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

Keynote speaker: Professor Gwen Adshead (BBC Leith Lecturer)

Overview

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.

Who is this for?

This conference is for doctors and managers working in the NHS, whether you have an interest in improving wellbeing for your organisation, team or for yourself it promises to be an inspiring, informative and nourishing day.

Programme

You can download the full programme with all the talks and workshops. It includes the names and biographies of all the national and international speakers. Download your programme here.

Tickets

Early Bird tickets are £80 and available for a limited time. Once these are sold out, the standard ticket price of £99 will apply. You can book your tickets by clicking on this link.