Hosted by the Diabetes Specialist Group
Join the Diabetes Specialist Group with speakers Susan Gallagher (First Contact Dietitian) and Tanya Rumney (Project Lead - First Contact Dietitians in Primary Care) to explore first hand experiences and the roles of First Contact Practitioners in the Diabetes landscape.
The webinar will provide an update on
- Definition of FCP and AP – what it is and what it is not.
- The overlap between FCP and AP.
- Routes in to FCP and AP.
- Why AP roles are crucial to addressing health and care priorities.
- What dietitians need to do to get support for these roles.
- A dietitians experience of FCP in Primary Care with a focus on diabetes
About the speakers
Tanya Rumney is a dietitian based in Chester and has worked with Health Education England (now NHS England) and the BDA to support the implementation of First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners. Tanya will give a strategic overview on why these roles are crucial to address health and care priorities, the routes in to FCP and AP and how to get support for these roles within your PCN or NHS organisation.
Susan Gallagher is a First Contact dietitian based in Chester Central PCN. Susan started her PCN career in 2020 and whilst seeing a range of patients, there is a focus on diabetes. In 2022 Susan gained her qualifications in First Contact Practice in Primary Care from the University of Central Lancashire. She is now in a Trainee ACP role and is due to start an Advanced Practice Masters in September. Susan will give insight on her experience of FCP in Primary Care.
This webinar will be hosted on Zoom
Cost
- Diabetes Specialist Group Members Free
- BDA Student Member Free
- BDA Members £10
- Non Members £40
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