An afternoon of inspiring and motivational talks to invigorate and rejuvenate GP practice managers.

Talks will touch upon topics such as the current challenges for primary care, business planning, leadership, motivation and how to get the best out of surgery employees.

Certified by CPD, meaning you can claim four CPD hours.

Nancy Birtwhistle

The winner of The Great British Bake Off 2014 and a former practice manager, Nancy will talk about like outside being a PM and how you can still fulfil your dreams even after you retire.

Roy Lilley

Roy is a commentator and analyst of healthcare policy and has been voted the top UK speaker on NHS topics. Roy will talk about the future of the NHS and how this is likely to impact GP practice managers.

Jane Gunn

Jane will show you how conflict can be the magic, rather than the nightmare ingredient in general practice. You will discover how you can embrace conflict as an opportunity and motivate staff to work together for the good of your surgery.

Miles Hilton-Barber

Be prepared to be completely inspired by Miles’s story. Despite losing his sight in his early twenties, his quality of life and level of success was radically transformed at the age of 50. Miles will challenge you to look again at who you are, and how you can achieve so much more than you think you can. “The only limits in your life are those you accept yourself.”

Dr Ahmed Kazmi, is our MC. A working GP and part-time (for now!) stand up comedian.


Upon leaving The PIT you will be equipped with knowledge and insight to take back and apply to the day-to-day workings of your practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to network and interact with fellow PMs over a glass of wine or two from 4pm.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

This is a free event, funded by NHS England to support development opportunities for all PMs across England.