3 x 1 hour sessions covering 6 key areas primary care prescribers should know delivered by specialists from SABP and Surrey Heartlands. If you would like to attend all the three sessions, please make sure you book yourself a ticket to each one by following links below. Please email Surrey Training Hub for access code and mention your place of work and your job title.
The first webinar was held on 13 February 2025. Please click here to view the recording and here to access the slides. The video is protected, contact Surrey Training Hub to obtain the password.
Part 1: Identifying and documenting
- How to differentiate between depression and anxiety including use of screening tools (PHQ2, PHQ9, HADS and GAD)
- State the prevalence and symptoms of Depression & Anxiety
- State why optimising antidepressants is a national priority (overview of NICE guidance)
- How to correctly document consultations utilising SNOMED codes and meeting QOF requirements
Part 2 : Pharmacological treatments
- Overview of medicines used in pharmacological management of depression and anxiety (in line with severity of condition)
- Consider risk assessments and safety netting (including suicidality, harms and safeguarding)
- State when to refer to secondary care services
The second webinar was held on 6 March 1-2pm. Please click here to view the recording and here to access the slides. The video is protected, contact Surrey Training Hub to obtain password.
Part 3: How clinicians can support patients in deciding if medicine is appropriate and which one?
- How to discuss treatment options for depression and anxiety with patients (in line with treatment pathway recommendations)
- Outline the importance of Shared Decision Making and tools available to support this process
Part 4: Monitoring of pharmacological treatments
- State the monitoring requirements for medication review in depression and anxiety
- Ensure those who need review are recalled as part of annual health check
The third webinar was held on 13 March 1-2pm. Please here to view the recording and here to access the slides. The video is protected, contact Surrey Training Hub to obtain password.
Part 5: Swapping or stopping
- Anti-depressant - switching treatments, discontinuation and deprescribing (why, when and how)
- Identify those at high risk of discontinuation
- How to differentiate between withdrawal and relapse
Part 6: Resources and referral
- Services and resources available to support primary care (for patients and healthcare professionals)
- Including an overview of SABP services i.e. Advice & Guidance, GPimhs and CMHRS
