BSLM 2022 Annual Conference
The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine's sixth annual conference takes place between September 22nd-24th
Join us later this year for our biggest conference yet! In September, BSLM are in London to host our annual conference, bringing in speakers from across the globe to provide expert insight into all aspects of lifestyle medicine.
This year, our conference focuses on the community, acknowledging the various socio-economic factors that impacts our society, and aims to ignite some tangible lifestyle medicine initiatives & solutions, to aid the inequalities that exist in our society’s health and well-being. Now, more than ever, it is important that we ensure lifestyle medicine gets to those that need it the most.
In our partnership with Tottenham Community Outreach, BSLM are looking to address these issues, tackling health inequalities, and helping build a community where lifestyle medicine is accessible and beneficial to everyone.
Our collective goal is to transform healthcare, exploring new approaches to the prevention, treatment, management and reversal of chronic disease.
There really is no conference quite like this in the UK, one which brings together clinicians, scientists, researchers, health professionals and also patients.
Over a packed three-day programme we will be bringing you expert speakers covering all the key elements of the lifestyle medicine approach including:
- Healthy Eating
- Physical activity
- Mental wellbeing (Stress and mental health)
- Sleep
- Healthy Relationships
- Minimising harmful substances
- Group consultations and virtual group consultations – and their potential to meet pent up healthcare needs in the UK
- Population health improvement, public health and behaviour change
- The social determinants of health and health inequalities
- Health, the environment and “planetary health”
Why come to BSLM 2022?
Hear from industry-leading healthcare professionals from across the globe, providing their expert knowledge on a wide range of lifestyle medicine topics. This insight can give you the knowledge you need to enhance your work, be it through your occupation, or fulfilment of your studies.
BSLM2022 provides opportunities to meet and network with others with a shared interest in lifestyle medicine. There is no other event in the UK, which brings together such a broad spectrum of people, all with a shared commitment to reversing the rising tide of chronic disease in the UK.
Join in a host of sessions and workshop that give you a taste of the benefits lifestyle medicine can bring … and it’s not just presentations – from yoga to cooking demonstrations, there’s a little something there for everyone!
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provides corporate, high quality open spaces, that can facilitate both plenary and parallel sessions, in great comfort. It’s complimented by small, intimate meeting places to foster networking, meetings, and maintain that friendly family feel, that BSLM value so highly.
With this years’ focus on Community, you’ll take away key learning that will help address health inequalities and ensure that lifestyle medicine reaches the communities that need it the most. Our speakers aim to share tangible knowledge and solutions to enable you to make a difference in your community.
We look forward to our annual evening event, offering you the opportunity to relax and reflect on what promises to be the best BSLM conference yet. As always, this promises to be an evening to remember. Join us this year with George McGavin, Academic & TV Presenter… more details to be shared soon.
Another year, another hybrid conference
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic provided numerous challenges for us all to overcome, and resulted in a new approach to how we host a number of our events, including our annual conference. In 2021, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, we were the first to take on a hybrid-style conference, incorporating both virtual and in-person elements and the feedback was amazing, so we’re excited to maintain the option for delegates this year.
It’s important to us, that we can cater for our growing audience across the globe, whilst maintaining that deep, personal connection we build with every one of our members. Having these healthy, meaningful relationships forms one of the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine, so we feel it is essential to continue to provide that, no matter how delegates choose to join.
Therefore, we’re happy to confirm that BSLM 2022 will provide both virtual and in-person tickets so, even if you are unable to attend physically, or want to catch up on talks from parallel sessions, you won’t miss out. Whether you choose to join us in person at the impressive Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, or from the comfort of your own home/workplace – the choice is yours. (A reminder that those signed up for IBLM/BSLM Lifestyle Medicine Certification, must attend in person to qualify for the 10 hours in-person criteria. More info can be found here).
A message from our Chairman
Quite possibly, our greatest public health challenge continues into another year and we dare to think the worst will be behind us soon.
With more than 5 million lives lost and many more blighted by Covid-19 this pandemic has been tragic. However, four times that number of lives have been prematurely lost to preventable non-communicable disease. And we know, as presented at our Edinburgh 2021 conference, that lifestyle-related factors have been involved in both outcomes.
As healthcare professionals and practitioners, you understand better than anyone, the toll on your mental Health, and that of those close to you. It is generally accepted too, that we have not all been in this together, as socioeconomic and environmental influences are omnipresent as a very negative force.
‘Community Engagement for Healthy Equality’ is not just a slogan. We all need to deliver on it, and BSLM is playing its part in delivering and advocating solutions, which will be highlighted by a cast of national and international speakers during our BSLM2022 Annual Conference in London’s fabulous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is more than the six pillars, which of course, are critical to our learning and evidence-base. In fact, it has been described by some as the “clinical arm of Public Health”, and others as “the public health arm of Conventional Medicine”. Actually, it straddles both, and so some simply call it Medicine as it should be practiced!
Our many hundreds of diplomates, without blaming or judging, are leading the way because lifestyle medicine offers support to people to make positive changes to improve their health and wellbeing. By engaging with their community, #1change at a time, their community is responding. Like a pebble thrown into a pond, the LM ripples are extending out to people who need support the most.
BSLM2022 will be another great opportunity to meet across health disciplines, to learn, to gently debate, to have fun and to be inspired into a refreshing approach to our own lives, our family lives and to our community.
You can be sure of a warm welcome, a great location and a first-class programme. So, on behalf of BSLM Trustees, may I wish you healthy regards and I really look forward to meeting you in London.
Rob Lawson, BSLM chairman
Call for Abstracts
We’re inviting submissions for poster presentation abstracts which demonstrate the value of lifestyle medicine in clinical practice. We are looking for examples of original, important or relevant work in the areas of science, research, clinical application (including service improvement or audit projects) or public health.
Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to present a poster live at BSLM 2022.
6 Years of BSLM
Gala Dinner
Join us at our gala dinner for an evening of great food and entertainment on Friday 23rd September, at the stunning venue of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It’s sure to be a fantastic night with George McGavin as our after-dinner speaker and live music throughout the evening. Tickets are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!
#1Change
To celebrate with us from Lifestyle Medicine Week and into our October, birthday month, tag us in your #1Change and tell us what behaviour change techniques, keep you, and your patients, on the right path. If you happen to be setting any goals or challenges that may include fundraising, whether as an individual or team/practice … please consider supporting our Charity and driving further awareness through our Just Giving page, it all helps us to ensure lifestyle medicine education gets to the communities that need it the most through funding our Learning Management System to host our courses.
IBLM/BSLM Certification Students
The IBLM has included the live in-person requirement so that people in the movement can experience the energy, enthusiasm and motivation that comes from a gathering of likeminded individuals, networking with others to get traction with their newfound knowledge. Whilst virtual tickets for the conference are available, in person attendance is compulsory as a pre-requisite to the exam.
If you are considering completing the Lifestyle Medicine Certification through BSLM visit the BSLM/IBLM certification page for more information
Exhibitor / Sponsor BSLM2022
To enable the much needed step-change in our battle against chronic ill-health, the Lifestyle Medicine movement needs the support of aligned organisations and corporate partners. We must share the influence of lifestyle factors on health, we must educate our healthcare professionals and leaders on this new approach to treatment, and we must provide the highest quality, evidence-informed information across our healthcare systems. Please join us in improving not only our nation’s, but the world’s health and wellbeing, through this transformative Lifestyle Medicine approach and showcase your organisation in the process. More info on the packages available here.
Event Accommodation
If you are still looking to book you accommodation for this year’s conference please contact Reservation Highway via phone on 01423 525 577 or email on admin@reservation-highway.co.uk.
We’ve also included a few additional direct options on commuter routes, which you may find helpful. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, also share links for accommodation on their website.
Visit London
Discover the best of London with Visit London, the official guide to England’s exciting capital. Find things to do in London, from iconic sightseeing spots and fun-filled days out to top restaurants, theatre and unmissable London events. We have also collated some useful travel and leisure information below.
Transfers and Coaches
Coaches
Minicab and Taxi Companies
London Planner Guide
July / August edition of London & Partner’s and VisitBritain’s official guide to the capital. Packed with things to do for the whole family.
Restaurants near Liverpool Street and King’s Cross
Liverpool Street
- Eataly – Italian deli with 4 restaurants
- Boisdale of Bishopsgate – Scottish/British cuisine with live music most nights
- Jose Pizarro – Spanish cuisine
- The Ivy City Garden – British cuisine
- Duck & Waffle – British cuisine with views over London from their 40th floor
- Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific hotel – Asian cuisine
King’s Cross
- Vinoteca – British cuisine
- Plum + Spilt Milk – British cuisine
- Rotunda bar & restaurant – British cuisine
- The Lighterman
- Dishroom – Indian cuisine
- The Standard hotel – the hotel is just opposite St Pancras and has a few restaurants including Decimo and Isla, which also have an outdoor area should weather allow.
In addition, OpenTable is a good source of inspiration – you can refine the search with based on reviews, area and price range and book a table if required.
Location
782 High Rd
London
N17 0BX
There are great public transport links serving the stadium. For more information on how to get there,
please visit the official Tottenham Hotspur website.