One Brain: Integrating Neurological and Mental Health Services
The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry, British Psychological Society, Division of Neuropsychology and The Neurological Alliance (England) are co-hosting the “One Brain: Integrating Neurological and Mental Health Services” conference on Monday, 16th June 2025, from 09:30 to 16:30. The event will address services for children, young people and adults living with a neurological condition.
The event is kindly supported by the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) and the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA).
The conference will bring together clinical leaders, service managers, voluntary sector representatives, and policy makers to explore and discuss the integration of neurological and mental health services, including specialist services for emotional, cognitive and behavioural support. The aim is to enhance care pathways across regions and address the complex challenges faced by individuals living with neurological conditions.
Programme
09:30 – 10:00: Registration and Refreshments
10:00 – 10:40: Welcome
- Dr George El-Nimr, Chair, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry
- Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Jane Allberry CBE, Expert by experience
10:40 – 11:30: Session 1: State of the nation
Chair: Georgina Carr, The Neurological Alliance
- Dr Ed Beveridge, Presidential Lead, Physical Health, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Dr Niran Nirmalananthan, National clinical director for adult neurology, NHS England
- Professor Ingram Wright, Chair, Division of Neuropsychology
- Jane Allberry CBE
11:30 – 12:30 Session 2: A future of integration (part 1). Integrated pathways in practice.
Chair: Cath Stanley, Chief Executive, Huntington’s Disease Association
- Dr Michael Dilley, The optimal clinical pathway for mental health
- Dr Mark Griffiths, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Professor Eileen Joyce, UCL
- Professor Ingram Wright, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust
12:30 – 13:20 Working Lunch: Posters and networking
13:20 – 14:20 Session 3: A future of integration (part 2). Workforce needs now and in the future
Chair: Natalie Busari, The Nerve of My MS, Patient and Public Voice representative, NHS England adult neurology Clinical Reference Group
- Dr Czarina Kirk, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry
- Dr Phil Yates, British Psychological Society
- Dr Jane Hassell, British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)
- Dr Marianne Novak, Association of British Neurologists (ABN)
14:20 – 15:20 Session 4: Tackling inequalities in healthcare for people affected by neurological conditions
Chair: Sarah Rawlings, Executive Director of Research and External Affairs, MS Society
- Giles Ratcliffe, NHS England
- Dr Annmarie Burns, Brainkind
- Tom Shillito, Epilepsy Action
15:20 – 15:40 Coffee Break
15:40 – 16:20 Session 5: Developing recommendations for change
- Breakout groups to develop recommendations for change based on discussions during the day.
16:20 – 16:30 Wrap up and next steps.
Georgina Carr, The Neurological Alliance (England)
Contact
For more information or if you have any questions please contact us:
01923 882 590
