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Wessex LMCs' Annual Conference 2026
Event Summary
We look forward to bringing together all GPs, PMs and Leaders in General Practice across Wessex.
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Wessex LMCs' Annual Conference 2026
Inspiration • Insight • Connection
Introduction
We look forward to bringing together all GPs, PMs and Leaders in General Practice across Wessex.
Agenda
| 09:00 | Register your arrival | Help yourself to tea and coffee and say hello to our sponsors and other delegates. |
| 09:30 | Introduction | With Dr. Andy Purbrick & Dr. Laura Edwards. |
| 09:45 | Joe Robertson MP | "What is the Health and Social Care Select Committee - and Why I’m Backing GPs” Joe, MP for Isle of Wight East, will talk to us about the activities and responsibilities of the Health and Social Care Committee and how GPs can get their voices heard. |
| 10:30 | Dr. Maitiú O'Faolain | Maitiú will bring us thoughts from Southern Ireland – “Healthcare provision at a profit not FOR profit”. |
| 11:15 | Morning Break | |
| 11:45 | Prof. Kevin Fong OBE | A presentation from Kevin on AI in medicine. |
| 12:30 | Dr. Simone Yule | An example of neighbourhood teams from Dorset with Dr. Simone Yule. |
| 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 | Dr. Katie Bramall | A presentation and Q&A, led by Dr. Andy Purbrick. |
| 15:00 | Afternoon Break | |
| 15:30 | Motivational Speaker Sophie Power | Hear from Sophie on driving effective change, overcoming adversity, succeeding in challenges, and finding a healthy work/life balance. |
| 16:30 | Close | |
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable resources and actionable insights from leading experts.
- Discover new ideas to elevate your practice.
- Make connections and catch up with colleagues from across the patch. It’s a great opportunity for us all to come together in one space.
- A break from the practice can spark new enthusiasm and get you that fresh perspective you might need.
We hope that you can create time to come and enjoy the headspace that a day out of the practice can give you.
Previous Delegate Feedback
"Very good event as always, I came away feeling inspired".
Venue
The Stones Hotel is easily accessible from all directions by road and doesn’t require you to drive through Salisbury city centre to reach it. There is plenty of free parking available on site.
Salisbury train station is about 4.4 miles away. From there, it’s a short taxi ride to the hotel.
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Thinking about attending?
In this short podcast, we give you a preview of what to expect from our flagship event. Listen to find out why it’s worth booking your place!
Please note this event is not being recorded to watch back. To respect the privacy of the other delegates and to protect the copyright of the speakers material, please do not invite any transcription service, nor record any part of today.
Event Speakers & Trainers

Joe Robertson is the MP for Isle of Wight East, elected in July 2024. He grew up in Ryde before qualifying as a family law solicitor. Joe later transitioned into the charity sector, joining Dementia UK, where he worked as an in-house advisor, negotiating contracts with the NHS, local authorities and other healthcare providers. In Parliament, Joe sits on the Health and Social Care Committee, working cross-party with a particular focus on adult social care reform. Joe served as an Isle of Wight Councillor between 2021 and 2026, and was the Conservative group leader between 2021 and 2023.

Maitiu is a Managing Partner at a multi-GP Practice and GP Trainer with the HSE/RCSI training scheme. He is also Vice Chair of GP Committee, Irish Medical Organisation.

Kevin Fong is consultant anaesthetist at UCLH and Professor of Public engagement and Innovation in the Department of Science, Technology, Education and Public Policy (STEaPP) at University College London. Dually accredited in anaesthesia and critical care medicine, he flies as a helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) doctor with Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. He has previously worked with NASA's human space flight operations teams at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In March 2020, Kevin was seconded to NHS England (NHS E) as National Clinical Advisor in Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response for the COVID-19 incident. Kevin is also an occasional broadcaster and author. His latest book “Minute 6” is about how high-performance teams deal with uncertainty.

Simone qualified in medicine in Cardiff in 1991 and completed her GP training in Dorset. She has been practicing at The Blackmore Vale Partnership for the last 30 years. She is a Senior Partner, Clinical Director and Dorset LMC Committee member. She is also the Primary Care Place lead for Dorset and is supporting neighbourhood development and the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme.
Dr Katie Bramall was elected Chair of GPC England in August 2023 and Chair of GPC UK in September 2024, having previously Chaired the U.K. Conference of LMCs. Katie has been Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire LMC since 2019. Qualifying from UCL in 2003, Katie led GP Registrars in 2007 and has been elected annually onto GPC ever since. Relocating from London to Hertford to join a GP partnership in 2010, she later found her ikigai when she was recruited to Londonwide LMCs as Medical Director for NW London in 2016.

Sophie is a campaigner, advisor and ultrarunner dedicated to improving access to sport for women. With over 50 ultra-marathons completed — including Spartathlon, UTMB and Spine Fusion — and a GB 24-Hour World Championship appearance, she founded SheRACES to drive inclusion for female athletes. Sophie is a Trustee of Women in Sport and works as a speaker, writer and consultant supporting organisations to create positive change.

Andy qualified from St Bartholomew’s Medical school in 1996 and undertook GP training in Dorset. He worked as a locum, then a salaried GP before becoming a Partner at the Hadleigh Practice in 2002. He reduced his Partnership commitment to part time in 2017 to take on the Medical Director role at Wessex LMCs and became Joint CEO in April 2022. He is also a GP trainer and BMA GPC representative for Dorset & Wiltshire.

Laura qualified from Oxford University in 2005 and undertook GP training in Winchester. She's worked as a salaried GP, a Retainer and now is working as a locum in Southampton. She has additionally worked in strategic Public Health, as a commissioner for West Hants CCG and has served on RCGP & BMA national Committees. She was a Medical Director at the LMC for 8 years and became Joint CEO in April 2022.
Our Sponsors
Price List
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Name |
Description |
Price (Inc VAT) |
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All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area |
This option is for everyone working in a levy paying GP practice in Wessex LMCs' catchment area. |
£95.00 |
Waiting List
Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs.
Refunds
All delegate fees are non-refundable, however, if it has been agreed that a refund is possible, it will be subject to an administration charge of £5 for delegate fees of £100 or less, or £10 for delegate fees more than £100.
Attendance Details
In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Sponsorship
This event is being sponsored. Companies will have the opportunity to promote their product(s) throughout the day. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.


