London Division Eating Disorders and Addictions Conference 2023

Join the London Division for a day of updating your knowledge and CPD on two essential topics: eating disorders and addictions.

The day is aimed at general psychiatrists but also those with a particular interest in the areas. A relevant, clinically orientated day of online talks on how to recognise these disorders, recent developments and the complexities that may arise from them, including a talk from a lived experience expert.

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We are delighted to confirm the following speakers will present at this event:

Morning Session chaired by Dr Chloe Beale: Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Liaison Faculty, RCPsych

Dr Agnes Ayton: Chair, Eating Disorders Faculty, RCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Oxford University

Dr Ashish Kumar: Vice Chair, Eating Disorders Faculty, RCPsych and Clinical Director at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

James Downs: Patient Representative, Eating Disorders Faculty, RCPsych

Dr Nikola Kern: Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Ulele Burnham: Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers

Afternoon Session chaired by Dr Suhana Ahmed: Consultant Psychiatrist and Chair, London Division, RCPsych

Dr Pamela Walters: Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic and Addictions, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Cognacity

Professor Owen Bowden-Jones: Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London

Dr Derek Tracy: Chief Medical Officer, West London NHS Trust and Senior Lecturer, King's College London and University College London

Please kindly note, the event will be recorded, and the recording made available within two weeks of the event.

We would encourage those who register to attend on the day of the event, should they wish to ask questions to our speakers.

The recording will be sent out to delegates via email to the email address used at the time of registering. If you are unsure whether your email address is up to date, please update this via your membership account. 

• The webinar will take place online using Zoom as a webinar
• Participants will be able to view a video of the speaker, alongside any slides
• Participants can also pose questions via a Q&A function, where the programme allows, and some speakers may use polling or other interactive features
• The webinar will be recorded however delegates video will not be included in the recording.

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This event is taking place online via Zoom. To take part you will need:

• access to a reliable internet connection
• a PC, laptop, tablet or phone
• Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser or Zoom installed on your PC, laptop, tablet or phone.

Please note: It is up to the participant to ensure that they have the correct requirements in place prior to booking the event.