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Best Practice Birmingham 2026

Organised by the CloserStill Media Limited
Dates7–8 Oct 2026
LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
TraineeFree
CPD12 points
Two-day primary healthcare exhibition and conference for GPs, primary care clinicians, practice leaders and NHS decision-makers, co-located with Respiratory Professional Care at NEC Birmingham.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 2 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingLarge co-located exhibition with 3,000+ attendees, 200+ exhibitors, dedicated theatres…View detail

Large co-located exhibition with 3,000+ attendees, 200+ exhibitors, dedicated theatres and peer networking across clinical, operational and supplier communities.

Research ValueNo abstract, poster or oral submission route was found on…View detail

No abstract, poster or oral submission route was found on the official pages reviewed; research value is mainly through educational sessions and service-improvement examples.

Trainee RelevanceFree eligible healthcare-professional access, practical clinical updates and broad primary-care…View detail

Free eligible healthcare-professional access, practical clinical updates and broad primary-care content make it useful for GP trainees and doctors working in community-facing roles.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Clinical updatesPractical skillsLeadership and service deliveryDigital and innovationNeighbourhood deliveryAccess and demandGovernance and riskRespiratory care
09:25-09:30
Chair remarks
Chair's Opening Remarkskeynote
Aruna Garcea
09:30-10:00
Session
How to maximise Pharmacy First
Nabeel Ashrad; Ishaq Goga
11:15-12:00
Session
Respiratory transformation in reality: what's working, what isn't and what to change
James Rose
13:15-14:00
Session
Neighbourhoods under pressure: what's delivering measurable change?
James Kingsland
14:15-15:00
Keynote
Future of regulation Keynotekeynote
15:15-16:00
Conversation
In conversation with Amanda Doyle - Neighbourhood healthcare in practice: why it matters and what it means for primary carekeynote
Amanda Doyle
16:15-16:55
Session
Single Point of Access in practice: getting patients to the right care first time
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
AD
Amanda Doyle
NHS England
Neighbourhood healthcare in practice
RC
Rangan Chatterjee
Feel Better, Live More podcast
Type 2 diabetes prevention in primary care
JK
James Kingsland
University of Lancashire
Neighbourhoods under pressure
AG
Aruna Garcea
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Chair, Neighbourhood Delivery Theatre
SA
Sonia Ashraf
Birmingham and Solihull ICB / West Midlands Cancer Alliance
Clinical Theatre 1 chair and women bleeding on HRT session
KF
Kevin Fernando
NHS Lothian
Clinical Theatre 2 chair
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
Submission Specifications
Notes
No abstract submission, poster, oral presentation or proceedings route was published on the reviewed conference, registration or speaker FAQ pages.
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets Free
CategoryPrice
Standard registrationFree
Trainee / IMTFree
Dates & deadlines1 key date
7 Oct 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelHall 4, NEC Birmingham · Birmingham
ParkingUse NEC Birmingham visitor travel guidance; exact parking instructions were on the venue page rather than the core conference page.
By TrainNEC is served by Birmingham International station via the NEC/Olympia venue information linked from the event site.
Venue DetailsHall 4, NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Event opening times are listed as 09:00-17:00 on 7 October and 09:00-16:00 on 8 October 2026.
  • Register online before the event to complete vetting and receive badge/app access where eligible.
  • Eligible UK primary-care healthcare professionals can attend for free; commercial and international delegates are handled separately.
  • Day one and day two programme entries are live for Birmingham; check back for updates as some sessions are still marked to be confirmed.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Best Practice Birmingham 2026 is a two-day primary care conference and exhibition at NEC Birmingham, aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, practice nurses, pharmacists, PCN and ICB leaders, practice managers and other primary care staff.

The programme is CPD-accredited and the organiser states that attendees can claim up to 12 CPD hours or points. A deeper pass found the Birmingham event fact sheet, which lists Wednesday 7 October 2026, 09:00-17:00, and Thursday 8 October 2026, 09:00-16:00, with 150+ conference sessions and 240+ exhibitors. The public programme is live across multiple theatres, covering clinical updates, practical skills, neighbourhood delivery, workforce, governance, digital innovation and respiratory care.

Eligible UK healthcare professionals and relevant decision-makers working in primary care can register for a free delegate pass, described by the organiser as worth GBP 799 plus VAT; commercial and international delegates are handled separately. No abstract, poster or research-submission route is published on the conference, speaker FAQ or registration pages reviewed, so trainees should treat this mainly as a CPD, networking and service-improvement meeting rather than a research-presentation opportunity.

Frequently asked
When is Best Practice Birmingham 2026?
Best Practice Birmingham 2026 takes place 7–8 Oct 2026 in Hall 4, NEC Birmingham, Birmingham.
Where is Best Practice Birmingham 2026 held?
Best Practice Birmingham 2026 is held at Hall 4, NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
How much does Best Practice Birmingham 2026 cost?
Registration is Free for trainees, Free standard.
Is Best Practice Birmingham 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — Best Practice Birmingham 2026 is CPD accredited (12 CPD points).
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