We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies including Abbvie, Curaleaf laboratories, Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd, Idorsia, Kendal Nutricare Ltd, NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Nutricia Ltd, Reckitt Benckiser and Theramex. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

Event Schedule

Below you will find details of the agenda. Sessions and speakers are still being confirmed so check back for updates.

In the meantime, register your free spot at the event, and you'll receive updates as soon as the agenda is updated.

Thursday, July 2, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Registration and Exhibition
 
 
 
 
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
Chair’s opening remarks
 
Dr Nazia Hussain, GP with Special Interest in Headache
 
 
Chair’s opening remarks
 
 
 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Plenary
 
Charlie Massey, Chief Executive Officer, General Medical Council
 
 
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Sponsored session to be confirmed (Migraine)
 
 
 
 
Health inequalities in the 10-minute consultation: what can GPs do differently?

This session will cover practical strategies for primary care colleagues to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and health inclusion groups, including clinical, preventative and wider wellbeing support.

Dr Jonny Currie, GP, Ringland Medical Practice, Neighbourhood Care Network Lead, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Co-Director, 19 Hills CIC
 
 
10:35 AM - 11:10 AM
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
 
 
 
 
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Recurrent UTIs in primary care: diagnosis, management and when to refer
 
Dr Leigh Sanyaolu, NIHR Doctoral Fellow, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University
 
 
Sponsored session details to be confirmed (Cholesterol)
 
 
 
 
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Sponsored session details to be confirmed
 
 
 
 
Assessment and management of palpitations in primary care (part 1)
  • Assessing a patient with palpitations
  • Red flags
  • ECG findings not to miss
Dr Yassir Javaid, GPwSI Cardiology
 
 
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Sponsored session details to be confirmed
 
 
 
 
Assessment and management of palpitations in primary care (part 2)
  • Case studies
  • Ectopics – when to worry?
  • Tachyarrhythmias
Dr Yassir Javaid, GPwSI Cardiology
 
 
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch and exhibition
 
 
 
 
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
How lifestyle medicine can be effectively applied in everyday primary care consultations
  • Integrate Lifestyle Medicine into everyday consultations, without adding time
  • Use simple, effective tools to support patient behaviour change
  • Apply lifestyle interventions alongside treatment to improve long-term outcomes
     
Dr Nicholas Peat, GP The Cottons Medical Centre, Co-founding Director, Uniquely Created Nutrition and Health Ltd, Northampton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
 
 
Sports injuries and exercise-related MSK problems for GPs
 
 
 
 
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Lab results made easy
 
Dr Nazia Hussain, GP with Special Interest in Headache
 
 
Managing obesity in 2026: practical approaches for GPs
  • Evidence-based obesity management strategies for primary care in 2026, including lifestyle, pharmacological and referral pathways
  • Practical guidance on initiating and monitoring weight management conversations within routine GP consultations 
  • Updates on emerging treatments, long-term obesity care, and supporting patients with complex comorbidities
     
Prof Nadim Haboubi, Consultant Physician, ABUHB
 
 
2:55 PM - 3:20 PM
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
 
 
 
 
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
AI in general practice: what’s real, what’s coming, and what GPs need to know
  • What is genuinely useful today vs what is still experimental 
  • Risks: safety, bias, over-reliance, and medico-legal considerations 
  • How GPs should practically prepare for AI-enabled consultations
     
Dr Alexander Aubrey, GP Partner in Merthyr, Clinical Lead for Artificial Intelligence, Health Education and Improvement Wales
 
 
Asthma vs COPD— what’s changed in primary care?
 
Dr Ramsey Sabit, Consultant in General and Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Llandough
 
 
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
The Big Interview

Hosted by Pulse Deputy News Editor, Anna Colivicchi

Dr Gareth Oelmann, Chair of GPC Wales, GP Partner, Gwent, South Wales
 
 
4:10 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 

4 CPD hours

Speakers

Dr Alexander Aubrey
Dr Alexander Aubrey
GP Partner in Merthyr, Clinical Lead for Artificial Intelligence, Health Education and Improvement Wales
Dr Jonny Currie
Dr Jonny Currie
GP, Ringland Medical Practice, Neighbourhood Care Network Lead, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Co-Director, 19 Hills CIC
Prof Nadim Haboubi
Prof Nadim Haboubi
Consultant Physician, ABUHB
Dr Nazia Hussain
Dr Nazia Hussain
GP with Special Interest in Headache
Dr Yassir Javaid
Dr Yassir Javaid
GPwSI Cardiology
Charlie Massey
Charlie Massey
Chief Executive Officer, General Medical Council
Dr Gareth Oelmann
Dr Gareth Oelmann
Chair of GPC Wales, GP Partner, Gwent, South Wales
Dr Nicholas Peat
Dr Nicholas Peat
GP The Cottons Medical Centre, Co-founding Director, Uniquely Created Nutrition and Health Ltd, Northampton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Ramsey Sabit
Dr Ramsey Sabit
Consultant in General and Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Llandough
Dr Leigh Sanyaolu
Dr Leigh Sanyaolu
NIHR Doctoral Fellow, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University

We believe the best learning comes from those working day-to-day in general practice. We are open to suggestions.

If you are interested to speak or have a topic in mind you believe would benefit others in primary care, please contact Aneya Sanders, Senior Conference Producer.

If you are interested in sponsoring a session on the Agenda, or exhibiting at the event please contact Ed Burkle, Event Sales Director