Inspiring Change in Rural Healthcare

The National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine (NCRRM) is once again preparing to welcome healthcare professionals from across the UK and beyond for its annual conference.

Taking place on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June 2025 at the North Lakes Hotel and Spa in Penrith, this year’s event promises to be another inspiring gathering. With the theme “Changing Practice, One Thought at a Time,” the conference will explore how small shifts in thinking can lead to big changes in the way healthcare is delivered in remote and rural settings.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 conference will feature an exciting programme of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions. Attendees will hear from practitioners who have delivered care in some of the world’s most challenging environments, and will explore topics such as clinical courage, wilderness medicine, and lessons learned from working in the remotest locations.

The conference offers far more than just a learning opportunity. It’s a chance to connect, share expertise, and build networks with like-minded professionals who are passionate about rural healthcare. Already, delegates are set to travel from as far afield as Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating the global relevance of the issues under discussion.

Delegates will be encouraged to think about how they can integrate compassion, mental wellbeing, and holistic approaches into their practice — aspects that are often vital, but sometimes overlooked, in rural and remote healthcare delivery

Students are also encouraged to take part, with two free places available through a competitive application process. Last year’s strong interest from students highlights the growing enthusiasm for careers in rural medicine, a promising sign for the future of healthcare provision in more isolated areas.

The conference is organised by the Remote and Rural Team at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

For more information or to book your place, visit the dedicated web page or contact the team at [email protected]