Minor Illness Course 19 26 June and 3 July 2025

This short introduction explains how to access the course and the course material.

The Minor Illness Skills Portfolio is designed to support clinicians who are new to seeing and treating minor illness presentations. This portfolio provides a structured framework for developing clinical decision-making skills and practical competencies in a primary care or urgent care setting. It encourages reflection and skill development while offering an opportunity to track clinical progress.

This portfolio is a valuable tool for self-directed learning and professional development, ensuring that clinicians have the opportunity to develop essential skills at their own pace under the supervision of a trusted mentor.

Each section emphasises clinical decision-making, identifying red flags, and implementing safety netting strategies to ensure patient safety and effective management in a primary care setting. The booklet aims to enhance confidence and competence in treating minor illness presentations while ensuring that clinicians are equipped with up-to-date, evidence-based guidance.

This session focusses common gynae conditions.

Aims of the Session

To provide an update on the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common sexual health conditions in primary care.To support safe prescribing and decision-making regarding contraception and STI management.

This session will provide an update on the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common sexual health conditions in primary care.

This session explores skin terminology and looks at skin conditions in darker skinned individuals.

This session focusses on the use of emollients and steroids in the treatment of skin conditions in primary care. Session by Dr Ahmed Kazmi, dermatology consultant.

This session provides an overview of mental health conditions. 

This session discusses assessment of the patient presenting with chest pain in out of hospital settings.

This session explains common conditions pertaining to Mens Health.

Stay up to date with the latest asthma management recommendations by attending our GINA Guidelines December 2024 Update session. This one-hour course is designed for healthcare professionals working in general practice who want to ensure they are providing evidence-based care to their asthma patients. The session covers new updates in diagnosis, personalised treatment approaches, SMART therapy, and biologic treatments to reduce asthma exacerbations. Gain practical insights and enhance your clinical practice with the latest guidelines from GINA and NICE.

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