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The Future of Clinical Practice
Our guest speakers will discuss topics around technological innovation in practice, the changing role and demands of a clinician’s career, and the skills required to lead a successful clinical practice into the future.
LOCATION
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3SA
FORMAT
Talks, panels, networking and earn CPD points for attendance
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, 9th September 2026
9:00am to 6:00pm
WHY ATTEND?
Expect sharper thinking, stronger speakers, better networking. A conference experience designed to keep you informed, from the first greeting to the final session.
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WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS
Topics That Matter to You
Our event is a chance to hear about the changes that will impact your practice in the future. How to be ready for them, and how to take advantage of them too.
Pillar 1 – Innovation in Practice
This pillar explores how modern clinical practice is evolving through advancements in AI, digital health and preventative medicine, alongside the growing complexity of patient care. It equips clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to integrate innovation safely, manage clinical risk and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in primary care settings.
Pillar 2 – The Modern Clinician
This pillar focuses on supporting clinicians to navigate and design sustainable, fulfilling careers within an increasingly diverse healthcare landscape. It provides practical insight into career development, portfolio working, professional identity and medico-legal protection to help clinicians thrive in modern practice.
Pillar 3 – Leadership & Ownership
This pillar addresses the realities of leadership within healthcare, from improving operational efficiency and managing teams to understanding governance and financial responsibility. It equips clinicians with the skills and knowledge required to lead effectively and contribute to resilient, sustainable and high-performing practices.
Meaningful Networking
We create space for conversations with peers, exhibitors, sponsors, and sector leaders.
Conference Agenda
9:00am
Arrival registration, refreshments, and networking
9:30am
Opening remarks and keynote speech
10:30am
Breakfast Reception, networking and exhibitors
11:15am
Pillar 1 – Session 1
AI and Clinical Safety in Primary Care – Dr. Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
Pillar 2 – Session 1
Career Design and Portfolio Pathways – Dr. Koyes Ahmed
Pillar 3 – Session 1
Practice Efficiency and Operational Excellence – Dr. Sheik Mateen Ellahi
12:15pm
Pillar 1 – Session 2
Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine in Practice – Dr. Sundhya Raman
Pillar 2 – Session 2
Personal Branding and Professional Positioning – Dr. Paul Catterson
Pillar 3 – Session 2
Management Skills for Clinical Practice – Aimee Robson
1:00pm
Lunch and networking
2:15pm
Pillar 1 – Session 3
Managing Mental Health and Clinical Complexity – Ruth Jacobs
Pillar 2 – Session 3
Medico-Legal Awareness and Professional Protection – Dr. Adrian Rees
Pillar 3 – Session 3
Governance, Finance and Sustainable Practice – Matthew Goddard
3:00pm
Refreshments and networking
3:45pm
Interactive Panel Questions and Answers
4:45pm
Closing remarks
5:00pm
Drinks and canapés reception
Frequently Asked Questions
I have special dietary requirements… who do I contact to discuss?
All food will be Halal, there will also be fully vegan options, and many will be gluten free.
Please note that if you have a severe allergy, the venue kitchen cannot guarantee there won’t be any cross contamination from elsewhere in the kitchen.
Please use contact us to discuss any concerns.
I will have a suitcase… will I be able to store it at the Conference?
There will be a staffed cloakroom for you to leave small overnight bags and coats if required.
Is there WIFI at the Hotel?
The login will be shared when you register on the day.
Is the venue fully accessible?
Yes, the Conference venue is fully accessible with ramps and lifts. Should you require a member of staff to assist on the day please contact us and let us know as we will need to create an evacuation plan for you in the case of an emergency
In the case of an emergency, you will have a dedicated Conference Venue team member to escort you to the emergency exits.
When will I receive my CPD Certification?
Mediconferences Ltd are registered with the CPD Organisation so you will receive certification once you have registered your attendance at the conference.
Can I get my delegate entry pass refunded if I have to cancel?
Our policy is as follows…
- 8 weeks’ notice or more …. 100%
- 4 weeks to 8 weeks’ notice … 50%
- Less than 4 weeks … no refund as we would have confirmed numbers with the Conference Venue
Can I transfer my delegate entry pass to a colleague?
Yes, you can if more than 7 days to the Conference venue. Please contact us should you wish to do this so we can change the Lanyard information.
Is there a Prayer room I could use?
The conference venue will arrange a dedicated room should you require one. Please contact us when you purchase your delegate entry pass.
If I stay at the Crowne Plaza, is there a discount code?
When you book your room please inform the Bookings Team that you are attending the Conference and they will give you a preferential rate
Is there parking at the Crowne Plaza?
Yes, the hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the Stephenson Quarter multi-story car park (NE1 3PH) with 360 spaces and is easily reached via the A1
Charges are £9 for 0-12 hours and £15 for 24 hours, payable by phone. It offers secure, covered parking.
I’m arriving by the train / Metro… How far is the Venue?
For those on public transport, the venue is just a 2-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station.
One of the sessions that I wanted to attend is full… will I be able to access this session at another time?
Yes, all delegates will receive the link to all the sessions on the day after the Conference so you can watch any session that you did not attend.
Any further information on the above FAQs, or to discuss anything not listed, please get in touch with us for more information.
Speakers
Speakers at this event include members of our advisory board and guest speakers.
Dr. Koyes Ahmed
Dr Koyes Ahmed is an NHS GP and Urgent Care Doctor in Bristol, and Founder & Chief Medical Officer of DutyDoctor, a private online GP service he successfully exited soon after launch while continuing in a leadership role.
His interests span clinical entrepreneurship, leadership, private and international healthcare, and digital health.
FOCUS AREAS
Clinical Entrepreneurship • Leadership • Private Healthcare • International Work • Digital Health
Dr. Sheikh Mateen Ellahi
Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi is a GP Partner and a senior advisor in digital health and primary care transformation. Alongside his frontline clinical work, he serves as Clinical Director and Clinical Safety Officer at CheckUp Health, provides consultancy to practices on governance and operational improvement, and speaks internationally on healthcare innovation.
FOCUS AREAS
Leadership • Digital Health & Clinical Innovation • Operational Improvement • Preventative & Global Care
Dr. Adrian Rees
Dr Adrian Rees is a GP partner in a large NHS practice in Leeds and a medicolegal expert with extensive experience across clinical practice and expert report work.
He combines frontline medical insight with rigorous, evidence based analysis to deliver clear, balanced, and defensible opinions.
FOCUS AREAS
Clinical quality • Programme relevance • Outcomes focus
Ruth Jacobs
Ruth Jacobs is a Registered Mental Health Nurse, trainer, and founder of Certified Minds. She works nationally to strengthen how teams respond to mental health and safeguarding challenges.
Ruth is also co-founder of Rest to Reset, supporting families of young people with complex mental health needs, and is a recipient of the HSJ Award for Best Educational Programme for the NHS.
FOCUS AREAS
Young People’s Mental Health • Communication & De-Escalation • Workforce Training & Development
Dr. Paul Catterson
Dr. Paul Catterson is a sports medicine leader, with direct oversight of medical operations at Newcastle United FC since 2009.
Recognised for work in blood biomarkers, recovery and elite athlete performance. Building high-performance medical departments, managing multimillion budgets, and aligning medical vision with performance objectives.
FOCUS AREAS
Strategic leadership • Multidisciplinary team management • Athlete health monitoring
Dr. Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
Gurnak is a practicing GP and Deputy Chief Clinical Information Officer for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland ICB. He chairs the Midlands CXIO Network and the Equity Charter, and serves as ICB Clinical Lead for Cancer and Frailty and an NHS England GP Peer Ambassador.
Passionate about reducing health inequalities, he champions digital transformation that empowers patients and staff, keeping patients at the heart of change.
FOCUS AREAS
Digital Transformation • Technological Empowerment • Strategic leadership
Aimee Robson
Aimee is National Deputy Director of Primary & Community Care Improvement & Development at NHS England and Visiting Professor of Practice at Northumbria University.
Aimee has spent many years leading workforce and transformation programmes across the NHS. Her focus is on translating evidence, policy and strategy into change, with interests in improvement, implementation, workforce transformation and co-production.
FOCUS AREAS
Policy and Delivery • Sustainable Improvement • Health and Care Systems
Dr. Sundhya Raman
Dr Sundhya Raman holds an MBBS, a Pharmacology & Physiology degree, and a D.Phil in Genetics & Epigenetics from Oxford, with board certification in Lifestyle Medicine.
She is Lifestyle Medicine Lead at the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, founder of My Wellness Doctor, and has developed cholesterol-lowering programmes in primary care. She speaks and teaches on cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and healthy ageing for medical, public, and corporate audiences.
FOCUS AREAS
Cardiovascular prevention • Cardiometabolic health • Genetics and epigenetics
Matthew Goddard
Over the last 5 years at Forvis Mazars, Matthew has worked with medical consultants in private practice and organisations operating in primary care.
By understanding their goals and challenges he uses his experiences and skills across accounting and tax compliance, and finance functions to provide quality solutions for his clients.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. In the UK, they span 14 offices nationwide and have over 3,300 professionals, including 170 partners.
FOCUS AREAS
Accounting • Tax compliance • Finance
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