Can we heal healthcare? Caring for doctors with evidence-based practice

Schedule

Fri Nov 06 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Friends Meeting House | Brighton and Hove, EN

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A one‑day conference bringing doctors together to explore wellbeing, leadership, and evidence‑based mindfulness in healthcare.
About this Event

The event will explore how evidence‑based mindfulness and compassion can support doctors working under increasing pressure in healthcare systems.

Hosted by the Sussex Mindfulness Centre, the programme brings together doctors, medical leaders, and educators to reflect on individual and systemic approaches to wellbeing.

Keynote speaker Dr Gwen Adshead, forensic psychiatrist and former BBC Reith Lecturer, will share reflections from over 30 years of clinical practice, including her experience of mindfulness‑based cognitive therapy. She is joined by national and international leaders in medical wellbeing, mindfulness, and system‑level change.

The day combines keynote talks, personal perspectives, and experiential workshops, offering space for reflection, learning, and connection with colleagues.

Held at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton, the conference offers a supportive environment to pause, think, and engage with others committed to caring for those who care for patients.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome to the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. Why this day.
Host: Prof. Clara Strauss & Dr Robert Marx
🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AM
Introducing the medical context
Host: Dr Oliver Dale
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Why we need to focus on wellbeing: Tools to support wellbeing
Host: Dr Umakant Dave
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Enlightenment Now! The benefits of mindfulness programmes for doctors
Host: Dr Florian Ruths
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Changing minds for good: a personal view
Host: Dr Gwen Adshead
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Workshops

Info: Choice of five workshops


🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:20 PM
Developing mindfulness in Mexico
Host: Dr Manuel Villareal
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:30 PM
Human Driven Solutions (Online)
Host: Dr Carter Lebares
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Where is it happening?

Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 80.00

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