Upcoming events and deadlines
Seminars, webinars, consultations, surveys and action deadlines from BLMC newsletters and the BSol ICB Primary Care Brief, soonest first. Items drop off automatically once their date has passed.
When and how to refer to the SARC, child sexual abuse examinations, and support from Black Country Women's Aid.
Inaugural AI Ambassador Network conference, 10.30am–12pm: AI in women’s health, retinal and breast screening, and how to check AI is working for patients.
Stock is expected to run out by mid-November 2026. Review and switch patients to formulary alternatives.
A two-day course from Coventry and Warwickshire ICB, open to practice nurses across the West Midlands.
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are hosting a further two-day cancer care review training course available across the region for practice nurses on the 9 and 16 November.
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are hosting a further two-day cancer care review training course available across the region for practice nurses on the 9 and 16 November.
This face-to-face training held in Selly Oak is for clinical and non-clinical NHS staff. It is delivered by Resources for Autism and runs from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
This face-to-face training held in Selly Oak is for clinical and non-clinical NHS staff. It is delivered by Resources for Autism and runs from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Run the ICB's EMIS search for patients recorded as penicillamine-allergic who may actually be penicillin-allergic, and review each record (TPP search to follow). It's a National Patient Safety Alert, so CQC may act if it's not done.
A free 12-month programme for patients and carers developing healthcare innovations, with an information webinar on 15 October.
Patients registered in the Black Country and West Birmingham are asked their views on the One Health and Care shared record and how their data is used for planning. The survey closes on 20 November.
We are asking those registered with a GP in the Black Country, West Birmingham, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to share their views on One Health and Care (OHC), the confidential shared care record.
The General Practice Annual Electronic Self-Declaration (eDEC) is a mandatory collection which all GP practices in England must complete. The 2026 submission is now open and is due to close on Monday 23 November 2026 .
The General Practice Annual Electronic Self-Declaration (eDEC) is a mandatory collection which all GP practices in England must complete. The 2026 submission is now open and is due to close on Monday 23 November 2026 .
NHS England and City of London Police Cyber Griffin webinars on current threats and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
Second NHS England and City of London Police Cyber Griffin webinar, 1pm–2.15pm, following part A on 4 November.
Primary care colleagues with an interest in perinatal mental health are invited to the launch of Birmingham's first perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship strategy (2026–2031) at the Council House, with a services marketplace.
WMCA are inviting GP colleagues and other interested clinical staff from primary care across the West Midlands to attend their educational webinar, Thrombophilia Screening - Is the Jury Still Out?, which takes place on 25 November, 1pm - 2pm .
The SAHF annual conference on diabetes, multimorbidity and frailty at the ICC/NCC.
The 2026 General Practice Staff Survey runs from 5 October to 27 November.
Taking place on 26th to 27th November at the National Conference Centre (NCC), Birmingham, this year's SAHF conference, Managing Complexity: diabetes, multi-morbidity, frailty , will feature inspiring keynote speakers, the latest clinical evidence,…
Message sent on behalf of the NHS England Staff Survey Team A quick reminder that the 2026 General Practice Staff Survey (GPSS) is open until 27 November .
All Levemir products are being discontinued, and stock may run out before December 2026. Switch remaining patients to a suitable alternative as soon as possible.
DHSC's National Patient Safety Alert (1 October): don't start anyone on Levemir, and switch every existing patient to an alternative insulin by 30 November 2026, seeking specialist advice where needed. Fewer than 230 patients remain on Levemir across the cluster.
This survey is helping us understand how practices currently report patient safety incidents, their awareness and registration with the Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service, and what further guidance or support may be useful.
If you are a health visitor, school nurse, GP, midwife, children's nurse or work in another health role supporting babies, children, young people and families, then this Families First event is for you.
Launch of patient materials co-created with patient experts to help people through genomic testing. Open to everyone.
Join NHS Central and South Genomics for an exciting webinar on Friday 4 December, 12pm - 2pm , where they’ll be launching a suite of materials, co-created with patient experts and healthcare professionals, to help those navigating the genomic testing process.
Join NHS Central and South Genomics for an exciting webinar on Friday 4 December, 12pm - 2pm , where they’ll be launching a suite of materials, co-created with patient experts and healthcare professionals, to help those navigating the genomic testing process.
Face-to-face day from Resources for Autism for clinical and non-clinical staff. Counts towards the autism part of Oliver McGowan training. Dates from 19 November to 22 January.
A series of webinars on when and how to refer to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre and what child sexual abuse medical examinations involve. Sessions run until February 2027.
Three free virtual sessions for general practice staff on digital and tech-facilitated abuse.
Birmingham City Council has funded free Breastfeeding Network CPD places for GP practice staff.
The MSW GP website service ends by 31 March 2027. Affected practices must act to avoid losing their website.
Recently passed
CQC, regulation & governance 5
When and how to refer to the SARC, child sexual abuse examinations, and support from Black Country Women's Aid.
Run the ICB's EMIS search for patients recorded as penicillamine-allergic who may actually be penicillin-allergic, and review each record (TPP search to follow). It's a National Patient Safety Alert, so CQC may act if it's not done.
This survey is helping us understand how practices currently report patient safety incidents, their awareness and registration with the Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service, and what further guidance or support may be useful.
A series of webinars on when and how to refer to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre and what child sexual abuse medical examinations involve. Sessions run until February 2027.
Three free virtual sessions for general practice staff on digital and tech-facilitated abuse.
Contracts & funding 7
We are asking those registered with a GP in the Black Country, West Birmingham, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to share their views on One Health and Care (OHC), the confidential shared care record.
The General Practice Annual Electronic Self-Declaration (eDEC) is a mandatory collection which all GP practices in England must complete. The 2026 submission is now open and is due to close on Monday 23 November 2026 .
The General Practice Annual Electronic Self-Declaration (eDEC) is a mandatory collection which all GP practices in England must complete. The 2026 submission is now open and is due to close on Monday 23 November 2026 .
Join NHS Central and South Genomics for an exciting webinar on Friday 4 December, 12pm - 2pm , where they’ll be launching a suite of materials, co-created with patient experts and healthcare professionals, to help those navigating the genomic testing process.
IT, data & cyber security 5
Inaugural AI Ambassador Network conference, 10.30am–12pm: AI in women’s health, retinal and breast screening, and how to check AI is working for patients.
Patients registered in the Black Country and West Birmingham are asked their views on the One Health and Care shared record and how their data is used for planning. The survey closes on 20 November.
NHS England and City of London Police Cyber Griffin webinars on current threats and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
Second NHS England and City of London Police Cyber Griffin webinar, 1pm–2.15pm, following part A on 4 November.
The MSW GP website service ends by 31 March 2027. Affected practices must act to avoid losing their website.
Prescribing & medicines 8
Stock is expected to run out by mid-November 2026. Review and switch patients to formulary alternatives.
Run the ICB's EMIS search for patients recorded as penicillamine-allergic who may actually be penicillin-allergic, and review each record (TPP search to follow). It's a National Patient Safety Alert, so CQC may act if it's not done.
WMCA are inviting GP colleagues and other interested clinical staff from primary care across the West Midlands to attend their educational webinar, Thrombophilia Screening - Is the Jury Still Out?, which takes place on 25 November, 1pm - 2pm .
All Levemir products are being discontinued, and stock may run out before December 2026. Switch remaining patients to a suitable alternative as soon as possible.
DHSC's National Patient Safety Alert (1 October): don't start anyone on Levemir, and switch every existing patient to an alternative insulin by 30 November 2026, seeking specialist advice where needed. Fewer than 230 patients remain on Levemir across the cluster.
Public health 3
Primary care colleagues with an interest in perinatal mental health are invited to the launch of Birmingham's first perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship strategy (2026–2031) at the Council House, with a services marketplace.
If you are a health visitor, school nurse, GP, midwife, children's nurse or work in another health role supporting babies, children, young people and families, then this Families First event is for you.
Birmingham City Council has funded free Breastfeeding Network CPD places for GP practice staff.
Referrals & hospital services 4
Inaugural AI Ambassador Network conference, 10.30am–12pm: AI in women’s health, retinal and breast screening, and how to check AI is working for patients.
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are hosting a further two-day cancer care review training course available across the region for practice nurses on the 9 and 16 November.
Launch of patient materials co-created with patient experts to help people through genomic testing. Open to everyone.
Join NHS Central and South Genomics for an exciting webinar on Friday 4 December, 12pm - 2pm , where they’ll be launching a suite of materials, co-created with patient experts and healthcare professionals, to help those navigating the genomic testing process.
Workforce & employment 12
A two-day course from Coventry and Warwickshire ICB, open to practice nurses across the West Midlands.
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are hosting a further two-day cancer care review training course available across the region for practice nurses on the 9 and 16 November.
This face-to-face training held in Selly Oak is for clinical and non-clinical NHS staff. It is delivered by Resources for Autism and runs from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
This face-to-face training held in Selly Oak is for clinical and non-clinical NHS staff. It is delivered by Resources for Autism and runs from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
A free 12-month programme for patients and carers developing healthcare innovations, with an information webinar on 15 October.
The SAHF annual conference on diabetes, multimorbidity and frailty at the ICC/NCC.
The 2026 General Practice Staff Survey runs from 5 October to 27 November.
Taking place on 26th to 27th November at the National Conference Centre (NCC), Birmingham, this year's SAHF conference, Managing Complexity: diabetes, multi-morbidity, frailty , will feature inspiring keynote speakers, the latest clinical evidence,…
Message sent on behalf of the NHS England Staff Survey Team A quick reminder that the 2026 General Practice Staff Survey (GPSS) is open until 27 November .
Face-to-face day from Resources for Autism for clinical and non-clinical staff. Counts towards the autism part of Oliver McGowan training. Dates from 19 November to 22 January.
Nothing of this type coming up.