We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies Astellas Pharma Ltd, Astrazeneca UK, Curaleaf laboratories, Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd, Idorsia, NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Nutricia Ltd, Orion Pharma, Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Theramex and Trion Pharma. 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

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Registration and Exhibition
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
Chair’s opening remarks
Dr Roger Henderson, GP and Health Broadcaster
Chair’s opening remarks
Dr Tharshini Ramalingam, GP Partner, Oxted Health Centre, Cardio-oncology GPwSI, ICOS Board Certified Cardio-Oncologist, The Royal Brompton Hospital
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Case Studies from the Frontline: Making the Right Decision Under Pressure

30-minute interactive case-based session

  • Gastroenterology: Abnormal liver blood tests
  • Cardiology: Breathlessness and ankle swelling / Palpitations in a busy surgery
  • Oncology: Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Sponsored session - details to be confirmed (Respiratory)
Managing adult ADHD in primary care
10:35 AM - 11:10 AM
Refreshment break, exhibition and networking
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Dermatology in skin of colour: What GPs need to know
Dr Ajeet Maan, Consultant Dermatologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Sponsored session to be confirmed
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
The ‘missing patient’: managing risk when you don’t have the full picture
Dr Andrea Williamson, GP and Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow , Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Sore tummy in children
Dr Donald Macgregor, Consultant Paediatrician and Senior Lecturer in Child Health
Sponsored session to be confirmed
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch and Exhibition
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Sponsored session to be confirmed

To be confirmed.

Hypertension updates: from guidelines to consultation
Dr Tharshini Ramalingam, GP Partner, Oxted Health Centre, Cardio-oncology GPwSI, ICOS Board Certified Cardio-Oncologist, The Royal Brompton Hospital
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Red flag or routine? Rapid diagnostic decisions in everyday GP practice
  • Interactive case-based session with live Mentimeter voting
  • To improve rapid diagnostic decision-making in primary care by recognising red flags, avoiding common cognitive traps, and managing uncertainty safely.
Dr Ula Chetty, GP Partner and Clinical University Lecturer – GP SSC and electives lead , Allander Surgery and University of Glasgow
Dr Lynsey Yeoman, GP Partner, Postgraduate Trainer and Senior Clinical University Lecturer – Deputy Director of Vocational Studies , Newark Medical Practice and University of Glasgow
Growth and puberty in children - when should we be concerned
Guftar Shaikh, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist
2:55 PM - 3:20 PM
Refreshments and Exhibition
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Supporting people with substance use through integrated care
Dr Katie Browne, Senior Medical Officer, Primary Care Facilitation Team , GG&C Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
HIV in primary care: what should GPs know?
Dr Iqra Ahmed, GP Trainee ST3 , University Hospital Lewisham
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
The Big Interview

Hosted by Sofia Lind, Editor, Pulse

Dr Iain Morrison, Chair , BMA Scottish General Practitioners Committee

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 

4 CPD hours

Speakers

Dr Iqra Ahmed
Dr Iqra Ahmed
GP Trainee ST3
Dr Katie Browne
Dr Katie Browne
Senior Medical Officer, Primary Care Facilitation Team
Dr Ula Chetty
Dr Ula Chetty
GP Partner and Clinical University Lecturer – GP SSC and electives lead
Dr Roger Henderson
Dr Roger Henderson
GP and Health Broadcaster
Dr Ajeet Maan
Dr Ajeet Maan
Consultant Dermatologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Dr Donald Macgregor
Dr Donald Macgregor
Consultant Paediatrician and Senior Lecturer in Child Health
Dr Iain Morrison
Dr Iain Morrison
Chair
Dr Tharshini Ramalingam
Dr Tharshini Ramalingam
GP Partner, Oxted Health Centre, Cardio-oncology GPwSI, ICOS Board Certified Cardio-Oncologist, The Royal Brompton Hospital
Guftar Shaikh
Guftar Shaikh
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist
Dr Andrea Williamson
Dr Andrea Williamson
GP and Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Dr Lynsey Yeoman
Dr Lynsey Yeoman
GP Partner, Postgraduate Trainer and Senior Clinical University Lecturer – Deputy Director of Vocational Studies