Wednesday 3rd September, 9:30am – 10:30am

Values Based Reflective Practice: VBRP® is a group reflection model which has been developed to help us to deliver the care we came into the service to provide.

Facilitated VBRP® provides staff with a framework and space to reflect on the relationship between their own values, motivations and purposes and their day-to-day experience of practice. It can be used by staff groups for ongoing support or on a one-off or short-term basis to respond to issues, or service changes.

It can be used by anyone working in health and social care and is applicable across all disciplines and professional groups. It uses the principles of reflective practice to enable practitioners to understand and recognise their personal and professional value and by doing so supports us in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care.

In this session, we’ll introduce you to the VBRP® model and how it can support reflective practice in your everyday work. You’ll have the chance to think about what really matters to you—your values, your motivations, and how these shape the way you care for others. We’ll also explore how reflecting can help build emotional awareness and resilience. Most importantly, this session is about reconnecting with the purpose behind your role and how values-based practice helps us deliver care that is compassionate, safe, and truly person-centred.

Presenter: Lynne Innes, NHS Fife

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Wednesday 3rd September, 10:00am – 12:00pm

At the Menopause Café, participants will have the opportunity to:
Share experiences: Engage in open, respectful conversations about menopause, sharing personal stories and listening to others.
Engage in activities: Take part in Road and Body map activities about their own symptoms and journeys throughout menopause.
Support: Find a supportive community where they can discuss challenges and coping strategies.
Resources: Access helpful resources and information to better understand and manage menopause

Presenter: Dominika Fellman, Dundee City Council

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Wednesday 3rd September, 12:00pm – 12:45pm

Advertising the availability of one of the national programmes, the Workforce Specialist Service (WSS), a service for regulated practitioners working in healthcare. So far, the service has treated over 2000 people from NHSScotland, Health and Social Care.

Presenter: Kirsten Woolley, Scottish Government Clinical Advisor

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Wednesday 3rd September, 12:30pm – 1:15pm

This session will explore some of the key principles of bereavement and how in the course of our work we might all be involved in supporting others who have experienced loss (e.g. family members, patients, clients or perhaps a colleague). This includes those working in non-clinical, administrative and other support roles, as well as staff in teams which are directly patient or client-facing. Knowing how to manage a bereavement-related situation is important – so we as staff can support and help other people, whilst also looking after our own wellbeing. But thinking of what to say to someone who is bereaved, may feel daunting.

This session will provide an introduction to grief and bereavement and will aim to ensure that attendees go away with more confidence, having gained knowledge, practical tips and information on additional learning materials.

Please note this session will cover a range of different topics related to death, dying and bereavement. It will be presented in a sensitive manner and signposting to available sources of support will be provided.

Presenter: NES Bereavement Education Programme Team

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Wednesday 3rd September, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Come Along to YOUR credit Union Workshop & Let’s Get Money Smart Together! Whether you work in the NHS, HSCP, or third sector, you’re invited to join us for a friendly online session. We’ll share who we are, what we do, and how we can help you feel more confident and in control of your money.

Presenter: Elaine Rae, NHS Credit Union

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Wednesday 3rd September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

This foundation session is an opportunity to meet with others working across with Health, Social Care and Social work sectors and to learn more about what keeps us well in these challenging roles. We discuss the things that threaten our wellbeing in our roles and what protects us, and how to stock our Psychological 1st Aid kits. We learn about the impact of trauma and stress so we can recognise when we might need some help and where we can find this help if required.

Presenter: Eliz MacIntosh, NHS Lothian

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Wednesday 3rd September, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Developing and continuing to build personal resilience contributes to our wellbeing and enjoyment of life. This short session encourages us to reflect on the things we do that help and hinder our resilience and offers a space for discussion and learning from others.

Presenter: Anne Lamont, Angus Council

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Wednesday 3rd September, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

This session will introduce the concept of mindful self-compassion with theory and practical exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what self-compassion means to them and practice some ways to build self-compassion to develop greater wellbeing and happiness.

Presenter: Wendy Simpson, NHS Fife

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Wednesday 3rd September, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

This session will provide a space for people to focus on their self-care and what might support their own resilience.

Presenter: Fiona Sharples, NHS Forth Valley

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