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AfPP RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE 2019
Minds that learn – hearts that care
Between 8 – 11 August 2019, The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) held its annual conference and exhibition at the University of York Campus. Delegates were treated to an astonishing array of talks that highlighted health and wellbeing across UK Trusts.
The AfPP Residential Conference provided visitors with a programme crammed with educational sessions, networking opportunities and social events. Between sessions, delegates were also provided with an expansive exhibition, displaying the latest medical innovations and products. As well as the lectures and exhibition, a number of social entertainment events were provided – including a hypnotist, a circus and a gala dinner.
A number of presentations resulted in standing ovations from conference attendees, with many of the talks touching on emotive and personal experiences. Tracey Williams, president of the AfPP welcomed a packed audience and noted that this is the 55th anniversary of the AfPP. She began by sharing this year’s theme, ‘Minds that learn – hearts that care’, which aimed to “share good practices and knowledge with our colleagues.”
Next on the podium was AfPP CEO, Dawn Stott, who told delegates the aims and objectives of this year’s event. “We aim to provide engagement opportunities, provide high quality education for all levels of practitioners, and showcase innovation through medical device partners,” she explained. A compelling talk by Jules Wyman provided insight into the importance of
communication. Jules is a speaker and coach who aims to help people access genuine confidence. In 2003 she left a successful career in TV and theatre and two years later launched her own coaching and
The consultant showed me an X-ray that revealed a fibroid - a benign tumour of muscular and fibrous tissues - which was the size of a baby’s head. It was blocking both my urethra and my kidney, which was only functioning at 11%. To suddenly receive all this information was a shock and filled me with worry and fear. Jules Wyman, speaker and professional coach
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speaking business, Positive Belief. She now works with clients across the world in all sectors – from students to CEOs. Jules’ talk, “How infectious are you?” described her personal journey through the healthcare system in the UK, and the impact that two consultants had on her. She reflected on how we can learn from her experience and how this can make a difference as individuals, both at work and home. She began by explaining the background
of her story. “Due to a non-cancerous tumour, I now have a kidney that only functions at 36%,” she said. “In 2017, my best friend was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer and, three months later, she died. “For the rest of that year, most of my family became ill and, at the end of the year, my father died. The following year, I lost weight and appetite. This was compounded by a lack of sleep and some truly gruesome
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