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[Ashley Richmond @_AshleyRichmond]

Your 40s should be the decade you start taking muscle seriously.

Muscle helps you:

• Stay strong
• Maintain function
• Manage glucose
• Store glycogen
• Protect your bones
• Maintain independence as you age

Don't wait until you're 70 to care about losing it.

[Ashley Richmond @_AshleyRichmond]

• Walk 8–10k steps daily
• Lift weights 3x per week
• Eat 30–40g of protein per meal

Run that for 12 months, and your body will look completely different.

Getting into great shape isn’t complicated.

Most people just won’t repeat simple things long enough for them to work.

[Ashley Richmond @_AshleyRichmond]

Movement has always been about more than exercise for me.

A walk gives me time to think.

Lifting gives me somewhere to put stress.

Mobility helps me release tension I didn’t realize I was holding.

Running clears my head.

Some of my best thinking happens when my body is moving.

I train for my health and my body.

But I move every day because of how it makes me feel.

[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

Early Bird fees extended — new deadline 9:00am, 10 Aug (after requests from delegates away on holiday last week who missed the discounted rate).
Join 400 delegates already registered.
What you’ll get
·      Practical updates across anaesthesia, critical care & perioperative medicine
·      Hybrid access (in-person in Nottingham or join online)
·      CPD-focused learning + networking with a genuinely multidisciplinary audience
13th East Midlands Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine Hybrid Conference
8–9 Oct 2026 | Crowne Plaza Nottingham | In-person + Online
Register: https://t.co/3ccL2324iP
#CriticalCare #PerioperativeMedicine #Anaesthesia #IntensiveCare #CPD

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

This month, I had the pleasure of traveling to Austria for a week, combining both professional and personal experiences. I attended a one-day meeting organized by my colleague, Dr Karin Amrein, at the Medical University in Graz. Karin has been organizing these meetings for the last 12 years.

The meeting was conducted in German, but I was able to benefit from SnapSight software, which provided live transcriptions of the presentations in English and offered audio translation as well.

In addition to the meeting, I explored the Carinthia region, which is a paradise for relaxation, featuring cycling routes, excursions, and much more.

[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

Dear Colleague,

SAFETY LECTURE

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Professor Ravi P. Mahajan Safety Lecture will be delivered by Mr. Andrew Murphy-Pittock from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). Mr. Murphy-Pittock will discuss the "New Education Strategy for Investigations."

The hybrid conference will take place on October 8–9, 2026, in Nottingham. Detailed information regarding the schedule, abstract submissions, and delegate registration is available below and in the attached flyer.

Abstract submissions:
Abstract submissions are welcome — guidance and the submission form are available at https://t.co/Nr8ANdab3W

Register now and join us in Nottingham or online:
https://t.co/3ccL2324iP

For sponsorship enquiries or questions, please email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best regards,

Midlands Medical Conferences CIC Team

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

REFLECTION OF ENDLESS BLISS
Splendour tiptoes into inner world
reverie of rhapsody softly returns.
I close windows to my soul, and
alluring presence of a memory
reveals reflection of endless bliss.

Entity suffuses, imbues essence,
like thousand stars shimmering,
dislodge darkness that engulfs
lonesome's perpetual solitude.

Symphony of magical melody
plays lullaby of tenderness,
as she strolls into my world with
dreams of intense solicitude.

Like taut strings of a guitar,
steps announcing her arrival
tune desiderate senses, enchants
with hymns of vibrant harmony.

Reach out to relay affections afresh
hidden so far in fog of uncertainty.
Silhouette in distance decidedly drapes
bare subsistence with abundant warmth.
Sandeep Dhir

[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

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[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

We are delighted to share that delegate registration for the 13th East Midlands Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Hybrid Conference is now open.
The conference will take place on 8th and 9th October 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nottingham. Registered delegates will be able to watch all the talks until end of April 2027.

Take advantage of the Early bird delegate fees!

Please use the link below to register.
https://t.co/3ccL231wth

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

A real pleasure to share reflections from the 2nd Midlands Wellbeing Retreat plus Scientific Meeting held on 23rd and 24th April 2026

Grateful thanks to the faculty and sponsors @drjessmorgan_ @TaraRampal @CatherineMeilak @j_jugnu @RPMahajan @79ka2011 @drdhruvparekh @kafflloyd @BMAJamesP @ChasedeVereMed @GianniKoukkidis @thermofisher

https://t.co/0sx0a7lHpJ

Conference Report
Report title
Who are you when you are no longer a doctor?
Executive summary
The 2nd Midlands Well-being Retreat plus Scientific Meeting brought together healthcare professionals for two days of learning, reflection, and practical wellbeing activities.
The meeting explored the pressures faced by clinicians and the personal cost of medical careers, while also offering evidence-informed and experience-based approaches to wellbeing.

A central message throughout the meeting was the importance of moving beyond “performing expertise” and creating psychologically safe spaces where uncertainty, vulnerability, and identity beyond professional roles can be discussed openly.
The programme intentionally combined scientific content with restorative practices, reinforcing that clinician wellbeing requires both individual tools and wider cultural and system-level support.
Aims and focus
·      To provide high-quality, accredited CPD through a scientific programme focused on research, clinical excellence, and communication under uncertainty.
·      To explore clinician wellbeing through scientific, philosophical, and narrative lenses.
·      To offer practical wellbeing experiences that support reflection, connection, and restoration.
Key themes and takeaways
Identity, vulnerability, and psychological safety
·      The meeting emphasised the value of honest conversations about burnout, uncertainty, and the emotional impact of clinical work.
·      Delegates were encouraged to consider identity beyond professional roles and to normalise vulnerability as part of sustainable clinical practice.
Purpose and values alignment
·      Multiple sessions returned to the question of purpose and the impact of values alignment (or misalignment) on wellbeing.
·      The programme highlighted that meaningful work can still be associated with significant strain when organisational realities conflict with personal values.
Happiness, meaning, and practical actions
·      The meeting explored happiness through both scientific and philosophical perspectives.
·      Key messages focused on practical, repeatable actions and small changes that can support individuals and teams, while acknowledging that systemic challenges remain.
No simplistic solutions
·      The report framing reinforced that wellbeing is complex and ongoing.
·      Rather than offering a single “fix,” the meeting aimed to foster dialogue, reflection, and compassionate leadership.
·      Time for reflection, connection, and use of hotel facilities

Notable reflections
A strong thread throughout the meeting was the permission to speak candidly about the lived experience of clinical work. The report highlights the importance of lived experience and narrative in legitimising vulnerability and supporting cultural change within healthcare teams.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to all faculty, delegates, exhibitors, and partners who contributed to a welcoming and thoughtful learning environment.
As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), Midlands Medical Conferences reinvests proceeds into future educational events, supporting accessible, high-quality learning for the healthcare community.
Contact and next steps
·      We welcome reflections and feedback to help shape future programmes.
·      Please follow Midlands Medical Conferences CIC for updates on upcoming events and opportunities to participate.
Midlands Medical Conferences CIC

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

A real pleasure to share reflections from the 2nd Midlands Wellbeing Retreat plus Scientific Meeting held on 23rd and 24th April 2026

Grateful thanks to the faculty and sponsors @drjessmorgan_ @TaraRampal @CatherineMeilak @j_jugnu @RPMahajan @79ka2011 @drdhruvparekh @kafflloyd @BMAJamesP @ChasedeVereMed @GianniKoukkidis @thermofisher

https://t.co/0sx0a7lHpJ

Conference Report
Report title
Who are you when you are no longer a doctor?
Executive summary
The 2nd Midlands Well-being Retreat plus Scientific Meeting brought together healthcare professionals for two days of learning, reflection, and practical wellbeing activities.
The meeting explored the pressures faced by clinicians and the personal cost of medical careers, while also offering evidence-informed and experience-based approaches to wellbeing.

A central message throughout the meeting was the importance of moving beyond “performing expertise” and creating psychologically safe spaces where uncertainty, vulnerability, and identity beyond professional roles can be discussed openly.
The programme intentionally combined scientific content with restorative practices, reinforcing that clinician wellbeing requires both individual tools and wider cultural and system-level support.
Aims and focus
·      To provide high-quality, accredited CPD through a scientific programme focused on research, clinical excellence, and communication under uncertainty.
·      To explore clinician wellbeing through scientific, philosophical, and narrative lenses.
·      To offer practical wellbeing experiences that support reflection, connection, and restoration.
Key themes and takeaways
Identity, vulnerability, and psychological safety
·      The meeting emphasised the value of honest conversations about burnout, uncertainty, and the emotional impact of clinical work.
·      Delegates were encouraged to consider identity beyond professional roles and to normalise vulnerability as part of sustainable clinical practice.
Purpose and values alignment
·      Multiple sessions returned to the question of purpose and the impact of values alignment (or misalignment) on wellbeing.
·      The programme highlighted that meaningful work can still be associated with significant strain when organisational realities conflict with personal values.
Happiness, meaning, and practical actions
·      The meeting explored happiness through both scientific and philosophical perspectives.
·      Key messages focused on practical, repeatable actions and small changes that can support individuals and teams, while acknowledging that systemic challenges remain.
No simplistic solutions
·      The report framing reinforced that wellbeing is complex and ongoing.
·      Rather than offering a single “fix,” the meeting aimed to foster dialogue, reflection, and compassionate leadership.
·      Time for reflection, connection, and use of hotel facilities

Notable reflections
A strong thread throughout the meeting was the permission to speak candidly about the lived experience of clinical work. The report highlights the importance of lived experience and narrative in legitimising vulnerability and supporting cultural change within healthcare teams.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to all faculty, delegates, exhibitors, and partners who contributed to a welcoming and thoughtful learning environment.
As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), Midlands Medical Conferences reinvests proceeds into future educational events, supporting accessible, high-quality learning for the healthcare community.
Contact and next steps
·      We welcome reflections and feedback to help shape future programmes.
·      Please follow Midlands Medical Conferences CIC for updates on upcoming events and opportunities to participate.
Midlands Medical Conferences CIC

[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

Less than five weeks left for the 2nd Midlands Well-being Retreat plus Scientific Meeting (23–24 Apr 2026), Loughborough. RCoA accredited (9 CPD).

One place left for the full experience.

Scientific meeting places still available.

Register: https://t.co/jA8FkEMYYO

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

There is an excellent opportunity for all healthcare professionals to attend scientific meeting including wellbeing activities on 23rd and 24th April 2026.
This unique educational event offers healthcare professionals working in all specialties, including but not limited to; anaesthesia, research academics, critical care, emergency medicine, CCOT, public health, paediatrics, general practice, geriatric medicine, and surgery.

Scientific meeting on 23rd April will also be live streamed to give delegates an option to attend it online.

We have teamed up with ‘Snapsight’, the tech company specialising in live text transcribing for healthcare meetings in options of languages.

For more details, including to register, please use the link below.
https://t.co/imm34Z3MFx

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

There is an excellent opportunity for all healthcare professionals to attend scientific meeting including wellbeing activities on 23rd and 24th April 2026.
This unique educational event offers healthcare professionals working in all specialties, including but not limited to; anaesthesia, research academics, critical care, emergency medicine, CCOT, public health, paediatrics, general practice, geriatric medicine, and surgery.

Scientific meeting on 23rd April will also be live streamed to give delegates an option to attend it online.

We have teamed up with ‘Snapsight’, the tech company specialising in live text transcribing for healthcare meetings in options of languages.

For more details, including to register, please use the link below.
https://t.co/imm34Z3MFx

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

Celebrating International Women's Day, I dedicate the day to my mother.

Below I have shared a short poem based on what she has taught me...

FEW THINGS MY MOTHER HAS TAUGHT ME

Like the rising sun, my son
embrace the dawn with a fresh goal.
Share the sunshine of heart with all
that's the way to enrich your soul.

Live the day with care and respect
moments once gone, don’t return.
A honest human is what I expect
before you judge, reflect and learn.

Laughter, fun, family time, wittiness
travel, reading, a hobby to nurture
achieves good health and happiness
essential to exist, to explore further.

Serve in need with your learnt skill
do your best, you always must.
This journey will be at times uphill
stay strong, in Him you should trust.

Love is magical, key to the closed gate
succour climb mountains, gives you the wings.
Achieve your destiny, then celebrate
what I’ve taught are more than few things.

Sandeep Dhir

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

Celebrating International Women's Day, I dedicate the day to my mother.

Below I have shared a short poem based on what she has taught me...

FEW THINGS MY MOTHER HAS TAUGHT ME

Like the rising sun, my son
embrace the dawn with a fresh goal.
Share the sunshine of heart with all
that's the way to enrich your soul.

Live the day with care and respect
moments once gone, don’t return.
A honest human is what I expect
before you judge, reflect and learn.

Laughter, fun, family time, wittiness
travel, reading, a hobby to nurture
achieves good health and happiness
essential to exist, to explore further.

Serve in need with your learnt skill
do your best, you always must.
This journey will be at times uphill
stay strong, in Him you should trust.

Love is magical, key to the closed gate
succour climb mountains, gives you the wings.
Achieve your destiny, then celebrate
what I’ve taught are more than few things.

Sandeep Dhir

[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

We are delighted to share that the 2nd Midlands Wellbeing retreat Plus Hybrid Scientific meeting is accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 9 CPD credits.
Event will be held at the 4-star Burleigh Court Hotel in Loughborough University campus.
Dates are 23rdand 24th April 2026.

Scientific meeting will be live streamed as part of the hybrid event on 23rd April.
There is an exciting scientific programme with excellent speakers, from multi-specialty background, along with wellbeing activities and workshops.
Details in the attached programme.
The venue is well connected by train, road, and air. Nearest airport is the Birmingham International Airport.

Register by clicking on the link below.
https://t.co/mhIVD8YB8T

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

Delighted to share that the 2nd Midlands Wellbeing retreat Plus Hybrid Scientific meeting is accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 9 CPD credits.
Event will be held at the 4-star Burleigh Court Hotel in Loughborough University campus. Dates are 23rdand 24th April 2026.
Scientific meeting will be live streamed as part of the hybrid event on 23rd April.
There is an exciting scientific programme with excellent speakers, from multi-specialty background, along with wellbeing activities and workshops. Details in the attached programme.
The venue is well connected by train, road, and air. Nearest airport is the Birmingham International Airport.
Register by clicking on the link below.
https://t.co/imm34Z3MFx

[Midlands Medical Conferences CIC (Not for Profit) @MedicalMidlands]

Are you a parent and would like to attend the conference in person but unable to do so due to childcare commitments?
Well - now you can! Thank you to the initiative by @sally_ghazali conference advisor and committee member.
For the first time ever in the history of the conference, we have taken your feedback and organised a parent and baby room.
At no additional cost as in-person delegate, you can register to attend the 13-14 October 2025 conference in Nottingham at Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Why not join 565 delegates who have already registered using this link: https://t.co/3h8COdwMJu
The parent and baby room is a space outside the main auditorium where the lectures will be streamed. This allows you to keep up to date with the conference whilst looking after your baby in the comfort of an informal setting with other parents and networking with friends and colleagues!

[Sandeep Dhir @SandeepDhir11]

RT @MedicalMidlands: In 2 weeks we will welcome 550 delegates and sponsors to interact at the conference in Nottingham on 13-14 October 202…