The 2026 Trent Study Day "Thinking Differently: Neurodiversity in Forensic Mental Health” will take place on 4 December 2026.

Hosted jointly by the Forensic Services Care Group, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and the Institute of Mental Health, the Trent Study Day is a well-established annual conference bringing together leading experts to explore emerging ideas and developments in forensic mental health.

The event will also showcase research and innovation, with opportunities to present research posters relating to mental health, forensic services, and secure care.

Speaker announcements and further details will be released soon.

Register to attend:

There is a limited number of funded places for NottsHC employees

NottsHC: complete this form to reserve your place

External attendees can purchase a ticket online

Purchase a ticket here

Call for poster abstracts

The call for poster abstracts is open. Closing date 13 November

Poster abstract details:

• We encourage you to send in your abstracts early!
• Abstract decisions will be sent to you after the closing date in November
• Abstracts will be accepted as long as they are relevant to mental health, so they do not have to strictly be around the conference theme
• There will be a prize for the best poster - attendees will be invited to vote on the day

Submit your poster abstract