This event will explore the mental health needs of patients, paramedics, and students, recognising the unique pressures of providing frontline care and the importance of supporting wellbeing across the profession.
The conference is designed to spark meaningful conversations, share practical insights, and create opportunities to network with like-minded individuals across the field. Whether you’re an experienced member, an emerging student, or exploring the space as a non-member, you’ll gain valuable perspectives to support your work and development through learning from each other and engaging with the latest thinking and research in the field.
RCoP are honoured to be joined by keynote speaker, Simon Weston CBE – a veteran, author, and internationally respected advocate for mental wellbeing. Following his life-changing injuries during the Falklands War, Simon has become a powerful voice on recovery, perspective, and the importance of psychological support. His story is one of courage, honesty, and hope, offering valuable insight into navigating trauma and nurturing wellbeing in challenging professions.
Cost: Your ticket (any type) will be funded by SWAST CPD. Please note: We are unable to cover the cost of travel and accommodation expenses.
Eligibility: Open to all staff. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer tickets to undergraduate students. However, if undergraduates are a CoP member, they can benefit from reduced prices.
Full details: Visit the event webpage here. *
*unless you are self-funding, please only book your ticket via SWAST CPD – we will not be able to reimburse any tickets purchased direct with CoP.
Booking: This event is open to expressions of interest – we aim to purchase tickets for all (up to our capacity), however this may be determined by availability at time of booking. As turnaround for this will be tight, there may not be time to double check if you are still able to attend. Therefore, we ask that you only apply if you can commit to the date(s) & ticket type that you have requested. Please only confirm your travel plans once you have heard from us.
- A keynote address from Simon Weston CBE on his inspirational journey through adversity, recovery and personal growth
- Insightful talks on patient mental health care – grounded in lived experience and clinical practice
- Thought-provoking, practical discussions about paramedic psychological wellbeing
- Explore innovative approaches to paramedic mental health education
- Research-led sessions showcasing emerging evidence and innovations
- Opportunities to network and connect
- A chance to explore the beautiful grounds at the Manor
- A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
Location: Manor By The Lake, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:00
Please note we are unable to cover the cost of accommodation and travel expenses.
This is expression of interest only – although we hope to purchase tickets for all, it may be determined by availability at time of booking. However, we will go ahead and purchase your ticket if we’re able to. Therefore, please only express your interest if you are able to commit to attending.
Complete the form below to express your place.
Deadline: Monday 27th July 2026, 9am.
Once this deadline has passed it won’t be possible to add any more tickets to the order.
The protected characteristics monitoring form is separate to the booking button above; completion is optional & anonymous. We ask for information on your ‘protected characteristics’ in order to help us monitor our performance on equality.
If you have already completed this form since April 2026 & nothing has changed, there is no need to complete again.