Virtual event

Real World General Practice:
CVD at the Sharp End

Practical approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment for practices serving deprived communities across the UK.

Thursday, March 18, 2027 / 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM / CPD

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

About the event

Making every opportunity count in CVD care

GP practices serving deprived communities face greater CVD-related health needs and clinical complexity, often alongside significant workforce and resource pressures. Yet they are uniquely placed to make a difference. Heart failure is around 1.6 times more prevalent, while premature CVD mortality is twice as high in the most deprived areas in England.¹

CVD at the Sharp End is a free, half-day virtual event for GPs and primary care teams, drawing on expertise from practices caring for patients living in areas most affected by poverty and inequality.

Through peer-led learning and clinical updates, explore ways to maximise opportunities for CVD case-finding, prevention and treatment optimisation, aligned with the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework, Core20PLUS5 and NICE guidance.

¹ British Heart Foundation (2025).

WHAT WE'LL COVER

Our programme is taking shape

Key themes being explored include:

Reaching patients we're missing

Practical ways to overcome barriers, missed appointments and reluctance to engage

Finding and treating hypertension

Smarter case-finding, simpler treatments and keeping blood pressure controlled.

CVD therapy wins that matter

Statins, SGLT-2 inhibitors, activating the four pillars of heart failure treatment and AF anticoagulation.

A fresh take on smoking cessation

Brief interventions, effective treatments and making local pathways work.

Managing CVD with multimorbidity

Prioritising treatments, reducing medication burden and balancing competing needs.

Making every contact count

Making the most of practice teams, patient reviews and recall opportunities.

Each event focuses on the issues that matter most to practices serving communities with the greatest need.

Event details

Date

Thursday, March 18, 2027

Time

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Format

Virtual event

Accreditation

CPD

Who should attend?

For GPs and practice teams serving deprived communities

Designed primarily for general practice teams, but also welcoming PCN, ICB and equivalent colleagues across the UK working in CVD care, health inequalities and population health.

General Practice

  • GP partners and GPs
  • Practice managers
  • Practice nurses
  • Practice and PCN pharmacists

PCN, ICB and wider teams

  • PCN clinical directors and other primary care clinical leads
  • ICB and other leads in CVD, health inequalities and population health
  • Medicines optimisation leads
  • Neighbourhood team members

Why attend?

Practical learning you can apply locally

Join five focused virtual sessions exploring the realities of CVD care in deprived communities, with insights you can take back to your practice.

  • Learn from peers in practices serving the highest proportions of patients from deprived communities.
  • Discover approaches that work through real-world case studies and evidence-based initiatives.
  • Apply national clinical guidance to everyday care, drawing on Core20PLUS5 and the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework in England, alongside relevant priorities across the UK.
  • Maximise opportunities to make a difference with solutions grounded in the realities of general practice at the sharp end.
  • Identify opportunities to improve practice achievement despite workforce and resource pressures.
  • Dip in and out of five focused virtual sessions, choosing the learning most relevant to your practice.

Joining instructions

How to access the virtual event

  1. Register for the event
    Before the event takes place, make sure you have completed your free registration. This will ensure you receive the necessary joining information and can access the virtual sessions on the day.
  2. Check your email for joining instructions
    On the morning of the event, you will receive an email containing a direct link to sign in to the virtual event. Keep this email handy so you can access the sessions easily.
  3. Access the event if your email doesn't arrive
    If you haven't received your joining email, visit the Agenda page on the event website. When prompted to sign in, you will need to reset your password before accessing the sessions.
  4. Join your sessions throughout the day
    Each session must be accessed individually. Simply select the 'View Session' link alongside your chosen session on the Agenda page, or use the 'Watch Live' link in the main navigation menu.
  5. Use the best device for viewing
    For the best viewing experience, we recommend joining the event using a laptop or desktop computer. If you're using a mobile phone or tablet, you may need to rotate your device into landscape orientation to view presentation slides correctly.

About us

Supporting primary care for over 30 years

Real World General Practice builds on Cogora’s longstanding experience of supporting primary care professionals through trusted news, insight, education and events.

Publisher of leading titles including Pulse, Nursing in Practice, Management in Practice and The Pharmacist, Cogora runs over 50 events annually, welcoming more than 12,000 attendees.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Partner with Real World General Practice Events

Real World General Practice Events are supported by a selection of industry partners who will sponsor the event. Details will be announced soon.

Interested in sponsoring?