Join us for a “Smashing” Conference on Self harm presenting to Emergency Departments

2nd December 2009
Mackworth Hotel Derby 9:00 till 16:15
Suicide Prevention by Managing & Assessing Self Harm Incorporating Nice Guidance

Conference Information

The East Midland Development Centre has been reviewing the management of self harm assessments in the major Acute Hospitals across the region.

In the morning, we will be exploring some key aspects of the patient’s journey from arrival in A & E through to receiving a psychosocial assessment prior to discharge.  The NICE guidelines on self harm will be the main focus for the patient journey. As a result of the self harm review, we will share examples of good practice across the region.

The afternoon workshops will focus on your area in the region exploring your own care pathway with service users, A & E staff, Mental Health staff who assess and those involved in the commissioning and managing these services.  From this work, it is hoped local based action plans can be developed.

In the review we found differences in adult services and younger persons’ pathways a workshop will look at the CAMHS pathway.

Conference Aims

To understand regional and local barriers in achieving the care pathway.

Identify potential obstacles in providing  respect, understanding and choice.

Confront alcohol related issues.

Address obstacles to training and raising awareness

Meet together to share.

Promotion of positive work examples.

Collaborative learning

Influence change in the care of those who have Self Harmed

Interested ?

Contact Caroline or Keith on

01332 787780

Email: smashing.Conference@DerbysMHServices.nhs.uk

This is a NO CHARGE conference designed for staff and service users from the East Midlands.

It is for those staff groups that deliver care in both the Acute Hospitals and Mental Health Trust as well as those who plan, commission and manage the services involved.  We believe there will be a high demand for places so please book early using the separate booking form.

Please click on the links below to download additional information (Microsoft Word format)

• Registration Form
• Additional Information
• Smashing conf agenda
• The Mackworth Hotel Directions