Mental Health Network Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024

Programme

The day will run from 9am to 4:30pm. If you have not yet done so, don't forget to select your choice of breakout session ahead of time by completing this form.

The conference has been CPD certified, with an anticipated five hours of learning time. Further details of how to claim your CPD certificate will be released following the conference.

Please note that details of speakers are provisional and may change in the event of circumstances outside of our control. In the event that a speaker is no longer available to attend we will ensure alternative arrangements are made. 
 

9:00–9:30am - Registration, Networking and Exhibition

9:30–9:40am - Chair's and Vice Chair's Welcome

Ifti Majid, Chair, Mental Health Network and Chief Executive, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 

Marsha McAdam, Ambassador, Peer Consultant & Vice-Chair, Mental Health Network 

9:40–9:50am - Chief Executive's Address

Sean Duggan OBE, Chief Executive, Mental Health Network

9:50–10:40am - Closing the gap: Improving ADHD pathways

Speakers: 

• Dr Phil Moore, Chair, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Autism System Group (Session Chair) 
• Dr Hifzi Huzair, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Dr Lucy Clement, GP, Clinical Lead for Neurodiversity at Leeds ICB, and Liaison Officer for Leeds Local Medical Committee
• Dr Max Davie, Trustee and Co-Founder, ADHD UK 
• Dr Michael Smith, Consultant Psychiatrist, Leeds & Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 

10:40–11:00am - Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking

11:00–11:40am - In Conversation Session  

Speakers: 

• Dr Lade Smith, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists 
• Dr Jacqui Dyer MBE, independent health and social care consultant

11:40am–12:30pm - Raising the bar: working together to improve inpatient mental healthcare – supported by Oxehealth 

Speakers: 

• Sean Duggan, Chief Executive, Mental Health Network (Session Chair) 
• Dr Sri Kalidindi, Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation & Recovery, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Chair, Association of Mental Health Providers 
• Ian Callaghan, Recovery & Secure Care Programme Manager, Rethink Mental Illness 
• Philippa Styles, Director of Investigations, Health Services Safety Investigations Body
• Paul Scott, Chief Executive, Essex Partnership NHS Trust

12:30–1:20pm - Lunch, Exhibition and Networking

1:20–1:30pm - Children's Choir - Place2Be

1:30–2:20pm - Moving the dial: improving access to mental health support for children and young people

Speakers: 

• Marsha McAdam, Ambassador, Peer Consultant & Vice-Chair, Mental Health Network (Session Chair) 
• Professor Asif Zia, Executive Director for Quality and Medical Leadership, Hertfordshire Partnership University Foundation Trust
• Elliot Busari, Expert by Experience and Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologist
• Dr Ranil Tan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Donna Ryan, Strategic Programme Lead for Mental Health, Barnardo’s 

2:20–3:15pm - Breakout sessions (choice of three)

Delegate rates

Our conference last year was fully booked and places are limited, with approximately 75% of places currently filled. 

We are offering reduced rates for Mental Health Network and wider NHS Confederation members.

• Mental Health Network Member - £188 + VAT
• NHS Confederation Member - £188 + VAT
• Non-Member NHS, VCSE, Arms Length or Government Organisation - £356 + VAT
• Commercial Organisation - £524 + VAT

In addition to the conference itself, we will also be hosting a dinner the night before the conference which is exclusively for Mental Health Network members at a rate of £79 + VAT.

Please click here to book your place using a payment card, or email our events team for an invoice.

Getting there

The conference will be taking place at Cloth Court Hall, part of the University of Leeds, which is a five-minute walk from Leeds train station.

Cloth Court Hall
Quebec Street
Leeds, LS1 2HA

Click here to access the location on Google Maps. 

More information on the venue can also be found on the University of Leeds website.

Our commitment to accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event that enables everyone to attend and engage fully.  

• Whatever your requirements may be, please email mhn@nhsconfed.org in advance of the event to tell us how we can support you to take part on the day.