| 9:00 - 9:15 | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 9:00 - 9:05 | Introduction to the Future Patient vision | |
| 9:05 - 9:15 | Setting intentions for the day | |
| 9:15 - 10:15 | A new approach to healthcare: Why now is the time for change |
| 9:15 - 9:35 | The case for preventive healthcare today | Dr Mayoni Gooneratne (chair) |
| 9:35 - 10:00 | Panel Discussion: Reimagining the future of health:
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Discussion themes:- Backdrop of current health and statistics
- Why preventive healthcare is essential now
- Defining what future health looks like
- Socio-economic context – balancing NHS and alternative structures
- Building public trust in research
| Future Patient Editorial Board:
Kim Pearson, Adam Hewitt, Emma Beswick, Sherezade Ruano, Benjamin Brown, Dr Nima Mahmoodi, Tracey Dennison |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | The functional pathway: From root cause to real change |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | What is functional medicine?- Origins and principles
- How it differs from conventional medicine
- The systems biology approach
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| 10:20 – 10:40 | Understanding root causes of illness- The ‘why behind the what’ in chronic conditions
- Inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and more
- The shift from symptom management to resolution
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| 10:40 – 11:00 | “Physician, heal thyself”: Why your own health matters- Rising rates of burnout, fatigue, and mental health challenges among healthcare professionals
- Normalisation of overwork and self-neglect
- How clinician health affects empathy, performance, and patient outcomes
- Creating a health culture in healthcare with peer support, reflective practice, and self-compassion strategies
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| 11:00 – 11:20 | Morning coffee break (20 mins) |
| 11:20 – 12:30 | Personalised care in practice: Breaking barriers and building better health |
| 11:20 – 11:35 | The cost of health- Financial, systemic, and time-based barriers to access
- Hidden costs of poor health outcomes
- Why investing in prevention saves in the long term
| Susie Edwards |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Myths of good health- Common misconceptions about wellness, diets, and “quick fixes”
- Social media vs science
- Reframing what true health looks and feels like
| Kim Pearson |
| 11:50 – 12:05 | Whole-health consultation: Seeing the full picture- Understanding the person’s entire health story
- Lifestyle, environment, history, emotional and social health
- Collaborative relationships in care
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| 12:05 – 12:30 | Diagnostics and testing PANEL- The role of advanced testing in functional medicine
- Interpreting lab results in context
- Tailoring treatment through meaningful insights
| Emma Beswick |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break (1.5 hours) |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Gut health and nutrition |
| 14:00 – 14:20 | Gut health and the microbiome- Understanding the gut-brain-immune connection
- Microbiota diversity and its impact on overall health
- Factors that damage or support gut health (diet, stress, antibiotics, etc.)
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| 14:20 – 14:40 | Food as medicine- The role of diet in prevention and healing
- Anti-inflammatory and healing foods
- Personalised nutrition: tailoring diet to the individual
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| 14:40 – 15:00 | Supplementation: When, why and how – PANEL- Common deficiencies and their impacts
- Functional testing to guide supplement choices
- Myths and evidence behind popular supplements
| Emma Beswick |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Regulating and resting |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Stress and nervous system health- Understanding the stress response and its chronic impact
- Nervous system regulation strategies (breathwork, HRV, vagal tone)
- Tools to shift from survival mode to balance
| Sherezade Ruano |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Sleep as medicine- The science of sleep and its role in healing
- Barriers to quality sleep in modern life
- Practical tips for better sleep hygiene and circadian support
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| 16:00 – 16:25 | Hormones and whole-body balance- Understanding the hormonal system and its role in regulating mood, energy, metabolism, and sleep
- How stress, lifestyle, and environment disrupt hormone function
- Key hormones across life stages (e.g. cortisol, thyroid, oestrogen, progesterone, insulin)
Practical strategies to support hormonal balance through nutrition, rest, and daily rhythms
| Tracey Dennison |
| 16:25 – 16:45 | Afternoon coffee break (20 mins) |
| 16:45 – 18:00 | Energise and elevate: Clearing, powering and connecting for whole health |
| 16:45 – 17:05 | Environmental and internal toxicity- Common sources of environmental toxins (home, food, personal care
- Internal toxic load: gut, liver, metabolic stress
- Nutrition, movement and lifestyle strategies to support natural detox pathways
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| 17:05 – 17:25 | Mitochondrial health: Powering the body- Why mitochondria matter: energy, ageing, immunity, and repair
- Signs of mitochondrial dysfunction and fatigue
- Nutrients and habits that support cellular energy (CoQ10, movement, rest cycles)
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| 17:25 – 17:45 | Movement and exercise- Reframing exercise as joyful, sustainable, and regenerative
- The mental and metabolic benefits of daily movement
- Tips for finding what works for your body, schedule, and mood
| Adam Hewitt |
| 17:45 – 18:00 | Connection, relationships and spiritual health- The impact of meaningful connection on healing and longevity
- Social health as a pillar of wellness
- Ritual, purpose, and practices that support emotional and spiritual wellbeing
| Dr Nima Mahmoodi |
| 18:00 | Closing remarks- Summary and key takeaways
- Call to action and community engagement
| Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, Charlotte Body, Vicky Eldridge |
