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      • the Christian Medical Fellowship unites and equips Christian doctors and nurses to live and speak for Jesus Christ. We were formed in 1949. We currently have 4,000 doctors, 500 medical and nursing students, and 450 nurses and midwives as members.

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      • Blog, Start of Life, Three-Parent Embryos Dr Rick Thomas

        Three-parent embryos: can the end ever justify the means?

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        Blog, BMA, British Medical Association, Medical Practice, NHS Culture Steve Sturman

        The Leng Review and the leadership void: A call to fill the gap

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        August 8, 2025
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        Resident doctors’ strike

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        08sep7:30 pm8:30 pmFeaturedVirtual EventBuilt on the Rock - biblical foundations for healthcare in a changing worldA series of webinars for resident doctors

        A house on top of a rock

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        Built on the Rock is a series of webinars for resident doctors In a rapidly changing cultural landscape, we often feel caught in the tension between our Christian faith and

        Event Details

        Built on the Rock is a series of webinars for resident doctors

        In a rapidly changing cultural landscape, we often feel caught in the tension between our Christian faith and a secular workplace. The NHS and wider society seem to be increasingly at odds with biblical principles or even faith in general. But how can we, as Christian doctors, navigate this cultural divide while staying true to our faith? 

        In this series, we’ll explore some of the questions we face as a Christian in modern medicine, including: 

        • How do I stay faithful to Jesus when cultural pressures clash with biblical truths? 
        • What does it look like to engage with critical theory, postmodernism, and secular ideologies in healthcare? 
        • How can I advocate for life when the ethics of abortion, euthanasia, and patient care are hotly debated? 

        We’d love you to join us in this series of online talks on the first Monday of a month where we’ll provide foundational biblical principles to help us wrestle with the big questions life and medical practice can pose.  

        Next session:

        Monday, 8 September 2025 | 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm on Zoom

        Our place on the picket line? An attempt at offering biblical perspectives on striking

        About the upcoming session

        Strike action is back in the headlines – walkouts, media interviews, orange hats, and strong emotions on all sides of the picket line. As Christian doctors, we can’t afford to stay silent or on the sidelines. These moments demand prayerful reflection and courageous conviction.

        Whether you believe God is calling you to continue working for the good of patients, or to strike in solidarity with your colleagues, it’s vital that our decisions are shaped by Scripture, guided by prayer, and rooted in love.

        This webinar won’t make the decision for you – but we hope it will offer biblical insight, space to reflect, and a range of perspectives to help you come to your own conclusions and serve Christ faithfully in the midst of it all.

        ‘Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom…’ (Col 3:16)

        So we would love you to join us on Monday 8 September at 7:30pm on the link below, to join resident doctors Benjamin Chang and Ellen Nelson-Rowe, as we try to offer varied and thoughtful perspectives from resident doctors at different stages of their career.

        Save the dates:

        • 6 October – Gender and identity (Julie Maxwell)
        • 1 December – Burnout and resilience (Steve Sturman)

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        September 8, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        09sep12:00 pm1:30 pmFeaturedRepeating EventGlobal Training Modules 2025-6

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        Are you working in Global Health and Mission? Are you a generalist? CMF Global is hosting a series of interactive online training modules. These will be collaborative, with teaching, questions and

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        Are you working in Global Health and Mission?

        Are you a generalist?

        CMF Global is hosting a series of interactive online training modules. These will be collaborative, with teaching, questions and feedback. The tutorials are led by General Practitioners and Specialists with experience in working with limited resources in a rural context.

        Date Time Topic
        Tuesday 9 September 2025 12.00-13.30 Managing Hypertension & Diabetes in LMICs
        Tuesday 14 October 2025 12.00-13.30 Paediatric Neurology – with a focus on epilepsy and spina bifida
        Tuesday 11 November 2025 12.00-13.30 Where there is no Orthopaedic Surgeon
        Tuesday 13 January 2026 12.00-13.30 Treating Malnutrition when resources are limited
        Tuesday 10 February 2026 12.00-13.30 Rheumatology for the generalist
        Tuesday 10 March 2026 12.00-13.30 Update on TB & HIV
        Tuesday 12 May 2026 12.00-13.30 Schistosomiasis
        Tuesday 9 June 2026 12.00-13.30 Common urological problems

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        September 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm(GMT+01:00)

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        Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

        october 14, 2025 12:00 pm - october 14, 2025 1:30 pmnovember 11, 2025 12:00 pm - november 11, 2025 1:30 pmjanuary 13, 2026 12:00 pm - january 13, 2026 1:30 pmfebruary 10, 2026 12:00 pm - february 10, 2026 1:30 pmmarch 10, 2026 12:00 pm - march 10, 2026 1:30 pmmay 12, 2026 12:00 pm - may 12, 2026 1:30 pmjune 9, 2026 12:00 pm - june 9, 2026 1:30 pm

        Highgate House Conference CentreGrooms Lane, Creaton, Northamptonshire NN6 8NN

        15sep(sep 15)5:00 pm17(sep 17)2:00 pmSeniors' Conference 2025

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        PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED TO BOOKINGS Dates: Monday 15 to Wednesday,  17 September 2025 (5pm Monday till 2pm Wednesday)  Venue: Highgate House, Northamptonshire,

        Event Details

        PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED TO BOOKINGS

        Dates: Monday 15 to Wednesday,  17 September 2025 (5pm Monday till 2pm Wednesday) 

        Venue: Highgate House, Northamptonshire, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northampton NN6 8NN 

        This three-day residential conference takes place at a new Christian centre in Northamptonshire, offering ensuite accommodation, meals, refreshments, inspiring talks, diverse seminars, and activities – all set in a beautiful and peaceful environment. 

        This conference is for Christian doctors, nurses, and midwives who are approaching retirement, reducing clinical commitments, or already retired – seeking to embrace this new season with purpose, joy, and a deepening call to shine for Christ. 

        Shining ever brighter – navigating new seasons of calling with purpose and joy  

        We pour so much of ourselves into medicine – our time, energy, and sense of purpose. But as the shape of our work changes, whether by reducing clinical commitments or stepping into retirement, how do we continue shining ever brighter in God’s calling (Proverbs 4:18)? How do we stay fresh and fruitful in this next stage (Psalm 92), invest in others through maturing and mentoring (Titus 2), and navigate the physical realities of ageing while keeping our eyes on grey hairs and glory (2 Corinthians 4)?   

        This conference is an opportunity to reflect, pray, and plan for what’s ahead – letting go with grace, stepping forward with purpose, and shining ever brighter each day in God’s unfolding story.  

        Speaker: Chris Green is the vicar of St James, Muswell Hill, in north London. An experienced Bible teacher, speaker, and author of around a dozen books, he’s also approaching this next season himself. He wants to do more than paint some paintings and walk the dog! In three sessions, we’ll explore what the Bible has to say about this transition and consider some practical ways to serve God fruitfully beyond employment. 

        Talks

        1. Psalm 92:1-15 Fresh and fruitful – How to approach a healthy next age 
        2. Titus 2:1-15 Maturing and mentoring – What might best fill our diaries? 
        3. 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Grey hairs and glory – Physical realities and our wonderful future 

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        BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.

        We are sorry, but no refunds can be paid for cancellations after 21 August 2025. For more details or enquiries, contact:

        events@cmf.org.uk

        Tel: 020 7234 9660

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        Time

        September 15, 2025 5:00 pm - september 17, 2025 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Highgate House Conference Centre

        Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northamptonshire NN6 8NN

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        20sep10:00 am3:00 pmNot Alone - CMF East Midlands Regional Conference

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        CMF East Midlands invites you to our regional conference NOT ALONE - Knowing God's eternal comfort in everyday clinical life Dates - Saturday 20th September Venue - St Francis Church, Derby, DE22 4FN Guest

        Event Details

        CMF East Midlands invites you to our regional conference

        NOT ALONE – Knowing God’s eternal comfort in everyday clinical life

        Dates – Saturday 20th September

        Venue – St Francis Church, Derby, DE22 4FN

        Guest Speaker – Dr Steve Sturman

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        Time

        September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        04oct10:00 am4:30 pmRASH: Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health Course, Bristol

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        BOOK ONLINE   RASH Bristol 25 Programme   RASH is a day course for all health professionals who want to support the health, system and spiritual needs of

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        RASH Bristol 25 Programme

         

        RASH is a day course for all health professionals who want to support the health, system and spiritual needs of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

        God calls us to care for the stranger in our midst, to protect orphans and widows, to ‘act justly and love mercy’. (Micah 6:8) How does this translate to the way we care today?

        Over the past 20 years, hundreds of thousands of refugees have come to the UK, with many seeking asylum. The ‘Refugees and Asylum Seekers Health Course’ (RASH) aims to equip Christian healthcare practitioners and others to:

        • Improve knowledge of the healthcare needs, responses and challenges for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK
        • Hear examples of good practice
        • Foster a dialogue among those working with refugees and asylum seekers for mutual encouragement and support
        • Inspire creative ways to engage with health systems for better provision, support, and care

        The programme is an interactive learning experience led both by those who have been refugees and those who are healthcare professionals in this field. Local charities or churches working with refugees and asylum seekers will also find this day useful. If you encounter people from outside the UK in your everyday practice, then this is the day for you.

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        Time

        October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Bristol

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        South Manchester Family ChurchKingsburn Hall, 814 Burnage Lane, Burnage,

        11oct9:30 am4:30 pmCatalysts for Good

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        Join us on Saturday 11 October 2025 at South Manchester Family Church for a day of encouragement, worship, and practical insight into life as a Christian in health and social

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        Join us on Saturday 11 October 2025 at South Manchester Family Church for a day of encouragement, worship, and practical insight into life as a Christian in health and social care.

        This conference will explore finding our identity in God, challenges in the NHS, long-term fruitfulness, and living out faith at work. With a mix of speakers, small group prayer, worship, and time to connect.

        Lunch and refreshments included. Cost: £20 (£5 concession).

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        Time

        October 11, 2025 9:30 am - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        South Manchester Family Church

        Kingsburn Hall, 814 Burnage Lane, Burnage,

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        13oct8:00 pm9:30 pmElectives Planning Evening

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        BOOK ONLINE Planning Your Medical Elective Evening Join us for an evening of insight dedicated to helping you plan your medical elective. This event will feature hosts who will share

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        Planning Your Medical Elective Evening
        Join us for an evening of insight dedicated to helping you plan your medical elective. This event will feature hosts who will share their own elective experiences, provide valuable advice, and answer any questions you may have.

        Whether you’re seeking guidance on choosing a location, navigating logistics, or maximising your learning experience, this is the perfect opportunity to gather practical tips and connect with others who have been through the process already.

        Don’t miss out on this chance to prepare for your elective!

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        Time

        October 13, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        Castledaly ManorMoate

        17oct(oct 17)3:00 pm19(oct 19)3:00 pmCMF Irish Conference 2025

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        We're excited to launch the bookings for the Irish Conference, tickets are available for Students and Graduates. Saturday tickets are available. More details about the programme coming soon BOOK

        Event Details

        We’re excited to launch the bookings for the Irish Conference, tickets are available for Students and Graduates. Saturday tickets are available.
        More details about the programme coming soon

        Time

        October 17, 2025 3:00 pm - october 19, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Castledaly Manor

        Moate

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        03nov(nov 3)7:40 pm24(nov 24)9:50 pmSaline Solution Online

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        Every Christian health professional has a unique opportunity to improve their patients’ physical and spiritual health, but many feel frustrated by the challenge of integrating faith and practice within time

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        Every Christian health professional has a unique opportunity to improve their patients’ physical and spiritual health, but many feel frustrated by the challenge of integrating faith and practice within time constraints and legal obligations.

        However, the medical literature increasingly recognises the important link between spirituality and health and GMC guidelines approve discussion of faith issues with patients provided that it is done appropriately and sensitively.

        Christians are called to be ‘the salt of the earth’. Saline Solution is a course designed to help Christian healthcare professionals bring Christ and his good news into their work. It has helped hundreds become more comfortable and adept at practising medicine that addresses the needs of the whole person.

        Please join us for four Monday evenings online. 3, 10, 17 & 24 November, 7:45-9:45pm.

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        November 3, 2025 7:40 pm - november 24, 2025 9:50 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NLYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

        07nov(nov 7)6:00 pm09(nov 9)3:30 pmResident doctors conference 2025

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        Dates: Friday 7 November 2025 to Sunday 9 November 2025 (5.30pm Friday till 2pm Sunday) Venue: Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NL  

        Event Details

        Dates: Friday 7 November 2025 to Sunday 9 November 2025 (5.30pm Friday till 2pm Sunday)

        Venue: Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NL

         

        Wholeness in Christ

        ‘As you received Christ Jesus the Lord,  so, walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith’  (Colossians 2:6-7)

        Westerners today enjoy longer lives and greater comfort than preceding generations but increasing numbers struggle with their mental and emotional wellbeing. Christian doctors are not immune to these struggles, especially working in a system that often feels like it is stretched to breaking point. Surrounded by philosophies of self-help and mindfulness, manifestation and resilience, we can lose confidence in Christ. We need to recover an approach to life and work that is grounded on Christ. That’s what the apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, presents to us in Colossians. By digging into this letter, we’ll see that Christ is supreme in everything and sufficient for our emotions and thoughts and we’ll learn how a Christ-centred vision can inspire and sustain us in our work and relationships. This is an opportunity to return to our roots in Christ and to be built up in him so we can serve others with thankfulness and hope.

         

        Speaker: Paul Coulter lives in Northern Ireland with his wife Gar-Ling (a geriatrician) and their two teenaged children. He started his working life in medicine before moving into cross-cultural pastoral ministry then taking theological studies to PhD level and teaching practical theology. Currently, he is Head of Ministry Operations with Living Leadership and serves voluntarily as Executive Director of the Centre for Christianity in Society. He has written four books, including Serving Two Masters: Probing the Tensions Between Faith and Science in the Art of Healthcare (CMF, 2022) and Keeping Care Pastoral: The Heart of Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Care (PESIOD, 2022). In his spare time, he likes walking fields and hills with his dog, reading about history, and writing poetry

         

        Early Bird discount closes on 3 September 2025 so book now to save!

        All Bookings close on 15 October 2025

         

         

        No refunds will be paid for cancellation after 17 October 2025. If you cancel your booking before 16 October 2025, payment will be returned with the deduction of a £40 administration fee. 

        For more details or enquiries, contact:

        events@cmf.org.uk

        Tel: 020 7234 9660

         

        Saline for Resident Doctors pre-conference

        Do you have questions about faith at work? 

        • Is talking about faith legitimate? 
        • Is it good medicine? 
        • Is it practical? 
        • Would I have time? 
        • How can I learn more? 

        The medical literature increasingly recognises the important link between spirituality and health. Yet many Christian health professionals feel frustrated by the challenge of integrating faith and practice within the time constraints and legal obligations of the workplace. GMC guidelines approve discussions of faith issues with patients provided it is done appropriately and sensitively. 

        Christians are called to be ‘the salt of the earth’ flavouring life with grace and truth. Saline Solution is a one-day course designed to help Christian healthcare professionals become more comfortable addressing a person’s spiritual needs in a clinical context. There is a mixture of teaching and small group discussion. 

        This mini course will take place from1pm (UK time) on Friday, 07 November 2025 at Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre.

        Registration will be open form 12pm.

        Lunch 12- 1pm (Note that the option of booking a hot buffet lunch will only be available until 9th October. Otherwise please make alternative arrangements for lunch before the course)

        Your Saline trainers: Dave and Anne Crick  

        Saline session 1pm – 5pm

         

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        Time

        November 7, 2025 6:00 pm - november 9, 2025 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NL

        Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

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        20nov8:00 pm9:00 pmChristians in Healthcare Leadership Autumn Webinar 2025 - Leading in Chaos

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        Open to all CMF Members The health service day to day feels chaotic; too much demand, not enough resource, changing priorities and pressure, pressure, pressure…… How do we respond as Christians? All our

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        Open to all CMF Members

        The health service day to day feels chaotic; too much demand, not enough resource, changing priorities and pressure, pressure, pressure……

        How do we respond as Christians?

        All our speakers have experience at the sharp end of the complexities and challenges of modern healthcare, but have also thought deeply about their faith and how to apply it when ‘the rubber hits the road’ on Monday morning.

        8.00     Introduction                                                                    Chris Holcombe

        8.05     My Journey through Chaos (video)                            Catriona Waitt

        8.15     My Journey through Chaos – update                         Catriona Waitt

        8.20     A Christian Response to the NHS in crisis                Oge Chese

        8.35     The theological basis to the NHS in crisis                  Mark White

        8.50     Discussion and prayer

        Register in advance for this meeting:

        https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/x544vKmYQDag9ZL-X7UFwQ
        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

        Speakers

        Chris Holcombe
        Chris is a consultant breast surgeon and clinical lead for breast services in Swansea, and has held multiple leadership roles in the NHS locally, regionally and nationally.

        Out of work he enjoys time with grandchildren, in the mountains or on the coast in West Wales and is involved in his local church and leads CHLN on behalf of the Christian Medical Fellowship.

        Catriona Waitt

        Is Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Global Health with a particular interest in medication use among pregnant and breastfeeding women. Cat runs a research group in Uganda with collaborations around the world; and is a mother of five. 

        Perhaps when you were younger it felt extremely exciting to ‘live on the edge’, and take bold steps to live by faith in a world which seems increasingly disinterested in spiritual things. But now you face increasing leadership responsibilities at work, in church and in the community, and are navigating the joys of raising adolescents whilst aware of your declining physical strength – you can feel hard pressed on all sides! If so, this short talk aims to give a fresh perspective on how to keep serving God as you lead ‘through the chaos’.

        Oge Chesa

        Oge is the convenor of the quarterly NHS Strategic Prayer Summits and weekly NHS Strategic Prayer Storms that have been praying around NHS matters since 2015. The vision, which is based on Hebrews 8:4-5, brings together those with a heart for the NHS to ‘stand in the gap’ to see that the NHS in every facet is aligned to the agenda of Heaven. 

        Oge will look at what Jesus would do if he was in the NHS today.

        Mark White

        Mark is Chief Technology Officer at a large NHS Trust in London. He is a clinical scientist by background, mainly working in imaging and surgical navigation, then moved into digital leadership nearly ten years ago, joining his Trust’s senior directors’ team during the Covid pandemic. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters. 

        Mark will be helping us think about what the Bible has to say about healthiness and longevity, and whether that perspective can help us understand our ever-increasing expectations of the National Health Service.

         

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        November 20, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        24nov8:00 pm9:00 pmBelonging to CMF

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        BOOK ONLINE Belonging to CMF - 8 to 9pm Monday 24 November 2025 Have you joined CMF in the last 1 to 2 years or do you still feel new to

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        Belonging to CMF – 8 to 9pm Monday 24 November 2025
        Have you joined CMF in the last 1 to 2 years or do you still feel new to CMF? If you answered yes, this online session to welcome and orientate you to CMF is for you. Led by CMF’s senior leadership this session will help you find out more about CMF and your membership and will include time to meet senior staff and other members.

         

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        November 24, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NLYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

        30jan01febStudent Conference 2026

        CMF student conference 2026

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        Select:ID Who are you? It is a fundamental question to answer as you start your journey as a health professional. The world has a lot of answers, you are: your job your

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        Select:ID

        Who are you?

        It is a fundamental question to answer as you start your journey as a health professional. The world has a lot of answers, you are:

        • your job
        • your sexuality
        • your gender or
        • your racial and national identity

        But the gospel of Jesus tells us that we are forgiven, we are chosen, we are beloved, we are made holy, and we are God’s own treasured possession.

        How do we live out that truth in our everyday life, our studies, and our careers?

        Join us at CMF’s Student Conference – from 30 January to 1 February 2026 (Yarnfield, Stone).

        Bookings will open in the near future. For now, save the date!

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        Time

        January 30, 2026 5:00 pm - february 1, 2026 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NL

        Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

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Blog, Start of Life, Three-Parent Embryos Dr Rick Thomas

Three-parent embryos: can the end ever justify the means?

Every year, about one in 5,000 babies are born with a mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutation, inherited from…
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August 12, 2025
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Blog, BMA, British Medical Association, Medical Practice, NHS Culture Steve Sturman

The Leng Review and the leadership void: A call to fill the gap

So, the Leng Review has been published. A debate that has been admittedly toxic has finished its first…
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August 8, 2025
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Blog, BMA, NHS Culture christianmf

Resident doctors’ strike

A strike by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will go ahead in England and Wales from…
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July 22, 2025
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Abortion Decriminalistation, Blog, Maternal Health, Miscarriage, Start of Life Susan Marriott

bereavement leave and the grief we don’t talk about

The government are consulting on proposals to extend bereavement leave to those who lose a baby before…
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July 11, 2025
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Blog, Start of Life, Three-Parent Embryos Dr Rick Thomas

Three-parent embryos: can the end ever justify the means?

Every year, about one in 5,000 babies are born with a mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutation, inherited from…
Read more
August 12, 2025
https://www.cmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AdobeStock_1252305052-scaled.jpeg 1440 2560 Dr Rick Thomas https://www.cmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CMF-Logo-MONO-TRANSPARENT-340px.png Dr Rick Thomas2025-08-12 08:00:412025-08-08 10:29:05Three-parent embryos: can the end ever justify the means?
Blog, BMA, British Medical Association, Medical Practice, NHS Culture Steve Sturman

The Leng Review and the leadership void: A call to fill the gap

So, the Leng Review has been published. A debate that has been admittedly toxic has finished its first…
Read more
August 8, 2025
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Blog, BMA, NHS Culture christianmf

Resident doctors’ strike

A strike by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will go ahead in England and Wales from…
Read more
July 22, 2025
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Abortion Decriminalistation, Blog, Maternal Health, Miscarriage, Start of Life Susan Marriott

bereavement leave and the grief we don’t talk about

The government are consulting on proposals to extend bereavement leave to those who lose a baby before…
Read more
July 11, 2025
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Blog, Start of Life, Three-Parent Embryos Dr Rick Thomas

Three-parent embryos: can the end ever justify the means?

Every year, about one in 5,000 babies are born with a mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutation, inherited from…
Read more
August 12, 2025
https://www.cmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AdobeStock_1252305052-scaled.jpeg 1440 2560 Dr Rick Thomas https://www.cmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CMF-Logo-MONO-TRANSPARENT-340px.png Dr Rick Thomas2025-08-12 08:00:412025-08-08 10:29:05Three-parent embryos: can the end ever justify the means?
Blog, BMA, British Medical Association, Medical Practice, NHS Culture Steve Sturman

The Leng Review and the leadership void: A call to fill the gap

So, the Leng Review has been published. A debate that has been admittedly toxic has finished its first…
Read more
August 8, 2025
https://www.cmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AdobeStock_1292854122-scaled.jpeg 1705 2560 Steve Sturman https://www.cmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CMF-Logo-MONO-TRANSPARENT-340px.png Steve Sturman2025-08-08 08:00:392025-08-08 10:33:25The Leng Review and the leadership void: A call to fill the gap
Blog, BMA, NHS Culture christianmf

Resident doctors’ strike

A strike by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will go ahead in England and Wales from…
Read more
July 22, 2025
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Abortion Decriminalistation, Blog, Maternal Health, Miscarriage, Start of Life Susan Marriott

bereavement leave and the grief we don’t talk about

The government are consulting on proposals to extend bereavement leave to those who lose a baby before…
Read more
July 11, 2025
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