Inpatient and psychiatric intensive care: current themes
reflects on four key themes shaping inpatient mental health and psychiatric intensive care: the upcoming move toward a national single-sex PICU model, the importance of frontline clinical perspectives, the growing medicolegal scrutiny on staff and services, and the ongoing inpatient needs of children and young people.
Associates Committee
Join our Associates Committee A unique opportunity to contribute to national guidance, events, and research while developing your professional profile. Join Our Team The Associates Committee provides a pathway to become more actively involved in NAPICU’s work. Whether you are an experienced professional or early in your career, this is your opportunity to join a […]
2026 Sponsors
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The Landscape Study – a CAMHS Research Project
In June, the first wave of the CAMHS Inpatient Service Research Survey (known as the Landscape Study) for this groundbreaking research project went live, going out to all inpatient CYP mental health services across England and Wales (around 105).
The extent of mixed sex psychiatric intensive care in the UK: a service description
National discussions in the UK are progressing toward the elimination of mixed‑sex psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), with a national position statement on single‑sex provision expected in 2026 and potential implementation around 2029. This brief report provides an updated overview of current PICU configuration across the UK to inform planning for this transition.
2026 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, […]
2026 – Pre Conference Training
NAPICU’s 2026 Annual Pre-Conference Training will host TWO popular topics this year!
2026 – Conference Registration
back to main conference page Choose the package that’s right for you. View our variety of conference packages from superior to non-residential. View our pricelist Superior Package (Prices Starting From) £ 595 /pp 2 Nights Accommodation in Conference Hotel 2 Full Days Conference Quiz & Dinner Ticket Gala Awards Dinner Conference Catering Pre-Conference Training Register […]
2026 STAFF AWARDS
STAFF MEMBER RECOGNITION The NAPICU 2026 Awards will be held at the Gala Dinner hosted on Thursday 17th September 2026 at Radisson Blu, Glasgow. submit your nomination Shining a Spotlight on Those Who Make a Difference 01 Who Can be nominated? Any member from a Psychiatric Intensive Care Service who are members of NAPICU, can […]
2026 Abstract Submissions
The NAPICU Annual Conference invites you to present completed research, or practice-related projects as part of the Conference.
