Monday 26^th February 2024 - 9:30am – 4:00pm

University of Reading, Meadow Suite (In-Person)

Delegate Price: Free

Please note, you will need to be a member of the PPN to attend this event. PPN Membership is free – complete the PPN registration form here (PPN - Register)

The Psychological Professions Network (PPN) is an organisation funded by NHS England with a core value of promoting excellence in Psychological Health and Wellbeing. We work towards the PPN Vision for the Psychological Professions (A Vision for the Psychological Professions) which is inclusive of the aim to ‘Unite and Increase Diversity in the Psychological Professions’.

To work towards this vision, the PPN-South East region is organising a regional event focusing on supporting NHS Commissioned Services and Educational establishments to make meaningful change in relation to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

This day will include insights from professionals and experts by experience on topics including LGBTQIA+, Learning Disabilities, Race, Culture and will showcase current work in the NHS in the South East.

Speakers include:

• Dr Adrian Whittington (National Clinical Lead for Psychological Professions, Co-Chair of the PPN-SE)
• Professor Allan Laville (Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Professor of Equity in Psychology, University of Reading)
• Dr Warren Matofsky (Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist & Group Psychotherapist, University of Surrey) & Dr Goran Lukic (Lecturer & Admissions Lead Psych. D Clinical Psychology Training Programme University of Surrey)
• Dr Nick Gray (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Associate Director of Psychological Professions, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)) & Dr Neha Cattra (Counselling Psychologist, Education and Training Specialist for Psychological Professions)
• Dr Alasdair Churchard (Course Tutor and Clinical Psychologist, The Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research)
• Shaine Singer (Expert by Experience, Poet, Published Author, Star of Channel 4’s ‘The Undateable’) & Paul Wilshaw (Expert by Experience, Theatre Producer, Podcaster)
• Professor Margo Ononaiye (Programme Director / Professor of Clinical Psychology, School of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead, University of Southampton & Widening Participation Lead, Psychological Professions Network South East)

See the Programme for the day.

This event is organised by Professor Margo Ononaiye who will be showcasing the EDI Audit Tool (PPN - Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion).

Registration Link 

The event is now closed to registrations as the event and waiting list has reached capacity. 

Please do also note that this is an NHS funded event - please do not register if you do not think you will be able to attend and if your circumstances change, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to remove your name from the list and ensure someone can take this space. We will be operating a waiting so your space will be offered to another.

Questions?  

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