Wisdom is an unlikely word to find on a person specification for a healthcare job and yet it is an attribute that many people desire particularly when faced with complex clinical and ethical decisions. As Christians we should not strive to be wise in our own strength but seek as Solomon did for the 'wisdom and knowledge' of God. (2 Chr 1:10)

The main talks at this year's conference will give us an opportunity to explore the wisdom contained in the book of Proverbs and seek to understand how we can apply it to our work practice and working lives. There will also be opportunity to discuss the personal implications of the talks in small groups and to pray for one another. We will be welcoming back Hugh Thomson as our main speaker. Hugh spoke at the 2003 conference and has been asked back due to popular demand!

In addition there will be a large variety of seminars, a bookstall and a resource area with plenty of information about initiatives in the UK and overseas. This is well known as a friendly conference with plenty of times of good food and fellowship and all this will be happening in a well equipped conference centre in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan!

Main Speaker
Hugh Thomson is a pastor of City Evangelical Church, Birmingham and part-time consultant endoscopist at Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham. He is involved with teaching the Bible at Christian Unions, for the Christian Medical Fellowship and overseas, mostly in Africa.

Delegates
The conference is open to all qualified, students & assistants in Nursing, Midwifery or the Allied Health Professions.
(The Allied Health Professions include:
Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, Orthoptics, Optometry and Audiology.)

Those still seeking work post graduation are very welcome!

Cost
£65 Qualified and assistants
£40 Students/unemployed
(£5 discount for members of CTN/CNM/TSCF/CSNM)
£35 Saturday Day Visitor

Seminars
- Transition into the workplace
- Spirituality and Palliative Care
- Complementary Therapies
- Listening/ Mentoring
- Witnessing at work
- The NHS and the future
Overseas 1: Practicalities and realities of going short-tem
Overseas 2: Community Based Rehabilitation

Discussion Groups
There will be the opportunity to discuss issues raised in the main sessions and seminars in a small group setting.

Resources Area
An extensive bookstall will be available with many books on issues particularly relevant to healthcare professionals. Also information about relevant initiatives around the UK.

Mission Area
A place to find out latest information on mission agencies and vacancies for health professionals. People will also be available to discuss any queries you may have about healthcare mission.

Accommodation and food
Hebron Hall is a well equipped conference centre, further details about the centre can be found here (www.hebronhall.org ). We are hoping to have use of the swimming pool at some point during the conference.
The full price includes accommodation and all meals from Friday evening through to Sunday lunch (Special dietry requests can be catered for if informed in advance).
The accommodation is in shared rooms of 2-6 people. All rooms are ensuite but own linen/sleeping bags will be required.
For a small additional cost there is the option (subject to availability) to request to be in a 2 or 3 bed room, in this case bedding will be provided.

Programme
The weekend is arranged so that there is a mixture of meetings, small group times and a chance to meet others and relax. Everything is optional, although we recommend that people attend the three main meetings and the small groups to get the most out of the main focus of the weekend.
This years programme is available here

Organisers
The 'Whatever next...?' conference is being organised by the Christian Therapists Network [www.ctn.org.uk], the Christian Nurses and Midwives [www.cnm.org.uk] and the Therapy Students Christian Fellowship. [www.uccf.org.uk/tscf]
These ministries are affiliated to the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship [www.uccf.org.uk] and all share the same aim of seeking to equip, support and encourage Christians in the world of healthcare.

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