Network with peers from across the UK and benchmark your Community Mental Health Team at this focused national conference
Bring your CMHT leads, managers and clinicians together to hear how services are strengthening CMHT pathways, partnerships and models of care. Through national insight, real-world case studies, interactive discussion and dedicated networking time, you will explore what is working in practice, benchmark your local approach. You will also take away practical ideas you can implement to improve access, continuity and outcomes for the communities you serve.
Thank you to our meeting sponsor:
Best practice CMHT approaches
Book your place at this must-attend conference, designed specifically for NHS professionals who are keen to learn how other services are delivering meaningful Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) transformation. Join your peers from across the system to explore how to:
- Understand national progress and the future direction of CMHT transformation and Personal Care Framework (PCF)
- Learn from real-world examples of CMHT transformation in practice
- Explore open-access models and approaches to reducing waiting times
- Gain practical insight into integrated and collaborative CMHT working
- Identify the impact and future role of Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP)
- Strengthen integration across inpatient, community and primary care
- Apply evidence-based positive practice to support people with complex needs
Plus, insight from our industry partner
SBK Healthcare would like to thank SilverCloud for sponsoring this unique forum.
Invitation to sponsor
Talking Therapies National Networking Forums enable providers of Talking Therapy technology and treatments to support healthcare professionals. If you would like to sponsor this forum please email Vanessa Pearce or call Vanessa on 01732 897788 to find out about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package.
| 8:30 |
Registration and networking opportunity
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| 9:00 |
Welcome, introductions and chair’s opening remarks
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| National update | |
| 9:10 |
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) transformation: progress, good practice and the road ahead
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| 9:35 |
Embedding Personalised Care Framework (PCF) in CMHT
Dr Ali Brabban, National Clinical Advisor, Adult Mental Health and Clinical Lead for Community Transformation, NHS England and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
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| Real-world transformation | |
| 10:00 |
CMHT transformation and local service development: a showcase of progress and practice
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| 10:25 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 10:35 |
Sponsored presentation from SilverCloud
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| 10:45 |
Questions and answers with SilverCloud
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| 10:55 |
Networking break
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| 11:15 |
Community transformation in practice: a Pennine showcase of integrated service development
Dr Sarmad Nadeem, Consultant Psychiatrist, Associate Medical Director-North Network, Strategic Medical lead for Community Transformation and Alison Kendall, Programme Director, Community Transformation Programme, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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| Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) | |
| 11:40 |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP): progress and development
Marianne Tay, Principal Lecturer and Subject Lead for Mental Health, University of Worcester
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| 12:05 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 12:15 |
Interactive discussion: Establishing the future of CMHTs: local delivery in practice
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| 12:35 |
Feedback from interactive discussion: Establishing the future of CMHTs: local delivery in practice
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| 12:45 |
Networking lunch
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| Integration and collaborative working | |
| 1:45 |
Improving inpatient and community interface with CMHTs
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| 2:05 |
Strengthening primary care interface and improving GP involvement in CMHT
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| 2:30 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 2:40 |
Networking break
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| Effective positive practice | |
| 3:00 |
Case study: Developing a community rehabilitation model in Cheshire
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| 3:30 |
Applying the positive practice guide in CMHTs: working with substance use
Dr Luke Mitcheson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and National Clinical Advisor, Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Service and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Department of Health and Social Care and Stephen Skinner, Service Development Lead for the Adult Mental Health Community Division, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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| 3:55 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 4:05 |
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day
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Call for speakers
If you would like to give a presentation and share your work or the work of your service at this face-to-face conference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To discuss speaking opportunities please email the conference producer, Hope Frost or call Hope on 01732 897788.
Confirmed speakers to-date
Stephen Skinner
Service Development Lead for the Adult Mental Health Community Division
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Sarmad Nadeem
Consultant Psychiatrist, Associate Medical Director-North Network, Strategic Medical lead for Community Transformation
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Alison Kendall
Programme Director
Community Transformation Programme
Dr Luke Mitcheson
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and National Clinical Advisor
Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Service and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Department of Health and Social Care
Marianne Tay
Principal Lecturer and Subject Lead for Mental Health
University of Worcester
Dr Ali Brabban
National Clinical Advisor, Adult Mental Health and Clinical Lead for Community Transformation
NHS England and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Expected attendees:
Join like-minded colleagues from Community Mental Health Teams across the country to benefit from this valuable opportunity to hear the latest national updates, benchmark your service, gain fresh ideas and network with peers, including:
- Managers and Service Leads
- Clinical Leads and Consultants
- Strategic and National Directors and Leads
- Transformation and Improvement Leads and Managers
Past attendee feedback
This face-to-face event follows on from the success of our previous Community Mental Health conferences in 2024 and 2025. Bringing together services from across the UK, the event offers the opportunity to hear real-world examples of best practice, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and return to your organisation with practical, innovative ideas to support community mental health transformation.
Still not convinced? Here’s what attendees said about the last two years’ events:
Pricing structure
- £49 + VAT - NHS, Public Sector or Charity
SBK Healthcare is charging the nominal attendance fee of £49+VAT to ensure attendance. If you are in a situation where you do not have the funding, but would like to attend, please do email Sophie Richards or call Sophie on 01732 897788.
Commercial companies are invited to attend and sponsor this day. Please contact Vanessa Pearce on 01732 897788 for further details.
Venue Details
Venue name: Engineers’ House, Bristol
Address: The Promenade, Clifton Down, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB
Tel: 0117 906 4800
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking and you will be sent a formal confirmation. If you have not received this within 48 hours of making your booking please check your junk folder and then email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788
Approximately one week prior to the conference you will be sent an email which will include all the final details for attendance on the day, including a final agenda and venue information.
Please inform us by writing to bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk if you have any special dietary or other requirements.
Engineers’ House is outside of the Bristol Clean Air Congestion Charge Zone when using the highlighted routes below. Clean Air Zone Map
Travelling by Car:
From London M4 and the Midlands & North M5:
From the M4 take the M5 southbound towards Avonmouth and Bristol West.
Leave the M5 at Avonmouth Junction 18 and follow the A4 Portway exit to Bristol. After approximately 5 miles take a sharp left just before the Clifton Suspension Bridge on to Bridge Valley Road (sign posted Bristol Zoo).
At the top of Bridge Valley Road take the 1st right onto Clifton Down bearing right. Follow Clifton Down 0.3 miles and Engineers’ House will be on your left just after Percival Road.
From South Wales M4/M49:
Once over the second Severn Crossing on the M4, take junction 22 onto the M49 along to Avonmouth Junction 18. Take the A4 Portway exit to Bristol. After approximately 5 miles take a sharp left just before the Clifton Suspension Bridge on to Bridge Valley Road (sign posted Bristol Zoo). At the top of Bridge Valley Road take the 1st right onto Clifton Down bearing right. Follow Clifton Down 0.3 miles and Engineers’ House will be on your left just after Percival Road.
From South West M5:
Exit the M5 at Junction 19 Gordano Services. Follow the A369 to Bristol West and Clifton. After approximately 4 miles take a left following the signs for Clifton Suspension Bridge (toll £1 each way – from July 2023 this will be contactless, card only). Once across the bridge, take the 1st left and the bear left onto Clifton Down and Engineers’ House will be 0.1 miles on the right-hand side just after the Royal Marines Reserves Building.
From Bath on the A4 or Wells on the A37:
Follow the signs for Bristol City Centre. After junction A4/A37 (the 3 lamps junction) move into the left lane turning left at the roundabout onto York Road (A370). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Coronation Road (A370). Follow the signs for the A4 Portway/Avonmouth. As you pass under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, take a right at the traffic lights on to Bridge Valley Road (sign posted Bristol Zoo). At the top of Bridge Valley Road take the 1st right onto Clifton Down bearing right. Follow Clifton Down 0.3 miles and Engineers’ House will be on your left just after Percival Road.
Number 8 bus from Temple Meads:
You can catch the number 8 bus ran by Travel West.
First Bus from outside of Temple Meads from the designated bus stop. There are various key points along the way where you can jump on if not catching the bus from Temple Meads. Such as by Cabot Circus, The Centre (near Bristol Hippodrome), College Green, Clifton Triangle (top of Park Street opposite the University Wills Memorial Building). The Return bus stop is the same bus stop as when you arrive at Engineers’ House (the Percival Road stop).
505 Bus Service from Long Ashton Park and Ride:
You can catch the number 505 bus service from Long Ashton Park and Ride. There are various key points along the way where you can jump on if not catching the bus from Long Ashton Park and Ride. Such as Anchor Road, Jacob’s Wells Road, Clifton Heights/Victoria Rooms, Clifton Village. The bus stops directly opposite Engineers house (the Percival Road stop). The Return stop is also directly outside of Engineers’ House
Travelling by Bike:
Engineers’ House has ample undercover bicycle parking. Please see our car parking attendant on arrival who will direct you. You will just need to bring your own lock.
By Train:
Coming into Bristol, use Bristol Temple Meads Train Station. Please put destination as Bristol Conf Ctr which will apply an automatic train ticket discount on the GWR website when coming from various London stops such as Paddington. Further info here.
By Air:
Engineers’ House is a 15-minute drive from Bristol Airport (8.2 miles, subject to time of the day travelling). There are taxi ranks at the airport or car hire if required.
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation whilst waiting for your study leave to be approved, you can reserve your place with us. Please email the reservations team at SBK Healthcare with your details:
- Booking contact: name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Event(s) to reserve for: title and date
- Delegate details (for each delegate): name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Organisation details: name and address
Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team
Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
Cancellations and substitutions
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
Conference changes
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
Certificate of attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every attendee, as a record of continuing professional training and development.
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Why sponsor at an NNF event
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Get involved...
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
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Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an
in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions
may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: vanessa.pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk