The West Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce and Training Hub successfully hosted its Leadership & Clinical Conference on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, at the Village Hotel, Morley. The full-day event brought together a diverse mix of general practice nurses, nursing associates, non-registered healthcare staff, and clinical leaders from across the region for interactive learning, collaboration, and professional inspiration.

The conference, led by Catherine Gill and Wendy Iles, Educational Leads within West Yorkshire’s Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub, focused on key clinical advancements and leadership strategies aimed at supporting the evolving needs of today’s multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Delegates responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising the event’s relevance, energy, and balance of topics. We are already planning the next one!

“Inspirational and motivating day – I’ve taken away so much to reflect on and apply in practice.”

“A well-organised, informative, and empowering event. Each session was relevant and expertly delivered.”

“The enthusiasm of the people who organised the conference and the food”

Key sessions included:

• Motivational Interviewing – Delivered by Sarah Atkinson, this session equipped clinicians with practical tools to support behaviour change through patient engagement.
• Menopause Update – Presented by Susan Wallis, who shared up-to-date clinical approaches and best practices in managing women’s health.
• Principles of Wellbeing – Led by Alan Molineaux, this session offered frameworks to sustain personal and professional wellbeing in leadership.
• Singing for Health – A unique session with Sophie Wallace, highlighting the therapeutic use of singing in respiratory care.
• Keynote speaker – An energising talk from Steve Judge, motivational speaker, and para-triathlete world champion, who inspired delegates with insights on resilience, self-leadership, and collaboration.

The “Parameters of Practice” workshop, led by Catherine Gill and Wendy Iles, emerged as one of the most valued sessions. Attendees appreciated its clarity around clinical boundaries and the use of real-world case studies to explore professional accountability.

“Loved the session on parameters of practice – very relevant and eye-opening.”

“The strength of this year’s conference lay in its balance of clinical rigour and leadership development,” said Catherine Gill, Educational Lead at the WY Primary Care Workforce and Training Hub. “Bringing together diverse voices in healthcare to explore innovation, wellbeing, and professional accountability has never been more timely or necessary.”

What delegates valued most:

• Engaging and diverse sessions tailored to frontline practice
• Professional inspiration and energy from expert speakers
• Opportunities to reflect on leadership, wellbeing, and collaborative care

“Best conference I have been to in a long time. A good mix of clinical, leadership, and wellbeing sessions.”

The conference offered:

• Over 6 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) content
• Valuable networking opportunities for regional practitioners and leaders
• A warm, supportive environment that fostered collaboration and peer learning