Women and Mental Health Special Interest Group Conference 2026: "Drawing the line: Boundaries, Women’s Mental Health and the Politics of Care"
One day event
| Location | In-person (RCPsych, London) / Live-stream, London, E1 8BB |
| CPD | Up to 6 cpd hours per day, subject to peer group approval |
| Non-member rate | £190 |
|---|---|
| Consultant member rate | £165 |
| Resident in Higher Training/SAS Doctor member rate | £110 |
| Resident in Core Training member rate | £95 |
| Subsidised/Retired member rate | £95 |
| Medical Student/Foundation Doctor associate rate | £50 |

Event Information
How to book/fees explained/terms and conditions
The registration fees for in-person delegates include refreshments and lunch. Accommodation and/or travel costs are not included in the booking fees.
Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which covers our:
- Event Cancellation Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Code of Conduct.
Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
An automated receipt will be emailed within 48 hours of booking.
Joining instructions are sent approximately one week in advance.
Book online
- Pay using a debit card or credit card and receive instant confirmation and a receipt.
Bank transfer
- Request a booking form and return it along with details of your bank payment transfer.
Using a College voucher
- Email your voucher and we will contact you if additional payment is required.
Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call Rhianne Haresign on 020 8618 4213 to make payment over the phone.
Call for posters and essay prize
Please by 1pm on Friday 28 November.
View details of our Essay Prize.
Programme
Venue and accessibility information
Catering
Tea and coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks and a fork buffet lunch will be served during the lunch hour.
If you have any dietary requirements please let the event team know.
Getting around the venue
Please to help you familiarise yourself with the layout. There is a cloakroom on the ground floor. Each floor can be accessed via one of our three lifts.
Parking
There is one disabled parking bay at the rear of the building in Yeoman's Yard, off Chamber Street which runs parallel to Prescot Street and can be accessed via Leman Street or Mansell Street. We understand that disability is not always simple and you will not need a Blue Badge to qualify to use our onsite parking space. This bay must be booked in advance by contacting your events manager or events administrator.
Toilets
Toilets can be found on all floors
- Lower ground floor - we have four gender neutral toilets, one toilet with a parent changing area. There is one accessible toilet with a shower
- Ground floor - we have five gender neutral toilets and one accessible toilet
- First floor - we have single sex toilets on this floor
Multi-faith room
This is located in the members lounge on the ground floor
Quiet space
We will have a dedicated quiet room available at the College that you are welcome to use at any point during the conference.
Please do not use this room for private meetings, this space is intended to provide a calm environment for delegates who might need to remove themself from the busyness of Congress. If you require a private meeting space, please visit the help desk and we'll be able to tell what rooms are available.
Visual impairment
Please let the events team know if you require printed events materials and let them know in advance if you will be supported by a guide dog, assistance animal or emotional support animal.
Hearing impairment
A hearing loop is available on request. Please contact you events manager or event administrator if you have any additional requirements.
How does the livestream option work?
This event will be live in London, and also livestreamed online via a platform called EventsAir. Registered participants will receive their link to watch the conference in their joining instructions. Joining instructions will be sent out a few days before the conference is due to take place.
When you join the conference online you will be able to:
- view a video of the speaker alongside any slides
- ask your questions to the speakers and chat with other delegates via the discussion forum
All registered participants will also have access to this conference recording for up to two months post event.
To successfully join the event online you will need:
- access to a reliable internet connection
- a PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
We recommend attendees use Google Chrome or MS Edge for their browser.
For further information, please contact:
Email: michelle.braithwaite@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Michelle Braithwaite
Contact number: 0208 618 4141