Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry Annual Conference 2025

The Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry Annual Conference 2025 will be held in-person on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October at The Edwardian Hotel, Manchester. This year’s programme offers a rich and diverse agenda addressing some of the most pressing challenges and innovations in general adult mental health care. With keynotes from national leaders, parallel sessions exploring cutting-edge clinical practices, and interactive panels highlighting lived experience, this conference promises to be an engaging and inspiring event for all mental health professionals.

Why you should attend:

• Stay ahead of emerging trends in psychiatric care, including novel treatments, relational prescribing, and embodied approaches.
• Network with national leaders and peers across disciplines in a dynamic in-person setting.
• Engage in practical learning from frontline innovations in inpatient care, community transformation, and complex case management.
• Celebrate contributions to the field through awards, poster presentations, and social events.

By attending this conference, delegates will be able to:

• Critically explore how to reduce stigma and enhance care for people with personality disorders.
• Examine innovative approaches to inpatient care and identify realistic strategies for improvement.
• Understand the role of psychological therapies and embodied practices in adult psychiatry.
• Evaluate the integration of physical and mental health care, particularly in severe mental illness.
• Reflect on the evolving landscape of community mental health, including neighborhood team models.
• Discuss strategies to enhance service provision for individuals with Autism and ADHD.

Don't forget to book your ticket to our drinks reception after the first day of conference. Join colleagues for socialising, drinks, canapes and live music in Manchester's city centre. Tickets can be purchased using the button above.

View the latest conference programme. 

The call for posters is now closed. Authors have been contacted with their results.

Shortlisted oral poster presenters will be contacted shortly.

Please view the faculty webpage for further details on the prizes available.

Tram

• St Peter's Square - 0.2 miles away

Train

• Deansgate - 0.4 miles away
• Manchester Oxford Road - 0.5 miles away

Parking

• Great Northern NCP Car Park - M3 4EE, 0.2 miles away
• Q-Parks - M15 4FN, 0.5 miles away (a 25% discount is available to delegates booking in advance via the Q-Park Webpage and using the code - REHQPFS25.)

The Edwardian, Free Trade Hall, Peter Sq, Manchester, M2 5GP - visit the hotel website.

View available accommodation options in Manchester city centre here.

Find out more about what to do when in Manchester, from events and attractions to fine dining and drinks.

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Join us for drinks, networking and a bite to eat on the evening of Thursday 16 October 2025.

Venue

Rain Bar, 80 Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG (7-minute walk from the conference venue).

Tickets

Book your £25 ticket using the book now button above. Limited spaces are available. 

Tickets include:

• a free drink;
• canapes;
• private access to the pub's first floor and terrace;
• live music.

Timings

6.00pm - 8.00pm on Thursday 16 October 2025.