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We run one day courses throughout the UK and Ireland where we update GPs with all the recent papers and guidelines.

By GPs for GPs, our mission is to help busy GPs with the difficult task of keeping up with all the new developments, papers and guidelines that are relevant to our daily work. We take the time busy GPs do not have to trawl through the literature, distil it and give GPs the essential information they really need to help their patients. The courses are designed to be fun and engaging, and delegates leave with lots of ideas to take back to the practice and to help them help their patients and to help with appraisal and revalidation. Delegates receive a detailed book (now also with on-line access) which summarises all the material and is an invaluable consulting room reference!

03/09/2025

The autumn/winter term starts on Friday 🍂 Don't forget, if you are an NB Plus subscriber, you can simply sign in and join us on the day - no need to pre-register. See you soon?!

02/09/2025

Dr Rob Walker reviews a recent Lancet paper, ‘Opportunities for chronic pain self-management’, a fascinating insight into the current thinking on the neurobiology of chronic pain. The paper also gives some very useful psychological principles we can build into primary care consultations to help patients self-manage their pain .

Read his blog here: https://buff.ly/sEzQQKM

01/09/2025

Don't forget! It's the Hot Topics Clinic next week. The topic is 'A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment'

See you there!

https://buff.ly/md8MVKn

31/08/2025

Summer - it's a wrap! 😎 And the new term is just around the corner 🎒
Why not make your CPD journey easy and subscribe to NB Plus?

NB PLUS annual offers incredible value and includes:
💻 12 months unlimited access to all live and on-demand Hot Topics courses
📚 A printed course reference book of your choice
🌐 Access to all Hot Topics online course reference books
🕐 Over 100 hours of CPD modules to test your knowledge
😲 Access to all the online course reference books
🛟 Appraisal essentials such as Basic Life Support and Safeguarding and Child protection.
💷 Discounted printed course reference books for only £30 each

Take a look at why our subscription packages are so popular and offer great value!
https://buff.ly/tIzMh6D

29/08/2025

The new term starts in one week's time! 🔔

Assessing and treating children is a vital aspect of the work of everyone in general practice. Are you ready for an essential update on Paediatrics and Child Health?

In this course, we cover:

🧒 acute presentations in children, including the assessment of the unwell child
🧒 emergencies such as sepsis, meningitis and respiratory illness
🧒 the management of adolescents presenting with mental health crises
🧒 the assessment and management of neurodiversity, including information on both autism and ADHD
🧒 limp in children
🧒 child development topics such as the 6-8 week check and faltering growth

We also have a detailed course book covering all of these topics in detail and many more, including new areas such as ARFID, paediatric urology and an update on common problems in infancy.

It's not too late to book your place - visit the NB Medical website for more information.

28/08/2025

We love our learners and appreciate all the great work they do 🥰

27/08/2025

FREE Hot Topics Clinic 🤩 A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Clinic

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is entering a pivotal new era, one that is transforming how we diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent this condition. Yet, public understanding often lags behind the science.

In this session, Dr J Emer MacSweeney, Consultant Neuroradiologist, Principal Investigator in Clinical Trials, and CEO of Re:Cognition Health, will explore what patients and the public currently know and think about AD, and what they want from diagnosis and treatment today.

The discussion will chart the evolution of AD management, from traditional symptomatic therapies such as anticholinesterase inhibitors and memantine, to the latest generation of amyloid-targeted therapies (ATTs) now approved across multiple countries. Attendees will gain insights into how novel disease-modifying treatments in global clinical trials are shaping the future landscape, with mechanisms of action, access pathways, and clinical management considerations.

Alongside treatment advances, the session will highlight the critical role of biomarkers — imaging and blood-based — in enabling earlier, more accurate diagnosis, opening the door to timely intervention. Finally, Dr MacSweeney will offer a glimpse into prevention research and the next wave of clinical trials designed to change the trajectory of AD for future generations.

This session will provide clinicians with a clear understanding of where we are today, what patients expect, and how to navigate the rapidly evolving opportunities in Alzheimer’s care.

The webinar will be carried out as an evening session on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, starting at 8 pm and finishing at 9 pm. Don’t worry if you miss something; all of the content will be available on demand.

You will be able to claim 1 hour of CPD credits for attending this online webinar, and a downloadable certificate will be available.

https://buff.ly/md8MVKn

26/08/2025

In one month's time, we'll be live and face to face in London! 👑🏙️

Are you joining us? Comment below and let us know 👇

It'll be a brilliant opportunity for networking IRL, so charge up that social battery and we'll see you there! 🔋

https://buff.ly/xAFRNR8

25/08/2025

Did you know? The NB Medical team have a number of course recommendations for healthcare professionals delivered by Partner organisations and other accredited organisations:

😷 Minor surgery
🤸 Musculoskeletal
💉 Joint injection

Discover more: https://buff.ly/ZlfIAYM

23/08/2025

Looking for a dermatology update? Dr Philippa Davies and Dr Will Duffin are returning to your screens, sharing their enthusiasm and passion for dermatology, this time providing a three-hour, highly interactive webinar on common dermatology conditions seen in primary care. We will discuss clinical presentations, diagnosis, useful practical tips for day-to-day practice and the management of a range of common skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, benign and malignant skin lesions and common skin infections we see in primary care.

https://buff.ly/mN1E93s

21/08/2025

If you're new to NB Medical, considering joining our subscription package, or just looking for a quick CPD boost, why not take a look at some of the FREE resources we have online?

Hot Topics Clinics are one-hour webinars, on topics not covered in our other live courses, and are a great starting point if you want to:

👉 Access on-demand content at a time that suits you
👉 Refresh primary care topics and collect CPD
👉 Learn from fully researched, evidence-based content

Visit the website for a full list of topics - and let us know what else you'd like to see!
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Our Story

NB Medical Education was founded over 20 years ago by doctors Simon Curtis and Phil Nichols. The original aim was to help GP trainees pass their MRCGP exam.

The first ‘Hot Topics’ course was held in London in September 1998 and from those small beginnings has grown into today’s business which provides CPD training for over 20,000 Primary Care healthcare professionals per year.

Our presenting team, led by Dr Simon Curtis in Oxford, are all NHS GPs and Nurses who are recognised nationally and internationally within their area of expertise and work tirelessly to maintain a position at the forefront of modern practice.

We continually redesign course content and ensure we align with the latest and most up to date policies, procedures and best practice.