BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCIM - National Centre for Integrative Medicine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncim.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCIM - National Centre for Integrative Medicine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T005645 CREATED:20250714T104136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161220Z UID:43694-1778839200-1778864400@ncim.org.uk 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 \n \n Inspiring day.Incredible speakers.So much passion and energy to drive forward the power of positive health movement…\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A very informative day with lots of expertise from all the speakers. I picked up lots of information that I will follow up on. \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\, exhibitors and supporters 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncim.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Matcha-tea-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T005645 CREATED:20251216T121648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T140801Z UID:45070-1791540000-1791565200@ncim.org.uk SUMMARY:NCIM Conference: Oncology Symptom Support: Advancing Care Across the Cancer Journey DESCRIPTION:Oncology Symptom Support:\nAdvancing Care Across the Cancer Journey\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 09 October 2026\n10am – 5pm\nWhere: In-person and online\nIn-person tickets (includes refreshments\, lunch & networking drinks): £120 (early-bird £87 until 31 July 2026)\nLive online/recording: £60 (early-bird £54 until 31 July 2026)\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 Symptom Support is Central to Quality Cancer Care \nEffective symptom management can transform the cancer experience. As treatments advance and survival rates improve\, the focus is shifting: how do we help patients not just live longer\, but live better? Evidence shows that proactive\, integrative symptom support can improve treatment tolerance\, quality of life\, and potentially outcomes. \nThis isn’t about replacing oncology standards. It’s about enhancing them. From managing treatment side effects to addressing pain\, fatigue\, and psychological distress\, evidence-based symptom support is becoming essential to comprehensive cancer care at every stage of the journey. \nThis conference brings together the latest research\, clinical insights\, and practical frameworks you need to advance symptom support in your practice. Whether you’re an oncologist\, specialist nurse\, allied health professional\, or anyone working in cancer care\, join us to explore how science\, prevention\, and compassionate approaches can improve patient experiences from diagnosis through survivorship. \nWhat You’ll Take Away\n📊 Evidence-Based Insights The latest research on health coaching effectiveness in cancer care\, primary care settings\, and population health\, so you can make the case to colleagues\, senior leadership\, or clients. \n🏥 Real NHS Implementation Strategies Learn from practitioners already integrating health coaching into NHS primary care and social prescribing. Discover what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to navigate the system. \n💡 Practical Tools & Frameworks Walk away with coaching techniques\, conversation frameworks\, and assessment tools you can use immediately\, whether with patients\, clients\, or in your own practice. \n🤝 Expert Access Live Q&A with 6 leading figures in health coaching and integrative medicine\, plus connection opportunities with fellow healthcare professionals and coaches. \n📜 Professional Development Earn 7 hours of CPD certification while staying at the cutting edge of preventative healthcare. \n🎬 Recording Access Can’t make it live? Watch on demand at your convenience and revisit sessions when you need them. \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 Where will the 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\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\nTIME \n\n\nCONTENT \n\n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n10.00 – 10.15 \n\n\nWelcome Address \n\n\nDr Elizabeth Thompson \nCEO & Founder NCIM Integrative Medicine Doctor \n\n\n\n\n10.15 – 11.15 \n\n\nMedicinal mushrooms across the cancer journey  \n\n\nCatalina Fernadez de Ana Portela  \nFounder Hifas da Terra  \n\n\n\n\n11.15 – 11.45 \n\n\nBREAK \n\n\n\n\n\n11.45 – 12.30 \n\n\nAromatic Tools for Symptom Support in Oncology Care \n\n\nRhiannon Lewis \n\n\n\n\n12.15 – 1.00 \n\n\nAdvancing Care Across the Cancer Journey \n\n\nFountain Centre & Penny Brohn UK \n\n\n\n\n1.15 – 2.15 \n\n\nLUNCH \n\n\n\n\n\n2.15 – 3.00 \n\n\nUpdate from the Homeopathy Special Interest Group for the Society of Integrative Oncology including results from the Delphi Process \n\n\nDr Jean-Lionel Bagot & Professor Massimo Bonucci \n\n\n\n\n3.00 – 3.45 \n\n\nNutrition and Dietetics: Creating the bridge in Integrative Oncology \n\n\nKirsten Chick and Meredy Birdi \nBSIO Special Interest Group in Nutrition and Dietetics TBC \n\n\n\n\n3.45 – 4.15 \n\n\nBREAK \n\n\n\n\n\n4.15 – 5.00 \n\n\nMistletoe Therapy in Oncology Symptom Support \n\n\nDr Simon van Lieshout \n\n\n\n\n5.00 – 5.45 \n\n\nFasting in cancer \n\n\nProfessor Valter Longo TBC \n\n\n\n\n5.45 – 6.00 \n\n\nNCIM Diploma in Integrative Healthcare Graduation Ceremoney \n\n\n\n\n\n6.30 – 7.00 \n\n\nNetworking drinks and evening meal with BSIO URL:https://ncim.org.uk/event/oncology-symptom-support-2 CATEGORIES:Conference,Education Event,Wellbeing Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncim.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Integrative-Oncology-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR