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Design in Mental Health Conference 2026

2 and 3 June 2026 Discover what’s in store at Design in Mental Health 2026, the premier meeting of professionals responsible for designing and delivering mental health environments. Open now to discover: Confirmed Keynote speakers from NHS England and the Care Quality Commission 5 brand-new Conference themes and confirmed presentation titles The Exhibition, includin

Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision (ICONS)

This innovative educational initiative was developed as a direct and constructive response to the communication inadequacies exposed by the Montgomery case, and subsequent legislation. While it is not difficult to give "more information" it is harder for surgeons and patients to achieve a decision partnership. The ICONS workshop content has been informed by internationally recognised experts in Sh

• Belfast, United Kingdom

The King's Fund: Leading through the harm – what to do when your team faces racist abuse

The latest NHS staff survey highlighted an unacceptable reality. One in five Black and minority ethnic staff are subject to racism from patients and 14% experience similar harassment from colleagues. From verbal attacks by patients, to incidents on the journey to and from work, many staff from ethnic minority backgrounds are navigating environments that simply don’t feel safe. This has real c

World Patient Safety Day Goals Webinar Series 2026 - Goal 5 : Reduce risks for small and sick newborns

The World Health Organization (WHO) are pleased to invite you to the fourth webinar in a five-part global webinar series on the implementation of the World Patient Safety Day Goals for safe care for every newborn and every child. This webinar will bring together global experts and practitioners to discuss practical solutions and evidence to reduce risks for small and sick newborns The we

Patient voice in healthcare

Imagine Citizens Network believes meaningful change in healthcare begins by listening to the people at the centre of it. This webinar will bring together health leaders, advocates, and community voices for an inspiring conversation about strengthening the patient voice in health care and exploring how stories and lived experiences can help drive real system improvement. Hosted by the Institut

Progress under pressure: digital leadership in a turbulent system

As one of the three shifts set out in the 10 Year Health Plan, technology and the digitisation of health and care is expected to change the way people access and interact with services, reduce administrative tasks to free up staff time, and even prevent ill health occurring in the first place. While the technology landscape is evolving rapidly, the NHS itself is also undergoing significant st

Operationalising biopreparedness: Digital healthcare worker monitoring for Ebola and other special pathogens

The Ebola outbreak highlighted significant gaps in monitoring systems for healthcare professionals. Dynamic health information can be challenging to track and respond to effectively, increasing susceptibility to outbreaks of special pathogens. This webinar will describe operational challenges in post-exposure monitoring for Ebola and other special pathogens; explain how digital monitoring too

After Action Review Masterclass

An After Action Review (AAR) is a facilitated discussion following an event to understand what happened and why. AARs involve key stakeholders involved in the incident and provide insight into how improvements could be made to help deliver safer care for patients. The AAR process emphasises the importance of a facilitated approach with all participants encouraged to work collaboratively to identif

Royal Society of Medicine: Psychological Safety Conference

In healthcare, developing a culture of psychological safety is essential to ensuring patient safety; a priority identified in the NHS Patient Safety Strategy. In the context of 10 Year Health Plan for England and healthcare leaders' commitments to psychological safety across all developed nations, it is essential that the safety of patients and staff is at the core of its design and delivery to av

• Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom

What does it really mean to wrap services around patients?

Too many patients move through a health and care system that is fragmented, complex and hard to navigate. Services are designed around organisations, not people. But what would it look like if we put the patient at the centre - not as a policy ambition, but as a lived reality? This session from the Patients Association brings together a GP with national experience in neighbourhood health, a p

JCI Patient Safety Pathways Grand Rounds - The Economic Value of Patient Safety

This the next session of the JCI Patient Safety Grand Rounds will highlight global perspectives on how investing in patient safety generates measurable operational and economic value. You will hear from internationally recognised experts as they examine the economic value of patient safety and its impact on health systems, hospitals, patients, and society.  Featured speakers include: 

LFE community call with Dr Sapna Kudchadkar

The guest for this LFE community call will be Dr Sapna Kudchadkar - an inspirational colleague from the US.  Sapna has led a number of excellent initiatives, most notably the "PICU UP" programme (PICU Up! An AMP Program) - a project which aims to improve patient outcomes through early mobilisation in intensive care.  Sapna's approach to change management is refreshing and energising.  Registe

Human Factors and Patient Safety for Clinical Leaders - 2-day course

MedLed, in partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, is hosting a Human Factors & Patient Safety for Clinical Leaders course this June and spaces are now open to the wider healthcare sector. Human Factors & Patient Safety for Clinical Leaders is a 2-day face-to-face course built with pre-hospital care as its foundation: the high-stakes, time-pressured, operationally complex env

• Midlands Air Ambulance Charity HQ, , TF11 8UR, United Kingdom

HLTH Europe

HLTH Europe 2026 is the continent’s largest healthcare innovation conference, bringing together over 5,000 attendees from more than 50 countries. The event focuses on digital health, health tech, life sciences, and healthcare system transformation, providing a platform for decision-makers, innovators, and specialists to explore trends, solutions, and collaborations in European healthcare. The

• Amsterdam, Netherlands

Saving lives sepsis: improving practice & outcomes

This conference focuses on early diagnosis, reliable escalation, and effective management of suspected sepsis, alongside aftercare and reducing harm from delayed recognition. It will also look ahead to the Sepsis Modern Service Framework, expected to set clearer expectations and reduce unwarranted variation in outcomes. (NHS England, 28 Oct 2025) Delegates will be updated on the November 2025

RCSEd: Teams Based Quality Review for Clinical Practice (TBQR)

Promoting Learning, Safety, and Improvement in Surgical Teams Team Based Quality Reviews (TBQR) provide a structured, evidence-based approach to team learning in clinical practice. Building on existing processes such as morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings and significant event analyses, TBQR supports whole-team reflection from the point of an event through to shared learning, meaningful act

• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A practical guide to Human Factors in healthcare

Aimed at Clinicians and Managers, this national virtual conference will provide a practical guide to human factors in healthcare, and how a human factors approach can improve patient care, quality, process, and safety. The conference delves into integrating human factors into healthcare systems and processes, clinical decision making, healthcare system design, quality of patient experience, m

Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS)

Overview Technical skills alone are insufficient to ensure optimal outcomes following surgery. The Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) Masterclass provides participants with a broad knowledge and practical experience of the non-technical skills that have been demonstrated to be essential for safe patient care. These include the cognitive and interpersonal aspects of operative surgery th

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Patient safety in hospices

This conference brings together hospice leaders, clinicians, and governance professionals to focus on improving patient safety in hospice care. It will explore best practice in creating and sustaining safe, high-quality services, alongside emerging developments shaping the sector, including the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and the implications of the Ass

True Cut: Making sense of mistakes

Making mistakes is an inescapable part of being a surgeon, yet research shows that many surgeons feel ill-prepared for this reality and struggle with the deep personal impact that errors can have. Feelings of isolation and lack of support are common, and even conversations with colleagues can sometimes intensify rather than relieve distress. Despite the centrality of this issue to our profess

• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The nature of suicide bereavement

Bereavement by suicide can be especially painful, complex, and isolating. Join Making Families Count for a new series of lunchtime online seminars for families, carers, and health professionals. These free one-hour sessions bring together expert speakers with family carers to explore key issues in mental health care, patient confidentiality, suicide bereavement, and patient safety.

SimNet Conference 2026

The SimNet Conference 2026 will take place on Thursday 25 June 2026 in partnership with Brighton and Sussex Medical School on the University of Sussex campus’ Jubilee Building. This year’s theme, The Power of Simulation in a New NHS Era, will explore how simulation is advancing innovation, workforce development, and patient safety in support of NHS priorities and the Long-Term Workforce Plan.

• Brighton and Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom

Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 - Patient Safety: Using Data and Audit to Reduce Harm

This online session will look at the essential role of robust data and learning from audit in helping identify risks, prevent harm, and build safer systems of care. Drawing on practical examples, the session will explore how data from audits and registries can be used to detect safety signals, understand where harm is occurring, and support action to reduce risk and improve patient safety.

Understanding the causes of health inequalities and the role of trust in improving outcomes

In this fireside chat, Habib and Rachel will explore the root causes of health inequalities and why building trust with communities is essential to improving outcomes. Reflecting on lessons from the pandemic, they will consider what has changed—and what still needs to. The conversation will also look ahead to the growing role of AI in healthcare, alongside the important work of addressing bias in

Digital health and AI conference 2026: building an AI-enabled health and care system that works for people

AI and digital technologies are already reshaping health and social care. AI tools are being developed, tested and used in areas such as imaging, triage, risk prediction and workforce support, yet the pace of change can make it hard to understand what is working, what is still in development or needs more testing  and the implications for people using services.  The NHS 10 Year Health Plan as

• The King's Fund, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom

Building the business case for patient safety

Resource allocation is a constant struggle in healthcare facilities. Current literature, as well as personal interviews with patient safety professionals from US Pennsylvania facilities has highlighted opportunities to build experience in developing a business case for patient safety initiatives. Join Amber Capaldi, MSN, RN, patient safety officer at Lehigh Valley Health Network, as she descr