Having experienced the impact of mindfulness on his life, Dr Umakant Dave MBE inspired a conference for medics being hosted by the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion.
New results from mindfulness course evaluations for NHS staff over three years, show significant improvements in wellbeing across all scales measured.
Medical mindfulness conference 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 Reith 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 & Compassion, 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…
This retreat will support a deepening of participants’ mindfulness practice using the framework of the four foundations of mindfulness (satipatthana) and the four Divine Abidings (brahma vihara).
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