Primary Care Events - Summer and Autumn 2026

At THC Primary Care, we keep track of the events shaping primary care so you do not have to.

From now through to October, there is a strong run of conferences for PCN leaders, Clinical Directors, practice managers and the wider primary care team.

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Pathfinder Digital Transformation Summit | 2 June 2026 | London

Together Venues, 88 Wood Street, Central London

A one-day, delivery-focused event run by Pathfinder in collaboration with Modality. It brings together GPs, GP partners, NHS leaders, commissioners, policymakers and digital innovators to look at real-world digital transformation across primary care, outpatient services and the wider integrated care system.

Expect keynotes, panel discussions and delegate showcases of transformation already underway, with selected delegates presenting their own case studies. Free for NHS and policy colleagues, with in person and livestream options.

Find out more: https://www.pathfinder-cic.com/digital-transformation-summit-2026

When to Refer to Occupational Health | 4 June 2026 | Online

THC Primary Care webinar, 13:00 to 14:00 BST

Our own session for PCN leaders, practice managers and anyone in primary care who refers staff to occupational health, manages someone returning from sickness absence, or is supporting a neurodivergent colleague. Around 90% of occupational health referrals in primary care are now for stress, anxiety and neurodivergence rather than physical health, and that shift has changed what occupational health is for.

We will cover what occupational health is actually for, how to frame a referral so it supports both the employee and the employer, how to read and act on a report when the advice does not match the reality of general practice, and where the capability conversation begins and how to hold it well. Led by HR specialist Joanne Harding and GP and occupational health doctor Dr Shoby Sathananthan, hosted by Tara Humphrey.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/PCNsWhentoRefertoOH

NHS ConfedExpo 2026 | 10 to 11 June 2026 | Manchester

Manchester Central

The UK's largest and most influential health and care conference, delivered in partnership with the NHS Providers and NHS England. It brings together thousands of leaders, professionals and partners from across the sector, with a strong focus this year on neighbourhood health.

Free to attend for NHS, local government and wider public sector staff. Expect keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and a large exhibition.

Find out more: https://www.nhsconfedexpo.org

Community Pharmacy and General Practice Conference | 21 to 22 June 2026 | Birmingham

National Conference Centre, Birmingham

A new event from Cogora, publishers of Pulse, Pulse PCN and The Pharmacist, delivered in partnership with the National Pharmacy Association. Focused on neighbourhood health, it brings together more than 1,000 primary care professionals: community pharmacists, GPs, practice managers, GP and PCN pharmacists, PCN and ICB leaders and nurses.

Free, CPD-accredited and worth 10 CPD points. The programme runs across five themes: Collaboration in Action, Business and Service Innovation, Leadership and Workforce, Technology and AI for Integration, and a Clinical Skills Booster.

Find out more: https://events.cogora.com/cpgp-conference

Best Practice Birmingham | 7 to 8 October 2026 | Birmingham

NEC Birmingham

The leading free event for the general practice and primary care community, run by CloserStill Media. Around 4,000 attendees gather across two days, with ten conference theatres and a large exhibition. The 2026 programme is built around five themes, including moving care out of hospitals and into the community, and digital transformation in primary care.

CPD accredited and free to attend for healthcare professionals in general practice and primary care. Co-located with Respiratory Professional Care.

Find out more: https://www.bestpracticeshow.co.uk

What's next for primary care networks?

These events are excellent opportunities to stay ahead of key developments, learn from experts and connect with peers across the system.

Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge of digital healthcare, improve patient outcomes or connect with other leaders in the field, these events offer real value.

About us

THC Primary Care is an award-winning healthcare consultancy specialising in Primary Care Network management and the creator of The Business of Healthcare. With over 20 years in the industry, we have supported more than 300 PCNs through interim management, training and consultancy.

Our expertise spans project management and business development across both primary and public sectors. Our work has been published in the London Journal of Primary Care, and we have authored over 250 blog posts sharing insights on primary care networks.