primary Care and Community Services (North), Care Quality Commission
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM	Chair - Stream 1 Claire Barnsley, GP, Friarwood Surgery, Chair, Wakefield LMC	Chair - Stream 2 Pete Woodward, Managing Partner, Cheadle Medical Practice & Alvanley Family Practice
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Automated recall – Can it really deliver healthier patients and happier staff? Rey Felek, Practice Manager, Abtrace Partnerships Dr. Nausheen Hameed, Abtrace, GP Partner and PCN Digital Lead Sponsored by:	Protect, optimise, grow: a GP Partner's blueprint for sustainable practice growth Dr Nabeel Arshad, GP Partner, The Brooke Surgery, Founder, Grow Your List Size Sponsored by:
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM	Morning break and exhibition
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Maximising PPA drugs income Harriet Hole, Head of Finance and Operations, Ash Lane Consulting Sponsored by:	11:15 - 12:15 AI in primary care: what’s hype and what’s helpful Hussain Gandhi, GP Partner, Educator, Founder of eGPlearning, Modality Partnership Nottingham
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM	The GP partner and practice manager: building an effective working relationship	Continued: AI in primary care: what’s hype and what’s helpful Hussain Gandhi, GP Partner, Educator, Founder of eGPlearning, Modality Partnership Nottingham
12:25 PM - 12:55 PM	Leading with confidence to motivate and engage your team Tracy Dell, Practice Business Manager, Chapelfield Medical Centre	Unlocking capacity: workforce strategies to meet practice demand Dr Harriet Bradley, Medical Director, Asterix Health Prash Thurairatnam, Managing Partner, Tudor Lodge Health Centre Sponsored by:
12:55 PM - 1:55 PM	Lunch and exhibition
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Complaints handling, de-escalation and conflict resolution Dina Karam, Practice Manager, Fernbank Surgery	GP Bereavement by suicide: Supporting a safe return to practice Emma Lightbody, Salaried GP, Dukinfield Medial Practice Julie Pregnall, Practice Manager, Dukinfield Medical Practice
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Retaining staff and building a sustainable workforce Dina Karam, Practice Manager, Fernbank Surgery	Budgeting that works: taking control of practice finances Pete Woodward, Managing Partner, Cheadle Medical Practice & Alvanley Family Practice
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Financial impact of 2026-27 GP contract changes for practice managers Anna Buhagiar, Partner, Landin Wilcock & Co Rachelle Kilpin, Partner, BHP This session is delivered in partnership with AISMA.

Get practical solutions you can apply immediately to improve how your practice runs
Understand your evolving role in the 2026 neighbourhood health model
Strengthen your financial oversight and confidence in decision-making
Tackle workforce pressures with realistic strategies for recruitment, retention, and support
Learn from peers across the East Midlands and Yorkshire facing the same day-to-day challenges
Cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters for your practice right now
Build valuable connections with colleagues, partners, and sector experts

Public Transport

Travelling By Tram Sheffield City Hall has its own tram stop on both Yellow (Meadowhall to Middlewood) and Blue (Halfway to Malin Bridge) routes. Buy tickets ahead of your visit for even better value through the TSY mobile app For journey planning https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/supertram/home see here Travelling By Bus The City Hall lies on several bus routes. For details of the most suitable service from your area visit https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com Travelling By Train Sheffield station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the venue.

Travel by Car

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Brought to you by the team behind Management in Practice, our leading events series welcomes practice managers and primary care operational leaders.

Across the country, it brings together experts, innovators, and frontline managers to share insight, inspiration, and practical strategies to support the evolving demands of general practice.

Whether you’re new to practice management or a seasoned leader, the series supports continuous professional development and empowers you to create meaningful change in your organisation.