Specialist Nursing Conference 2026: Excellence. Innovation. Leadership in Neuro-disability Nursing
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Join us at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) Specialist Nursing Conference 2026, hosted by the UK’s leading independent hospital in neuro-disability, brain injury, and neurorehabilitation — a pioneer in advancing nursing practice, education, and excellence.
Why Attend
The NHS is currently implementing two major interconnected strategies that influence the nursing workforce: the overarching 10-Year Health Plan for England, which guides the strategic direction, and the upcoming new 10-Year Workforce Plan, which will specify how the workforce, including nurses, will deliver this vision.
This conference aims to bring together nurses, commissioners, educators and senior leaders to recognise and strengthen the role of neuro-disability nursing in the 10 Year Health and Workforce Plan.
Delegates will hear about the RHN’s experience and challenges in achieving excellence, the innovations that helped them shape the nursing workforce to be able to adapt and build capability and confidence for the future of neuro-disability nursing.
The conference is not only about what the RHN has achieved, it also demonstrates resilience and collaborative working with other healthcare agencies to ensure that we make suitable improvements to healthcare delivery.
In this way, the conference can be both a call to action and a platform for nursing empowerment. By sharing expertise, driving innovations and providing an opportunity to educate nurses in neuro-disability nursing, we can help protect the future of safe, effective care of neuro-disability patients.
Conference Highlights
- Network with pioneering nurses who have led innovative developments in neuro-disability nursing practice.
- Reflect on the NHS 10-Year Plan and its implementation across different services.
- Clarify practical nursing strategies and understand what they mean for your role and organisation.
- Identify key strategies to drive forward safe and effective nursing practice.
- Develop your expertise in autonomous complex decision-making within neuro-disability care.
- Enhance self-reflection and scope of practice when faced with clinical challenges.
- Demonstrate competence and impact in your role within complex neurological healthcare settings.
Confirmed Speakers
- Paul Allen, CEO, RHN
- Annesha Archyangelo, Regional Director of Nursing, Direct Commissioning, NHS England
- Jonathan Beebee, RCN Professional Lead in Learning Disabilities Nursing, Professional Lead in Neuroscience Nursing, RCN Nursing Practice Academy
- Tabitha Brufal, Deputy Director, Health and Social Care Integration, Adult Social Care Strategy, Funding and Integrated Care, Department of Health and Social Care
- Sandy Gill, Lead Nurse RHN Academy, RHN
- Professor Daniel Kelly, Convenor of Fellows, Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- Kaleb Lloyd, Deputy Head of People and Culture, RHN
- Louise McIntyre, Enteral Clinical Nurse Specialist, RHN
- Fariba Sarajzada, Clinical Educator, RHN
- Della Warren, Chief Nursing Officer, RHN
Who Should Attend
- Registered nurses, Nursing Associates, Health Care Practitioners, Health Care Support Workers, Nursing/Health and Social Care students
- Clinical educators and Practice Development Leads
- Nurse Leaders and Managers
- Integrated Care Boards
Cost £180 (Early Bird rate £120 until 12 March 2026)
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For more information, please call 020 8780 4500 ext 5141 or email i[email protected]