#MedComms Day 2026: Full Schedule

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Wednesday June 24, 2026 TBA

Happy 15th annual global celebration of #MedComms Day!

#MedComms Day is an annual event celebrated by professionals working in medical publications and communications to highlight and raise awareness about their role in healthcare.

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Wednesday June 24, 2026 TBA
Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

Celebratory

4:30am EDT

Enduring Medically Unexplained Symptoms - a 1-day CPD-Approved Multidisciplinary Hybrid Conference (Hosted by Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases Charity)

Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:30am - 9:30am EDT

Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

The Challenge of Enduring Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Invitation to a 1-day CPD-approved multidisciplinary Conference as part of #MedComms Day and National Patient Data Day 24th June 2026 09:30-17:00 BST/London time

What is this all about?
Enduring medically unexplained symptoms are a huge and complex issue for patients, families, and the health service. Billions of NHS resources are wasted as people rotate between different specialties, various tests, and failed attempts at treatment. There is more in a recent ‘Analysis’ paper from our group in the BJGP (https://bjgp.org/content/75/761/579.full).

We will be discussing this problem and trying to find solutions during a 1-day hybrid, CPD-approved multidisciplinary conference (6-CPD points) at the Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, London on 24^th June (National Patient Data Day). Introduced by the Women’s Health Ambassador, Dame Lesley Regan, we invite you to join us in person or online at this packed, not-for-profit educational event. This is very much a labour of love by those of us who care about the problem. There is no agenda other than bringing different specialities, patients, educators, and health leaders together.

A summary of the topics to be covered and registration link are in the attached flyer. The detailed programme, registration details, and speakers can be seen at: https://canva.link/kq6h1467nya0afe

Do join us, do please spread the word.

Steven

Dr Steven Walker

On behalf of our chair (Dr Adrian Tookman) and members of the ‘Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases’ group
(registered charity number 1202442).

C/O Suite 616, The Shepherds Building,
Charecroft Way
London W14 0EE

www.forgottenpatients.org
Tel: +44 7 55 33 77 871

REGISTER NOW: https://canva.link/kq6h1467nya0afe

Background
Enduring/medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are a huge problem, with over £3 billion of NHS resources being wasted every year (2008 figures). Further sums are wasted in lost productivity and social costs (~£14 billion), not to mention mental deterioration, family break-ups, and occasional suicides. Approximately 25% of GP consultations do not result in a diagnosis. This is possibly the largest unaddressed medical issue in Western economies.

Speakers

Steven Walker

MedComms Networking

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Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:30am - 9:30am EDT
Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

Additional Events, Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

#MedComms Day 2026

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4:30am EDT

Steven Walker

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