Autism: CPD Update 2026
One day conference - hybrid
| Location | RCPsych London/Livestream |
| CPD | Up to six CPD hours per day, subject to peer group approval |
| Non member fee | £240 |
|---|---|
| Consultant fee | £210 |
| Resident in Higher Training/SAS Psychiatrist | £190 |
| Retired/Subsidised/Core trainee | £120 |
| Medical Student/Foundation Doctor | £80 |
Event Information
- diagnostic categories
- recognition of autism in childhood
- recognition of autism in adulthood
- aetiology
- epidemiology
- management and support
- course and outcome
- developing services/accessing services
The programme will be released shortly.
This event will be live in London, and also livestreamed online via a platform called EventsAir. You can watch live, or on-demand later.
Registered participants will receive their link to watch the conference in their joining instructions. Joining instructions will be sent out a week before the conference is due to take place. You will have access to conference recordings for twelve weeks post event.
- Visit our EventsAir FAQs for attendees in advance of the event to familiarise yourself with the platform and to troubleshoot any problems you may have.
- We have also produced an Attendee EventsAir Guidance Booklet (PDF)which covers all aspects of your journey as an attendee on the online platform.The guide will take you through what you can expect from the EventsAir platform (Joining a conference session, Networking with other attendees, How to view resources, How to watch at a later date, Technical queries)
- You could also watch our handy Attendee Explainer Video
We recommend that you log into the platform in advance of the event to ensure that you are able to access the platform on the day. The recommended browser for EventsAir is Google Chrome, other browsers may not be compatible with the platform.
When you join the conference online you will be able to:
- view a video of the speaker alongside any slides
- ask your questions to the speakers and chat with other delegates via the discussion forum
To successfully join the event online you will need:
- access to a reliable internet connection
- a PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
- Access to a reliable internet connection
- A PC, laptop, tablet or phone
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended browsers.
Ticket prices - you will be able to select your ticket type when you make your booking.
All ticket types include access to the session recordings, for 12 weeks.
When you select the yellow booking button, you will be able to register an account if you are not already a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - you can then book your preferred ticket type.
Book online - pay using a debit card or credit card and receive instant confirmation and a receipt
The small print...
- In-person fees include refreshments and lunch
- Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full
- Joining instructions are sent approximately 1 week in advance
Read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which covers our:
The fee you pay relates to your RCPsych membership status - you can check your status here
Subsidised rate includes those on lower incomes paying a subsidised RCPsych membership rate (maternity or parental leave, working part time or taking a career break) and International RCPsych Members residing in band D and C countries.
*Medical Students and Foundation Year Doctors can apply for free RCPsych membership, which then gives you access to reduced conference registration fees, amongst other benefits
We welcome allied health professionals to the conference, which is at the non-member/allied health professionals ticket option:
- Art therapists
- Dietitians
- Dramatherapists
- Music therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Operating department practitioners
- Orthoptists
- Osteopaths
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Prosthetists and orthotists
- Radiographers
- Speech and language therapists
- The event will take place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB. View our visiting us page for map and directions.
- The Citymapper website/app can help you plan your route within London, giving the best walking, cycling, bus and tube routes available. Use postcode E1 8BB as your destination
Catering
Tea and coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks and a fork buffet lunch will be served during the lunch hour.
If you have any dietary requirements please let the event team know.
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 Congress. If you require a private meeting space, please visit the help desk and we'll be able to tell what rooms are available.
Visual impairment
Please let the events team know if you require printed events 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 you events manager or event administrator if you have any additional requirements.
For further information, please contact:
Email: tasmina.akthar@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Tasmina Akthar
Contact number: 0208 618 4075