GP Update course summary

Stay confident in your clinical practice – in just one day.

Practical, structured learning designed to help busy GPs and clinicians quickly understand what's changed and how it affects your practice.

 

We break down new evidence, recent guideline changes and key topics into clear, usable insights so you can apply the learning when you need it.

 

Engaging, varied learning helps information stick, giving you a reliable way to refresh knowledge, reduce uncertainty and keep pace with clinical change. More than CPD, it offers a chance to feel professionally rejuvenated, restoring confidence and enthusiasm for day-to-day clinical practice.

A small splash of the topics we cover

  • Type 2 diabetes: concepts, management for specific groups and more – we have the new NICE guidance covered
  • Obesity wraparound lifestyle support: covering the key factors that sit alongside pharmacological management
  • Chronic heart failure: we cover the new NICE guidance, highlighting practice-changing updates to management
  • Ovarian cancer: explore the new NICE age-related threshold for CA125
  • UKMEC: we discuss the key changes
  • Wheeze in preschool children… or asthma? Join us to find out more
  • Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: hear about updated RCOG guidance on investigation and management in primary care
  • And lots more key clinical updates - we typically cover 20-30 topics per full-day course!

Who is the GP Update course for?

This course is for clinicians working in general practice who want a concise, trusted update to support safe, current patient care, including:

  • General Practitioners of all career stages
  • GP Registrars
  • Clinical Pharmacists
  • ANPs/Advanced Practitioners

Course essentials

  • Watch on demand for 12 months from purchase
  • Join live-hosted online events for interaction and Q&A
  • More than 6 hours CPD with downloadable certificate
  • Includes 12 months’ membership to Red Whale Knowledge.
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Meet the team

Dr Michael Horsfield 

GP and MSK and Chronic Pain Course Lead

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Dr Nik Kendrew

GP and Podcast Lead

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Dr Kate Grint

GP and Red Whale Clinical Director

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Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi 

GP and Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine Course Lead

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Dr Jackie Dominey 

GP and Red Whale Clinician

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Dr Ayo Ajanaku 

GP and Men's Health Course Lead

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Dr Lee David

GP and Mental Health and CAMH Course Lead

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Dr Susan Waldron

GP and Urgent and On-The-Day Primary Care Course Lead

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Dr Helen Barnes

GP and Red Whale Clincian

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Dr Lucy Cox 

GP and Women's Health, Menopause and Sexual Health and Contraception Course Lead

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Dr Katharine McClenaghan 

GP and Managing Blood Results in Primary Care Course Lead

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Dr David Plume

GP and Cancer Course Lead

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Red Whale Knowledge included

All of our full day courses come with 12 months membership to Red Whale Knowledge. It’s a super handy, trusted year-round learning resource!

 

What’s included:

  • 900+ online resources with super‑fast search 
  • Clear, practical summaries for real-world primary care
  • 70+ GEMS (Guidelines and Evidence Made Simple)
  • Regularly updated content throughout the year 
  • Concise, clinician-centred learning when you need it
  • CPD tracker with optional FourteenFish linkup.  
     


Ideal for you if…  
You want quick, trusted learning resources to help you explore evidence with confidence.

Ready to buy our GP Update Autumn/Winter 2026-27 course?

Live Digital Course

£210

Pay Monthly

Red Whale Unlimited

£39.95 per month

(12 month minimum term)

Unlimited access to any online course on demand 24/7
Attend live-hosted online events for ANY Red Whale course
450+ video 'Bytes' — bite-sized on demand learning
Access any live-hosted GP Update Autumn/Winter 2026-27 online event
Access GP Update Autumn/Winter 2026-27 on demand
Discounted GP Update Autumn/Winter 2026-27 Live printed handbook available
Red Whale Knowledge access — 900+ searchable articles and GEMS
CPD tracking and FourteenFish integration

What our customers say about our courses

“ Helps you with keeping up to date and uses really relevant scenarios - and the resource material is so useful and easy to follow. ”
— Nurse, GP Update course attendee
“ Interesting, well-presented and put-together. The variation in how information was presented kept it interesting and references to Red Whale knowledge meant I felt I could listen instead of frantically typing notes! ”
— GPST, GP Update course attendee
“ Really useful session to keep up to date with the new guidelines. I learnt a lot and more importantly now know when to 'Red Whale it'. Loved the live session as can interact with the presenter and others. ”
— GP, GP Update course attendee

FAQs

Why do clinicians choose Red Whale GP Update?

Red Whale GP Update is trusted across UK primary care and recommended by 9.5/10 clinicians who attend. It helps you cut through guideline overload and focus on the updates that genuinely matter in practice, delivered by experienced clinicians who understand the realities of primary care.

What makes Red Whale GP Update different from other UK GP Update courses?

Our GP Update focuses on practical learning you can apply immediately. Rather than overwhelming you with information, we highlight what has changed, why it matters and how it will impact your practice. 

 

We also use purposeful educational design, interactive formats and creative production to make the learning more engaging, memorable and impactful. Every GP Update course also includes 12 months' Red Whale Knowledge membership for continued learning.

What topics are covered in the Red Whale GP Update?

We update our GP Update content twice a year, to ensure whichever season you join, we bring you the latest evidence, guidance and clinical priorities. We typically cover 20-30 topics per season, including new NICE guidance, common primary care presentations, prescribing updates and important developments across a wide range of topics for generalists.

Is the Red Whale GP Update suitable for busy GPs?

Yes. GP Update is designed specifically for busy clinicians. If you attend a live-hosted event you'll receive a structured update on key clinical changes in just one day - helping you stay current while reducing the time spent finding, sifting and tracking changes in guidance.

Can I watch the Red Whale GP Update on demand?

Yes. Every digital GP Update course includes 12 months' on-demand access, allowing you to learn at a time that suits you and revisit content as many times as you like. 

Can I attend more than one Red Whale GP Update live online?

Yes. You can join any GP Update live-hosted online event for this season - typically we run around 5 events; you should be able to see the dates available listed at the top of the page. 

 

The live-hosted events give you an opportunity to interact with presenters, take part in polls and forums, participate in case-based learning activities and ask questions. 

Who is Red Whale GP Update designed for?

The course is suitable for:

  • GPs at all career stages
  • GP registrars
  • Clinical pharmacists
  • Advanced nurse practitioners and advanced practitioners
  • Any clinician working in primary care who wants a concise, practical update.
How much CPD does the Red Whale GP Update provide?

The course provides more than 6 hours of CPD with a downloadable certificate. The course also comes with Red Whale Knowledge membership, so you can continue learning throughout the year and record your progress using the integrated CPD tracker (with optional FourteenFish linkup). 

Does the Red Whale GP Update include Red Whale Knowledge?

Yes. Every full-day Red Whale course includes 12 months' membership to Red Whale Knowledge, giving you access to more than 900 searchable clinical written resources, GEMS (Guidelines and Evidence Made Simple), and a CPD tracking tool. 

What do I get when I book the Red Whale GP Update?

Your booking includes:

  • Online access to multiple GP Update live-hosted events during the season
  • 12 months' on-demand access
  • More than six hours of CPD
  • Downloadable CPD certificate
  • 12 months' Red Whale Knowledge membership.
Is the Red Whale GP Update suitable for multiprofessional primary care teams?

Absolutely. Our course is widely used by nurses, pharmacists, advanced practitioners and other clinicians working in general practice who want practical, evidence-based updates relevant to everyday patient care. Check out our Commissioned Learning page for more information.  

Can my practice, PCN or ICB book the Red Whale GP Update for a whole team?

Yes. Red Whale offers commissioned GP Update courses for practices, PCNs, Training Hubs, ICBs and larger healthcare organisations. Sessions can be tailored to local learning needs and delivered as part of a wider educational programme. 

Why does the Red Whale GP Update include Red Whale Knowledge?

So you can keep learning all year-round! Red Whale Knowledge provides trusted clinical support throughout the year. With access to over 900 fully searchable written resources you can learn from and log CPD as you go.  

Do I need the Red Whale GP Update if I already use clinical guidelines?

At Red Whale, our clinical team do the hard work of finding, reviewing and translating the latest evidence and guidance into practical, balanced learning. We read the 700-page guideline, sift through what's changed, compare it with what we already know and the wider evidence base and use this to create key updates that are most relevant to everyday general practice.

 

That means you can spend less time searching and more time understanding, questioning and applying the learning to your practice. And if you want to go deeper, every topic is linked back to the source evidence.

Training for your whole team

Whether you're organising learning for a practice, PCN, ICB, Training Hub or wider organisation, we can deliver the GP Update to meet your local needs.

 

  • Tailor timings and emphasis to your local needs and priorities
  • Reduce admin by letting our team handle registrations,  reminders and certificates  
  • Combine this medical education with other Red Whale topics to create a bespoke programme.