SABP’s Fifth International Nurse Conference 12 May 2025
Surrey & Borders International Nurse Conference 2025
Jo Lynch Chief Nursing Officer
I am thrilled to announce that we have secured an outstanding lineup of speakers for our Fifth International Nurse Conference, taking place on 12 May 2025. This event, held on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, is a special opportunity to honour and celebrate our incredible nurses and healthcare workers. Next year’s conference, themed ‘Working Together,’ will explore various critical topics, including the impact of mental health on an aging population.
Colin Jackson CBE Co-Chair
Colin Jackson CBE is a prominent advocate for diversity, inclusion, and mental health and International Inspiration Ambassador for UNICEF. Colin is a Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete and holds an Olympic silver medal in the 110 metres hurdles.
Keynote Speakers
Jo Brand
Sir Terry Waite
Jo Brand
Former special envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury who was taken hostage while trying to negotiate the release of other hostages in Beirut and is the longest held hostage in the history of the UK. He spent nearly five years in captivity, four of them in solitary confinement.
Jo Brand is a comedian and former psychiatric nurse. Jo tackles issues such as feminism and mental health awareness awarded an honorary doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University, for her work in raising awareness of mental health issues.
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