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SUMMARY:Compassion and care on the agenda for major University conference
DESCRIPTION:Making sure compassion-led and patient-centred care is the top priority for professionals will be discussed and shared at University of Northampton (UON) in March. \nUON’s second Care and Compassion Conference will see policy and thought leaders from home and away come to Waterside Campus to share insights and research on Tuesday 24 March\, from 9:30am-4pm. \nKeynote speeches will come from Dementia UK CEO Dr Hilda Hayo and Emeritus Professor and child advocacy expert\, Eunice Lumsden. \nThere will also be research-based talks from UON postgraduate students Claire Davies (the impact of dementia on carers) and Brigitte Gouda (children’s oral health through school visits from dental nurses) and Deborah Babalola (health literacy). \nThe closing keynote speech will be from Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green\, a leading expert on putting compassion and empathy at the heart of healthcare. His talk will cover why creating compassionate cultures is so important. \nYou can hear some of his thoughts about this in the podcast he recorded with UON academics Associate Professor Dr Tracey Redwood and Senior Lecturer in Advanced Nursing\, Win Hughes. \nThe day will include research poster presentations and a special themed Schwartz Round\, story sharing and insights sessions for mostly health and care students and staff used at University of Northampton. \nDr Tracey Redwood\, who is co-organising the event\, says: “As many of will know\, health and care and professionals – and those in other sectors such as early years – can be rushed off their feet. Providing good clinical care is always a priority for the majority and this usually goes hand in hand with being compassionate and empathetic. \n“Sometimes\, during busy days with multiple urgent demands\, this can slip down the to do list\, but with our conference we want to showcase why compassion in care is so important\, with those in the know showing us the way forward. \n“We are delighted to welcome back Professor Aynsley-Green\, who will give passionate\, deeply informed\, illuminating and entertaining final thoughts to sum up the state of play with compassion in health and care in the UK and how all of us can play our part in making sure it never slips off the patient chart.” \nTo book a seat at this event\, email the organisers putting ‘Care and Compassion Conference’ in the subject line: fhes.events@northampton.ac.uk \nPlease note if you have any accessibility requirements and\, as lunch will be provided\, add any allergies/dietary needs.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/compassion-and-care-on-the-agenda-for-major-university-conference/
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SUMMARY:Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of two inspiring new publications hosted by the Centre for Education and Research.\nPromoting Infant Family Mental Health and Wellbeing\, co-edited by UON’s Dr Helen Simmons and Dr Robin Sturman-Coombs from The Open University. \nCreating Affirming Environments for Communication and Language Development\, by UON’s Dr Tanya Richardson. \nHear from the authors about how these books can be used to promote inclusive practice\, early relationships and affirming environments in early childhood and family contexts. \nRefreshments on arrival. \nFor more details or to register visit: Book launch Tickets. \n  \nWed 15 April 2026\, 17:30 – 19:00\nMorley Room\, Senate\, Waterside Campus\nFree entry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/book-launch/
LOCATION:University of Northampton\, Waterside Campus\, University Dr\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 5PH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Sign up now for April’s So\, here’s the thing … \nLisa Pearson (Trustwide Suicide Prevention Lead) and Andy Willis (Lived Experience Lead) from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) will be presenting this training on suicide awareness and prevention. \nWe will be discussing suicide data\, myths\, language and how to ask the question. \nWe hope after the session attendees will feel more confident about asking the question and will be aware of the support available in our community that they can signpost to. \nThis is a difficult and sensitive topic so before you join\, please consider the impact on your wellbeing. \nSign up here. \nFri 24 April 2026\, 12:30 – 13:30 \nSenate 406\, Waterside campus \nFree
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/suicide-awareness-and-prevention/
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