AKT Preparation
AKT Information – RCGP information about the exam, when to apply and how to apply.
AKT Information – Summary Reports – AKT summary reports on previous exams.
AKT Revision – AKT revision – Database of practice questions.
AKT Revision – E-learning and questions – BMJ e-learning site.
AKT Revision – Free questions – Question bank with up-to-date topics and themes linked to the nMRCGP syllabus
AKT Revision – Onexamination – Practice questions with reference to current guidelines.
AKT Revision – Passmedicine – Practice questions, answers refer to NICE/SIGN guidelines.
AKT Revision – Pastest – Collection of MCQs and course offers.
AKT Revision – The Bradford VTS website – How and when to take the AKT, revision advice and practice questions.
Genetics – Information on genetics, conditions, education.
Clinical Resources
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV – Information and guidelines on sexual health, also has patient information leaflets.
Clinical Guideline Summaries – Summarising clinical guidelines for primary care.
Clinical Knowledge Summaries – Clinical knowledge summaries provided by NICE
Derm Net – Dermatology resource, atlas of dermatology and disease information
Dermatology Atlas – Online dermatology picture atlas.
Domestic Abuse Guide – Berkshire guide to recognising abuse and local services.
Evidence Based Medicine – Evidence based medicine search site.
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health – Information about the diploma in sexual health and how to apply.
Fitness to Drive – DVLA at a glance guidance on fitness to drive
Fitness to Fly – Civil Aviation Authority advice on fitness to fly
Genetics – Cancer – Oxford referral criteria for cancer genetics.
GP Notebook – Online General Practice textbook
HIV – Terrence Higgins Trust, support for newly diagnosed with HIV, treatment, disease tracker, relationship advice etc
Immunisation information – The Green Book – everything you need to know about immunisations.
NICE – National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, national guidelines
Notifiable Diseases – The Health Protection Authority – Public Health England
Online CBT course – Online cognitive behaviour therapy course for patients.
SIGN – Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, clinical guidelines
Smoking Cessation – Information on the relationship between smoking and cancer
Smoking Cessation – Helpful information and advice on quitting smoking
The British Thoracic Society – British Thoracic Society guidelines
Travel Health – National Travel Health Network and Centre – worldwide travel information.
Travel Health – Health information and travel advice.
Clinical Scoring Systems
Anxiety – GAD 7 Score – Scoring system to assess the severity of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
AUDIT – Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Score
CHADS2 score – The risk of patients with atrial fibriliation having a stroke.
CHADS2-VASc Score – The risk of patients with atrial fibriliation having a stroke.
Dementia – GP Cog Score – GP assessment of cognition score.
Depression – PHQ-9 – Scoring system to assess the severity of depression.
DVT – Well’s Score – Prediction score for the probability a patient has a DVT.
Dyspnoea – MRC scale – MRC Dyspnoea scale to assess breathlessness.
Hip Replacement – The Oxford Hip Score – The threshold for hip replacement.
Knee Replacement – The Oxford Knee Score – The threshold for knee replacement.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – Epworth Sleepiness Scale – Scoring system to assess the affect of sleep apnoea on daytime performance.
Prostate – IPSS – International Prostatism Symptom Score
CSA Preparation
CSA Information – RCGP information about the exam, when to apply and how to apply.
CSA Information – Summary Reports – RCGP CSA summary reports on previous exams.
CSA Revision – The Bradford VTS website – Information on how and when to apply, revision guides and practice questions.
CSA Revision – The Pennine VTS website – Practice scenarios, videos and advice about the CSA from Pennine VTS.
Genetics – Information on genetics, conditions, education.
Shared decision making tools – Aiding management decisions for a variety of problems
The back examination. – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a back.
The elbow examination – Youtube video demonstrating examination of the elbow.
The hip examination – Youtube video demonstrating the examination of the hip.
The knee examination – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a knee joint.
The neck examination – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a neck.
The shoulder examination – Youtube video demonstrating how to examine a shoulder.
Deanery and VTS websites
Bradford VTS – Useful for exam preparation.
Buckinghamshire VTS – Local VTS scheme – High Wycombe and Aylesbury VTS.
Milton Keynes VTS – Local VTS scheme.
North Oxfordshire VTS – Local VTS scheme.
Oxford Deanery – The Deanery website and the School of General Practice
Oxford VTS – Local VTS scheme.
Pennine VTS – Useful for exam preparation
Reading & Newbury VTS – Local VTS scheme.
Email Addresses
Doctors Net – Medical online community, news, email, e-learning.
NHS Mail – Connect to NHS mail
Local Services
Berkshire PCT Website – Berkshire PCT Website, lots of information on local guidelines and prescribing. Also information about healthy living, stop smoking services etc.
Children Affected by Abuse – Local service, positive intervention for children affected by domestic abuse.
Genetics – Cancer – Oxford referral criteria for cancer genetics.
Talking Therapies – CBT and counselling services across Berkshire.
Thames Valley Cancer Network – Thames Valley Cancer Network, local service with guidelines for referrals, treatment, management of treatment complications, how to apply to the drugs fund etc.
LTFT Training
LTFT Training – For information about LTFT training and the application form (bottom of webpage), please see link.
Musculoskeletal
Arthritis Research – Information on joint problems, exercise and stretches
Back pain advice – Information on causes and treatment of back pain.
Foot and ankle pain – Information on the causes and treatment of foot and ankle pain
Hand and elbow pain – Information on the causes and treatment of hand and elbow pain
Knee and hip pain – Information on causes and treatments of knee and hip pain
Persistent pain – Information on the causes and treatment of persistent pain
Shoulder pain – Information on causes and treatment of shoulder pain
Shoulder problems – Aiding the diagnosis and management of shoulder problems
Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries – Four step rehabilitation programs for muscular injuries
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV – Information and guidelines on sexual health, also has patient information leaflets.
Domestic Abuse Guide – Berkshire guide to recognising abuse and local services.
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health – Information about the diploma in sexual health and how to apply.
HIV – Terrence Higgins Trust, support for newly diagnosed with HIV, treatment, disease tracker, relationship advice etc
Safe Fetus – No password required, search under generic or trade names for the safety of medications in pregnancy.
Other Useful SItes
Nursing Home Abuse Guide – Guide to nursing home abuse
Shared decision making tools – Aiding management decisions for a variety of problems
Paediatrics
Children Affected by Abuse – Local service, positive intervention for children affected by domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse Guide – Berkshire guide to recognising abuse and local services.
Genetic Alliance – Advice for those affected by genetic conditions.
Genetics – Information on genetics, conditions, education.
Genetics – Unique – advice for those affected by rare chromosome disorders.
Immunisation information. – The Green Book – everything you need to know about immunisations.
NHS Guide from 1-5 years – NHS guide for parents from pregnancy to five years of age. Advice, available services, roles of professionals.
Spotting the Sick Child – NHS online learning to improve recognising sick children.
Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries – Four step rehabilitation programs for muscular injuries
Patient Information
Alcohol guidance – Change for life advice on consumption, unit calculator and alcohol tracker.
Arthritis Research – Information on joint problems, exercise and stretches
Asthma – Advice on diagnosis, treatment, how to use inhaler videos etc.
Back pain advice – Information on causes and treatment of back pain.
Coeliacs – Advice on diagnosis, diet, eating out etc.
Diabetes – Guides on treatments, diet, recipies, avoiding complications.
Genetic Alliance – Advice for those affected by genetic conditions.
Genetics – Unique – advice for those affected by rare chromosome disorders.
Interventional Radiology – The Royal College of Radiologists information for patients undergoing interventional procedures.
Lung Disease and Flying – How to plan air travel, who will need oxygen, who to inform and draft letters.
Online CBT course – Online cognitive behaviour therapy course for patients.
Patient Information Leaflets – General patient information leaflets on many conditions.
Shared decision making tools – Aiding management decisions for a variety of problems
Shoulder problems – Aiding the diagnosis and management of shoulder problems
Surgery – Summary of common operations, returning to work, driving, tracking recovery.
Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries – Four step rehabilitation programs for muscular injuries
Women’s Aid – National Domestic Violence Charity.
Pharmacology
Immunisation information – The Green Book – everything you need to know about immunisations.
Safe Fetus – No password required, search under generic or trade names for the safety of medications in pregnancy.
The British National Formulary
The Regional Drug and Therapeutics Centre – Information guides on prescribing in general and in pregnancy. How to contact the National Teratology Service for more detailed advice.
Study Leave
Study Leave – HEE Policy – Study leave and study budget arrangements April 2018 (updated October 2018)
Study Leave application form when in GP Practice – Application for Funding from the GP Specialty Trainee. Educational Allowance (only to be used when in a GP placement) National Training Number OXF / 800 /
Study Leave application form when in hospital post – The last page includes details of where to send the form.
Study Leave process in a hospital post or GP post -There is a different process for GP Trainees in a hospital post or GP practice; this link gives details.
The Royal College of General Practitioners
RCGP Thames Valley Faculty – Local news and events
RCGP Trainee E-portfolio – Eportfolio trainee log in.
The Royal College of General Practitioners – The professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and overseas.
Training and Support
ARCP Information – ARCP Information page of the Reading & Newbury VTS website
Medical Women’s Federation – Good source of information on maternity rights and advice from medical mothers who have survived.
RCGP Trainee E-portfolio – Eportfolio trainee log in.
Support for Doctors and Dentists in the Oxford region. – 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
Supported return to training – Link to web page for supported return to training