Cygnet Health Care presents a one day conference

Behind Closed Doors: Nursing in a Secure Setting

Date: Tuesday 5th October 2010

Venue: Kingsway Hall Hotel, 66 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BX

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About the conference

This conference is aimed at all clinicians and commissioners who work in secure mental health settings with a clear emphasis on the nursing profession. The speakers and workshops will engage, inform and inspire staff at all levels with up-to-date guidance and knowledge to take back to the workplace.

Guest speakers include:

  • Dame Christine Beasley - Chief Nursing Officer for England
  • Dr Ben Thomas - Head of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing, Department of Health
  • Liz Allen - Programme Lead, MSU Policy Care Pathways, Department of Health
  • Malcolm Rae OBE - Inpatient Mental Health Lead, NIMHE

Aims of the conference

The conference aims to improve each delegate's knowledge and enhance their practical workplace skills. The event will provide a forum for the delegates to engage in open debate about the controversies regarding the role of nursing in secure mental health services through panel discussions. It is hoped that delegates will have a chance to challenge their own beliefs and hear a variety of views from the conference speakers and other delegates.

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If you would like to contact the conference organiser please call Karen Topping on 020 8810 2597
or email karentopping@cygnethealth.co.uk.