The role of a General Practitioner is deeply rewarding—but increasingly, it’s also overwhelming. With long working hours, mounting administrative tasks, and ever-growing patient demands, UK GPs are facing unprecedented levels of stress.

According to the Royal College of General Practitioners, the average working week for GPs is 41.8 hours. Yet 9 out of 10 GPs report high pressure, citing unmanageable workloads, insufficient time, and emotional strain. Surveys have shown that UK GPs experience the highest stress levels among primary care doctors across 10 nations.

Stress is the price we pay for being the member of present-day society. It is the price we pay for running faster and faster to remain the same place. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many—affecting our physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and productivity. It varies in intensity and its effects on individuals. Stress can make a person anxious, tense, and irritable, lose concentration, sleepless, etc. Yet some people seem to cope well with it, while others succumb to it leading to burnout. What are their secrets? How do they cope with it? How to cope healthily with stress? There is no single answer to these questions. Answer lies in learning about stress and knowing about you and matching your strengths and knowledge about stress to develop a healthy coping mechanism.

Why This Workshop?

Stress not only affects your professional life—it deeply impacts your personal well-being, family life, and even career sustainability. Alarmingly:

• 72% of younger GPs feel their work-life balance has worsened due to job-related stress.
• 1 in 4 doctors regularly consider leaving the profession.
• 2 in 100 doctors have taken extended leave due to stress in the past year.

What You’ll Learn:

This one-day workshop offers understanding and practical strategies to help you better manage stress and protect your well-being:

• Mind and how it works
• Effects of stress on body, mind and behaviour
• Understanding the sources and signs of burnout in primary care
• Emotional resilience, mindfulness, and stress reduction
• Time and boundary management in high-pressure environments
• Techniques for improving work-life balance and personal satisfaction
• Creating a culture of well-being in clinical settings

Who Should Attend:

All UK GPs—whether early in their careers or seasoned professionals—who are looking to reclaim their peace of mind and sustain their passion for care.

Take time for yourself.

Learn to manage stress, not just endure it. Because caring for others begins with caring for yourself.

We are in the early stages of planning these programs. Click on the following links to register your interest in the programs to get notified when the programs are launched.