Quality Improvement Conference 2026

RCPsych is hosting its annual Quality Improvement Conference in-person at the College’s London office on Monday 12 October 2026. We aim to share successful examples of co-produced quality improvement (QI) in mental health services, developing strategies to support embedding and spreading the approach of QI in improving care in services long-term.

A large part of the day will be focused on learning from the fantastic improvement work that is already taking place across the country. This year our emphasis is on how teams are adopting quality improvement into the way that they work on a daily basis – integrating the approach, mindset and tools into everyday practice.

Kindly note that the call for abstracts has now closed.

You can view the QI Conference 2026 updated programme here. Please note that this is a draft and session details, speakers and timings are subject to change.

Conference registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full via the 'Book now' button above. 

Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call 0208 618 4000 and speak to our Finance Team to make payment over the phone. 

The event will be hosted in-person only at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London. The sessions will not be live-streamed or recorded.

21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB

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Catering

Tea and coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks and a buffet lunch will be served during lunch.  If you have any dietary requirements please contact aimee.goodwin@rcpsych.ac.uk. 

Getting around the venue

There is a cloakroom on the ground floor. Each floor can be accessed via one of our three lifts.

Parking

There is one disabled parking bay at the rear of the building in Yeoman's Yard, off Chamber Street which runs parallel to Prescot Street and can be accessed via Leman Street or Mansell Street. We understand that disability is not always simple and you will not need a Blue Badge to qualify to use our onsite parking space. This bay must be booked in advance by contacting your events manager or events administrator.

Toilets

Toilets can be found on all floors: 

• Lower ground floor - we have four gender neutral toilets, one toilet with a parent changing area. There is one accessible toilet with a shower
• Ground floor - we have five gender neutral toilets and one accessible toilet
• First floor - we have single sex toilets on this floor

Multi-faith room

This is located in the members' lounge on the ground floor.  

Quiet space

We will have a dedicated quiet room available at the College that you are welcome to use at any point during the conference.

Please do not use this room for private meetings, this space is intended to provide a calm environment for delegates who might need to remove themself from the busyness of an event. If you require a private meeting space, please visit the Reception desk and they'll be able to tell you what rooms are available.

Visual impairment

Please let the Events Team know if you require printed materials and let them know in advance if you will be supported by a guide dog, assistance animal or emotional support animal. 

Hearing impairment 

A hearing loop is available on request. Please contact aimee.goodwin@rcpsych.ac.uk if you have any additional requirements. 

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