Collaboration Celebration at the first Clinical and Scientific Conference

15 Mai 2025

We are delighted to share the success of our first Clinical and Scientific ‘Working Together’ Conference, held at Sophia Gardens on Monday 12 May.

The conference presented the exciting opportunity to bring our multi-professional clinical and scientific colleagues together to strengthen effective team-working, clinical and scientific leadership, personal development and advanced practice.

Throughout the day, the conference provided a platform for strengthening collaboration among clinical and scientific professionals. The focus was on the importance of working together to achieve better outcomes, and sessions were dedicated to developing leadership skills and personal growth, which are essential for advancing in these fields.

The event featured several notable speakers. Ruth Crowder, the Chief Allied Health Professionals Advisor for the Welsh Government, shared her insights on the important and evolving role of allied health professionals, and Rhiannon Jones, the Deputy Director (Nursing) for Quality, Safety, and Improvement at NHS Wales Executive, discussed the importance of multidisciplinary cohesion within healthcare services.

Additionally, Dr. Joseph Farmer from Civility Saves Lives highlighted the importance of civility, kindness and compassion in the workplace, and Marie Edwards from HEIW provided a valuable workshop on the value of trust as the foundation of successful teams.

The conference also included a variety of inspirational talks. Speakers shared their personal career journeys, offering inspiration and guidance to attendees. Patient and donor stories were particularly powerful, underscoring the profound impact of clinical and scientific work on individuals' lives.

To creatively summarise the day, a poetic reflection by Beth Calverley and her Poetry Machine captured the essence of the conference, highlighting key moments and themes. Additionally, graphic recorder Eleanor Beer artistically represented the key points and discussions through a visual summary.

The conference was an enriching and inspiring experience for all who attended, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among clinical and scientific professionals.

Nicola Williams, Executive Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals and Health Science, said

"We had an amazing day exploring effective multi-professional working and hearing from a number of our multi-professional leaders about their leadership and advanced practice journeys which inspired us all.

"I would like to say a very big thank you to all involved in arranging this amazing day and for our excellent speakers.’’