http://www.cmf.org.uk/whats_new/ Latest content from Christian Medical Fellowship en-gb webmaster@cmf.org.uk (CMF Webmaster) 60 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=274 CMF has submitted a response to this Bill, listing its main concerns: Definition - the definition of 'terminal' ilnesses embraces conditions that will not be terminal in the commonly understood sense of the word. The definition is unhelpfully elastic and will... Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=274 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=272 The NHS recently completed a 10-year Review of its Constitution and has issued a draft of its proposals for change in its wording. The NHS is consulting over those proposals and CMF has responded. Members are encouraged to complete the... Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=272 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=273 Government Consultation on Review of the Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education statutory guidance. Earlier this year the DfE produced Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children and invited responses. CMF submitted a response that... Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=273 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=271 The Scottish Government reaffirmed its commitment to introduce a Bill on ending conversion practices in Scotland, including both sexual orientation and gender identity. CMF has submitted a response below. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=271 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=527 Sharing the good news is one of the most caring things we can do for other people, so why are we so reluctant to do it? Bernard Palmer encourages us to speak openly about Jesus to the people around us.... Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:33:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=527 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=270 The DofE have published the draft guidance for schools and colleges regarding their response to gender-questioning children. At the same time they have launched a consultation, seeking views on the content of the guidance and whether it will help to... Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=270 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=269 The Scottish government is consulting on its standards for gender identity healthcare services for adults and young people.Standards for gender identity healthcare services for adults and young people (healthcareimprovementscotland.org). CMF has made a submission. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=269 http://www.cmf.org.uk CMF is deeply concerned by the tragic death and injury of thousands of civilians occurring in the Israel/Gaza conflict, including many children. We are also extremely concerned by the disruption of healthcare infrastructure and humanitarian supplies and by the number... Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:57:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=268 This bill proposes to create "safe access zones" around places where abortion services are provided. The Bill is not concerned with whether or not abortion services should be legal, and does not propose any changes to abortion law in Scotland. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=268 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=266 Have a read. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=266 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=267 Section A: Consultation on Department of Education's guidance on the change to legislation -curricular content at key stages 3 and 4 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=267 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=526 Guiding you through The Human Journey course, this study guide includes icebreakers, discussion questions, prayer points and suggestions for practical responses. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:37:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=526 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=523 Engage With Your Cross-Cultural Neighbors for the Sake of the Gospel Welcoming the Nations Among Us is a 6-lesson study inviting believers to explore welcoming others for God's glory. Welcoming is more than being friendly. It is the lifestyle of a... Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=523 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=524 Discover God's Word, World & Work Ever wonder - What is the Bible really about? Is God still actively at work? Is my own purpose and life meant as part of something much bigger? This seven-lesson study covers the basics... Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:06:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=524 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=525 As medicine has become ever more effective and sophisticated, the perception of the doctor has changed from that of the carer to that of the technician. Is that all we are, though? While offering the best available treatment is essential,... Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:28:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=525 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=265 The RCOG proposes a new information leaflet for women considering an abortion and invited comments on the content and wording. CMF has submitted a response via the online form. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:36:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=265 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=521 Doctor's Life Support 5 is an excellent resource for daily meditation, as it is brief, practical and inspiring. This book has been written by Christians in healthcare from around the world each reading begins with Scripture, where each author shares... Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:06:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/bookstore/?context=book&id=521 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/publications/content/?context=article&id=27479 What does it mean to be a 'person'? We all think we know the answer, but philosophers and ethicists have contested the idea for decades. Today's understanding is complex and stands in sharp contrast to a biblical understanding of what... Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:39:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/publications/content/?context=article&id=27479 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=263 We welcome this initiative from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCoB) and the opportunity to contribute to it. Many of our members work in hospitals, including a number in paediatrics, neurology, neurorehabilitation, and hospice care. Tragic and complex cases like... Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=263 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=264 The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) holds the view that human life begins with fertilisation. Further, we believe that human life has intrinsic value, being made in the 'image' of God, its Creator. The weakest and most vulnerable of human beings,... Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/?id=264