Swindon Trauma Group 12th Annual Conference
0915 to 1730 hrs Friday 6 October 2023
Venue – Hawksworth Suite, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, M4 junction 16
Dress Casual but smart
Cost £55-00 per delegate
£30-00 per STG member
Programme (subject to change)
Title: “The question remains is there treatment and support for the Invisible Injuries PTS/PTSD
Thought for the day: It isn’t about what is wrong with you it’s about what happened to you
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0915:0950 Meet and Greet. Why not a cuppa? Tea, coffee and biscuits and Introducing “Music while you Work”.
0950:1000 Introductions for the day and administration Richard Hilling ARRC Chairman Swindon Trauma Group
1000:1015 Welcome to today’s Conference by video call Sir Robert Buckland KCB QC MP for South Swindon
1015:1115 Psychological support for the Ukrainian Population - Dr Justin Havens Fda BA BEng MSc PhD MBACP (accred). Awarded PhD by Anglia Ruskin University Veterans and Families Institute which was about a brief and powerful self-help intervention to resolve nightmares.
1115:1145 Break- Tea or Coffee
1145:1230 A Modern Approach for Natural Living- redefining health and fitness and looking at all things that make us healthy human beings - natural living in an unnatural world. Chris Martin BSc (Hons), MSc
1230:1330 14Twelve Restaurant 2 Course Hot and Cold buffet with refreshments
1330:1345 Introductions for the afternoon Richard Hilling
1345:1445 Falklands the Realities of War Mark ‘Splash’ Aston author of the Sunday Times best seller SAS Sea King Down. The extraordinary true story of the SAS at war in the Falklands. See Mark's introduction below.
1445:1515 Doubletree cookies with tea or coffee
1515:1545 Continuing with Mark’s presentation
1545:1645 “Combat Stress: Psychological issues - through the ages”. Please see attached introduction Anthony P Hopkins ARRC MSTJ BA (Hons) MA. See Tony's introduction below.
1645:1700 STG and Combat Stress draw including two top prizes of Afternoon tea for two at the DoubleTree Hilton and many other prizes. Price per ticket £2-50
1700:1730 Questions from the floor, summary and reflections of the day with a little light music to end the conference. Who’s for dinner tonight?
Swindon Trauma Group wishes everyone a safe journey home
STG wishes to thank:
The speakers for giving their time free of charge
Doubletree by Hilton Swindon and Kingston House for their support
There will be a set 3 course meal in the dining area of the hotel at 1900 for delegates, speakers and STG members who wish to stay at a cost of £28 (2 course) or £32-00 (3 course) per person. Please let Swindon Trauma Group members know if you wish to dine. See menu below.
Proceeds from the conference, after expenses, will go to the Swindon Trauma Group plus a donation to Combat Stress
Also there will be two draws to raise money for the group and Combat Stress. Each draw includes a prize of afternoon tea with tea or coffee for two at the Swindon Hilton. Price per ticket for each draw £2-50
2 or 3 Course Plated Menu £28.00 or £32.00 Per person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Swindon
Post Conference dinner Friday 6 October 2023
1900 hrs start
Starter
Roasted Tomato Bisque - Creme Fraiche, Parmesan croute
Poached Salmon- Cucumber Chutney, Dill Cream, toasted Baguette
Main Course
Garlic and thyme Chicken breast wrapped with bacon -Parsley Potato, Seasonal vegetables, Thyme Gravy
Chalk stream sea trout – Potato, Fine beans, Romesco sauce
Potato gratin & Blue cheese tart - Tender stem broccoli, vegetables, mustard sauce
Dessert
Apple Crumble Tart- Maple flavoured Custard Sauce, Vanilla Ice-cream
Tangy Clementine Tart-Whipped Cream, fruit coulis
Freshly Brewed Coffee
For non-residential guests please forward payment and your pre-order to Swindon Trauma Group to collate for the hotel by 27 September 2023. For residential guests you will need to pay for your accommodation and dinner on point of booking. Your pre order still needs to be forwarded to Swindon Trauma Group to collate for final totals.
