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Association of Surgeons in Primary Care

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The ASPC are the only national organisation that represents portfolio GP’s (or GPwSI), Hospital Consultants, Doctors-in-Training, plus other clinicians and administrative staff who provide surgical services in the community, whether that be for the NHS or the private sector.

The ASPC supports any surgical procedure that can be performed using local anaesthetic, focusing mainly on the 3 most common community procedures: Vasectomy, Carpal Tunnel Decompression, and all levels of Skin surgery (from excision of benign skin lesions to the more complex wide local excisions of skin cancers and skin flaps).

We provide support, training, and professional development to our members. We host an annual conference and run an accredited audit programme.

Membership is open to all who have an interest in developing such services; be that in medical, nursing, commissioning or related sectors.

The Association of Surgeons in Primary Care (ASPC) is affiliated with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and the PCSA, our sister organisation in the Republic of Ireland.

The ASPC also has links with the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Association of Surgeons in Training and the British Association of day surgery.  

The ASPC liases with the Care Quality Commission, Integrated Care Boards and represents members in negotiations affecting the provision of surgery in the community. Our Council includes experts across the spectrum of Community surgery who provide a valuable information resource to all ASPC members.

ASPC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Benefits Include:

Conference and Study Discounts

Discounted fees for attending the ASPC Annual Conferences and Study Days.

Online Resources Access

Online access to members only section which has up to date multimedia presentations, and Audit return results from recent Annual Conferences and Study Days.

Member Support

Immediate access to support from the Association and its members via Facebook and WhatsApp groups, or contact any of the board via email with any issues that you may like us to help you with.

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Procedures & Skills

Vasectomy

Vasectomy Surgeons operating in Primary Care, including trainers and those who train the trainers

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Hand Surgery

Hand Surgeons operating in Primary Care

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Dermatoscopy

GPs and Surgeons performing Dermatoscopy clinics in Primary Care

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Skin Surgery

All types of Skin Surgery completed by Primary Care Surgeons

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Upcoming Courses

There are numbers of courses taking place across the UK, provided by the ASPC and our partnership organisations.

Joint Injection Course

A highly-popular and nationally-renowned RCGP-accredited Joint Injection Course running in Leicester on 10th May 2025.

10 May 2025
The Grand Hotel, Leicester
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Joint Injection Course

A highly-popular and nationally-renowned RCGP-accredited Joint Injection Course running in Leicester on 11th May 2025.

11 May 2025
The Grand Hotel, Leicester
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Joint Injection

A half-day - suitable for both novices and clinicians seeking update, this practical session with online reference materials covers the most common corticosteroid injections for MSK conditions in primary care. Delivered by Dr Soon Lim

14 May 2025
Swindon
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Join Us for the ASPC 2025 Dermatology and Skin Sugery Study day AND the ASPC 2025 Annual Conference!

ASPC 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Come and join us at our conference on the 6th and 7th June 2025 at the plush Leicester Marriott Hotel, LE19 1SW, our most stunning premises yet!

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to enhance your expertise, connect with colleagues from across the UK, and share valuable insights. With engaging sessions including innovative Carpal tunnel decompression, setting up community clinics, recent ASPC published papers, Cryosurgery & Cryotherapy, what presents at a 2ww skin clinic plus practical sessions on Hand surgery, skin surgery, Vas techniques (learn Fascial interposition), PoCUS, and much more, this year’s conference promises to be both exciting and thought-provoking.

Expand your skills, gain fresh perspectives, and be part of an inspiring professional community. Register now!

To book your tickets please CLICK HERE.

Check out the 'NEWS AND ASPC EVENTS' section for details of the Conference Poster competition (£100 prize) and our Conference Golf day

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