RCN Women's Health Conference
Advancing Excellence: Empowering Nurses in Women's Health
10 Dec 2024
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Join us for the RCN Women’s Health Conference 2024
Are you a healthcare professional dedicated to improving women's health? Join us for an inspiring day of clinical updates and networking at the Women’s Health Conference!
Who should attend?
This event is designed for all nursing professionals who work in women’s nursing—from experienced practitioners to those newly entering the field. Whether you are a practice nurse, gynaecology and specialist nurse, midwife, nursing support worker, or student nurse, this conference is for you!
Learning outcomes
- Update your clinical knowledge: Gain insights into common women’s health issues, ensuring you’re equipped with the latest information and practices.
- Develop confidence in spotting ynae cancers: Learn how to identify the early signs of gynaecological cancers and enhance your diagnostic skills.
- Strengthen your skills in sensitive conversations: Equip yourself with the tools to manage discussions surrounding abortion care with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Build your expertise in contraception: Deepen your understanding of contraceptive options to support your patients effectively.
- Stay informed on RCN Women’s Health Forum Resources: Discover practical resources from the RCN Women’s Health Forum that can enhance your nursing practice and patient care.
- Participate in our live ‘women’s health debate’: Engage in lively discussions with your peers and experts in the field, tackling pressing issues in women’s health today.
What our previous delegates said:
“It was an interesting event with varied topics which all linked to diversity in women's health. Very well done”
“Great participation and supportive atmosphere”
Register today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, enhance your knowledge and brush up on your skills in women’s health. Secure your spot today to stay ahead in your career!
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
Tube
The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Bus
There are many buses routes that stop nearby, including the 10, 25, 55, 73, 98 and 390.
By air:
Heathrow Airport / City Airport – less than 30 minutes away
By car:
20 Cavendish Square is easily accessible from the M1 and M40 and is within London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge zones.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Oxford Street and located under Cavendish Square.
Accessibility
We are big on equality & inclusion, and we strive to ensure everyone has the most enjoyable experience while attending an event at the venue. We believe in providing equal opportunities and access regardless of ability:
Step free access to all event spaces and meeting rooms
A ramp for stage access
Height adjustable lectern
Accessible toilets on each floor
Induction loop on request
Two wheelchair friendly passenger lifts
Strobe fire alarms and audible voice synthesisers in the lifts
Evacuation chairs
Assistance dogs are welcome
If you have any questions or an access requirement not included here, please just get in touch on +44 (0)207 6473577 or RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
Ellie Stewart - Gynaecology Matron and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urogynaecology
Ellie trained as a registered nurse at St Bartholomews Hospital in London in 1993. Since qualifying she has nursed predominantly in the fields of urology and gynaecology. She has a keen interest in womens health.
She worked at Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in Urogynaecology for 15 years gaining significant experience in this area during that time. She is a nurse prescriber, undertakes independent urodynamics, runs the third degree tear service, provides pessary fitting and support to those presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction. She also provides a link with the maternity department and local perinatal pelvic health service. Ellie writes for the nursing press and speaks regularly on courses and education sessions nationally and internationally.
Ellie currently works as a CNS in Urogynaecology and has taken on the role of gynaecology matron at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk.
Simphiwe Sesane - Exeltis UK - Founder and CEO: Black Nurses & Midwives UK
Simphiwe Sesane is a Nurse Consultant/Medical Educator, a Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH) and Bayer Trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of Black Nurses & Midwives UK.
From 2012 to date, Simphiwe has worked as a Nurse in Sexual and Reproductive Health & HIV Services, with a passion for Women’s Health. From 2016, she has been active in Health Advocacy, Education and Clinical Research. She has a special interest in Contraception, Menopause, Black maternal health and improving Sexual and Reproductive Health access for marginalised and vulnerable groups. Simphiwe prides herself with the ability to empower individuals with choice.
Dr Gwenne McIntosh - Head of Health Sciences, University of Stirling, Scotland
Gwenne is an experienced lecturer and mental health nurse with a keen interest in co-production in education and research. Gwenne’s research includes the impact of co-production in nurse education from a student and family carer perspective, the impact of trauma informed education on student mental health nurses practice, andher PhD investigated the perspectives of male caregivers of a spouse with dementia and their views of accessing support services
Gwenne McIntosh is a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA); MSc Nursing and Applied Education; PgCert Teaching and Learning in Higher Education; BSc Advanced Practice and an NMC registered RMN.
Charlotte Glynn - Lead Nurse, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Charlotte is a Lead Nurse for BPAS Telemedical Hub Doncaster. Her background is in sexual health and contraception, and she has been working in abortion care for the last 3 years. Her special interests are early medical abortion, non-medical prescribing, LARC fitting, the role of research and audit in SRH, and the care of vulnerable people and communities. She is a committee member of the RCN Women’s Health Forum Committee and was awarded Forum Member of the Year Award 2024.
Esther Kuria - Nurse Consultant Gynaecology, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
Esther Kuria is a nurse, midwife, sonographer, accredited advanced nurse practitioner and independent prescriber with 30 years’ experience in Nursing of which 20 have been in Women’s Health. Esther’s current position of Nurse consultant allows her the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team whose responsibilities include development and implementation of patient care pathways. Esther is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) & an alumnus of the NHS Leadership Academy Esther sits in the Women’s Health Forum Committee of the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ and is a Member of the British Gynae oncological Cancer Society, British Menopause Society and Kenyan Nurses & Midwives Association UK.
Emma Cox - Chief Executive, Endometriosis UK
Emma joined Endometriosis UK as Chief Executive in February 2016, and has overseen a sustained period of growth and development for the organisation, including awareness raising, new campaigns, and building key relationships with healthcare practitioners, researchers, and policy influencers. Emma’s background is as a strategic change management specialist with over 20 years’ experience gained working in volunteering, membership organisations including Diabetes UK, NUS and the Chartered Quality Institute. Emma has an MSc in Organisational Behaviour and an MBA.
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Programme at a glance |
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09.30 |
Registration, networking and refreshments |
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10.00 |
Chair’s opening remarks Michael Nevill, RCN Women’s Health Forum Committee; Clinical Director, National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service (NUPAS) |
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10.15 |
Keynote: Navigating pathways: My career journey of growth and discovery Simphiwe Sesane, Medical Educator, Exeltis UK, Founder and CEO: Black Nurses & Midwives UK
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10.45 |
Capturing patient feedback and using it to improve healthcare services Dr Gwenne McIntosh, Head of Health Sciences, University of Stirling |
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11.15 |
Refreshments, exhibition viewing and networking
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11.45 |
What's new in contraception: exploring the latest developments and trends Ruth Bailey QN, Women’s Health Forum Chair; Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health, Primary Care, FSRH Council Nurse Member
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12.05 |
Contemporary issues in abortion care: Navigating challenges and improving practice Charlotte Glynn, RCN Women’s Health Forum Committee; Lead Nurse at the British Pregnancy Advisory Service
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12.25 |
Conference Address from Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador for England Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador for England |
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12.45 |
Lunch and exhibition viewing |
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13.45 |
Advances in gynaecological cancers Esther Kuria, RCN Women’s Health Forum Committee; Interim Lead CNS Gynae-oncology |
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14.15
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Developments in urogynaecology: advances in diagnosis and treatment’ Ellie Stewart, Gynaecology Matron and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urogynaecology |
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14.45 |
Refreshments, exhibition viewing and networking |
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15.15 |
Live debate: Should women with menstrual conditions receive up to 3 days of paid leave monthly? Speaking FOR – Emma Cox, CEO, Endometriosis UK Speaking AGAINST - Tori Heppell, Aneria Health
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16.00 |
Closing remarks Ruth Bailey QN, Women’s Health Forum Chair; Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health, Primary Care, FSRH Council Nurse Member
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16.10 |
Conference close |
Download a copy of the programme here.
Download a copy of the brochure here.Why attend?
This event is aimed at health care professionals from practice nurses to gynaecology and specialist nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students, who are working in, or who have an interest in women’s health nursing, including those who are newly practising.
Benefits of attending:
- Accrue over 6 hours of CPD to count towards your revalidation
- Benefit from networking face to face with peers and share innovative practice to promote positive health outcomes
- Engage and network with exhibitors on new service developments and products
- Join in discussions surrounding vulnerability and inclusivity in Women’s Health and reflect on experiences of good and bad practice
- Hear from eminent speakers on a range of different topics affecting Women’s Health
- The conference programme will be RCN Accredited.
Twitter: #womenshealth24 @RCNWomensHealth
Conference joining instructions will be sent by email two weeks, one week and one day before the event. If you have registered for the event using a work email address, there are occasions when firewall settings can block email communications reaching you. If you’re unable to locate your joining instructions, please contact a member of the events team on 0207 647 3577.
Registration
On arrival please make your way to the RCN registration desk which will be clearly signposted. You will be issued with conference materials, including a certificate of attendance and a name badge.
Programme
A copy of the programme is available to view online and will also be provided on the day.
Exhibition
There will be a small exhibition running alongside this event. The exhibitors have chosen to exhibit at this conference as they feel their products and/or services may be of interest to you. The exhibition also supports the conference, therefore please take the time to go and visit each exhibition stand during the exhibition viewing times.
Lunch
Lunch will be served at the time specified in the programme. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us in advance so we can ensure your needs are catered for.
Specific requirements
If you have any specific requirements (e.g. hearing loop etc.), please inform us in advance so we can ensure the appropriate arrangements are in place.
Presentations and recordings
Presentations and recordings we have permission to share will be made available to delegates approximately 1-2 weeks post-event.
Receipts and registration enquiries
If you require a receipt or have any queries relating to your registration or payment for this event please contact the RCN Events Registration team direct on 029 2054 6460 between 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, or email eventsreg@rcn.org.uk Alternatively, please contact staff on the registration desk at the event.
Cancellations and substitutions
Cancellations received one week before the start of the event will be refunded, minus a £25 administration fee. Regrettably, no refunds can be processed after this date.
Places can be substituted at any time. Please contact the RCN Event Registrations team on 029 2054 6460 with details of name changes.
After the event
Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation at the end of the event. All answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and will help us to shape future events, both online and face to face.
A call for donations!
The RCN Women's Health Forum will be collecting sanitary products onsite for donation to charitable organistions. We are calling for all delegates and speakers to support this initiative and ask that any donations are handed to the registration desk. Your support with this initiative is very much appreciated.
The RCN would like to thank the following organisations for supporting* this event:
NHS Blood and Transplant
This conference and exhibition is an unrivalled opportunity for you to connect directly with nurses working in different settings within women’s health from across the UK.
There are a number of ways you can get involved, from networking to raise your profile to tailored commercial packages to help achieve specific objectives. Please contact the exhibitions team on 020 7647 3959 or email exhibitions@rcn.org.uk.
*RCN events are sponsored by our industry partners by way of sponsored exhibition booths and/or sponsored symposia. Industry partners have not influenced the rest of the event’s educational content or the choice of speakers.
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Day rate ex VAT |
VAT |
Day rate inc VAT |
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Member |
£125 |
£25 |
£150 |
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Non-Member |
£185 |
£37 |
£222
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Discounts available (max one per booking) - redeemable via telephone/booking form only.
40% discount - nursing student members (pre-registration only), associate retired RCN members, HCAs or Aps
25% discount – Accredited RCN representatives, forum steering committee members or any member that has been elected to undertake an official RCN role
10% discount - Group discount when three or more delegates book together.
To make a booking
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
• A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it).
• Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us.
• A completed RCNEvents Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
Email: rcnevents@rcn.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7647 3578
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