Dr Fay Wilson, Medical Director, Badger GP Out of Hours Co-operative
In-Person Courses
We were the first organisation in the UK to offer a minor illness course for nurses. Unlike similar courses run by universities, our seminars are still taught entirely by clinicians who have a wealth of experience in their field, and who also have an extensive, up to date knowledge of the relevant research literature. Our practice is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners as an investigator-led research practice.
Since 1997 we have been providing high-quality minor illness education which grew from our NHS general practice in Stopsley, Luton. As the national specialists in minor illness, we also produced the standard text, the Minor Illness Manual. This book is now in its fifth edition, and has sold over 25,000 copies worldwide. We have taught over a thousand students from the UK and abroad. The majority were practice nurses, but many have come from Walk-in Centres, Urgent Care Centres and Minor Injury Units. We have also taught Occupational Health, school and prison nurses, health visitors, pharmacists and paramedics. Feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many of them voting it “the best course I have ever been on”.
The following courses are available on the dates below:
- Clinical Skills - 3 day course
- Pharmacology - 2 day course
- Seminar Week - (above two courses combined)
- RCN Accredited Nmic Diploma Course
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 23/09/2019 - Friday 27/09/2019 | Please phone for availability |
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 21/10/2019 - Friday 25/10/2019 | Places available |
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 02/12/2019 - Friday 06/12/2019 | Places available |
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 13/01/2020 - Friday 17/01/2020 | Places available |
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 24/02/2020 - Friday 28/02/2020 | Places available |
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 23/03/2020 - Friday 27/03/2020 | Places available |
| Forest Centre, near Bedford | Monday 18/05/2020 - Friday 22/05/2020 | Places available |
We also offer specialist courses - please click below for more information, dates and pricing:
You may also find the following information useful:
- Forest Centre Venue Information Pack
- Booking Form
- Funding Your Course
- Commission a Course
- Testimonials
- Our Profiles
- Benefits to General Practice
- Nmic Diploma Placement Guide
- Nmic Diploma Course Plan
Our teaching style is informal, and we welcome lively discussion. Our visual aids are carefully chosen, and comprehensive handouts enable you to focus your attention entirely on the tutors, without the need for extensive note-taking.
Find out more about the team who run the course or book your place now.
If you would like to talk to us about any aspect of the courses, please call during office hours on: 07951 403424, or fill in the form below and we will call you back.
