The Future of Fibroid Care: Innovation, Advances & Patient Outcomes

Event Information
• Registration opens at 1:00 pm
• Lunch and refreshments will be provided from 1:00 pm
• The educational programme will commence at 1:45 pm

This event will also serve as the ST6-ST7 residents regional teaching for NW London.
This landmark event will bring together residents, nurses, consultants, patient advocates, and leaders in women’s health to enhance clinical expertise, amplify lived experience, and advance equitable, high‑quality fibroid care across the NHS.

Why This Event Matters

Uterine fibroids affect millions of women across the UK and are a major driver of inequality in women’s health. Black women are disproportionately affected, often experiencing more severe disease, delayed diagnosis and higher rates of invasive interventions. Despite rapid progress in medical, minimally invasive and surgical treatments, many clinicians—particularly those in training—have limited exposure to the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options.

This event is designed to close that gap, strengthen confidence in clinical decision‑making, and support a more compassionate, patient‑centred approach to fibroid care.

What This Programme Will Deliver

• Cutting‑edge Clinical Teaching on UK Treatment Innovations

Experts will present the latest evidence and advances across the full treatment spectrum—from new medical therapies to minimally invasive techniques and surgical pathways—ensuring attendees are fully informed on best practice in 2026.

• Exclusive Screening of Mango

We will showcase Mango, the award‑winning short film that powerfully captures the emotional, physical and social realities of living with fibroids, including delayed diagnosis and barriers to care.

This will be followed by a live interview with the award-wining director Joan Iyiola.

• Lived‑Experience Storytelling

The award wining fibroid advocate Dawn Heels will be sharing with the clinicians about what her experience was with fibroids and what she wants every gynaecologist to know. She will be offering invaluable insights into communication, trust and holistic care.

• Service Development and National Guidance

We will explore the evolving fibroid service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital alongside the RCOG and BSGE national position on uterine fibroids. We will also discuss the landmark CAHN Fibroid Network recommendations, which highlight the urgent need to address disparities in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women affected by fibroids.

• Special Guest Contribution from MP Paulette Hamilton

We are delighted to be joined by MP Paulette Hamilton, a longstanding advocate for tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes in women’s health.

Moderators

* Dr Rami-Marios Saad – ST7 Resident Doctor in Complex non-malignant Gynaecology

* Lauren Trepte – Clinical Research Fellow

Speakers

* MP Paulette Hamilton – Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington

* Joan Iyiola – Award-Winning Actress, Writer & Producer

* Dawn Heels – Founder, The Heels of Hope Fibroid Foundation; Founder, The Guidance Suite

* Esther Onyeka – Public Affairs & Policy Manager, Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)

* Dr Aziza Sesay – Award-Winning General Practitioner, Educator and Women’s Health Advocate; Founder of Talks with Dr. Sesay and Vice Chair, Black Female Doctors UK

* Alice Cousins – Fibroid Clinical Nurse Specialist

* Dr Arafat Haris – Consultant Interventional Radiologist

* Miss Natalie Nunes – Award-Winning Consultant Gynaecologist & Fibroid Specialist; Women’s Health Practitioner of the Year (CAHN Black Healthcare Awards 2025)

* Miss Linda Ibeto – Consultant Gynaecologist & Reproductive Medicine Specialist

* Mr Jimi Odejinmi – Consultant Gynaecologist & Advanced Minimal Access Surgeon

* Miss Mez Aref-Adib – Consultant Gynaecologist & Robotic Surgeon

* Mr Tarek El Shamy – Consultant Gynaecologist & Obstetrician

* Miss Manou Kaur – Consultant Gynaecologist & Robotic Surgeon

* Miss Rebecca Mallick – Consultant Gynaecologist and President, British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)