NHS Leadership and Management Digital Conference – Online 23rd February 2023, 09:30-15:30

Join Westminster Insight’s timely, CPD accredited, NHS Leadership and Management Digital Conference as we look toward the future of leadership and management in the NHS.

Hear from Dame Linda Pollard DBE DL Hon LLD, Co-Author of this review and Chair of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This timely conference will be chaired by Dr Chetna Modi, Head of Leadership and Lifelong Learning for London, NHS Leadership Academy. What are the next steps towards collaborative and inclusive leadership?

Hear from experts from across health services such as Professor Anton Emmanuel,Head of Workforce Race Equality Standard for NHS England, and Cheryl Samuels, Deputy Director of Workforce Transformation London for NHS England. Understand how to meet and exceed targets for diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where staff and patients can thrive.

With the aftermath of the pandemic, backlogs and staff shortages, the NHS is facing grave challenges. We will be joined by the NHS Confederation and NHS Employers as they discuss recruiting the next generation of NHS leaders and managers.

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Transitional Safeguarding Digital Workshop & Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference – 19 Jan 23

Hear from NWG Network Community and author of Exploitation It Does Not Stop Because You Turn 18, plus a Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference

 20% Discount available for booking both events*

Transitional Safeguarding Workshop – Online Event

Thursday 19th January 2023, 14:00 – 16:30

Join your colleagues from Safeguarding teams, Children and Family Services, Universities, the third sector and more.

Safeguarding needs continue well beyond a young person’s eighteenth birthday – yet gaps between children’s and adult’s safeguarding services remain. You will hear the latest guidance, new research, case studies and practical insights from our expert speakers on how to improve outcomes for young people at risk as they enter adulthood.

You will hear from the Innovate Project, and Research in Practice, who are carrying out innovative research in the area of transitional safeguarding services. The workshop will be led by Steve Baguley, NWG Network, who was part of a small multi-agency project group that developed the Transitional Safeguarding Briefing – Bridging the Gap published in June 2021. You will hear from practitioners in areas that have implemented a transitional safeguarding approach.

Multi-agency approaches and collaborative working are crucial to ensure success. Participate in an interactive ‘Ask the Experts’ session, gain insight into how to develop a truly collaborative approach to safeguarding that bridges the gap between children’s and adult’s safeguarding services.

Book Now <https://www.westminsterinsight.com/events/transitional-safeguarding-workshop/book/?booking_code=email9T-3761891>

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You may also wish to attend the additional half-day conference…

Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference – Online Event

Thursday 19th January 2023, 09:00 – 13:00

We recommend that you also attend our morning conference focussed on improving services for safeguarding adults and meeting increasing need. Book both events to receive a 20% discount.

We will explore the core principles of what makes ‘good’ safeguarding practices. Understand

the proposals for Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). Hear best practice in leadership and governance and tackling workforce challenges following the pandemic.

Delivered via our bespoke interactive platform, attend live or watch on demand.

View Agenda <https://www.westminsterinsight.com/events/safeguarding-adults-digital-conference/?booking_code=email8T-3761891>

Discounts available:

  • Book both events to receive a 20% discount, the discount will be automatically applied when you book online. Select to attend both events during the booking process
  • Please email us for group bookingS – info@westminsterinsight.com
  • Pay online by credit card and receive a further 10% off (This will be automatically applied when you book online)

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me Patricia Ellis, Westminster Insight, t: 0345 647 9000, e: info@westminsterinsight.com

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County Lines Digital Conference, 30th January 2023, 09:00 – 13:20

Book before 6 January to receive a 20% discount using code EARLY3907*

Westminster Insight’s timely, biannual County Lines Conference returns on 30th January 2023, back by popular demand. 

Experts and practitioners from across police and criminal justice, schools, youth services, social services, health and housing will provide practical insights on how best to disrupt drug supply routes, bring criminals to justice and safeguard victims of child criminal exploitation.

The rising cost of living crisis is being used by organised criminals to exploit those struggling to make ends meet and expand recruitment for County Lines. Keep up to date with the evolving nature of County Lines and understand the latest research into how criminals are adapting their strategies to avoid detection. Gain an insider’s insight into the mechanisms of drug lines and how to provide effective exit strategies.

County Lines Police Force Leads from three different areas will share the latest tactics to effectively detect drug lines, disrupt gang activity and pursue and prosecute offenders. Hear from frontline services working with young people about how to identify exploitation and intervene at an early opportunity to divert young people away from gangs and prevent cuckooing.

A spotlight session will focus on safeguarding looked after children who are disproportionately targeted by County Lines gangs. Take away ideas from a case study of collaboration between health services, local authorities and policeto reduce the supply and demand of drugs to disrupt County Lines.

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Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities & Autistic People Digital Conference

Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023

Time: 09:15 – 13:30

“Our ultimate goal is that, across England, people with a learning disability and autistic people are equal citizens able to fulfil their potential. They are supported to live full lives in their community, in their home, with access to the care that is right for them, when and where they need it. Just like everyone else.” *

The challenges facing adults with autism or learning disabilities are vast and pressures are mounting. At this crucial time, we are pleased to announce our Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People Digital Conference. With a particular focus on community-based services, we will address the priorities to improve support to enable people with learning disabilities or autistic people to live fulfilled and independent lives.

Recent policy, including the Building the Right Support Action Plan, and proposals to the Mental Health Act, reaffirms the importance of good quality services in improving quality of life for autistic people or adults with learning difficulties. Key commitments include:

  • Reducing the number of people with a learning disability or autistic people in inpatient care by 50% by March 2024
  • Proposed new duties on commissioners to ensure adequate community-based services
  • Improved monitoring for the risk of crisis at a local level
  • Speeding up the discharge process, with an additional targeted funding of £90m in 2022-23.

We will cover the government plans to reduce reliance on mental health inpatient care and ensure people can live independently in their communities. You will gain insights on funding and where investment should be targeted to best support people. You will hear best practice guidance to help you to provide meaningful, accessible, person-centred services.

Bringing together government, public services and charities, this half day digital conference will be an opportunity for sectors to come together, share insights, network, and strengthen the support network for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.

* Department of Health and Social Care, August 2022

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Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities & Autistic People Digital Conference: 21st Feb 2023, 09:15 – 13:30

We will cover the government plans to reduce reliance on mental health inpatient care and ensure people can live independently in their communities. You will gain insights on funding and where investment should be targeted to best support people. You will hear best practice guidance to help you to provide meaningful, accessible, person-centred services.

Bringing together government, public services and charities, this half day digital conference will be an opportunity for sectors to come together, share insights, network, and strengthen the support network for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.

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Tackling Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Digital Conference: 27th Feb 2023, 9am-1.30pm

1 in 6 girls and 1 in 20 boys experience child sexual abuse by the age of 16. * The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) report highlights the ‘cruelty of perpetrators’ and organised networks. In the digital era, with the impact of the pandemic and the current cost-of-living crisis, children are more vulnerable to grooming and sexual abuse than ever before.

What happens following the recommendations of the IICSA’s final report? What will be the impact of the Online Safety Bill on patterns of child sexual abuse? Join Westminster Insight’s timely, cross-cutting Tackling Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation digital conference, chaired by Ian Dean, Director of the CSA Centre. Gain insights from Alexis Jay OBE, Chair, Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) as we look to  next steps following IICSA’s final report.

We will be joined by colleagues across police, schools, local authorities, and social services to discuss next steps for creating a safer future for all children. Working together as multi-agency partnerships, we will explore how to improve reporting processes and information sharing. Police representatives such as Richard Fewkes, Director of the NPCC Hydrant Programme will discuss how to tackle child sexual exploitation and next steps for ramping up disruption tactics.

Self-generated and coercively created content among children tripled from 2020-2021.** We will be joined by experts including Suzie Hargreaves OBE, chief executive of the IWF and David Wright, Director at the UK Safer Internet Centre. Learn how to keep children safe online, including training staff, teaching children on what to look out for and implementing new methods for disrupting perpetrators from online grooming.

Keeping victims and children safe is at the heart of the response to tackling CSE – Change to child sexual abuse. We will explore ways to better protect children from harm and support victims through recovery. Understand why different groups of children are more likely to be targeted and how you can you provide tailored support and protection. Gain insight on how to identify and improve knowledge of victims and perpetrators in your local area.

  • Early Bird Discount – 20% off – available until Friday 16th Dec 2022 (Please enter the discount code EARLY3917in the payment section when you book online)
  • Please email us for group bookings of 3 or more – info@westminsterinsight.com
  • Pay online by credit card and receive a further 10% off (This will be automatically applied when you book online)

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Are We Entering an Era of Charity Civil Wars? – FREE Event Wednesday 23 November 2022

Many believe so. Just this month a statutory inquiry opened amid a trustee dispute that’s “having a detrimental impact on the charity’s governance and administration”. These are not just cat-fights – internal disputes can have a seriously damaging impact on charities and the people they serve and work with.

Our expert panel will take a look into:

  • the rise in disputes and, importantly, what can be done to minimise and manage them
  • how can your charity prevent disputes from escalating?
  • how can a serious dispute be resolved? and
  • how do you safeguard your charity’s reputation in the face of ever-increasing media scrutiny?

Our experienced panel will be sharing their perspectives, knowledge and experience to help you navigate an increasingly contentious environment.

We hope that you can join us for what we hope will be an informative (and conflict free) evening.

This event is free of charge; however, places are limited. Please register your interest via the RSVP link below.

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Insight Talk: Change for Better – Freshening Up Your Fundraising Approach – Tuesday 22 November

At our next Insight Talk, we’ll be joined by best-selling author and fundraising expert Bernard Ross, who will share his knowledge on using behavioural science as a tool for fundraising. Happening at 4:30pm on Tuesday 22 November, register for free here.

An Uncharitable Alliance: Mermaids v The Charity Commission and the LGB Alliance – Friday 11 November

This roundtable event will discuss the work of the LGB Alliance from feminist and children’s rights perspectives and consider the implications of its campaigning for children’s access to health care, as well as the impact of the Equality Act on women’s and trans rights. Register here.

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Tackling Homelessness Digital Conference – 25.10.23, 9am-1.35pm

The government recently reported the highest number of households living in private or social housing seeking homelessness assistance since data collections began*.

Working together towards the 2024 goal to end rough sleeping is still possible. Westminster Insight’s annual Tackling Homelessness Digital Conference will share guidance and evidence-based strategies that services can implement to improve outcomes for people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness.

Hear from the Centre for Homelessness Impact on the tangible indicators, evidence, and practical implementations London Councilsare taking to tackle and prevent homelessness. We will review the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on those at risk of homelessness.  You will explore how to mitigate pressure on services and continue to provide life changing support for those at risk of homelessness.

Review the latest data to understand changing trends of people experiencing homelessness. Develop and plan support services that meet the needs of all vulnerable groups including women and young people.

Through a series of panel discussions and case studies, you will gain insights on collaborative approaches across housing, health, care and third sector. Join the conversation with members of the committee who produced the latest NICE guidelines on Integrated Health and Social Care for People Experiencing Homelessness.

Network with peers and share ideas to overcome common challenges to end homelessness in the UK including:

  • Effective commissioning
  • Learning from the voice of lived experience and embedding co-production
  • Creating strong and resilient peer support networks

Early Bird Discount – 20% off – available until Friday 25th November 2022  (Please enter the discount code EARLY3904in the payment section when you book online). Please email us for group bookingsof 3 or more – info@westminsterinsight.com

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Universal Credit & the Welfare State: Supporting the Most Vulnerable & Helping People Back into Work

Webinar on Thursday, November 3rd 2022: Event Details Website Register to Attend

Programme

  • Discuss the government’s introduction of Universal Credit since 2013 and understand the challenges that many claimants face
  • Understand new support shames being introduced to the government and how they can be directed towards those in need
  • Analyse changes to Universal Credit, particularly during the pandemic, and consider whether they could inform welfare decisions in the future
  • Examine how local authorities and front line organisations can help people get access to a variety of support schemes
  • Explore the economic fallout of the cost of living crisis and high energy costs and what the impact will be for local authorities, charities and front-line workers supporting their constituencies
  • Look at the future of the welfare state, including the impact an ageing population poses to the welfare state
  • Explore how online systems have been utilised during the pandemic to ensure financial support is quickly allocated to those in need and the lessons stakeholders should take for welfare management in the future
  • Learn also about IT challenges which have recently limited the ability to uplift legacy benefits – and how this can be avoided in future

To register for the briefing, please click here.


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