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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!

14/04/2026

Are you joining us on 25th April for our next Hot Topics GP Update course?

If you're an NB Plus subscriber, this course is available at no additional cost, and you can simply access it on the day - no need to pre-register!

https://buff.ly/TFwIz3k

13/04/2026

There’s still time to save on NB PLUS.

Until 20th April, you can get an annual subscription for just £320, saving £25.

That gives you 12 months of unlimited access to live and on-demand Hot Topics courses, over 100 hours of CPD modules, appraisal essentials, online course books, and a printed reference book of your choice.

You’ll also get free trial access to Ask Archie, NB Medical’s new AI-powered education tool.

That's a lot of value, all in one place.

12/04/2026

The Abnormal Bloods course covers the full blood count and what to do with white cell and platelet abnormalities, as well as all things biochemistry. We’ll be looking at sodium and potassium abnormalities – and where magnesium fits in. We’ll round off with thyroid function tests, and what to do with abnormal LFTs.

For each of these areas, we’ll look at understanding exactly what the test is and what it can tell us, then focus on the most common abnormalities you’re likely to see in general practice. Our traffic light system will help you manage results and know when not to panic – or when you should!

The webinar will be carried out as a morning session on Friday, 24th April 2026, starting at 9:30 am and finishing at 1 pm. Don’t worry if you miss something; all of the content will be available on demand.

https://buff.ly/sMhPblO

11/04/2026

BLOG: Am I a mug not understanding MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance)?

MGUS is an abnormal blood result we will all have seen over the years. If you struggle to get your head around what to do with it, guidance from the British Society for Haematology, Myeloma UK and an NEJM review article may offer the help you've been looking for.

Read Dr Rob Walker's blog, where he answers these questions:

What is MGUS?
What’s the big deal?
How do I assess someone with MGUS?
What about monitoring?

https://buff.ly/C57zPLg

10/04/2026

Following our successful joint webinar with Kidney Research UK last year, we’re delighted to be working together again to take a practical look at CKD management in primary care.

In this session, Dr Sarah Davies will be joined by Moudy Khodadi, an experienced primary care clinical pharmacist, to explore why CKD matters and to share pragmatic approaches to managing it more effectively. Together, they will highlight how the entire primary care team can work smarter to improve outcomes for people with CKD.

We’ll also hear from someone with lived experience of CKD, offering valuable insight into how to approach and navigate conversations around a CKD diagnosis with sensitivity and confidence.

Join us at 8pm on Tuesday 19th May.

https://buff.ly/9Q4Jwgy

10/04/2026

We have two Hot Topics courses this month. Join us on Friday 24th for the Abnormal Blood Results course, and on Saturday 25th for the next GP Update course.

Remember, if you are an NB Plus subscriber, you can access these courses on the day, at no extra cost.

And if you can't join us live, a recording will be available on our website a few days after each event.

09/04/2026

Looking to get ahead with your CPD this spring?

For a limited time, you can subscribe to NB PLUS for just £320, saving £25 on the annual subscription.

With NB PLUS, you’ll have unlimited access to all live and on demand Hot Topics courses for 12 months, over 100 hours of CPD learning, key appraisal essentials, and a printed course reference book of your choice.

You’ll also be able to try Ask Archie for free, our new AI-powered education tool built from NB Medical’s trusted educational materials.

The offer runs until 20th April.

https://buff.ly/sPE5r63

07/04/2026

Did you know? NB PLUS provides unlimited access to ALL Hot Topics live and on-demand webinars, online course reference books, CPD modules, appraisal essentials, and so much more...

Discover your subscription options.

https://buff.ly/nbXHU9B

05/04/2026

This Easter, the NB Bunny is bringing something a bit more useful than chocolate.

Get an annual NB PLUS subscription for £320, saving £25.

NB PLUS gives you 12 months of unlimited access to all live and on-demand Hot Topics courses, over 100 hours of CPD modules, appraisal essentials, online course reference books, and a printed book of your choice.

You’ll also get free trial access to Ask Archie, NB Medical’s new AI-powered education tool, designed to give you clear, evidence-based answers in seconds.

If you’ve been thinking about joining NB PLUS, this is a great time to do it.

Offer ends 20th April.

03/04/2026

Happy Easter weekend from everyone at NB Medical 🐣

02/04/2026

BLOG: Beating the Clock: multi-vitamins and ageing

The UK spends £1.5 billion each year on vitamin and mineral supplements, but general medical convention suggests that for most people on a regular diet, these are unlikely to make any difference.

But there is renewed interest in multivitamins and health, and a new paper just published in Nature Medicine journal explores whether these pills of promise can even slow ageing. In Dr Neal Tucker's latest NB Blog, he looks at whether you and your patients need to take one or if it is too good to be true.

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/DodROHA

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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.

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