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MASTER THE MRCGP AKT EXAM
The NB AKT Question Bank, created by working GPs, offers high-quality practice quizzes across 30+ categories and a full-length mock exam to help you succeed.
Track progress, identify weak areas, and reinforce key concepts with expert-written explanations and reference materials. Whether starting or refining your knowledge, the NB AKT Question Bank provides comprehensive preparation
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Master your preparation for the AKT exam using our online AKT Question Bank.
Each question aligns with the latest exam standards, ensuring relevant preparation on the NB accessible platform.
Purchase a subscription to the NB AKT Question Bank for as little as £25 and get immediate access to our quizzes, learning materials and mock exams.
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INTRODUCING OUR NEW COURSE
Are you an Advanced Nurse, Paramedic, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, or Physician Associate in primary or urgent care?
Join the new NB Medical Advanced Practice Update Course, a dynamic one-day event covering the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Education, Research, and Leadership/Management.
Join the new NB Medical Advanced Practice Update Course, a dynamic one-day event covering the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Education, Research, and Leadership/Management.
This course is ideal for those new to advanced roles, in training or fully trained, offering essential clinical updates, research-based education and leadership support.
For less than £1 per day gain unlimited access to all of NB Medical's online education
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What's included with NB Plus?
All live and on demand course webinars
15 online fully searchable course reference books
Over 100hrs of online CPD Modules
Appraisal Essential updates including Safeguarding & BLS
Exclusive Book offer – Purchase additional hard copy course reference books £30
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Hot Topics Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Clinic
Join us on Tuesday 20th January 2026 for a FREE safeguarding webinar led by our Safeguarding Lead, Dr James Booth exploring Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the crucial role of capacity assessment in everyday clinical practice. Dr Rob Walker will also be on the Q&A.
We will guide you through the legal and ethical framework underpinning this area, drawing on RCGP Safeguarding Standards and GMC guidance. Using realistic case scenarios, we will demonstrate how the law and guidance apply in real-life situations, helping you navigate the complex medicolegal, ethical and clinical challenges involved.
You will be able to claim 1 CPD credit for this online webinar.
Upcoming Live Courses
Clinic
Hot Topics Clinic
Tuesday 20th January 2026
8:00 PM
Safeguarding vulnerable adults in our care is a vital part of our work, and recent government statistics demonstrate the rising number of cases reported to social care. To help you with this challenging work, join us on the evening of January 20th for a free safeguarding webinar led by our Safeguarding Lead, Dr James Booth and with Dr Rob Walker on the Q&A. They will explore Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the crucial role of capacity assessment in everyday clinical practice.
Live Webinar
Hot Topics GP Update
Friday 23rd January 2026
9:30 AM
The Hot Topics GP Update course is the original one-day course to update GPs with the latest developments in the literature and to serve as a platform for CPD and help to deliver better patient care. The course revolves around short, engaging presentations that merge recent clinical evidence with real-life clinical scenarios.
Live Webinar
Lifestyle Medicine
Friday 6th February 2026
9:30 AM
Join us for a practical, evidence-based half-day course in Lifestyle Medicine designed for busy healthcare professionals in primary care. This course will equip you with essential knowledge and strategies to support behaviour change and tackle the root causes of chronic disease.
Online courses
Online Course
Diabetes
The Diabetes for Primary Care webinar is ideal for all GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists needing an update in diabetes, and not just for GPs with a special interest. As diabetes becomes ever more common and at the same time the management becomes more complex, this webinar aims to help break down all of the research into bite-size topics.
Online Course
Urgent Care
The Urgent Care course is a truly multidisciplinary, evidence-based update in acute patient management, covering national and international literature/ guidelines to ensure you are providing the most up-to-date evidence-informed patient care broken up into small bite-size topics.
Online Course
Nurse
The Hot Topics Primary Care Nurse webinar takes a look at the management of chronic & acute conditions that a nurse would see on a day-to-day basis, all broken down into bite-sized topics.
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Understanding the Importance of CPD for GPs
As a general practitioner, continuing professional development is very important in keeping your knowledge and skills up-to-date. CPD opportunities offer the chance to stay current with the latest healthcare advancements, ensuring that you can provide high-quality care to your patients.
One of the most crucial aspects of CPD is it's impact on patient care and outcomes. By regularly participating in CPD activities, you can refresh your understanding of common symptoms, update your knowledge on new treatment options and learn about emerging best practices in primary care. This allows you to better serve your patients by providing accurate diagnoses, effective treatments and appropriate referrals when necessary.
Moreover, engaging in CPD programs helps practitioners identify areas for improvement and growth. Through self-assessment exercises or feedback from colleagues or trainers, valuable insights into areas where further training or education may be beneficial can be gained. This proactive approach enables practitioners to address any gaps in their knowledge or skills.
Maximising the Benefits of CPD
Continuing professional development is very important for maintaining and enhancing your knowledge and skills. It allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare, ensuring that you provide the most satisfying care to your patients. Here is some advice on how to maximise the benefits of CPD:
- Implementing Learnings into Practice: One of the crucial aspects of CPD is applying what you have learned into your daily practice. Incorporating these learnings can significantly improve patient outcomes. Take time to reflect on how each CPD activity relates to your practice and identify ways to integrate them effectively.
- Regularly Reviewing and Updating Your CPD Plan: To ensure continuous growth as a GP, it's crucial to regularly review and update your CPD plan. This involves assessing your current skills and knowledge gaps, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals for future learning opportunities. By consistently evaluating your progress, you can tailor your CPD activities to meet specific needs.
- Engaging in Reflective Practice: Reflective practice plays a crucial role in enhancing learning from CPD activities. It involves critically analysing experiences encountered during patient care or educational sessions and identifying areas where improvements can be made. By engaging in reflective practice, you can gain valuable insights that contribute to your professional development journey.
