RCN Nurse-Led Innovations and Quality Improvement Conference 2026
17 Nov 2026
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Book now for this inspiring debut conference
Join us on 17 November and take the next step in leading meaningful quality improvement and innovation in your workplace.
Why this matters
Frontline nurses drive innovation every day. Small changes in practice can significantly improve patient care, teamwork, and service delivery. This conference recognises and strengthens the vital role nurses play in shaping safer, more efficient, and more compassionate healthcare.
Learning outcomes
• Demystify quality improvement: Understand what quality improvement is and how simple changes can create meaningful impact.
• Practical tools: Gain strategies and resources to initiate and lead quality improvement and innovation projects.
• Real success stories: Learn from small-scale projects that have transformed services and improved patient care.
• Empower change: Leave with the confidence and motivation to drive improvements that benefit patients, the profession, and the wider health care system.
Who should attend
Band 5–6 nurses from across the UK who want to learn, collaborate, and be inspired—whether you’re new to quality improvement or already leading projects.
Book now
As we launch this exciting debut conference, attendees are given the opportunity to benefit from a special introductory rate. Available for the first conference only, book now to secure this exclusive discount.
RCN Events
RCNEvents@rcn.org.uk
02076473577
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.
By air:
Heathrow Airport / City Airport – less than 30 minutes away
By car:
20 Cavendish Square is easily accessible from the M1 and M40 and is within London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge zones.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Oxford Street and located under Cavendish Square.
Accessibility
We are big on equality & inclusion, and we strive to ensure everyone has the most enjoyable experience while attending an event at the venue. We believe in providing equal opportunities and access regardless of ability:
Step free access to all event spaces and meeting rooms
A ramp for stage access
Height adjustable lectern
Accessible toilets on each floor
Induction loop on request
Two wheelchair friendly passenger lifts
Strobe fire alarms and audible voice synthesisers in the lifts
Evacuation chairs
Assistance dogs are welcome
If you have any questions or an access requirement not included here, please just get in touch on +44 (0)207 6473577 or RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
The conference will run from 9am until 4.15pm, with refreshment and lunch breaks included.
The comprehensive programme includes keynote plenary sessions, a panel discussion and practical workshops, all with time for Q&A to offer the best possible engagement for attendees.
Please note the programme details are subject to change, a final copy will be circulated ahead of the conference.
He will be joined by keynote speakers including Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu, Vice President and Fellow at Queens Nursing Institute, Terri Porrett, Co-founder of The Academy of Fab Stuff and Professor Alison Leary MBE FRCN, RCN Deputy President.
Full details on our all speakers will be provided shortly.
Secure your place now to take advantage of this opportunity.
Prices shown below include the 20% discount applied.
|
Type |
Rate (ex VAT) |
Rate (inc VAT) |
|
RCN Member with discount |
£108 |
£129.60 |
|
Non-Member with discount |
£160 |
£192 |
|
RCN Member: pre-reg student/HCA/retired with discount |
£65 |
£78 |
|
RCN Representative with discount |
£81 |
£97.20 |
Join the RCN to be immediately eligible for the member rate
Conditions and exclusions
Discounted offers cannot be combined. Only one discount can be used for each booking whether it is an individual or group booking.
Please contact RCN Events Registration team at eventsreg@rcn.org.uk with any queries.
To make a booking
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)29 2054 6460. 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 by email.
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 the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk.
• A copy of the official Purchase Order document from your organisation or company, addressed to supplier: Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN. We are unable to process your order without it, requisition orders are not accepted.
• Your Finance Department/counts 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.
View the event Terms and Conditions
Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920 546460
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact the RCN Events Team:
RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)207 6473577
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