With everything happening in the world we didn’t manage to have an AGM in 2022 so this will be our first AGM for a while. As always we encourge our members old and new to attend.
We will be electing members to various positions and seeking enthusiastic members to join in the activities of the NNEF in a more hands on role via our planning group.
Agenda:
• Welcome by Philippe Bonnet, NNEF Chair
• Approval of the minutes of the last AGM (2nd December 2021)
• Introduction to the NNEF:
– overview of NNEF history by Nigel Brunsdon, NNEF Deputy Chair
– overview of recent and current plans or projects by Philippe Bonnet, NNEF Chair
• Discussion on NNEF activities and priorities
• Selection of the NNEF Planning Group:
– self-nominations are welcomed from members in advance or on the call itself
• Election of NNEF Officers:
Chair(s) / Deputy Chair(s) / Treasurer(s)
–self-nominations are welcomed from members in advance or on the call itself
• Presentation of the NNEF accounts and finances by Helen Wilks, NNEF Treasurer
• Any other business from NNEF members
If you want to progress your career within NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT), come along to our online open event to find out more about opportunities in our Surrey and Kent With You IAPT services.
You’ll hear first hand what it’s like to work with us from colleagues and service managers across our teams, learning more about their career paths and their experiences of working for With You.
We’ll share examples of the different development opportunities and career pathways we have for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Psychological Therapists (Counsellors), Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, operational roles and people wanting to enter the IAPT workforce through trainee roles.
3:00 pm: Use of Digital Technology in Overdose Prevention: Knowledge Exchange
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm March 9, 2023
Thu 9 March 2023 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Drug overdoses continue to impact different countries in the world particularly in North America and Scotland. Scotland has the most severe Drug-Related Deaths (DRD) problem in Europe, almost four times that of other countries. Innovative solutions are required to support people at risk of harm. Digital technology such as smartphone application, wearable or sensors, could help to identify and prevent overdose. This seminar will present international innovation studies on different digital solutions with speakers from across the globe as well as Scotland.
The Public Health Institute Drug Related Deaths annual conference 2023 will take place online as a Microsoft Teams Webinar on Thursday 16th March. The event will take place between 9am-5pm.
We already have several confirmed speakers, and this page will be updated with details of more speakers as they are confirmed.
Psychosis - Early Intervention, Treatment & Recovery
March 17, 2023
Online Friday 17 March
This conference focuses on practical approaches to improving early intervention, treatment and recovery for people with psychosis. Through national update sessions, presentations from people with lived experience, practical case studies and extended expert sessions the conference will update delegates on best practice and evidence with regard to the management of psychosis. The conference is timely following the increase in referrals and symptoms of psychosis seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The conference will also cover improving the physical health of people with psychosis.
Preventing Suicide in Young People & Children Conference
March 22, 2023
Online Wednesday, 22 March
This Sixth National Conference which this year will be held virtually focuses on Saving Young Lives – Preventing Suicide in Children and Young People. By attending this one day conference you will hear from expert speakers on how your services can reduce preventable suicides and save young lives. Through national updates, case studies from multi-agency settings and lived experience insight, this conference aims to set the scene for progress already being made and what needs to change to improve resilience, wellbeing, mental health support and effectively prevent suicide in children and young people. The conference will use case studies to demonstrate interventions that work in health, schools, universities and multi-agency settings. The conference will examine implementation of the self harm and suicide prevention competence framework for children and young people and will also reflect on suicide prevention in young people during Covid-19.
27 March 2023, 10:00AM America Square Conference Centre London EC3N 2LB (and online)
In September 2022 the government set out their plans to address rough sleeping, publishing their cross-government strategy – Ending rough sleeping for good. As a cost of living crisis takes hold, effective and proactive approaches are needed to ensure we don’t move further away from achieving this goal.
Looking at what can be done at the stages of prevention, intervention and recovery, as well as the need for a whole system approach, we will hear from speakers from across the homelessness and related sectors.
A range of keynote speeches, panel discussions and breakout workshops will cover key issues in the rough sleeping sphere.
5:00 pm: The Truth About Drug Science – An Evening at Queen’s University Belfast
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 30, 2023
Thu, 30 March 2023 5:00pm – 7:30pm Queen’s University Belfast
This event is a proud collaboration with the Drug and Alcohol Research Network and QUB Student’s Union. Open to members of the public and students of any university.
Free tickets for everyone to attend, including Drug Science Community Members (donating monthly) – to join the Drug Science Community, click here.
We’re bringing you an evening to learn the truth about drugs! The evening will consist of a series of 10 minute talks followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with all the experts.
