Managing Long-Term Conditions in the Prison Setting
21 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct
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A 2 day face-to-face workshop on 21 and 22 October 2026, for newly qualified nurses, those new to prison nursing and those working in long-term conditions roles.
Managing long term conditions in a prison environment requires a blend of clinical skills, professional judgement, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by people in custody. This two day, in person workshop equips nurses with the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to deliver safe, evidence based care within prison settings.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Apply national long term condition guidance within the context of prison healthcare, recognising the complexities and constraints of the environment.
- Promote self care and patient empowerment, adapting approaches to meet the needs of people living in custody.
- Enhance accountability and clinical decision making, ensuring practice aligns with professional standards and custodial requirements.
- Deliver safe and coordinated care, including medicines management, release and discharge planning, and effective inter agency communication.
Conditions covered
The workshop provides focused, practical learning on the long term conditions most encountered in prison settings:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Hypertension.
These clinical topics are explored alongside wider professional and ethical considerations relevant to nursing practice in prison.
This workshop can be offered at RCN HQ or within your own prisons’ services (depending on availability and timings).
Provisional dates for HQ workshop (subject to change):
- Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 2026 (10-4pm)
- Provisional cost per head for a delegate: £450pp.
For further information and to discuss booking, please contact Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea (UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions) or Dr Liz Walsh Dr Liz Walsh (UK Professional Lead for Justice and Forensic Healthcare).
Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea
callum.metcalfe-oshea@rcn.org.uk
Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
Tube
The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Bus
There are many buses routes that stop nearby, including the 10, 25, 55, 73, 98 and 390.
To make a booking
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Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
Request a Secure link
You can now pay for event bookings via secure link, please complete a booking form for each delegate (disregarding the payment section). Send the forms to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk, we will calculate the amount to be paid and email you the payment link from Elavon. The payment link will be valid for 7 days.
On receipt of your payment, we will book your space/s and send your delegate/s confirmation of their bookings.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
- A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it).
- Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us.
- A completed RCN Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
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Page last updated - 04/06/2026
