We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies AbbVie and AstraZeneca UK. 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.

5 CPD hours

Thursday, July 10, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Chair’s opening remarks followed by: Gout: clinical scenarios
  • Treatment of the acute attack 
  • Discussion of particular clinical scenarios with relation to gout
  • Some troubleshooting advice
Dr Roger Henderson, Senior GP and Health Broadcaster
Dr Louise Warburton, Clinical Lead for Telford MSK Service (TEMS), Honorary Senior Lecturer Keele University, Co-President of the Primary Care Rheumatology and MSK Medicine Society
 
 
 
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Next-Generation Propellant: Leading the Way with World-First Innovations for COPD

•    COPD burden and the risk of premature mortality
•    Uncontrolled COPD may increase the risk 
of cardiopulmonary events
•    Exacerbations as the driving force of poor outcomes in COPD
 

Dr Waseem Khan, Consultant in respiratory and general medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary
This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.
Next-Generation Propellant: Leading the Way with World-First Innovations for COPD
 
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Migraine prevention: Latest developments in the primary care setting
 
Dr Katy Kyprianou, General Practitioner with Extended Role in Neurology, West Midlands
This promotional symposium has been organised and funded by AbbVie for UK Healthcare Professionals.
Migraine prevention: Latest developments in the primary care setting
UK-AQP-250239 June 2025
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
Suspected cauda equina syndrome pathway and spinal red flags

•    The key priorities of identifying emergent spinal situations
•    Determining urgency
•    The implications of the latest GIRFT guidelines on cauda equina syndrome
 

Dr Andrew Emms, Consultant Physiotherapist , The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Executive board member Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society
 
 
 
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Pelvic pain in primary care: a holistic and practical approach

•    Understanding the burden of Pelvic Pain
•    Comprehensive approach in assessment and management including red flags
•    Psychosocial consideration and holistic management
 

Dr Tripti Gupta, NHS and Private GP Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician , Tilbury health centre, Tilbury Chadwell Group; Private GP Services, Chelmsford; Phoenix Hospital, Chelmsford
 
 
 
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
Fibromyalgia in primary care

•    Fibromyalgia - recognition
•    Management
•    Impact
 

Dr Hollie Francis, GPwSI Pain Management , PMSK – Pain Service, Oldham CH Medical Practice, Chadderton
 
 
 
3:25 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 
 

Speakers

If you are interested in speaking at a Pulse virtual event, please contact Aneya Sanders, Senior Conference Producer.

If you are interested in sponsoring a talk on the Agenda, or exhibiting at the event, please contact Edward Burkle, Executive Director.