The National Infection Prevention Control Conference 2025
Manchester 23 October 2025, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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9:00am
Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Georgina Cox, Associate Professor in Nursing, Nursing Associate Programme Lead, University of East London
9:40am
Opening Keynote: The National Landscape on Infection Prevention, and Control
- Understand the progress made nationally in reducing healthcare-acquired infections
- What does excellence in Infection Prevention and Control look like
- Gain an update on the IPC Education Framework
10:00am
The IPC Perspective of the National Action Plan
- Explore the role of the infection prevention control practitioners in the context of the national action plan
- Delve into a focused approach centred on prevention and reduction rather than the prescription of interventions
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of what good infection prevention looks like and how it can drive successful outcomes within the healthcare system
Dinah Gould, Consultant, Royal College of Nursing
10:20am
The Education Framework for the Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (IPC) Workforce
- Delve into the role of the Education Framework in shaping the Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (IPC) workforce
- Discover how this framework aligns with the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five-year Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan
- Explore the clear outcomes of the framework for the development and growth of a skilled workforce, ensuring practitioners can lead, challenge, and implement safe standards of IPC practice for the patients
10:40am
Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
The Role of Nursing and Nurses in Anti-Microbial Resistance Stewardship (AMS)
- Understand the need for antibiotic stewardship and responsible prescribing
- Discuss the role of a nurse and nursing in AMS
- Discuss the barriers to nursing involvement in antimicrobial stewardship activities and explore strategies to enhance antimicrobial prescribing practices and stewardship
Christianne Micallef, Accredited Consultant Pharmacist in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), Hon Associate Professor (AMS),CAHPR/NIHR Research Champion EoE
11:50am
Advancements in Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Surveillance and Prevention
- Explore strategies for effective surveillance in healthcare settings
- Review recent research findings on surgical site infection prevention
- Hear collaborative efforts and partnerships in SSI surveillance
Pauline Harrington, National SSI Surveillance Manager, UK Health Security Agency
12:10pm
Reducing Healthcare Acquired Infection – The National Picture, Progress and Threats
- Delve into strategies for preventing and reducing HAIs within hospitals and other healthcare facilities
- The latest research on infection transmission, surveillance, and implementation of effective preventive measures
Lorraine Durham, Head of Nursing IP&C/TV, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
12:30pm
Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
12:50pm
Lunch and Networking
1:50pm
Infection Prevention and Planetary Health: Creating a Sustainable Future
- Defining and exploring the link between planetary health and infection prevention practices
- Practical examples of the environmental impact of the infection prevention efforts, such as carbon footprint of antibiotics
- The role of antimicrobial stewardship in reducing ecological disruptions
- The power of collaboration and its importance in balancing infection prevention and planetary health priorities
2:10pm
Tackling Sepsis: Ending Preventable Deaths and Supporting Survivors
- Understanding the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and the need for effective training and education among healthcare professionals
- The importance of patient engagement and education
- Supporting sepsis survivors beyond clinical settings
Dr Ron Daniels, BEM Founder and Chief Executive, UK Sepsis Trust
2:30pm
Current State of Digitalisation of Outbreak Management in the NHS
Matthew Wynn, Lecturer in Digital Health and Society, School of Health and Society University of Salford
2:50pm
Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
3:10pm
Chair’s Closing Summary
Georgina Cox, Associate Professor in Nursing, Nursing Associate Programme Lead, University of East London
3:20pm
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*programme subject to change without notice