And what an amazing 2026 I anticipate it will be!
The work I've invested in on medical trauma awareness is growing at a faster pace and collaborations are forming in the UK and US to generate greater awareness. In the Spring of this year I will be finalising the introduction of a UK version of Professor Flaum's trauma informed training programme from the US in addition to shorter versions of this programme tailored to the needs of all those working within a Health Care environment. This approach is unique in it's inclusivity and pays attention to the systems currently in place within our Health Sector. How can we expect our Health Care Professional Colleagues to treat their patients as human beings when their needs are not included within the process? Preventing burn out and exhaustion by providing compassion, empathy and a listening ear to those who we expect to keep us safe is an integral part of my vision for a healthier, inclusive Health Service. Ideally, one where medicine treats the person as a whole, with common humanity and kindness, not as a body part on a production line. And equally importantly, one where the culture within medical environments recognises and engages once again with the meaning of the word 'care'
Watch this space for updates.....
to accommodate the above, there is also sadness in saying goodbye to my active work with the 'In this 2gether' metastatic breast cancer groups. A hard decision to make, but they are in safe hands going forward and I will be proud to remain a Consultant and peer Supervisor for this incredible service.
