Dr Celeste Foster Awarded the Prestigious 2025 Skellern Lecture

The Skellern Lecturer Award, named in honour of groundbreaking mental health nurse Eileen Skellern, acknowledges individuals who have significantly advanced mental health policy, practice and expertise, both in the UK and internationally.
2025 Sponsors
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2025 – Pre-Conference Summit

The NAPICU Pre-Conference Summit
“Legal Challenges in Mental Health Care: Navigating the Intersection of Law and Clinical Practice”
Scientific Symposium

Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Autism Care in Psychiatric Intensive Units – 12th March 2025
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2025 Annual Conference Registration
Conference Packages Options NAPICU 28th Annual Conference! Taking place at the Mercure Hotel in Northampton from September 17th to 19th, 2025, this year’s theme, “Patient-Centred Care in the Era of Innovation and Change” promises insightful discussions and invaluable networking opportunities. Don’t miss our pre-conference summit led by experts Roland Dix, Thomas Kearney, Chris Dzikiti & […]
2025 Conference FAQ’s
Conference FAQ’s How can I check what package I have booked (or what my ward has booked)? If you booked your place at the conference yourself, you can check the invoice sent to you at the time of booking to confirm the package you selected. If you have any questions about what your package includes, […]
2025 – 28th Annual Conference (MAIN PAGE)

The NAPICU 28th Annual Conference, happening at the Mercure Hotel in Northampton from September 17th to 19th, 2025.
This year, our theme is “Patient-Centred Care in the Era of Innovation and Change” focusing on enhancing care practices for all individuals in psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) and beyond.
Psychiatric Intensive Care Textbook

We’re excited to announce that the NAPICU Conference Special Offer on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Textbook has been extended!
PICU and EUPD: how well are we doing?

Volume 20, Number 2, September 2024 Editorial by Roland Dix
Reflections from the Patient Representative Perspective
Reflections from the Patient representative perspective