Delivered in association with top law firm Weightmans, 'On the board or in the dock: the implications of the tougher regulatory regime for NHS Trusts', will explore the legal liabilities of boards around the recent regulatory changes, including the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which came into effect on 6 April 2008.

This event will inform senior management and board level staff about the intricacies of these acts; how various organisations have been preparing and what individual trusts can do to ensure that they understand and comply with them.

When and where?

• 30 September 2008
• Wellcome Collection, Euston, London.

Programme

Chaired by Carolyn Berkeley, Chair of Enfield PCT and member of Council, the event will feature a variety of presentations, breakout sessions and panel discussions led by key speakers which include:

• Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice
• Andrea Sutcliffe, Chief Executive, The Appointments Commission
• Andy Shaw, Director, Institute of Risk Management
• Cynthia Bowers, Chief Executive, Care Quality Commission
• DCI Mark Smith, Association of Chief Police Officers
• Alan Bedford - Chair, East of England SHA Infection Control Support Team and former acting chief-executive, Buckinghamshire Hospitals (Stoke Mandeville)
• Dr Priya Singh, Medical Director, Medical Protection Service

Please visit the programme page for further information.

Who should attend?

This free event is of interest to chairs, non-executive directors and board level staff. Spaces are limited so you are advised to book at your earliest convenience.