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Public Mental Health Conference 2026
in-person (London)/livestream via EventsAir
| Timings | full day event |
| Location | RCPsych London / Livestream |
| CPD | up to 8 CPD points, subject to peer group approval |
| RCPsych Consultant Member - in-person/livestream | £243 |
|---|---|
| Resident Doctor in Higher/Core Training/Subsidised/Retired - in-person/livestream | £166 |
| SAS Psychiatrist - in-person/livestream | £183 |
| RCPsych Foundation Year/Medical Student - in-person/livestream | £85 |
| FPH Student member - in-person/livestream | £85 |
| FPH Registrar member - in-person/livestream | £166 |
| FPH member(all other categories) - in-person/livestream | £243 |
| FPH member (retired) - in-person/livestream | £166 |
| Allied health professional/Non-member - in-person/livestream | £243 |
Event Information
Is your organisation paying on your behalf? - Use the online booking system to request a payment link - you can share this link with your organisation if they are paying on your behalf
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
The conference is jointly hosted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Faculty of Public Health.
We welcome:
- all grades of psychiatrists
- public health registrars
- health professionals working in public mental health
- professionals working in heath protection and promotion
- foundation year doctors and medical students
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.
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.
- 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
RCPsych has for a long period promoted the importance of public mental health and the contribution it can make to better health outcomes for those group of patients that our members seek to serve. Find out more about our work
Pubic Mental Health Implementation Centre:
The aim of the PMHIC is to support improved implementation of evidence-based interventions to treat mental disorders, prevent associated impacts, prevent mental disorders, and promote mental wellbeing and resilience. Find out more
The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is a membership organisation for around 6,000 public health professionals across the UK and around the world, It is a registered charity. The role of the FPH is to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities and national populations.
Their vision for the Public's Health is a national call to action, setting out pragmatic, evidence-informed recommendations to improve health and tackle inequalities. At the heart of this vision is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live a long and healthy life, and that it is unacceptable for people's life expectancy and health outcomes to be determined by their postcode, ethnicity or income.
Find out more about the Faculty of Public Health
For further information, please contact:
Email: catherine.ayres@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Catherine Ayres
Contact number: 0208 618 4139