Sessions will take place live during the 2 day event. All content will be published on demand shortly after the live broadcast. 
8:15am BST - Registration
9:00am BST - Welcome and opening remarks

9:15am BST

Presentation time
9:15am – 10am
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Air quality and health impacts

In this opening session, Professor Chris Whitty will be discussing air quality and health impacts.
Speaker Professor Chris Whitty
Professor Chris Whitty

10:00am BST

Presentation time
10am – 10:30am
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

What the RCP is doing for air quality and why?

This session will provide thought-provoking discussions and expert perspectives to inspire and inform.
Speaker Professor Sir Stephen Holgate
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate Clinical professor of immunopharmacology and honorary consultant physician, University Hospital Southampton
Speaker Dr Suzanne Bartington
Dr Suzanne Bartington
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What the RCP is doing for air quality and why?

10:30am BST - Comfort break

11:00am BST

Presentation time
11am – 12:30pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Geriatric medicine

This session will discuss acute medical assessment of the older patients, frailty assessment and provide practical tips for Advance Care Planning in an acute hospital setting. Developed in collaboration with the British Geriatrics Society.
Speaker Professor Simon Conroy
Professor Simon Conroy Consultant geriatrician, Barts Health NHS Trust
feedback

Interface geriatrics

Speaker Dr Sean Ninan
Dr Sean Ninan Consultant geriatrician, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
feedback

Medical assessment of the older person with frailty: what every physician needs to know

Speaker Dr Sinead Henderson
Dr Sinead Henderson Consultant, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Practical tips for Advance Care Planning in an acute hospital

Speaker Dr Ruth Law
Dr Ruth Law
Presentation time
11am – 12:30pm
Presentation room
Seligman theatre

Allergy and immunology

Developed with the support of the Joint Committee on Immunology and Allergy, this session will explore the latest advancements in the treatment and diagnosis of immunological and allergic conditions.
Presentation time
11am – 12:30pm
Presentation room
Dorchester library

Neurology

In this session, our panel will discuss key updates in neurology.
Speaker Dr Paul Jarman
Dr Paul Jarman
Speaker Professor Michael Boon
Professor Michael Boon
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Brain health

12:30pm BST - Lunch

1:00pm BST

Presentation time
1pm – 1:30pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Sponsored symposium

Note: this session will not be CPD accredited.
Presentation time
1pm – 1:30pm
Presentation room
Seligman theatre

Sponsored symposium

Note: this session will not be CPD accredited.
1:30pm BST - Lunch continued

2:15pm BST

Presentation time
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Palliative care

This session will focus on palliative care for individuals with heart failure, renal failure, and end-stage respiratory disease. Developed in collaboration with the RCPs JSC for Palliative Medicine.
Speaker Dr David Brooks
Dr David Brooks
Speaker Dr Erin Kadodwala
Dr Erin Kadodwala
Speaker Dr Sebastian Van der Linden
Dr Sebastian Van der Linden Speciality registrar in palliative medicine, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Breathlessness management in end stage respiratory disease

Speaker Dr Sharon Chadwick
Dr Sharon Chadwick
Presentation time
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Presentation room
Seligman theatre

Ageing and cancer

In this session we will be joined by internationally renowned speakers to discuss the theme of aging and cancer. Developed in collaboration with the Association of Physicians of Great Britain & Ireland (AoPGBI).
Speaker Dr William Grant Dunn
Dr William Grant Dunn
Presentation time
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Presentation room
Dorchester library

Sports and exercise medicine

This session will highlight key updates in sport and exercise medicine. Developed in collaboration with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
Speaker Dr Mike Rossiter
Dr Mike Rossiter Consultant in sport, exercise and MSK medicine, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon
Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon
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Bone health

Speaker Dr Kim Gregory
Dr Kim Gregory
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MSK

Speaker David Salman
David Salman
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Physical activity in older adults

3:45pm BST - Comfort break

4:15pm BST

Presentation time
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Working in stressful team environments: lessons from an Olympic gold medallist

Olympic gold medallist and resident doctor, Dr Imogen Grant MBE will close day 1 of the conference discussing team work and stressful environments.
Speaker Dr Imogen Grant
Dr Imogen Grant FY1, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Working in stressful team environments: lessons from an Olympic gold medallist

5:15pm BST

Presentation time
5:15pm – 7pm

Networking reception

In person delegates can look forward to an evening reception on the first day. Enjoy food and drinks while catching up and networking with colleagues.
 
7:00pm BST - End of day 1
Sessions will take place live during the 2 day event. All content will be published on demand shortly after the live broadcast. 
8:30am BST - Registration

9:30am BST

Presentation time
9:30am – 10:30am
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Health inequalities – panel discussion

This session will bring together expert perspectives in a panel discussion exploring the current challenges and approaches to addressing health inequalities.
Speaker  Professor Sir Michael Marmot
Professor Sir Michael Marmot
feedback

Panel discussion – health inequalities

Speaker Dr Chris Packham
Dr Chris Packham
10:30am BST - Comfort break

11:00am BST

Presentation time
11am – 12:30pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Gastroenterology

In this session, speakers will discuss the latest updates in gastroenterology.
Speaker Professor Ramesh Arasaradnam
Professor Ramesh Arasaradnam Professor of gastroenterology, University of Warwick, and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Speaker Professor H Jervoise Andreyev
Professor H Jervoise Andreyev Consultant gastroenterologist Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group
feedback

Gut and cancer treatment: what everyone should know

Speaker Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez
Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez Consultant gastroenterology, UCLH
feedback

The forgotten organ – dyspeptic stomach

Presentation time
11am – 12:30pm
Presentation room
Seligman theatre

Haematology

This session will explore haematological malignancies, the investigation of thrombocytopenia, patient blood management, and acute presentations of sickle cell disease. Developed in collaboration with the British Society for Haematology.
Speaker Dr Anita Arasaretnam
Dr Anita Arasaretnam
Speaker Dr Shivir Moosai
Dr Shivir Moosai Consultant haematologist, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

Diagnostic work up for suspected haematological malignancy

Speaker Dr Michael Desborough
Dr Michael Desborough Consultant haematologist and associate professor of haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

Investigation of thrombocytopenia

Speaker Dr Sarah Wheeldon
Dr Sarah Wheeldon Haematology SpR, Royal Devon University Hospital
feedback

The appropriate use of blood components and patient blood management

Speaker Shari Spencer
Shari Spencer
feedback

Sickle cell acute presentations

Presentation time
11am – 12:30pm
Presentation room
Dorchester library

Infectious disease

In this session, speakers will explore advancements in infectious disease management.
Speaker Dr Sarah Logan
Dr Sarah Logan Consultant in infectious diseases, Hospital for Tropical Diseases UCLH
12:30pm BST - Lunch

1:00pm BST

Presentation time
1pm – 1:30pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Sponsored symposium

Note: this session will not be CPD accredited.
1:30pm BST - Lunch continued

2:15pm BST

Presentation time
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Presentation room
Wolfson theatre

Acute medicine

This session will explore the latest updates in acute medicine, POCUS, and the transformation of acute medicine services. Developed in collaboration with the Society for Acute Medicine.
Speaker Dr Vicky Price
Dr Vicky Price AMU consultant physician, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

A day in the life of an acute medic in 2025

Speaker Dr Zack Ferguson
Dr Zack Ferguson Acute medicine registrar, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

POCUS cases that changed my practice

Speaker Dr Anika Wijewardane
Dr Anika Wijewardane Consultant acute and stroke physician, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

Right care, right place, right now: unlocking the potential of acute medicine

Presentation time
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Presentation room
Seligman theatre

Diabetes

In this session, our panel will discuss key updates in diabetes. Developed in collaboration with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists.
Speaker Dr Parizad Avari
Dr Parizad Avari
feedback

Inpatient diabetes technology – the what and the how

Speaker Dr Hermione Price
Dr Hermione Price Consultant diabetologist, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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The updated guideline from the Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care on the management of diabetes in those with mental disorders

Speaker Dr Katherine Fayers
Dr Katherine Fayers Diabetes consultant, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Presentation time
2:15m – 3:45pm
Presentation room
Dorchester library

Retaining and supporting the next generation of physicians

In this session, speakers will explore the evolving landscape of postgraduate medical training, the key to non-technical skills (NTS) success, the future of rotational training, and the ongoing postgraduate medical training review.
Speaker Dr Kapil Agarwal
Dr Kapil Agarwal Internal medicine trainee Year 3, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

What's the secret to National Training Survey success?

Speaker Dr Anthony Martinelli
Dr Anthony Martinelli Clinical lecturer, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
feedback

Discussion: What do resident doctors want from the review of postgraduate medical training?

Speaker Bobin Lee
Bobin Lee Medical student, University of Buckingham | SFDN representative, Royal College of Physicians
feedback

Discussion: What do resident doctors want from the review of postgraduate medical training?

Speaker Dr Hatty Douthwaite
Dr Hatty Douthwaite
3:45pm BST - Closing remarks and abstract results
4:00pm BST - End of conference
Our workshops and hands on sessions are excellent opportunities for interactive learning. Bookings will open closer to the conference.

Workshops are non-clinical educational sessions. Facilitators can hold these as either small lectures or group discussions.

Hands on sessions focus on developing attendees’ key clinical skills. Facilitators often bring equipment that can be used to emulate real-life clinical situations.

Don’t forget, some of our workshops are CPD accredited. Certificates will be available to download shortly after the conference via the ‘CPD’ page.
Monday 2 June

10:45am BST

Presentation time
10:45am – 11:45am

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
Presentation time
10:45am – 11:45am

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition. 
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed Strategic sales and business development specialist , GE Healthcare
Speaker Harvey Phelps
Harvey Phelps Sales specialist, GE Healthcare

11:45am BST

Presentation time
11:45am – 12:45pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
Presentation time
11:45am – 12:45pm

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device and to optimize the image as well as visualize structures that will allow you to locate vessels and visualize a needle.
The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

 
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed Strategic sales and business development specialist , GE Healthcare
Speaker Harvey Phelps
Harvey Phelps Sales specialist, GE Healthcare

12:00pm BST

Presentation time
12pm – 12:45pm

Tips on developing a learning organisation (workshop)

By drawing on their own experience and developing a deeper understanding of the 5 principles of a learning organisation, delegates will be empowered to create effective strategies for making meaningful change within NHS teams.

2:00pm BST

Presentation time
2pm – 3pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
Presentation time
2pm – 3pm

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed Strategic sales and business development specialist , GE Healthcare
Speaker Harvey Phelps
Harvey Phelps Sales specialist, GE Healthcare

3:00pm BST

Presentation time
3pm – 4pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
Presentation time
3pm – 4pm

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device and to optimize the image as well as visualize structures that will allow you to locate vessels and visualize a needle.
The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
 
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed Strategic sales and business development specialist , GE Healthcare
Speaker Harvey Phelps
Harvey Phelps Sales specialist, GE Healthcare

3:15pm BST

Presentation time
3:15pm – 4pm

Tips on getting your paper published (workshop)

An interactive session where you’ll find out what journal editors and peer reviewers are looking for in your paper.
Tuesday 3 June

10:45am BST

Presentation time
10:45am – 11:45am

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
Presentation time
10:45am – 11:45am

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device and to optimize the image as well as visualize structures that will allow you to locate vessels and visualize a needle.
The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed Strategic sales and business development specialist , GE Healthcare
Speaker Harvey Phelps
Harvey Phelps Sales specialist, GE Healthcare

11:45am BST

Presentation time
11:45am – 12:45pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
Presentation time
11:45am – 12:45pm

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed Strategic sales and business development specialist , GE Healthcare
Speaker Harvey Phelps
Harvey Phelps Sales specialist, GE Healthcare

12:00pm BST

Presentation time
12pm – 12:45pm

Tips on making, documenting and communicating your decisions (workshop)

This session will explore the process of decision-making in treatment escalation planning, focusing on how to improve documentation and communication.

2:00pm BST

Presentation time
3pm – 4pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment.
Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare

2:15pm BST

Presentation time
2:15pm – 3pm

Tips on achieving net zero in your work environment or clinical practice (workshop)

Incorporating sustainability into quality improvement is essential for building resilient and high-performing healthcare systems that deliver excellent patient care while reducing environmental impact.

This session will explore the relationship between climate change and healthcare, demonstrating how sustainability can be incorporated into quality improvement efforts. Delegates will be introduced to the principles of sustainable clinical practice, supported by real NHS case studies, and gain practical tips on how to incorporate sustainability into their own clinical or work environments.