The Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare

The Global Empathy in Healthcare Network (GEHN) invites healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates from around the world to our upcoming symposium, exploring the theme: "Rehumanising Healthcare in a Divided World." This GEHN event will be organised by founding member, the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare (University of Leicester) with support from third parties.

This two-day symposium will include keynote presentations, workshops, and collaborative discussions. The ticket price includes lunch and refreshments on both days and one evening meal. Accommodation is not included in the ticket price, and you can find out more about local hotels on our website.

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with global experts, share insights, and learn actionable solutions for fostering compassionate, patient-centred care in a digital world.

For more information, visit www.global-empathy-in-healthcare.com

*Details about the bursary criteria and application process are available on our website.

Monday 15^th and Tuesday 16^th September 2025

Sir Bob Burgess Building, University of Leicester

Early bird rates will be available until 16^th June 2025   

5th June 2025 (9.30am - 4.30pm)

Sir Bob Burgess building, University of Leicester

This one-day workshop is designed for healthcare practitioners, clinical educators, educational supervisors and training leads.

An increasing amount of evidence shows that empathy improves patient outcomes (including patient satisfaction) and practitioner well-being. With a keynote on the latest evidence around empathic healthcare, group work, and patient stories, this workshop will cover the theory and practice of empathy in healthcare and facilitate the development of evidence-based ‘empathy habits’ to enhance empathy in clinical practice and organisations.

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr Andy Ward, Director of Education and Training for the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare.

The ticket price includes lunch and refreshments.

For more information go to https://le.ac.uk/empathy/study/healthcare-practitioners or contact us on empathy@leicester.ac.uk.