Caring for patients in mental health crisis in urgent and emergency care
25 Nov 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
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Join the RCN's Urgent and Emergency Care Forum for a webinar focused on supporting nurses caring for patients in mental health crisis across urgent and emergency care settings.
Mental health presentations are a growing part of UEC workload, yet many nurses feel underprepared for the unique challenges these situations bring — from assessment and de-escalation to navigating referral pathways and providing compassionate care under pressure.
This session will offer practical guidance and evidence-based approaches to help you feel more confident and equipped when supporting patients experiencing a mental health crisis, while also looking after your own wellbeing in the process.
Whether you're working in a Type 1 ED, urgent care centre, or elsewhere across the UEC landscape, this webinar will provide tools and insights you can bring straight into your practice.
Register now to secure your place.
Speakers:
- Rachel Kent – Senior Lead for Mental Health, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS FT
- Jade Rolls – Head of Safeguarding, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
- Simon Arday – Head of Nursing Mental Health, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Michael Brown, Criminology Lecturer & Researcher
Please be aware, when you join this event your name, email address and organisation may be visible to other attendees. The meeting may be attended by both RCN members and non-members.
Denise Alexis
UECF@rcn.org.uk
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Page last updated - 23/10/2026
