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Events in April 2023

  • Adfam Professionals Forum: Family Drug & Alcohol Courts

    Adfam Professionals Forum: Family Drug & Alcohol Courts


    April 13, 2023

    Thu, 13 Apr 2023
    5:30PM - 7:00PM
    Online

    Adfam's online forum events are free to attend and open to anyone with a professional interest in supporting families affected by substance use.

    Our next forum is taking place on Thursday 13th April 2023, 10.30am - 12 noon.

    At this event we will be focusing on the role of Family Drug & Alcohol Courts (FDAC). The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and wider discussion.

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  • Moving from Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to Liberty Protection Safeguards

    Moving from Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to Liberty Protection Safeguards


    April 21, 2023

    Online
    Friday, 21 April 2023

    The draft Code of Practice and draft regulations that support the Liberty Protection Safeguards have now been published. This conference will update delegates on the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards in your service with particular focus on the Draft Code of Practice which was published in March 2022.

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  • Fellowships: what, how, who and when?

    Fellowships: what, how, who and when?


    April 25, 2023

    Tue, 25 Apr 2023
    09:00am - 10:00am
    Online

    Join this panel discussion where the SSA's Early Career Research Network discuss what it takes to get an academic fellowship, why you should apply for one, and (with any luck) find out what a fellowship is anyway.

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    CRC Annual Public Lecture and Reception 2022 – Niamh Eastwood

    CRC Annual Public Lecture and Reception 2022 – Niamh Eastwood


    April 25, 2023

    Tuesday, April 25
    6 – 7:30pm
    The University of Sussex, Brighton

    Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director of Release, will discuss human rights-based approaches to drug policy. Followed by drinks reception.

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  • Investigation of Deaths & Serious Incidents in Mental Health Services- Implementing the New Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF)

    Investigation of Deaths & Serious Incidents in Mental Health Services- Implementing the New Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF)


    April 26, 2023

    Online
    Wednesday, 26 April 2023

    This national conference looks at the practicalities of Serious Incident Investigation and Learning from Deaths in Mental Health Services and implementation of the New Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (previously known as the Serious Incident Framework). The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) was published on 16th August 2022 and replaces the Serious incident Framework. The conference will also update delegates on best current practice in serious incident investigation and learning, including mortality governance and learning from deaths. There will be an extended focus on ensuring serious investigation findings lead to change and improvement, and updates from PSIRF early adopter sites in mental health. The conference will also examine how the new framework will fit with the Royal College of Psychiatrists Care Review Tool for mortality review.

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  • Eating Disorders Summit 2023 - Improving Access, Treatment & Recovery Outcomes

    Eating Disorders Summit 2023 - Improving Access, Treatment & Recovery Outcomes


    April 27, 2023

    Online
    Thursday, 27 April 2023

    This conference focuses on Eating Disorders: improving access, treatment and recovery outcomes, and meeting the national standards for children, young people and adults. There is focus on early intervention and a new extended session focusing on Managing Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders following the 2022 Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders National Guidance.

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