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AKT Preparation<\/span><\/summary>

AKT Information<\/a> – RCGP information about the exam, when to apply and how to apply.<\/p>

AKT Information \u2013 Summary Reports – AKT summary reports on previous exams.<\/a><\/p>

AKT presentation – Presentation for trainers explaining the AKT, how it is designed, question types, curriculum etc.<\/a><\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 AKT revision<\/a> – Database of practice questions.<\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 E-learning and questions<\/a> – BMJ e-learning site.<\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 Free questions<\/a> – Question bank with up-to-date topics and themes linked to the nMRCGP syllabus<\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 Onexamination<\/a> – Practice questions with reference to current guidelines.<\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 Passmedicine<\/a> – Practice questions, answers refer to NICE\/SIGN guidelines.<\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 Pastest<\/a> – Collection of MCQs and course offers.<\/p>

AKT Revision \u2013 The Bradford VTS website<\/a> – How and when to take the AKT, revision advice and practice questions.<\/p>

Genetics<\/a> – Information on genetics, conditions, education.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Clinical Resources<\/span><\/summary>

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV<\/a> – Information and guidelines on sexual health, also has patient information leaflets.<\/p>

Clinical Guideline Summaries<\/a> – Summarising clinical guidelines for primary care.<\/p>

Clinical Knowledge Summaries<\/a> – Clinical knowledge summaries provided by NICE<\/p>

Derm Net<\/a> – Dermatology resource, atlas of dermatology and disease information<\/p>

Dermatology Atlas<\/a> – Online dermatology picture atlas.<\/p>

Domestic Abuse Guide<\/a> – Berkshire guide to recognising abuse and local services.<\/p>

Evidence Based Medicine<\/a> – Evidence based medicine search site.<\/p>

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health<\/a> – Information about the diploma in sexual health and how to apply.<\/p>

Fitness to Drive<\/a> – DVLA at a glance guidance on fitness to drive<\/p>

Fitness to Fly<\/a> – Civil Aviation Authority advice on fitness to fly<\/p>

Genetics \u2013 Cancer – <\/a>Oxford referral criteria for cancer genetics.<\/p>

GP Notebook<\/a> – Online General Practice textbook<\/p>

HIV<\/a> – Terrence Higgins Trust, support for newly diagnosed with HIV, treatment, disease tracker, relationship advice etc<\/p>

Immunisation information<\/a> – The Green Book \u2013 everything you need to know about immunisations.<\/p>

NICE<\/a> – National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, national guidelines<\/p>

Notifiable Diseases<\/a> – The Health Protection Authority \u2013 Public Health England<\/p>

Online CBT course<\/a> – Online cognitive behaviour therapy course for patients.<\/p>

SIGN<\/a> – Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, clinical guidelines<\/p>

Smoking Cessation<\/a> – Information on the relationship between smoking and cancer<\/p>

Smoking Cessation<\/a> – Helpful information and advice on quitting smoking<\/p>

The British Thoracic Society<\/a> – British Thoracic Society guidelines<\/p>

Travel Health<\/a> – National Travel Health Network and Centre \u2013 worldwide travel information.<\/p>

Travel Health<\/a> – Health information and travel advice.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Clinical Scoring Systems<\/span><\/summary>

Alcohol Unit Calculator<\/a><\/p>

Anxiety \u2013 GAD 7 Score<\/a> – Scoring system to assess the severity of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.<\/p>

AUDIT<\/a> – Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Score<\/p>

CHADS2 score<\/a> – The risk of patients with atrial fibriliation having a stroke.<\/p>

CHADS2-VASc Score<\/a> – The risk of patients with atrial fibriliation having a stroke.<\/p>

Dementia \u2013 GP Cog Score<\/a> – GP assessment of cognition score.<\/p>

Depression \u2013 PHQ-9<\/a> – Scoring system to assess the severity of depression.<\/p>

DVT \u2013 Well’s Score<\/a> – Prediction score for the probability a patient has a DVT.<\/p>

Dyspnoea \u2013 MRC scale<\/a> – MRC Dyspnoea scale to assess breathlessness.<\/p>

Hip Replacement \u2013 The Oxford Hip Score<\/a> – The threshold for hip replacement.<\/p>

Knee Replacement \u2013 The Oxford Knee Score<\/a> – The threshold for knee replacement.<\/p>

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea \u2013 Epworth Sleepiness Scale<\/a> – Scoring system to assess the affect of sleep apnoea on daytime performance.<\/p>

Prostate \u2013 IPSS<\/a> – International Prostatism Symptom Score<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

CSA Preparation<\/span><\/summary>

CSA Information<\/a> – RCGP information about the exam, when to apply and how to apply.<\/p>

CSA Information \u2013 Summary Reports<\/a> – RCGP CSA summary reports on previous exams.<\/p>

CSA Revision \u2013 The Bradford VTS website<\/a> – Information on how and when to apply, revision guides and practice questions.<\/p>

CSA Revision \u2013 The Pennine VTS website<\/a> – Practice scenarios, videos and advice about the CSA from Pennine VTS.<\/p>

Genetics<\/a> – Information on genetics, conditions, education.<\/p>

Shared decision making tools<\/a> – Aiding management decisions for a variety of problems<\/p>

The back examination.<\/a> – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a back.<\/p>

The elbow examination<\/a> – Youtube video demonstrating examination of the elbow.<\/p>

The hip examination<\/a> – Youtube video demonstrating the examination of the hip.<\/p>

The knee examination<\/a> – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a knee joint.<\/p>

The neck examination<\/a> – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a neck.<\/p>

The shoulder examination<\/a> – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a shoulder.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Deanery and VTS websites<\/span><\/summary>

Bradford VTS<\/a> – Useful for exam preparation.<\/p>

Buckinghamshire VTS<\/a> – Local VTS scheme \u2013 High Wycombe and Aylesbury VTS.<\/p>

Milton Keynes VTS<\/a> – Local VTS scheme.<\/p>

North Oxfordshire VTS<\/a> – Local VTS scheme.<\/p>

Oxford Deanery<\/a> – The Deanery website and the School of General Practice<\/p>

Oxford VTS<\/a> – Local VTS scheme.<\/p>

Pennine VTS<\/a> – Useful for exam preparation<\/p>

Reading & Newbury VTS<\/a> – Local VTS scheme.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Email Addresses<\/span><\/summary>

Doctors Net<\/a> – Medical online community, news, email, e-learning.<\/p>

NHS Mail<\/a> – Connect to NHS mail<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Local Services<\/span><\/summary>

Berkshire PCT Website<\/a> – Berkshire PCT Website, lots of information on local guidelines and prescribing. Also information about healthy living, stop smoking services etc.<\/p>

Children Affected by Abuse<\/a> – Local service, positive intervention for children affected by domestic abuse.<\/p>

Genetics \u2013 Cancer<\/a> – Oxford referral criteria for cancer genetics.<\/p>

Talking Therapies<\/a> – CBT and counselling services across Berkshire.<\/p>

Thames Valley Cancer Network<\/a> – Thames Valley Cancer Network, local service with guidelines for referrals, treatment, management of treatment complications, how to apply to the drugs fund etc.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

LTFT Training<\/span><\/summary>

LTFT Training<\/a> – For information about LTFT training and the application form (bottom of webpage), please see link.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Musculoskeletal<\/span><\/summary>

Arthritis Research<\/a> – Information on joint problems, exercise and stretches<\/p>

Back pain advice<\/a> – Information on causes and treatment of back pain.<\/p>

Foot and ankle pain<\/a> – Information on the causes and treatment of foot and ankle pain<\/p>

Hand and elbow pain<\/a> – Information on the causes and treatment of hand and elbow pain<\/p>

Knee and hip pain<\/a> – Information on causes and treatments of knee and hip pain<\/p>

Persistent pain<\/a> – Information on the causes and treatment of persistent pain<\/p>

Shoulder pain<\/a> – Information on causes and treatment of shoulder pain<\/p>

Shoulder problems<\/a> – Aiding the diagnosis and management of shoulder problems<\/p>

Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries<\/a> – Four step rehabilitation programs for muscular injuries<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Obstetrics and Gynaecology<\/span><\/summary>

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV<\/a> – Information and guidelines on sexual health, also has patient information leaflets.<\/p>

Domestic Abuse Guide<\/a> – Berkshire guide to recognising abuse and local services.<\/p>

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health<\/a> – Information about the diploma in sexual health and how to apply.<\/p>

HIV<\/a> – Terrence Higgins Trust, support for newly diagnosed with HIV, treatment, disease tracker, relationship advice etc<\/p>

Safe Fetus<\/a> – No password required, search under generic or trade names for the safety of medications in pregnancy.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Other Useful SItes<\/span><\/summary>

Nursing Home Abuse Guide<\/a> – Guide to nursing home abuse<\/p>

Shared decision making tools<\/a> – Aiding management decisions for a variety of problems<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Paediatrics<\/span><\/summary>

Children Affected by Abuse<\/a> – Local service, positive intervention for children affected by domestic abuse.<\/p>

Domestic Abuse Guide<\/a> – Berkshire guide to recognising abuse and local services.<\/p>

Genetic Alliance<\/a> – Advice for those affected by genetic conditions.<\/p>

Genetics<\/a> – Information on genetics, conditions, education.<\/p>

Genetics<\/a> – Unique \u2013 advice for those affected by rare chromosome disorders.<\/p>

Immunisation information.<\/a> – The Green Book \u2013 everything you need to know about immunisations.<\/p>

NHS Guide from 1-5 years<\/a> – NHS guide for parents from pregnancy to five years of age. Advice, available services, roles of professionals.<\/p>

Spotting the Sick Child<\/a> – NHS online learning to improve recognising sick children.<\/p>

Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries<\/a> – Four step rehabilitation programs for muscular injuries<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Patient Information<\/span><\/summary>

Alcohol guidance<\/a> – Change for life advice on consumption, unit calculator and alcohol tracker.<\/p>

Arthritis Research<\/a> – Information on joint problems, exercise and stretches<\/p>

Asthma<\/a> – Advice on diagnosis, treatment, how to use inhaler videos etc.<\/p>

Back pain advice<\/a> – Information on causes and treatment of back pain.<\/p>

Coeliacs<\/a> – Advice on diagnosis, diet, eating out etc.<\/p>

Diabetes<\/a> – Guides on treatments, diet, recipies, avoiding complications.<\/p>

Genetic Alliance<\/a> – Advice for those affected by genetic conditions.<\/p>

Genetics<\/a> – Unique \u2013 advice for those affected by rare chromosome disorders.<\/p>

Interventional Radiology<\/a> – The Royal College of Radiologists information for patients undergoing interventional procedures.<\/p>

Lung Disease and Flying<\/a> – How to plan air travel, who will need oxygen, who to inform and draft letters.<\/p>

Online CBT course<\/a> – Online cognitive behaviour therapy course for patients.<\/p>

Patient Information Leaflets<\/a> – General patient information leaflets on many conditions.<\/p>

Shared decision making tools<\/a> – Aiding management decisions for a variety of problems<\/p>

Shoulder problems<\/a> – Aiding the diagnosis and management of shoulder problems<\/p>

Surgery<\/a> – Summary of common operations, returning to work, driving, tracking recovery.<\/p>

Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries<\/a> – Four step rehabilitation programs for muscular injuries<\/p>

Women’s Aid<\/a> – National Domestic Violence Charity.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Pharmacology<\/span><\/summary>

Immunisation information<\/a> – The Green Book \u2013 everything you need to know about immunisations.<\/p>

Safe Fetus<\/a> – No password required, search under generic or trade names for the safety of medications in pregnancy.<\/p>

The British National Formulary<\/a><\/p>

The Regional Drug and Therapeutics Centre<\/a> – Information guides on prescribing in general and in pregnancy. How to contact the National Teratology Service for more detailed advice.<\/p>

ToxBase<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Study Leave<\/span><\/summary>

Study Leave \u2013 HEE Policy<\/a> – Study leave and study budget arrangements April 2018 (updated October 2018)<\/p>

Study Leave application form when in GP Practice<\/a> – Application for Funding from the GP Specialty Trainee. Educational Allowance (only to be used when in a GP placement) National Training Number OXF \/ 800 \/<\/p>

Study Leave application form when in hospital post<\/a> – The last page includes details of where to send the form.<\/p>

Study Leave process in a hospital post or GP post<\/a> -There is a different process for GP Trainees in a hospital post or GP practice; this link gives details.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

The Royal College of General Practitioners<\/span><\/summary>

RCGP Thames Valley Faculty<\/a> – Local news and events<\/p>

RCGP Trainee E-portfolio<\/a> – Eportfolio trainee log in.<\/p>

The Royal College of General Practitioners<\/a> – The professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and overseas.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Training and Support<\/span><\/summary>

ARCP Information<\/a> – ARCP Information page of the Reading & Newbury VTS website<\/p>

Medical Women’s Federation<\/a> – Good source of information on maternity rights and advice from medical mothers who have survived.<\/p>

RCGP Trainee E-portfolio<\/a> – Eportfolio trainee log in.<\/p>

Support for Doctors and Dentists in the Oxford region.<\/a> – Free, confidential service providing career advice and support for Doctors and Dentists in the Oxford region. Contact details and more information on the website, a variety of support provided. This is funded by the Deanery but information is not shared<\/p>

Supported return to training<\/a> – Link to web page for supported return to training<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":2,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-2347","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nUseful Links - Windsor GP Training Scheme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Useful Links - Windsor GP Training Scheme\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/windsor\/your-training\/useful-links\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Windsor GP Training Scheme\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-09-02T13:41:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/windsor\/your-training\/useful-links\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/windsor\/your-training\/useful-links\/\",\"name\":\"Useful Links - 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