College of Medicine

💯 The future's bright! Introducing the College of Medicine's Future Leaders.

The initiative aspires to help create the next generation of healthcare leaders...and if you've had the pleasure of hearing some of them speak at our conferences, you'll know we're in great hands!
https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/introducing-our-future-health-leaders-2024/

IPM Congress 2025

The College of Medicine and three communities across the UK - in Cambridge, Daventry and Padiham, near Burnley, have collaborated to launch the Eatwell Community blueprint to help fight food poverty...

Click here to find out more: https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/college-of-medicine-launches-blueprint-to-fight-food-poverty-in-three-uk-cities/

So much fun, we can't wait to do it all over again...scribble 19-21st June in your diary for 2025: IPM Congress 2025

As the final afternoon sessions get underway, a few snaps from lunch... National Academy for Social Prescribing

Happy 80th 🎂 birthday to Sir Muir Gray (tomorrow), who spoke so eloquently about how can help older generations - discussing everything from digital inclusion to gardening programmes - and the National Academy for Social Prescribing

They call them the 'Godfathers of Social Prescribing'... our Chair, Dr Michael Dixon, and Prof Sir Sam Everington National Academy for Social Prescribing

Fascinating start to day two at ...with sessions from Professor Sir Sam Everington talking about how GPs can connect better with patients, a Serious Laughter laugh-along, and hearing from Complex Aortic Surgeon Dr Tara Mastracci at Barts Heart Hospital how can have a huge impact on outcomes for patients treated for heart problems National Academy for Social Prescribing

Ready for day two at ? So are we! See you all soon... National Academy for Social Prescribing

👏 👏👏Key members of The College of Medicine have received awards in the King’s Birthday Honours List today.

Our Chair, Dr Michael Dixon, has been made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).

College of Medicine Council Member Dr Fiona Butler has been made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO).

Mr Michael Dooley, our Treasurer, is also made an LVO.

Fantastic to hear how pupils at Padiham Green C of E Primary School in Burnley have been growing their own food...and they got the biggest cheer of the day so far!

Amazing first day at IPM Congress 2024 - see you all for day two tomorrow!

So many lovely stories in this session. Prof Debbie Sharp talking about her pilot scheme linking mental health patients with farms in the South West ❤️ IPM Congress 2024

Such an insightful session on and social prescribing this morning at IPM Congress 2024 featuring our panel: Prof Tony Avery OBE, Dr Lucy Po***ck, Charlotte Osborn-Forde, Dr Kelly Thornber, Sian Brand (dialling in!) and Hamaad Khan - and all seamlessly chaired by Dr Bogdan Chiva Giurca...plus huge thanks to Sarah Stacey for making it all happen!

During a panel session on how social prescribing is evolving, Tony Avery, National Clinical Director for Prescribing, talks about the positive 'impact social prescribing is having across the country' - and praises our

Ahead of IPM Congress 2024, the College of Medicine's Chair, Dr Michael Dixon, has written a letter to The Times newspaper addressing the GP retention crisis the country's healthcare system is currently facing.

In the correspondence, Dr Dixon says a lack of resources in primary care to employ GPs and over-regulation are just two of the factors that have resulted in a workforce exodus.

The GP calls on the incoming Government, whatever the outcome of the general election, to overhaul the NHS - and overcome the 'massive vested interests that have allowed a toxic system to exist'.

IPM Congress 2024 is now just days away!

Here's a quick update on tickets: Registration to the Whole-Person Health Conference taking place on Thursday (6th June) is sold out BUT tickets still remain for Friday and Saturday - book your place here: ipmcongress.com/register

IPM Congress 2024 - including our Food on Prescription conference - is taking place next week, and there's still time to register for your place, simply visit ipmcongress.com.

Don't miss out on the largest integrative & personalised medicine event in the UK!

Register today for your unique opportunity to:

👉 Join 2,000 likeminded healthcare professionals from across the globe

👉 Be inspired by 140+ highly acclaimed speakers

👉 Attend 70+ CPD approved workshops for just £25 per day

👉 Keep up to date with the latest products and services with an international exhibition of 125+ organisations

👉 Take advantage of discounts and promotional offer exclusive to the congress

👉 Attend our complimentary drinks reception on the opening day of the congress

👉 Explore London and all that the UK capital has to offer

👉 Unbelievable value for money with tickets from just £25

Happy Friday everyone! Another brilliant event to put in your diaries - the 5th International Social Prescribing Conference, hosted by National Academy for Social Prescribing and The Social Prescribing Network.

Taking place on 19-20 June, there's a 25 per cent off discount code for 25 lucky College of Medicine members - we'll share details in our latest newsletter.

This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in innovation and the future of social prescribing. The conference will include sessions on:

- Social prescribing for children and young people
- Innovation across Arts, Nature, Heritage, Physical Activity and Digital
- Tackling health inequalities around the world
- Supporting the workforce

- Breaking out of Primary Care: whole system approaches
- Evidence and evaluation
- Health inequalities and Major Conditions
- The Future of Social Prescribing

The exceptional line-up of speakers and panellists includes Sir Michael Marmot, Professor Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, Cormac Russell, The Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally (Bishop of London), Dr Michael Dixon, Sir Muir Gray, Dr William Bird, Dr Radha Modgil, Dr Marie Polley and a wide range of leaders, practitioners and
academics from the UK and across the world.

Tickets are selling fast – so book now to guarantee your place!

Discounts available for students, voluntary sector organisations and link workers. Discounted accommodation available. The conference is supported by Access Elemental.

Find out more here: https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/14b3df57-c298-4337-94e3-d3365cf2b482/summary

A new report released today by the Beyond Pills All Party Parliamentary Group is calling for a major overhaul of mental health care services in the UK....

Find out more here: https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/beyond-pills-all-party-parliamentary-group-calls-for-overhaul-of-mental-health-system/
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Beyond Pills All Party Parliamentary Group calls for overhaul of mental health system - College of Medicine and Integrated Health A new report released today by the Beyond Pills All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is calling for a major overhaul of mental health care services in the UK. The report, entitled Shifting the Balance Towards Social Interventions: A Call for an Overhaul of the Mental Health System, asks for nine maj...

falls on May 15th...

Most people are not aware that less than 1% of cases of Alzheimer’s are caused by genes... and that around 80% of the risk, perhaps more, is modifiable by diet and lifestyle choices.

Alzheimer’s Prevention Day, marked on May 15th and throughout May, wants to help spread the word that simple diet and lifestyle changes most help to dementia-proof your diet and lifestyle.

How to get involved? Find out more at https://www.alzheimersprevention.info/ and take a three minute test to check your own risk...

👏 The latest project we'd love to tell you about as part of our Beyond Pills Campaign is Boxing Well, a grassroots organisation in England's north east that was born in lockdown and has gone from strength to strength since, helping everyone from cancer patients to those struggling with prescribed drug dependency...read the full story here:

https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/boxing-clever-how-one-grassroots-organisation-is-helping-everyone-from-cancer-patients-to-those-struggling-with-prescribed-drug-dependency/

: The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines by Dr Mark Horowitz (pictured) and Professor David Taylor is the first clinical handbook on how to safely stop medications, read our article on the guidelines on the link below:

https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/beyond-pills-campaign-dr-mark-horowitz-author-of-new-safe-deprescribing-guidelines-describes-his-own-experience-of-coming-off-antidepressants-saying-it-up-ended-his-life/

Our favourite time of year! Have you registered for the IPM Congress? Early bird rates are available until 3rd May 2024 - with discounts for College of Medicine members.

What can you expect from ?

2000+ healthcare professionals will meet at the prestigious QEII Centre, in the heart of London at the largest meeting of integrative healthcare professionals in the UK.

Join us to discuss, learn and celebrate the benefits of taking a whole-person, patient centred approach to health - the future of medicine.

Uniting the community and bringing together healthcare professionals from across the globe, the congress welcomes integrative, functional, lifestyle, complementary and holistic doctors, nutritionists and practitioners.

All with the common goal of understanding the benefits of how a multi-disciplinary team and whole-person approach can provide the patient with the best possible outcomes.

Register today for early bird rates! www.ipmcongress.com/register


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Register to Attend: Integrative Personalised Medicine London 2024 Register to Attend

Are you tired of struggling to make a meaningful impact in just 10 minutes with patients?

We are pleased to announce an exclusive two-day Unconscious Communication Course, independently provided by College members Dr. Wong and Dr. Akhtar.

A course for therapists and clinicians, here's some of what we'll discuss:

- Time is of the Essence
- Breakthrough Insights
- Addressing Pain
- Mastering Communication Techniques

Booking and price details - College members get a discount!

Date: Saturday, April 27th & Sunday, April 28th, 2024

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Location: Old Diorama Arts Centre, Central London

Find more details on our Events page: https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/events

Can you help with a new study on the effects of and music on the brain, mind and immune system in stressed participants? Find out more here:
https://forms.office.com/e/zpfd7hgghC

Happy 2024! We're enjoying seeing all the posts about how social prescribing is helping people across the UK and beyond...and we'd love to hear your story! (don't forget to add the hashtag too!)

National Academy for Social Prescribing

Just three days to go until Social Prescribing Day 2024!

Only 3 more days until 👏

Tell us what you are doing to celebrate! Be sure to use the hashtag when sharing❤️

Did you know that you can view events happening for Social Prescribing Day?

Click the link to find out more: https://ow.ly/RXtX50QJeWu

BEYOND PILLS CAMPAIGN: College of Medicine member Sean Jennings, now 63, was a mechanical engineer with the Royal Navy when a routine hernia operation left him suffering chronic pain.

For the next 25 years he was prescribed ever-increasing amounts of opioids, gabapentins and antidepressants...

Read more about Sean's story and how a group of in the South West is helping chronic pain sufferers – without drugs

https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/beyond-pills-campaign-pain-cafes/