PCWHS Annual Conference: Her life, her health in balance– hormones, health and the female experience

5 Jun 2026 8:50AM – 4:25PM

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG)

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This conference was developed by the PCWHS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. The sponsoring companies have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible.

Join us for our flagship Annual Conference 2026 taking place face-to-face on Friday, 5th June from 08:50 until 16:25 at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), London.

The theme of our 2026 conference is Her life, her health ...in balance – hormones, health and the female experience. As our theme suggests, we will explore a whole spectrum of women’s health challenges including contraception with a focus on hormone hesitancy, the dermatological impact of hormones, also providing workshops on HRT, managing bleeding disorders and the UKMEC update for contraception as well as further sessions on endometriosis and hormone sensitive mood disorders such as PMS and PMDD. The programme will feature expert-led sessions, case-based discussions, and interactive workshops and will provide updates on the latest evidence and suggest practical solutions to help you to incorporate this into your day-to-day practice.

With dedicated opportunities for networking and industry engagement, the conference provides you with an opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practice, and drive meaningful improvements in women’s healthcare.

We hope you can join us this year!

Venue

Join us at the RCOG, 10-18 Union Street, London SE1 1SZ

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Speakers

Dr Julie Oliver

GPwSI Women's Health

I was always interested in women’s health as a medical student, I loved my obstetric attachment and started off pursuing a career in obs and gynae. I soon discovered that I needed uninterrupted sleep and so moved into GP training. I couldn’t shake off the interest in women’s health so in my spare time I did the FSRH diploma, learned to fit coils and implants, and passed the DRCOG.

Alongside working as a GP in Durham I developed a love of training and as well as studying for the Bradford Postgrad diploma in women’s health became a FSRH trainer. This resulted in crossing paths with Dr Anne Connolly MBE and the rest is history. We set up the PCWHF/S as a way to keep networking with other GPs who had an extended role in women’s health and it snowballed.

I also set up my own business called Durham Gynae and through that deliver NHS commissioned clinics and training. I also learned the art of gynae ultrasound scanning and gained advanced menopause training.

I love great fiction and seeing the world.

Dr Lindsey Thomas

GPwSI Women's Health

Dr. Lindsey Thomas is an experienced GP with a specialist interest in women’s health.

She currently works in primary care in Sheffield, as the Clinical lead for a Menopause and Menstrual clinic in Sheffield, as well as privately for Myla Health.

She is an FSRH menopause trainer and the Vice Chair of the Primary Care Women’s Health Society. As well as an Honorary Lecturer at The University of Manchester

She is passionate about improving women’s health and sees education as an important part of this.

Tracey Elliott

Advanced Nurse Practitoner (ANP) / Lead Nurse, County Durham

Tracey is an experienced ANP, with a special interest in women’s health, working in GP practice and community gynae clinic in County Durham

Passionate about improving healthcare for women, she combines her work in practice with a commitment to education and development, holding the DFSRH, LOCs in coil and implant fitting and the FSRH Advanced Menopause Certificate.

Tracey is also an academic lecturer at Sunderland university where she wrote and delivers the advanced contraception degree module to nurses and other allied professionals. She also mentors clinicians undertaking further advanced training.

Tracey is a Director of the Primary Care Women’s Health Society and driven by a vision for accessible and high-quality care, is a national speaker working to empower women and clinicians with knowledge and support, advocating for better health outcomes at every stage of life.

Dr Toni Hazell

PCWHS Clinical Director, GP, Appraiser, Freelance Medical Writer and Editor, London

Dr Toni Hazell qualified from St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School and did her GP training at Northwick Park Hospital; her interest in women’s health started as a GP registrar with what was then known as the family planning diploma. As a newly qualified GP in Tottenham, she did clinical assistant sessions in contraception and sexual health, leading to the diploma in genitourinary medicine and work in an HIV clinic. 20 years later she remains at the same GP practice and enjoys the continuity of care which that brings, as well as the opportunity to teach on women’s health within the practice.

Toni is now a portfolio GP; she is deputy medical director for eLearning at the RCGP and writes CPD for GPs and other healthcare professionals. She is a regular presenter and chair at primary care conferences, online and face to face, and has recently been part of the team which launched Praktiki, a micro-learning app producing CPD which fits into the busy working day of a GP. Toni is also chair of Haringey Local Medical Committee; as part of this role she was involved in negotiations for implant and intrauterine device fitting fees. She is a GP appraiser and is passionate about the type of primary care based education with the PCWHS provides.

Dr Charlotte Gooding

GP and British Menopause Society accredited Menopause Specialist

Dr Gooding is a GP and British Menopause Society accredited Menopause Specialist, holding their advanced certificate of training. She qualified from Newcastle medical school in 2008 and trained in General practice and has perviously been a GP partner in Newcastle. She now works as a GP locum and for menopause Care LTD. She also runs a NHS menopause and endocrine side effect service for breast cancer patients in Newcastle and has an active role in the Northern Cancer Alliance educating health professionals and patients on menopause in cancer patients. She is on the menopause committee for the Primary Care Women's Health Society. Charlotte lives in Northumberland and enjoys coaching her girls football team and squeezing in some walking and cycling amongst the chaos of life with three children!

Dr Amy Tatham

GP Partner at The Ridge Medical Practice, Bradford, GPwSI Gynae, BMS Menopause Specialist, FSRH Trainer

I am a GP partner and a GP with a special interest in gynaecology and menopause in a large Bradford teaching practice where I am the women’s health lead and have a passion for providing contraceptive, sexual health, and menopause care. I also work in the Bradford hospital based menopause clinic. I enjoy teaching and training and I am a CoSRH trainer. I hold the advanced BMS menopause certificate and provide secondary and primary care-based specialist menopause clinics.

I have had experience working as a women’s health lead for Bradford Districts and Craven ICB and I have a passion for addressing health inequalities and driving change to improve access and the care we provide for all our women.

My husband and I are fortunate to have three fabulous children and a lovely Labrador called Sam. We love the outdoors, walking, running and I have a great love of classical ballet.

Prices

Please find a list of tickets for this event below.

Ticket	Price
Ticket	Doctor free subscriber	£270.00
Doctor non-member	£270.00
Doctor paid member	£210.00
Nurse/AHP free subscriber	£154.00
Nurse/AHP non-member	£154.00
Nurse/AHP paid member	£120.00

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08:15 - 08:50 Session

Arrival, exhibition and networking

08:50 - 08:55 Session

Chair’s introduction

Dr Julie Oliver and Dr Lindsey Thomas

08:55 - 09:30 Session

Contraception - hormone hesitancy

Dr Frances Yarlett

09:30 - 10:05 Session

Impact of hormones on skin and dermatological conditions - beyond the genitals

Dr Catherine Fernando

10:05 - 10:35 Session

Morning sponsored symposium

10:35 - 10:55 Break

Refreshments, exhibition and networking

10:55 - 11:35 Workshop

Morning workshop 1: Troubleshooting HRT

Dr Lindsey Thomas and Dr Amy Tatham

10:55 - 11:35 Workshop

Morning workshop 2: The UKMEC update for contraception

Dr Toni Hazell

10:55 - 11:35 Workshop

Morning workshop 3: Managing bleeding disorders