GPNI ZOOM Webinars Thursdays 1-2pm
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GPNI x PHA Winter Vaccination Update 2026
We are delighted to be joined by Wendy Thornton, Immunisation Programme Manager (Flu & Covid-19), Public Health Agency with her colleagues Laura Moran and Kate Warwick to deliver an operational update regarding the upcoming winter Flu & Covid-19 vaccination programme. Slides coming soon. By using this website You agree by the website terms & disclaimer Ionic Creative...
GPNI Clinical Update: Men B Adolescent Vaccination Update
Following the Meningococcal (MenB) outbreak among University of Kent students in March 2026, an urgent time-limited MenB vaccination programme is being offered before Autumn 2026 to eligible young people attending university or a residential further education institution for the first time. This session will provide clinical and operational information relating to the programme. Specifically, the session will provide details on: the current epidemiology of meningococcal group B disease the...
Mpox Infection Outbreak in NI – Update June 2026
This brief 12 minute presentation from Dr Rachel Coyle, Consultant in PHA, describes a recent increase in cases of Mpox in Northern Ireland in June 2026 noting that there has been increased presentation of early cases to general practice and emergency department settings. Clinical presentation, initial management and public health notification is described. *Please note there is no certification awarded for watching this video M-1315-Virology-Request-Form-V10.0 File size: 272.02 KB Updated:...
GPNI Clinical Update: Cervical Sample Taker Update Training Part 2 (25th June 2026)
Sample taker training Part 1 and Part 2 will be delivered on 18th and 25th June, providing an overview of the key stages across the cervical screening programme pathway. The sessions will include contributions from colleagues across the programme, including PHA, Call/Recall (BSO), the Cervical Screening Regional Laboratory and Colposcopy. Key topics will include the transition to a regional laboratory, practical guidance on ensuring samples are appropriately prepared for laboratory...
GPNI x QI Bitesize: June 2026
Interested in hearing how local practices have better managed patient demand through changes in triage and improved signposting? Following requests to focus on these areas, this session will continue the QI Bitesize approach to share relevant projects in a focused and practical manner. We will also share a Bitesize approach to process mapping to allow you to better understand your practice systems and support positive changes in the future. Email Subscribe AllDownload all GPNI QI Bitesize...
GPNI Clinical Update: Cervical Sample Taker Update Training Part 1 (18th June 2026)
Sample taker training Part 1 and Part 2 will be delivered on 18th and 25th June, providing an overview of the key stages across the cervical screening programme pathway. The sessions will include contributions from colleagues across the programme, including PHA, Call/Recall (BSO), the Cervical Screening Regional Laboratory and Colposcopy. Key topics will include the transition to a regional laboratory, practical guidance on ensuring samples are appropriately prepared for laboratory...
GPNI Clinical Update: Domestic Abuse (June 2026)
We will be joined by Dr Mary Larkin, GP , Clinical lead for IRIS Domestic Abuse Programme and Safeguarding Trainer to provide an insight into recognising domestic abuse in a primary care setting. Dr Larkin will cover how best to ask the correct questions and respond and consider issues regarding perpetrators of abuse as patients. We will also provide an update on recent legislation with regards to Domestic Abuse and DASH MARAC and APP1 overview with Dearbhaile McMahon, MDT Senior Social...
GPNI Clinical Update: Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Recognition, Pitfalls and Management
This webinar will provide a practical overview of PMR, focusing on how the condition commonly presents in primary care, important differential diagnoses, and key pitfalls frequently encountered in secondary care assessment. The session will also explore current management strategies, including newer and emerging treatment options, with practical insights relevant to the MDT. Our speaker Dr Ashley Elliott is a Consultant Rheumatologist based within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust....
GPECS webinar: Paediatric Dermatology in Skin of Colour
Please see the attached flyer about a webinar the GPECS team are running on 17th June (7-8pm). Dr Rachael Fearon will be hosting a talk by Dr Shahd Elamin on Paediatric Dermatology in Skin of Colour. You can register your attendance via this...
GPNI Share the Learning: May 2026
For this Share the Learning Webinar we will be bringing you updates from the following: SPPG will introduce the “Skip the Dip” antimicrobial stewardship campaign, which promotes a symptom-based clinical assessment over routine dipstick testing in appropriate patient groups. Matthew Dolan (SPPG) will provide an overview of the campaign and its key messages. Dr Waqar Ahmed (GP) will explore the practical realities of managing suspected UTI in general practice, including the challenges of...
