Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is delighted to be supporting VegFest Free in Birmingham – an event rooted in hope, inclusivity and community. We are proud to stand alongside so many independent small businesses and charities focused on building a healthier, more compassionate and sustainable world for all.

Here at Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, we believe healthcare in the UK has become largely reactive – focused on treating illness once it appears. While this “sick care” model has its place, we see an opportunity to do something more.

Our vision is a shift toward true healthcare: a proactive, preventative approach where healthcare professionals work alongside patients to support positive lifestyle and dietary choices before illness takes hold. By empowering people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to care for their health, we can help individuals feel better, live more fully, and reduce their risk of chronic disease.

Importantly, we believe these choices can also have a wider impact – supporting the health of our planet and the other animals we share it with.

We bring this mission to life in a number of ways: through medical education and teaching; delivering engaging talks; hosting our podcast; and leading our pioneering consultancy service, which we founded to help healthcare settings expand their plant-based meal options. We also produce research, evidence-based papers, articles and factsheets to support both healthcare professionals and the wider public – while nurturing a thriving, supportive membership community.

Says Dr Shireen Kassam, Founder and Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK:

“We are delighted to be supporting VegFest Free and what is set to be a truly inspirational event. As an organisation dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through plant-based nutrition and proactive lifestyle choices, the ethos of VegFest is very much aligned with our work. Making nutritious vegan fare accessible and more inclusive is very important to us and we are so excited to be a part of this event rooted in community, connection and a free and friendly welcome to all.”

Find out more about our work

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to delve into some of these topics at the panel we will be holding at VegFest Free – The plant-based prescription: why healthcare professionals are leading the change. Our expert panellists will explore the evidence around plant-based nutrition for optimal health and fitness and be ready to answer all of your questions! 

Find out more about our VegFest panel here 

If you’re unable to make it to VegFest Free in April, there are plenty of other ways to connect with us. From just £15 a year, you can join a welcoming network of like-minded people through our membership community and gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, resources and opportunities to connect. 

Join us here.