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SUMMARY:NCIM Conference: Optimising Health in Later Life: A Multidisciplinary Approach
DESCRIPTION:Optimising Health in Later Life:\nA Multi-Disciplinary Approach\nA one-day hybrid NCIM Conference\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date & Time:\nFriday 15 May 2026\n10am – 5pm\nWhere: In-person and online\nIn-person tickets (includes refreshments\, lunch & networking drinks): £120 \nLive online/recording: £60 \nMembers in-person ticket £70 or online ticket £40\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a member of the NCIM Membership for just £4.99 a month and receive exclusive content\, plus discount to this and all our conferences. \nMedical students please email education@ncim.org.uk for a £25 student ticket. \nNB: If you are unable to attend live on the day\, you can purchase the recording at checkout. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				BOOK MY TICKET NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the conference\nWith the UK’s ageing population placing increasing demands on healthcare services\, there is an urgent need to shift from reactive treatment to proactive\, preventive approaches that support healthy ageing. \nJoin NCIM for Optimising Health in Later Life: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach\, a conference bringing together GPs\, healthcare professionals\, and allied health practitioners to explore evidence-based strategies for supporting older adults to maintain health\, independence\, and quality of life. \nThis one-day conference examines practical interventions across key domains: community-based care and social prescribing\, workplace health for older employees\, nutritional science\, therapeutic fasting\, exercise prescription\, and supporting resilience through chronic disease. \nThrough expert-led sessions combining current research with clinical application\, you’ll gain actionable insights to implement in your practice\, helping patients not just live longer\, but live better. \nWhy attend?\nLearn: Insights\, innovation and ideas to better support yourself and your patients \nExplore: Ask questions and share your experiences \nConnect: Expand your network in the world of Integrative Healthcare \nGrow: Gain 7 hours of CPD (for healthcare professionals) \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Conference Programme - Your Day at a Glance\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nTIME\nCONTENT\nSPEAKER\n\n\n10.00 – 10.15\n\nWelcome Address: Optimising Health in Later Life: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach\n\n\nDr Elizabeth Thompson \nCEO & Founder NCIM Integrative Medicine Doctor \n\n\n\n10.15 – 11.00\n\n  \nEnhancing Connection in Older Adults – an answer to the NHS 10-year Plan\n\n\nDr Helen Kingston\, Partner of Frome Medical Practice \nChloe Jenvey\, Medical Student at University of Bristol \n\n\n\n11.00 – 11.30\nBREAK\n\n\n\n11.30 -12.15\n\nThrive 55+ Building Age Friendly Work Places\n\n\nOliver PrattNCIM Thrive 55 Project Lead \n\n\n\n12.15 – 1.00\n\nBuilding Resilience to the Degenerative Effects in Ageing – A Review of the International Evidence\n\n\nProfessor Robert ThomasProfessor of Exercise and Nutritional Science & Consultant Oncologist \n\n\n\n1.00 – 2.00\nLUNCH\n\n\n\n2.00 – 2.45\n\nThe Role of Polyphenols in Healthy Ageing\n\n\nColin RoseSenior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine and Researcher \n\n\n\n2.45 – 3.30\n\nFasting Protocols for Older Adults: Evidence and Safety Considerations\n\n\nDr Elizabeth Thompson\, CEO NCIM & Integrative Medicine Doctor \nLayla Gordon\, Nutritional Therapist L-Nutra UK Nutrition Lead & Healthcare Practitioner Network Support \n\n\n\n3.30 – 4.00\nBREAK\n\n\n\n4.15 – 5.00\n\nPhysical Activity in Older Adults – The Science and Practical Applications\n\n\nDr John Sykes\, Partner at Batheaston Medical Centre\, Trustee & Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine \n\n\n\n5.00 – 5.15\n\nDiploma Award Ceremony and Close of the Day\n\n\nDr Elizabeth Thompson \nCEO & Founder NCIM \nIntegrative Medicine Doctor \n\n\n\n5.30\nNetworking Drinks\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						Where will the NCIM Optimising Health in Later Life conference take place?\nJoin us for an inspiring in-person conference at the stunning Ham Green House in Pill\, nestled in peaceful countryside just outside Bristol. \nEasily accessible by bus from Bristol and with free on-site parking\, getting here is hassle-free. \nEnjoy a day of learning and connection with a delicious lunch\, nourishing snacks\, and refreshing drinks – all included to keep you energised throughout the event! \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event
URL:https://ncim.org.uk/event/optimising-health-in-later-life
LOCATION:Ham Green House\, Chapel Pill Lane\, Pill\, Bristol\, BS20 0HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education Event,Wellbeing Event
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