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Private and Independent Practice SIG Winter Conference 2026 - Beyond the NHS: Rethinking Careers, Practice and Success in Psychiatry
In-person event
| Timings | 9:15 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Location | RCPsych, 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB |
| CPD | 1 CPD point per hour attended, subject to peer approval |
| Non-Member | £195 |
|---|---|
| Consultant | £155 |
| Resident / SAS Doctor | £125 |
| Subsidised / Retired | £105 |
Event Information
What does a successful career in psychiatry look like today?
Increasingly, psychiatrists are exploring careers that extend beyond the traditional NHS pathway, from independent practice and portfolio careers to hybrid NHS/private roles, international work and building their own multidisciplinary services and organisations.
This conference brings together psychiatrists who have taken different paths to share candidly what they have learned along the way.
Through a series of short, personal talks, we will explore the practical realities of making career transitions, managing clinical and financial risk, building a private practice or organisation, developing a portfolio career, and moving between NHS and independent work.
Speakers will also reflect candidly on the less visible aspects of these careers: uncertainty, responsibility, boundaries and difficult decisions, what they would do differently and what they wish they had known earlier.
The day will conclude with an interactive panel discussion. Dedicated informal networking time will also be built in throughout the day, offering a range of opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and connect with colleagues considering their own next steps.
Places are purposefully limited to ensure maximal engagement and rich discussions. This is the conference to give you the answers you won’t find on paper.
Confirmed speakers:
- Dr Mona Freeman
- Dr Reena Manghnani
- Dr Ed Burns
- Dr Danny Allen
- Dr Amber Sadiq
- Dr Eleanor Tiangga
- Dr Gaby Pendlebury
- Dr Nick Taylor
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9.15am | Arrival, registration, breakfast and networking | |
| First session (9.55am-10.50am) | ||
| 9.55am | Welcome | Mona Freeman, PIPSIG Chair |
| 10am | Taking the leap: Backing yourself and building differently | Fareeha Amber Sadiq |
| 10.20am | Walking the tightrope: Working in the NHS and privately together | Danny Allen |
| 10.40am | Q&A | |
| 10.50am | Coffee and networking | |
| Second session (11.15am-12.10pm) | ||
| 11.15am | Library services for private and independent practitioners | Fiona Watson |
| 11.20am | Criminal medico-legal work: Career pathway or professional side hustle? | Nick Taylor |
| 11.40am | The career less travelled: Finding your own path – taking your psychiatric qualifications beyond conventional settings and boundaries | Reena Manghnani |
| 12 noon | Q&A | |
| 12.10pm | Lunch and networking | |
| Third session (1.10pm-2pm) | ||
| 1.10pm | Beyond risk assessments: The reality of dealing with suicide in private psychiatry | Ed Burns |
| 1.30pm | (Don't) leave me alone! The risks and opportunities of sole clinical practice | Mona Freeman |
| 1.50pm | Q&A | |
| 2pm | Coffee and networking | |
| Fourth session (2.30pm-3.20pm) | ||
| 2.30pm | It's all about the money? The financial realities of private psychiatry | Eleanor Tiangga |
| 2.50pm | Learning from both sides: Clinical practice and regulation | Gaby Pendlebury |
| 3.10pm | Q&A | |
| Fifth session (3.20pm-4.30pm) | ||
| 3.20pm | Whole panel discussion and extended Q&A | All speakers |
| 4pm | Networking | |
| 4.30pm | End of conference | |
Bookings for this event will close Friday 27 November at 10am.
We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking.