We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies including Ethypharm UK and Pierre Fabre. 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.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Registration and exhibition
 
 
 
 
 
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
Chair’s opening remarks
 
Victoria Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief, The Pharmacist, Healthcare Leader and Pulse PCN
 
 
 
9:30 AM - 10:05 AM
Making long-term condition optimisation work in real life: lessons from a rural PCN
  • What actually works in practice: simple, sustainable systems that stick 
  • Building a layered MDT model to distribute workload safely (pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, ANPs, care coordinators) 
  • Balancing access, demand, and continuity while delivering consistent long-term condition care at scale
     
Dr Rajeev Kanwar, GP Partner, Kineton Surgery, Clinical Director, Warwickshire East PCN
 
 
 
10:05 AM - 10:40 AM
Sponsored session to be confirmed
 
 
 
 
 
10:40 AM - 11:15 AM
Demand management and access without burnout
  • Smarter triage models
  • Integrating digital-first models without losing continuity of care
  • Supporting high-frequency attenders
  • Protecting GP time while improving patient experience
     
Dr Faris Al Ramadani, GP, PCN Clinical Director and HealthTech consultant
 
 
 
11:15 AM - 11:50 AM
Sponsored session to be confirmed
 
 
 
 
 
11:50 AM - 12:25 PM
Pharmacy at the forefront: innovative prescribing and patient care in PCNs
  • Explore innovative pharmacy-led services: mental health, contraception, and weight management
  • Updates on the National Community Pharmacy Prescribing Service (CPPS)
  • Understanding the evolving GP Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) role and opportunities for collaboration
     
Mr Mahmood Khodadi, Chief Pharmacist and Partner- Affinity Care, Clinical Lecturer - Bradford Pharmacy School, Affinity Care PCN, Bradford
 
 
 
12:25 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch and exhibition
 
 
 
 
 
1:15 PM - 1:50 PM
Cancer inequalities, genomic data and AI in clinical decision-making
  • Under-representation in genomic and clinical datasets
  • Bias in risk prediction and AI-supported decision tools
  • Impact on cancer detection and outcomes
  • What PCNs can do to support equitable access to precision medicine
     
 
 
 
 
1:50 PM - 2:25 PM
Can AI reduce mental health pressure in PCNs?
  • Exploring how AI tools can support early identification and triage of mental health needs in PCNs
  • Using digital solutions to streamline assessments and reduce pressure on GP appointments
  • Opportunities and limitations of AI in supporting mental health care at scale
     
Dr James Somauroo, GP and health tech entrepreneur
 
 
 
2:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Refreshment break
 
 
 
 
 
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM
Safeguarding and maximising ARRS funding
  • Make every ARRS role count: match skills to patient and practice needs
  • Keep oversight simple but strong: track impact and value
  • Work smarter, not harder: optimise the team to boost care and efficiency
     
 
 
 
 
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
The Big Interview

Hosted by Pulse Editor, Sofia Lind

 

Dr Katie Bramall, Chair, BMA GPs Committee
 
 
 
4:00 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 
 

We believe the most valuable learning comes from those working on the ground in general practice and PCNs.

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 

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Speakers

Dr Faris Al Ramadani
Dr Faris Al Ramadani
GP, PCN Clinical Director and HealthTech consultant
Dr Katie Bramall
Dr Katie Bramall
Chair, BMA GPs Committee
Dr Rajeev Kanwar
Dr Rajeev Kanwar
GP Partner, Kineton Surgery, Clinical Director, Warwickshire East PCN
Mr Mahmood Khodadi
Mr Mahmood Khodadi
Chief Pharmacist and Partner- Affinity Care, Clinical Lecturer - Bradford Pharmacy School, Affinity Care PCN, Bradford
Dr James Somauroo
Dr James Somauroo
GP and health tech entrepreneur
Victoria Vaughan
Victoria Vaughan
Editor-in-Chief, The Pharmacist, Healthcare Leader and Pulse PCN