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02 June 2026
Design in Mental Health Conference 20262 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, including confirmed Exhibitors The 2026 Design in Mental Health Awards More information on dates for VIP and Premier Pass bookings – including applications from public sector and selected other groups for FREE all-access Conference & Exhibition access Register here
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02 June 2026
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 Shared Decision Making, by consensus among senior practising surgeons, by patients and by professional experts in risk management and risk communication. Delegates on the ICONS workshops will acquire skills and knowledge to implement best practice in sharing the complex decisions surrounding informed consent. By participating in a workshop, they will also contribute to the development of resources for future training in the important area of informed consent.
Target audience
All grades of trainees; SAS / LED / Trust Doctors; Consultants. Non FRCS surgeons – Ophthalmologists; Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Learning style
Focussed topic introductory talks. Small group facilitated discussion tutorials based on review of exemplar videos of consent and other patient doctor communication scenarios.
Aims & objectives
The objectives of the course include: Learn the potential catastrophic and costly consequences of failure adequately to share important surgical decisions. Recognise the importance of discussion treatment options rather than risks. Understand key features of the case Montgomery v LHB 2015. Appreciate the legal view of Shared Decision Making. Identify key elements of a Shared Decision Making consultation. Understand how to deliver treatment recommendations. Gain new consultation skills. Identify and apply effective ways of risk communication. Appreciate the role of decision support tools before, during and after the clinical encounter. Understand the added value of writing letters directly to patients. Learning outcomes
Having attended the ICONS workshop you will be able to:
Understand the practical importance of the Montgomery decision. Identify the key elements of a Shared Decision Making consultation. Discuss options including surgery – elective and emergency. Employ efficient methods of eliciting patient needs, preferences and values in a busy clinic. Understand the added value of patient activation before options are discussed, and decision distribution thereafter. Develop skills for well-balanced, meaningful surgeon patient interactions. Communicate risk to patients in a more realistic way. Appreciate the role of recommendation. Review the limitations of and variation in current consent forms. Register
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02 June 2026 11:30 12:30
The King's Fund: Leading through the harm – what to do when your team faces racist abuseThe 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 consequences on wellbeing, retention and whether people feel able to fully show up at work.
Leaders and managers are often left holding difficult questions:
What does meaningful support look like when harm is ongoing, not isolated? Why do current responses, even when well-intentioned, fall short? What does it take to create safety when parts of the system feel unsafe? This free online lunch and learn will be a space to reflect honestly on the impact of racist abuse and focus on what leaders can do differently. It will explore how leaders can offer protection, respond with clarity and build conditions to help staff feel safer and more supported.
Join if you want to:
strengthen your response to racist abuse in real situations move beyond policy into practical leadership understand what meaningful support looks like from a staff perspective lead in ways that actively contribute to safety, not just intention. There will be time at the end for a Q&A session. We hope to see you there.
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