A moment to pause - reflecting on the Well-being Retreat 2026

There are plenty of events in healthcare that inform. Fewer that genuinely give people space to think. The well-being retreat was designed to do both, and what stood out most wasn’t just the quality of the programme, but how it made people feel.

Across the two days, there was a noticeable shift. Delegates arrived carrying the usual pressures, busy roles, constant decision-making, very little time to step back. But as the retreat unfolded, that pace softened. Conversations opened up and there was space not just to learn, but to reflect.

What worked particularly well was the balance. Clinical insight sat comfortably alongside wellbeing. Thought-provoking sessions around patient care, uncertainty and professional responsibility were complemented by opportunities to reset, whether through quieter moments, movement, or simply being present without distraction.

It also felt different in scale. More personal and more connected. It wasn’t about sitting in a lecture theatre and moving, on but about shared experience. The kind of environment where people feel able to talk honestly, listen properly, and take something meaningful from the exchange.

The setting played its part too. Having everything in one place removed the usual stop-start nature of conferences. It allowed people to fully step away from the day-to-day and engage more deeply with both the content and each other.

For us, the most important takeaway is this: wellbeing isn’t an ‘add-on’ to clinical practice - it underpins it. And creating space for that conversation, in a way that feels credible and grounded really matters.

We’re proud of what the retreat created - not just over those two days, but in the perspective people took away with them.

If you’re looking to continue that thinking, bookings are now open for the 13th East Midlands Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Hybrid Conference, bringing together clinical insight, shared learning, and the same focus on meaningful progress in practice.

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  • "Thank you, the talks were brilliant, insightful, empowering and thought provoking. Particularly enjoyed the talks by Dr Radhakrishna, Dr Morgan and Dr Hitzeroth."

    2025 Delegate

  • “Excellent breadth of topics, mix of clinical and non-clinical, engaging speakers, good IT experience from perspective of joining remotely.”

    2025 Delegate

  • “Very good quality speakers. I felt the subjects of the talk were varying and there was something for everybody.”

    2025 Delegate

  • “Brilliant job! Great topics! Thank you for making this meeting available online!”

    2025 Delegate

  • "Very relaxing! Learned some new mindfulness techniques. Had enough time to use the spa."

    2025 Delegate

  • "Feel empowered to say no to last minute cases being added to the end of my list! Also loved Dr Morgan's honest talk on how she has made the best of her life events; inspirational."

    2025 Delegte

  • "The talks on the 25th of July highlighted the importance of prioritising doctors' well-being and the direct link between well-being and quality of patient care."

    2025 Delegate

  • "It reminded me to be more mindful of my own limits, seek support when needed, and create a more supportive environment for colleagues."

    2025 Delagate