Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. It’s important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS Website / UKHSA Blog
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Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. It’s important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS Website / UKHSA Blog
Please note AskmyGP is currently suffering an outage.
At Suffolk Primary Care, we are passionate about developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and supporting our teams to reach their full potential. Education, learning, and professional development are central to who we are and how we work.
SPC hosts GP Registrars from both the Ipswich and West Suffolk GP Training Programmes. Our GP trainees participate in a comprehensive programme of tutorials and educational activities that combine clinical learning with practical, real-world topics such as:
We use a variety of innovative teaching methods, including virtual reality technology provided through the SNEE Training Hub, to enhance experiential learning and clinical skills. Tutorials are delivered by experienced GP trainers, educators, and specialist clinicians, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Our programme also includes exam-focused teaching, delivered both face-to-face across SPC sites and virtually. This allows trainees to experience different practices, learn from a wide range of trainers, and build valuable professional networks across the organisation.
SPC’s education programme is led by Dr Lena Farruggio, Education Lead GP, and Sarah Ellis, Education and Training Manager, who work together to provide high-quality learning opportunities across the organisation.
We proudly provide training and development opportunities for staff at all stages of their careers, including:
We continue to expand our in-house training offer to support continuous professional development for every member of our workforce, ensuring SPC remains a great place to learn, work, and grow.
Many SPC practices are accredited training practices and play an important role in educating future healthcare professionals. As a patient, you may occasionally be offered an appointment with a trainee doctor or medical student as part of their learning experience.
GP Registrars are qualified doctors who have already gained extensive experience working in hospitals and other healthcare settings. They are now undertaking specialist training to become independent General Practitioners.
FY2 doctors are recently qualified doctors completing their Foundation Training Programme. During their placement in general practice, they develop their clinical skills while exploring future career pathways.
SPC works closely with the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia (UEA) to support medical students during their training. Students may observe consultations, undertake supervised consultations, and participate in clinical learning activities as part of their placements.
All trainee doctors and students are supervised by experienced clinicians who are trained educators.
Each trainee is assigned a supervising GP who provides support, guidance, and oversight throughout their placement.
Trainees regularly discuss cases with senior clinicians to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care while supporting professional development.
GP Registrars provide care to the same professional standards as fully qualified GPs. Appropriate supervision is always available, and patient safety remains our highest priority.
As part of their training and assessment, GP Registrars may occasionally ask patients for permission to record consultations. These recordings are used solely for educational and assessment purposes and are stored securely in accordance with information governance requirements.
Participation is entirely voluntary and declining will not affect your care in any way.
Medical student appointments are often slightly longer than standard appointments to allow time for learning and discussion. A supervising GP may join the consultation or review the case before any management decisions are finalised.
You have the right to decline an appointment with a trainee doctor or medical student, or to decline participation in any teaching or recording activity. This will not affect the care you receive.
We are grateful to our patients for supporting the education of future healthcare professionals. By participating in teaching and training activities, you help us develop skilled, compassionate clinicians who will care for patients across Suffolk and beyond.
