Discounts-Conferences, Courses & Summits
The following great discounts are available for conferences and masterclasses.
A 20% discount is available by quoting ref: hcuk20abpn when booking
A 20% discount is available by quoting ref: hcuk20abpn when booking
A Practical Guide to Effective Nurse Prescribing in Mental Health
TUESDAY 6 JUL 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This conference will look at national developments in nurse prescribing in mental health, improving and maintaining prescribing competence and the use of the national prescribing competency framework in mental health. Extended sessions will focus on developing your skills as an effective nurse prescriber and case studies will demonstrate established practice in nurse prescribing on acute inpatient wards, for dual diagnosis, early intervention in psychosis, forensic mental health, learning disabilities and physical health monitoring.
The conference will also look at developing nurse prescribing including auditing your prescribing practice, deprescribing, involving people in prescribing decisions, prescribing decision making and supporting the expansion of nurse prescribing practice in mental health.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/nurse-prescribing-in-mental-health or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow the conference on Twitter #NMPMental
Developing the Role of the Nursing Associate
WEDNESDAY 14 JULY 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This conference will update delegates on developing the role of the Nursing Associate – understanding the elements of the role, and how the role is being delivered in practice. Through a national update from Gary Kirwan, National Officer, The Royal College of Nursing, case studies from acute trusts, primary care and mental health, and perspectives from Nursing Associates the conference will look at the developing role, regulation of the role, accountability, support and practice development, competence and how you can prepare for the introduction of the role in your service.
The conference will also discuss implementing the Guidance on Medicines Management and the Nursing Associate and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurse Associates. The conference will help you to support Nursing Associates following the recent independent evaluation of the role which found some trainees reported that their colleagues had struggled to provide them with learning support at times due to workforce challenges and limited understanding of the role.
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/developing-the-role-of-the-nursing-associate or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #NursingAssociate
Getting Started in Research: Practical Perspectives of Research Delivery
THURSDAY 22nd & FRIDAY 23rd JULY 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
Research active healthcare organisations are safe, responsive and well led (The Care Quality Commission, 2020). This two-day masterclass facilitated by Liz Lees-Deutsch, Senior Nurse in Acute Medicine & Lecturer provides an introduction to the core principles of conducting research.
Day 1 will focus on practical application of methods, processes and tools, used to search, critically appraise and interpret the evidence, ready to apply in practice settings.
Day 2 provides an overview of how to set up a research project without typical pitfalls. Both days are aimed at streamlining the process for busy practitioners in a clinical setting.
Participants are encouraged to bring along their research ideas ready to translate into research ideas. Group work, practical activities, examples and discussions will be used to facilitate understanding and skills. The masterclass will have a distinctly practical focus with activities throughout designed to give experience and confidence in getting started in research. All research terms will be fully explained with no prior experience necessary.
This masterclass is aimed at busy clinical practitioners, line managers and service leads working in a healthcare environment.
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/getting-started-in-research or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Systems thinking and engineering in Outpatients
THURSDAY 8 JULY 2021
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
Facilitated by Dr Kate Silvester, this is the last in a series of five half day virtual workshops, designed to introduce delegates to the skills for improving flow through Outpatient clinics and services. Delegates will leave with a combination of theory, practical exercises and examples so that they can ‘give it a go’ in their own service. All Outpatient service managers, staff and information analytics staff should attend. This final masterclass concentrates on systems thinking and engineering. What happens to demand for services downstream of Outpatients e.g. diagnostics and surgery, if we tackle our queues in outpatients?
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/outpatients-systems or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
The Coroner Role & Preparing for Coroner’s Inquest: Learning from Deaths
WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This virtual conference focuses on the role of the Coroner and preparing and attending Coroner’s Inquests. Delegates will hear practical tips and advice for what to expect and how to support staff and family through the process. The day will also address the impact of Covid-19 on the Coroner role.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/coroner-role or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #coronerRole
Developing your skills as an Effective Ward Manager
THURSDAY 12 AUGUST 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This conference aims to bring together current and aspiring Ward Managers to understand current issues and the national context, and to develop your skills as a current or aspiring Ward Manager. The conference will open with reflections on the characteristics and qualities of an effective Ward Manager, and understanding your role within quality and specifically meeting the CQC Quality Ratings at Ward level. The conference will include a look at the challenges and issues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic for Ward Managers.
Whether you are currently a Ward Manager, or aspiring to be one, this event provides a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of other Ward Managers, Nurse Directors & National Experts to develop your skills as an effective Ward Manager.
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/effective-ward-manager or email nicki@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #wardmanager
Caldicott Guardian Training Course
TUESDAY 17 AUGUST 2021
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This one day course provides practical Caldicott Training for both new and more experienced Caldicott Guardians, their deputies and others, involved in applying the Caldicott Principles across a wide range of organisations. It provides sound foundations for those seeking to expand their understanding of the Caldicott Guardian Role, and its function within Information Governance, and inspiration as to how it can be implemented and developed in their own organisations. The content is based on the latest national guidance including the Caldicott Guardian Manual. A range of topics are covered including: the ethical and legal considerations in information sharing, confidentiality, handling requests from the Police, domestic violence, relatives, assurance and the regulators. Handouts, Templates and other tools for decision making and recording decisions are provided.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/caldicott-guardian-training-course or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Deteriorating Patient Summit
THURSDAY 19th August 2021
The Deteriorating Patient Summit focuses on recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient through improving the reliability of patient observations and ensuring quality of care. The conference will include National Developments including the recent recommendations from the Royal College of Physicians on NEWS2 and Covid-19, and implementing the recommendations from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Report Investigation into recognising and responding to critically unwell patients. The conference will include practical case study based sessions on identifying patients at risk of deterioration, improving practice in patient observations, responding to the deteriorating patient, improving escalation and understanding success factors in escalation, sepsis & covid-19, involving patients and families in recognising deterioration, and improving the communication and use of NEWS2 in the community, including care homes, and at the interface of care.
For more information visit: https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-online-courses/deteriorating-patient-summit or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #deterioratingpatient
Implementing the Duty of Candour with Empathy
TUESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This masterclass will cover the new guidance and provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of what needs to be done to comply with the duty of candour; clarify ‘grey areas’ and provide advice on dealing with difficult situations which may arise. It will provide participants with an understanding of good practice in implementing the duty and, in particular doing so in a meaningful way with empathy, to not only comply, but to work with patients and loved ones in a way that puts the emotional experience at the heart of communication.
Anyone with responsibility for implementing the duty of candour should attend, whether as a health or social care professional or at an organisational level, be it in the NHS, private healthcare or social care. Health and social care professionals; staff with responsibility for quality, safety, clinical governance, safety investigations, complaints or CQC compliance, patient experience and executive teams would benefit from attending.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/duty-of-candour
or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Decisions about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Ensuring Effective & Person Centred Practice
WEDNESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
Chaired by Davina Hehir Director of Policy & Legal Strategy Compassion in Dying, this virtual conference focuses on the important issue of effective person centred practice in DNACPR decisions and communication. You will have the opportunity to network with colleagues who are working to improve DNACPR practice, self assess and reflect on your own practice and gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence.
For further information and to book your place visit https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-online-courses/cpr-decisions or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow the conference on Twitter #CPRdecisions
TUESDAY 6 JUL 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This conference will look at national developments in nurse prescribing in mental health, improving and maintaining prescribing competence and the use of the national prescribing competency framework in mental health. Extended sessions will focus on developing your skills as an effective nurse prescriber and case studies will demonstrate established practice in nurse prescribing on acute inpatient wards, for dual diagnosis, early intervention in psychosis, forensic mental health, learning disabilities and physical health monitoring.
The conference will also look at developing nurse prescribing including auditing your prescribing practice, deprescribing, involving people in prescribing decisions, prescribing decision making and supporting the expansion of nurse prescribing practice in mental health.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/nurse-prescribing-in-mental-health or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow the conference on Twitter #NMPMental
Developing the Role of the Nursing Associate
WEDNESDAY 14 JULY 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This conference will update delegates on developing the role of the Nursing Associate – understanding the elements of the role, and how the role is being delivered in practice. Through a national update from Gary Kirwan, National Officer, The Royal College of Nursing, case studies from acute trusts, primary care and mental health, and perspectives from Nursing Associates the conference will look at the developing role, regulation of the role, accountability, support and practice development, competence and how you can prepare for the introduction of the role in your service.
The conference will also discuss implementing the Guidance on Medicines Management and the Nursing Associate and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurse Associates. The conference will help you to support Nursing Associates following the recent independent evaluation of the role which found some trainees reported that their colleagues had struggled to provide them with learning support at times due to workforce challenges and limited understanding of the role.
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/developing-the-role-of-the-nursing-associate or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #NursingAssociate
Getting Started in Research: Practical Perspectives of Research Delivery
THURSDAY 22nd & FRIDAY 23rd JULY 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
Research active healthcare organisations are safe, responsive and well led (The Care Quality Commission, 2020). This two-day masterclass facilitated by Liz Lees-Deutsch, Senior Nurse in Acute Medicine & Lecturer provides an introduction to the core principles of conducting research.
Day 1 will focus on practical application of methods, processes and tools, used to search, critically appraise and interpret the evidence, ready to apply in practice settings.
Day 2 provides an overview of how to set up a research project without typical pitfalls. Both days are aimed at streamlining the process for busy practitioners in a clinical setting.
Participants are encouraged to bring along their research ideas ready to translate into research ideas. Group work, practical activities, examples and discussions will be used to facilitate understanding and skills. The masterclass will have a distinctly practical focus with activities throughout designed to give experience and confidence in getting started in research. All research terms will be fully explained with no prior experience necessary.
This masterclass is aimed at busy clinical practitioners, line managers and service leads working in a healthcare environment.
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/getting-started-in-research or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Systems thinking and engineering in Outpatients
THURSDAY 8 JULY 2021
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
Facilitated by Dr Kate Silvester, this is the last in a series of five half day virtual workshops, designed to introduce delegates to the skills for improving flow through Outpatient clinics and services. Delegates will leave with a combination of theory, practical exercises and examples so that they can ‘give it a go’ in their own service. All Outpatient service managers, staff and information analytics staff should attend. This final masterclass concentrates on systems thinking and engineering. What happens to demand for services downstream of Outpatients e.g. diagnostics and surgery, if we tackle our queues in outpatients?
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/outpatients-systems or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
The Coroner Role & Preparing for Coroner’s Inquest: Learning from Deaths
WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This virtual conference focuses on the role of the Coroner and preparing and attending Coroner’s Inquests. Delegates will hear practical tips and advice for what to expect and how to support staff and family through the process. The day will also address the impact of Covid-19 on the Coroner role.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/coroner-role or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #coronerRole
Developing your skills as an Effective Ward Manager
THURSDAY 12 AUGUST 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This conference aims to bring together current and aspiring Ward Managers to understand current issues and the national context, and to develop your skills as a current or aspiring Ward Manager. The conference will open with reflections on the characteristics and qualities of an effective Ward Manager, and understanding your role within quality and specifically meeting the CQC Quality Ratings at Ward level. The conference will include a look at the challenges and issues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic for Ward Managers.
Whether you are currently a Ward Manager, or aspiring to be one, this event provides a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of other Ward Managers, Nurse Directors & National Experts to develop your skills as an effective Ward Manager.
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/effective-ward-manager or email nicki@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #wardmanager
Caldicott Guardian Training Course
TUESDAY 17 AUGUST 2021
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This one day course provides practical Caldicott Training for both new and more experienced Caldicott Guardians, their deputies and others, involved in applying the Caldicott Principles across a wide range of organisations. It provides sound foundations for those seeking to expand their understanding of the Caldicott Guardian Role, and its function within Information Governance, and inspiration as to how it can be implemented and developed in their own organisations. The content is based on the latest national guidance including the Caldicott Guardian Manual. A range of topics are covered including: the ethical and legal considerations in information sharing, confidentiality, handling requests from the Police, domestic violence, relatives, assurance and the regulators. Handouts, Templates and other tools for decision making and recording decisions are provided.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/caldicott-guardian-training-course or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Deteriorating Patient Summit
THURSDAY 19th August 2021
The Deteriorating Patient Summit focuses on recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient through improving the reliability of patient observations and ensuring quality of care. The conference will include National Developments including the recent recommendations from the Royal College of Physicians on NEWS2 and Covid-19, and implementing the recommendations from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Report Investigation into recognising and responding to critically unwell patients. The conference will include practical case study based sessions on identifying patients at risk of deterioration, improving practice in patient observations, responding to the deteriorating patient, improving escalation and understanding success factors in escalation, sepsis & covid-19, involving patients and families in recognising deterioration, and improving the communication and use of NEWS2 in the community, including care homes, and at the interface of care.
For more information visit: https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-online-courses/deteriorating-patient-summit or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #deterioratingpatient
Implementing the Duty of Candour with Empathy
TUESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
This masterclass will cover the new guidance and provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of what needs to be done to comply with the duty of candour; clarify ‘grey areas’ and provide advice on dealing with difficult situations which may arise. It will provide participants with an understanding of good practice in implementing the duty and, in particular doing so in a meaningful way with empathy, to not only comply, but to work with patients and loved ones in a way that puts the emotional experience at the heart of communication.
Anyone with responsibility for implementing the duty of candour should attend, whether as a health or social care professional or at an organisational level, be it in the NHS, private healthcare or social care. Health and social care professionals; staff with responsibility for quality, safety, clinical governance, safety investigations, complaints or CQC compliance, patient experience and executive teams would benefit from attending.
For further information and to book your place visit
https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/duty-of-candour
or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Decisions about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Ensuring Effective & Person Centred Practice
WEDNESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL, Online
Chaired by Davina Hehir Director of Policy & Legal Strategy Compassion in Dying, this virtual conference focuses on the important issue of effective person centred practice in DNACPR decisions and communication. You will have the opportunity to network with colleagues who are working to improve DNACPR practice, self assess and reflect on your own practice and gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence.
For further information and to book your place visit https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-online-courses/cpr-decisions or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk
Follow the conference on Twitter #CPRdecisions
