The impact of violence and aggression on NHS staff; how bad is the problem, how do we minimise the impact, how do we support?

Our panelists will discuss the 'seek/think/act' framework and trauma informed approach with real world experience and outcomes. They will also discuss post-event support for staff and the impact of violence and aggression from a lived experience perspective. Delegates will gain an overview of interventions put in place to prevent violence and aggression in the mental health setting, to minimise the impact these events have on patients and staff and how to provide post-incident support.

Chair: Dr Vivienne Curtis, Health Education England, South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

The London Safety in Mental Health Settings project - an overview of learning and impact - Tim Bryson, Cavendish Square Steering Group

Background to trauma informed approach and outcomes of current SIMHs rollout - Shirley McNicholas

The impact of workplace violence and aggression on trainee retention and post-event support - Dr Rowena Carter, South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Health Education England, King’s College London

Learning from lived expereince: implications for practice - Sarah Rae, Cavendish Square group and Safety In Mental Health Network