Welcome to the National Deaf and Hard of Hearing NHS Staff Network's second annual face-to-face event!
Join us for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and connection at the Brighthelm Centre in central Brighton.
This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to meet network members from around the country, share experiences, and gain valuable insights.
The agenda features a mixture of speakers/facilitators, along with networking opportunities and information stalls, and refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Don't miss out on this exciting and empowering event - register now!
Agenda:
9:30am – 10am arrival, networking, tech and accessibility checks
10am – 10:15am welcome, housekeeping and agenda from Matthew James and Emma Mendes da Costa, network Co-Chairs
10:15am – 10:25am introduction by David Grantham, Chief People Officer at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
10:25am – 11am SignWow – sponsor presentation
11am – 11:10am Liz Hood – InSignLanguage
11:10am – 11:25am refreshments/icebreaker/networking break
11:25am – 11:30am icebreaker feedback and award
11:30am – 12:30pm stallholder showcase – a selection of presentations from our visiting organisations, including Hearing Dogs and Tinnitus UK, full details TBC
12:30pm – 1:30pm lunch/networking break
1:30pm – 2:10pm Leadership Group member Claire Wilson’s emotional health and wellbeing workshop (part 1)
2:10pm – 2:15pm refreshments/networking break
2:15pm – 3pm Leadership Group member Claire Wilson’s emotional health and wellbeing workshop (part 2)
3pm – 3:30pm closing remarks from Matthew James and Emma Mendes da Costa, network Co-Chairs, followed by group photos
3:30pm – 4pm networking, tidying, venue closes
