Registration now open:
April Well-Being Retreat & Scientific Meeting

Registration is now live for the April Well-Being Retreat and Scientific Meeting, taking place on 23–24 April. This two-day event brings together high-quality scientific discussion with dedicated time for reflection, wellbeing and connection — designed specifically for healthcare professionals.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural retreat, the 2026 programme once again combines a full scientific meeting with structured wellbeing sessions, creating space to step back from the pressures of clinical life while engaging with thought-provoking ideas and practical tools.

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Scientific Meeting – 23 April

The scientific meeting opens on the morning of Wednesday 23rd April, beginning with registration and breakfast, followed by a full programme of expert talks, discussion and workshops.

The day includes presentations on:

  • Conducting large international clinical trials

  • Research as a driver of clinical excellence

  • Navigating uncertainty in perioperative counselling

  • Psychological pre-habilitation

  • Mind, body and spirit approaches to medicine

  • Purpose, meaning and human happiness in healthcare

Sessions are delivered by a multidisciplinary faculty of experienced clinicians, researchers and educators, with regular opportunities for questions, discussion and interaction with exhibitors throughout the day.

The afternoon programme places particular emphasis on reflection and purpose in medicine, including interactive workshops and sessions exploring professional identity, motivation and wellbeing in modern healthcare practice.

The scientific meeting concludes mid-afternoon, allowing delegates time to enjoy a guided walk or free time before dinner.

Well-Being Retreat – 23–24 April

The wellbeing retreat element runs alongside and beyond the scientific programme, offering a carefully curated set of sessions focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Activities include:

  • Relaxing evening yoga

  • Morning energising yoga

  • A mindfulness workshop

  • A sound bath session

There is also generous free time built into the programme, allowing delegates to relax, reflect, or make use of the hotel’s facilities. For those who wish, there is the option to stay on after check-out on the final day at no additional cost.

A Different Kind of Meeting

Feedback from last year’s event highlighted how valuable it was to combine traditional scientific learning with protected time for wellbeing, reflection and peer connection. Delegates particularly valued the relaxed pace, supportive atmosphere and opportunity to step away from day-to-day pressures while still engaging in meaningful professional development.

Whether you attend the full retreat and scientific meeting or choose a single element, this event offers a rare opportunity to pause, reconnect with your purpose, and return to practice refreshed.

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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