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North West Branch Annual Conference

June 23, 2025, 9:30am England

Price: Member £20 refundable deposit , Non-Members £50

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Join the North West Branch Annual Conference for a day of expert insights, networking, and discussions on the latest in infection prevention and control.

Agenda

09:30-10:00

Registration & Exhibition Viewing

10:00-10:05

Welcome & Housekeeping with the NW Branch Officer Team

10:05-10:45

Reducing Restrictive Practice – Using a Human Rights Based Approach with Jim Ridley, Nurse Consultant, Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust & Reducing Restrictive Practice/Clinical Doctorate Student, University of Stirling

10:45-11:25

Connecting the dots – how collaboration supports infection prevention with Rosie Dixon, Regional Head of Infection Prevention and Control, NHSE -NW

11:25-11:55

Refreshments & Exhibition Viewing

11:55-12:35

The role and needs of teachers/schools in infection prevention and control (IPC) post COVID-19 with Rita Ochili, e-Bug Project Manager, Primary Care and Interventions Unit, Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections Division (AMR & HCAI)

12:35-13:15

The Difficulties with difficile with Lesley McKay, Associate Chief Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control, Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

13:15-14:15

Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

14:15-14:55

Community & Health Protection with Jessica Eley, Head of Infection Prevention and Control, MCH House

14:55-15:35

Hand hygiene improvement project with Charity Petro, IPC Lead, Oldham Care Org

15:35-16:00

Closing remarks and close of conference