Annual National Forensic Psychiatry Trainee Conference 2026

Join us in person for the Annual National Forensic Psychiatry Trainee Conference—network, learn, and grow together!
About this Event

Annual National Forensic Psychiatry Trainee Conference 2026

Get ready to dive into the world of forensic psychiatry at our Annual National Forensic Psychiatry Trainee Conference 2026! This is your chance to meet fellow trainees, share insights, and learn from experts—all in person. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or network with peers, this conference has got you covered. Don’t miss out on insightful talks, workshops, and some great face-to-face time with the community!

The event will be an in-person event, running for two days, with registration starting at 09:00 and continuing until 16:45 daily. Refreshments and a hot lunch will be served. There will also be socials, which will be confirmed closer to the event.

Day 1

?: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration
?: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening speech
Host: Dr Shubulade Smith

Info: Opening Speech by President of the Royal College of Psychiatry UK

?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Psychopathy and Psychotherapy
Host: Dr Gwen Adshead
?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Career Panel with 6 Professionals
Host: Dr Bernard Chin
?: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Tea break / exhibition stands
?: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Stalking Policy and the latest reviews
Host: Dr Bernard Chin
?: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Lunch / exhibition stands
?: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Sustainability in Forensic Psychiatry
Host: Dr Dawn Washington
?: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Tea break / exhibition stands
?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Research in Forensic Psychiatry - getting into it, and what is currently 'hot'
Host: Professor Pamela Taylor
?: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing remarks
Day 2

?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration
?: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
“what forensic psychiatrists should know about sexual offending”
Host: Professor Rajan Darjee
?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Intent and what you need to know about it.
Host: Dr Nick Hallet
?: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Tea break / exhibition stands
?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 AM
Medicolegal Talk
Host: Professor Nigel Blackwood
?: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch / exhibition stands
?: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Forensic Psychiatry Research in the North West
Host: Dr Louise Robinson
?: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Gambling and Offending behaviour
Host: Dr Konstantinos Ioannidis
?: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Tea break / exhibition stands
?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Presentation of Prizes
?: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing remarks, election of new Trainee Reps