College of Medicine

13/04/2026

Last call for a brilliant Whole Food Medicine course taking place in West Sussex later this week - with future dates coming up too.

This evidence based CPD accredited hands-on food and nutrition workshop explores the intertwined relationships between farm, soil, food, kitchen & health.

When? Friday 17th April 2026 - 09:30-16:00 and then...

Saturday 16th May
Saturday 18th July
Friday 25th September

Where? Haymans Farm, Shillinglee Road, Plaistow, West Sussex. RH14 0PQ

How much? £175 for health professionals (GPs, hospital doctors, and alternative practitioners).

For more info, copy the link below: https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/events/ #!event/2026/4/17/whole-food-medicine-workshop-friday-17th-april-open-to-healthcare-professionals

13/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that NCIM CEO and founder, Dr Elizabeth Thompson as conference co-chair alongside Sir Sam Everington at the upcoming Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress 2026!

Join NCIM alongside over 3,000 healthcare professionals at the IPM Congress 2026 which is Europe’s largest congress dedicated to integrative and personalised medicine.

Taking place 18–20 June 2026 at the QEII Centre in London, UK, the event brings together practitioners from across the healthcare spectrum, including integrative, functional, lifestyle, environmental, complementary and holistic medicine.

Connect, collaborate and explore the future of personalised healthcare with experts and peers from around the world.

We hope to see you there!

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

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23/03/2026

The Integrated Medicine Alliance, which operates under the wing of College of Medicine, recently commissioned a nationally representative survey to assess how sentiment and the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) amongst UK adults are shifting.

We believe that complementary and conventional medicine can work together for better health outcomes for all and the findings from a 2000-strong survey echoed this, with one CAM therapy user on average to every two people seeking conventional treatment.

CAMs are already supporting large numbers of people and helping to ease pressure on the NHS, and our findings, which featured in Laura Donnelly’s piece in The Sunday Telegraph over the weekend - see link below - reflect a clear and encouraging shift - CAMs are ultimately now mainstream, with 43% of adults using them.

However, our research also revealed an important gap.

With more people - particularly younger generations - turning to platforms like YouTube and social media for health information, there is a critical need for greater consistency in how CAMs are understood, explained, and recommended across primary care.

It is clear that some CAMs (see those we endorse here) have a role to play in health care and prevention. Now we must ensure people have the knowledge and support to make fully informed choices, access the full spectrum of care available to them, and confidently integrate complementary therapies for the development of a holistic model of healing.

See which CAMs we endorse here:https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Helping-Hand-to-a-Healthier-Future-Leaflet-V5.pdf

Poll of 2,000 adults finds Generation Y inclined to use YouTube and Facebook to research treatments

08/03/2026

Just a few weeks away now! March 26th 2026 is Social Prescribing Day...

Are you a voluntary organisation or community group delivering invaluable social prescribing projects? Are you a healthcare professional? Or an individual benefiting from social prescribing? Perhaps you’re an academic dedicating your working life to better health?

Whatever your connection is with social prescribing, we'd love to hear your story and encourage your involvement, ahead of and on Social Prescribing Day 2026.

Tell us what you're up to!

08/03/2026

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The IPM Congress are proud to support International Women’s Day - a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. 💜
 
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality.
 
We celebrate all the achievements of women from around the word in forwarding the movement of
 

08/03/2026

Ready to stretch it out this spring?🧘🏽‍♀️

There's still time to sign up for Yoga Therapy for Anxiety, a four-week online course open to everyone this month.

Running on Tuesdays from 10th to the 31st March at 10am until 11.30am (UK Local Time), it's led by Heather Mason, founder of The Minded Institute.

Designed as a cumulative series, each session builds on the last, supporting nervous system regulation through therapeutic yoga practices informed by neuroscience and clinical experience.

Book your place here!
https://themindedinstitute.com/product/anxiety-course-yoga/

23/02/2026

'Social prescribing is the most important vehicle to help de-medicalise our lives. Doctors can help to push back against labelling all our emotions as diseases and instead help us regain our independence.'

The latest article in the Connecting Conversations series from the Social Prescribing Network sees MP Dr Simon Opher as guest blogger. Simon is a member of the College of Medicine, and chairs the Beyond Pills All Parliamentary Party Group (APPG) and the Creative Health APPG, both of which champion social prescribing to support community health and well-being.

Read it in full here:

The latest article in the Connecting Conversations series from the Social Prescribing Network sees MP Dr Simon Opher as guest blogger. Simon is a member of the College of Medicine, and chairs the Beyond Pills All Parliamentary Party Group (APPG) and the Creative Health APPG, both of which champion s...

23/02/2026

Have you got your tickets yet?

Just one of the many testimonials from IPM 2025 as quoted by Clare Grundel, Science & Education Manager, BANT – one of the IPM 2026 supporting organisations.

Ready to connect with the leaders redefining healthcare?

The IPM Congress brings together professionals from across integrative, functional, lifestyle, environmental and holistic medicine - all driven by a shared mission to improve patient outcomes.

This June in London, discover the latest research, real-world clinical applications and innovative approaches transforming modern care. Learn from leading experts and network with like-minded professionals passionate about whole-person health.

🌍 The future of healthcare starts here - secure your place now (link in bio)

31/01/2026

Nature Immersion Course: Residential 7th and 8th May 2026

Need a break from the daily demands? This two-day immersive course is a chance to reconnect and nourish your wellbeing in the beautiful grounds of Brimpts Farm, Dartmoor.

The programme includes:
- Practising simple techniques based on applied neurobiology, mindfulness and traditional sources which can be used in everyday work
- Learning about resilience from the woodland ecosystem, and practical tools for our own wellbeing and our teams
- Conservation work and physical activities together to de-stress, relax into the land and shift perspective
- An evening campfire circle for sharing, mutual support and insights on work stresses.
- Processes and time to consider better approaches for tackling work challenges and systemic pressures.

Find out more here: https://kernowhealthcic.org.uk/cornwall-training-hub/courses/course/nature-immersion-course-residential-7-and-8-may-2026/