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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 20

Through reaching out to others, it became clear to us that the name cRxeate wasn’t the easiest to say or spell! So we have been working hard on a new name, a new logo & some exciting events to take us into the autumn!

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 20

From our glorious summer Poetry Picnic event to our upcoming Draw to Unwind art workshops, our aim is to nurture a space full of creative ideas & opportunities for all, no matter what stage of your medical or creative journey!

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 20

*Introducing Creative Clinic*

Recently we have been working hard to champion creativity as a wellbeing tool for medics.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 14

Happy writing in the meantime.

We can’t wait to hear your poems!

Nicola and Aruna,
Crxeate team.

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 14

We know it takes courage to share your work so please know we will treat your words with care, respect & gratitude. You make this community what it is. With that in mind, this online event will be open to public & free to book so we hope you will join us & we will share when info becomes available.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are looking forward to receiving your submissions & will endeavour to include as much of your work as possible though, given time restriction, we hope you will understand that it may not be possible to include all the work we receive.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 14

Send us a video of you reading your own poem on the theme ‘Beyond the Bedside’.
video must be filmed in landscape & should be max 2 mins long.
You can introduce the poem by title but we will add your preferred name & role in captions to save time.
Send us your poems to [email protected] by 28/9/25.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 14

We have a 10 min slot & would like to deliver this as a pre-recorded video containing your poems! So, we are OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!

We are taking poems from all UK based medical students and doctors.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Aug 14

*Call for Submissions*

In Feb we submitted a proposal to be part of a programme of ‘special edition’ events hosted by the National Poetry Library. We recently learnt our submission was accepted & we have been invited to take part in an online health-themed poetry showcase on 19/11/25!

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Jun 24

She says “Poetry appeals to me because it is an escape from the stresses and strains of daily life. It transports people and inspires such depth of emotion with so few words. I think reading and writing poetry add a precious extra dimension to my life, and I am grateful for it.”

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Jun 24

She started writing poetry 6 years ago, & has had poems published in literary magazines & in a Lockdown Anthology in 2020.

She loves going on long walks & writing ekphrastic poetry inspired by her nature photographs.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Jun 24

Introducing Rema who is joining us again!

Rema Jyothirmayi is a consultant oncologist at the Kent Oncology Centre. She was born in South India and grew up there, before moving to the UK in her late twenties.

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Jun 24

FEATURED POET: Rema Jyothirmayi
‘Poetry picnic’ online event 3/7/25
Register via: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Jun 18

Laura is a writer & resident doctor based in Sussex. Her poetry explores themes of illness & healing, folklore & ecology. She has run writing-for-wellbeing workshops and is a co-editor of Consilience, a journal for poetry & artwork about science.

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Jun 18

FEATURED POET: Laura Webb
‘Poetry picnic’ 3/7/25
Everyone welcome - register via us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · May 7

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · May 7

Calling poetry fans @toates.bsky.social @bedsidereading.bsky.social @gitaralleigh.bsky.social @annadavidson.bsky.social @annabav.bsky.social @drrageshri.bsky.social @nhsprachealth.bsky.social @johnlauner.bsky.social

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · May 5

And if you’re in a sharing mood, you can sign up to our open mic (open to all those working or studying in healthcare).

We are a friendly, inclusive group and this will be a great opportunity to share your poetry.

register via Zoom
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crxeate event: Poetry Picnic. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Following some lovely feedback from our previous event in January 2025, we are excited to announce another evening of poetry. We hope you can join us for a Poetry Picnic! This online event will set...

us06web.zoom.us

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · May 5

This online event will set us up for the summer with an evening of your favourite verses & some of your own goodies too!
A wonderful line up of medic poets will share a poem they have written, followed by 1 from another poet they love - you might hear one of your faves or discover something new

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crxeate event: Poetry Picnic. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Following some lovely feedback from our previous event in January 2025, we are excited to announce another evening of poetry. We hope you can join us for a Poetry Picnic! This online event will set...

us06web.zoom.us

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · May 5

POETRY PICNIC 4/7/25 1945 on zoom
Registration now open!

Following some lovely feedback from our previous event in January 2025, we are excited to announce another evening of poetry.

We hope you can join us for a Poetry Picnic!

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Apr 30

Anyone for Nicola?

Dr Nicola Davis @drnicoladavis.bsky.social · Apr 30

Are you a doctor and do you like writing poetry? If so get in contact as I have a little medic poets group on Facebook I’m keen to find new people to join!

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Apr 29

Save the date: we’ve got another poetry event for you!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 19

Hi everyone!

So we have a new plan for book club. We are taking it online to zoom!

We hope you can join us virtually to discuss Kala by Colin Walsh.

Jul 9, 2025 8 PM GMT

Register:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

All book fans welcome, you don’t have to work in oncology!

Please share too!

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Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Apr 20

I love how mindful it is as I have concentrate fully & whilst making it get completely lost in the flow of the process.

Has anyone else tried cross stitch or embroidery? What have you made?
Or any other textile crafts you enjoyed. I would love to try knitting one day too!

Creative Clinic @creativeclinic.bsky.social · Apr 20

I’ve recently discovered a new creative hobby: embroidery/ cross stitch.

I bought a small cross stitch kit from hobbycraft & really enjoyed making the butterfly.

Then I was gifted some beautiful kits from cotton_clara so have moved onto these cute funghi.

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