Introduction
We really have no alternatives to paying attention to our Wellbeing and developing skills to enhance it. Mindfulness has been shown to improve our Wellbeing and there are other aspects of our behaviours that we can work on to improve our Wellbeing. Stress is inevitable, and we need a reappraisal strategy.
Useful Resources
- There are some useful available free apps that offer meditation exercises.
- Full mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) are available in most areas by BAMBA registered trainers.
Biographies
Dr Umakant Dave
Dr Umakant Dave (MBE, MD, DNB (Gastro), PGCE, FRCP, FAcadMEd)
I am a Consultant Physician/Gastroenterologist in Swansea, UK and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Swansea University. I am an ERCP and colonoscopy trainer and perform bowel screening. I have been supporting endoscopy training (BSG EndoVillage, WIMAT) and have established a charity with two colleagues to enhance endoscopy training in Bangladesh. I lead reflective learning and professionalism in Swansea University Medical School. I have particular passion for training and wellbeing of doctors and other healthcare workers. I have been teaching mindfulness in Swansea Medical School (2016 onwards) and have run many mindfulness and wellbeing study days/ sessions for healthcare workers in the UK and internationally. I am the sole trainer for the BMA sponsored ESRT (Enhanced Stress Resilience Training) trial for medical students. I have written number of articles in medical journals about wellbeing and resilience.
I was elected as a vice-president of Welsh Association of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (WAGE) and will take over as a president in October ’24. My “Wellbeing” work was recognized by the Royal College of Physician (2020) and by the UK government. I was awarded MBE in Queen’s jubilee celebration for the contributions to NHS (2022).
Dr Francesca Moroni
Francesca is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in NHS Grampian since Jan 2021. She has special interest in nutrition and neurogastroenterology. She is the current BSG Mentoring Lead, former BSG Deputy Web Editor (Web Education Team) and current Digest This! Webinar Chief Editor. She is also BAPEN Scotland Chair.