Overview
Join us in the heart of London for a landmark global conference celebrating the transformative impact of nursing beyond traditional healthcare walls. Hosted collaboratively by the International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO), the Association of District Nurse and Community Nurse Educators (ADNE), and City St George’s, University of London, this three‑day event brings together international leaders, practitioners, educators, and researchers to explore the future of home, community, and primary care nursing.
Programme
Why Attend
This conference offers a rare opportunity to:
- Hear directly from world‑leading nursing innovators, policymakers, and global health influencers
- Explore cutting‑edge developments in home, community, and primary care nursing
- Engage with the latest thinking on digital transformation, just culture, ethics, and lifespan approaches
- Connect with colleagues from across the world — over 130 abstracts were submitted
- Participate in exclusive events, including a pre‑conference masterclass and a private Florence Nightingale Museum experience
- Celebrate the launch of the IHCNO Scope and Standards of Home Care Nursing
- Be part of a global movement shaping the next decade of community‑based care
Register now to secure the Early Bird rate (extended until 31 March 2026).
Conference Theme: Caring Beyond Walls
Caring Beyond Walls reflects the dynamic and essential role of nurses working in homes, communities, and primary care settings. Across keynote lectures, plenaries, and themed concurrent sessions, the conference will explore:
- Global perspectives on community and home‑based care
- Lifespan approaches to nursing
- Financial and economic impact of community nursing
- Just culture and ethical practice
- Policy influence and advocacy
- Innovation and digital transformation in care delivery
Sessions will highlight contributions across research, education, leadership, clinical practice, digital health, and policy development.
Keynote Speakers
We are honoured to welcome to London an exceptional group of global nursing leaders, including:
- Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu OM, author of Dreams from My Mother
- Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, Department of Health and Social Care, UK
- Dr Karen Bonner MBE, Regional Chief Nurse, NHS England (London)
- Professor Renata Barros, President, Brazilian Family and Community Nursing Association (ABEFACO)
- Dr Howard Catton, CEO, International Council of Nurses
- Rida Fazal, Editor, British Journal of Community Nursing (BJCN) and International Journal for Advancing Practice
- Professor Nelda Godfrey, University of Missouri
- Dr Susan Hinck, President, IHCNO
- Dr Irena Khmilyar, Lviv Medical Academy, Ukraine
- Steph Lawrence MBE, Chief Executive, The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN)
- Moh Moh Lwin, Independent Nursing Consultant, Myanmar
- Professor Alison Machin, Chair, Council of Deans of Health
- Dr Mary Narayan, Home Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Baroness Anne Marie Rafferty CBE, King’s College London
- Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- Dr Natalia Rudakova, Andrei Krupynskyi Lviv Medical Academy, Ukraine
- Professor Gemma Stacey, Nursing Now Challenge, Burdett Trust for Nursing
- Dr Barbara Stilwell, Global Nursing Consultant and author of Global Health and Nursing (2025)
- Professor Sue Tranka, Chief Nursing Officer for Wales
- Marcus Wootton, Global Nurse, Associate Director, RCN International Academy
Programme Highlights
A detailed programme is available, but key highlights include:
Wednesday 17 June
- Optional Pre‑Conference Masterclass with Professor Gemma Stacey (ticketed)
- Opening Ceremony and Welcome Keynotes
- Dame Elizabeth Anionwu in conversation with Dr Karen Bonner
- Evening Welcome & Networking Reception
Thursday 18 June
- Breakfast Workshop: Writing for Publication with Rida Fazal, Editor, BJCN
- Keynotes from Professor Barbara Stilwell, Professor Sue Tranka, Professor Nelda Godfrey
- Launch of the IHCNO Scope and Standards of Home Care Nursing
- Optional Evening Event: Florence Nightingale Museum Experience (ticketed)
Friday 19 June
- IHCNO & ADNE Members Breakfast Meeting
- Keynote from Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer, England
- Panel: The Future of Home and Community Nursing
- Keynote: State of the World’s Nursing Report 2025 — Dr Howard Catton
- Final concurrent sessions and closing light ceremony
View the full draft Conference Guide and Programme (Version 1.3)
Registration Fees
Due to the specific conditions attached to this year’s conference support, every effort has been made to offer the delegate rate at the lowest level possible for the benefit of all attendees with the Early Bird rate extended through to 31st March 2026. As a result, the conference organisers are unable to provide additional individual grants, bursaries, or financial assistance to delegates on this occasion. We appreciate that this may be disappointing for some colleagues and thank you for your understanding.
Delegates are encouraged to explore alternative funding or grant opportunities that may be available through local, national, or international sources.
Registration Type | Cost (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Early Bird | £199.00 | Extended until 31 March 2026 |
Standard Rate | £250.00 | Applies from 1 April 2026 |
Complimentary 1‑year IHCNO Membership | £0.00 | Available to non‑members of IHCNO registering at Early Bird or Standard Rate (effective from 17th June 2026) |
Delegates who have paid separately by invoice, Conference Sponsors, Journalists & City St George’s Staff/Students | £0.00 | |
IHCNO & ADNE Members | £199.00 | Member rate |
Thursday Day Registration | £99.00 | Thursday daytime only |
Friday Day Registration | £99.00 | Friday daytime only |
Pre‑Conference Masterclass | £25.00 | Wednesday morning (optional) |
Florence Nightingale Museum Experience | £40.00 | Thursday evening (optional; travel not included) |
All registrations must be paid in advance and are non‑refundable. On‑the‑day registration is not available.
Register now
Optional Ticketed Events
Pre‑Conference Masterclass — Wednesday Morning
Led by Professor Gemma Stacey
Chaired by Dr Crystal Oldman CBE
* Cost: £25
* Limited tickets — early booking recommended
Florence Nightingale Museum Experience – Thursday Evening
Featuring Professor Anne Marie Rafferty CBE, historic performances, private viewing, and visit to the Mary Seacole Statue
* Cost: £40
* Very limited remaining tickets
* Travel not included
Essential Delegate Information
Registration Desk
Location: Beside the Main Reception, The Pavilion
Opening Times:
- Wednesday from 3.30pm
- Thursday & Friday from 8.00am
Conference Values
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and harassment‑free environment for all delegates. Courtesy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity are expected throughout the event.
Wi‑Fi
- Eduroam available for institutional users
- Guest Wi‑Fi available — password from Registration Desk
Catering
- Lunch served in the universities Bridge Food Court Restaurant (lunch tokens provided)
- Complimentary tea/coffee available during scheduled breaks
- Additional food outlets available across campus
Accessibility
- All venues wheelchair accessible
- Accessible seating available
- Hearing support systems in selected rooms
- Quiet space available on campus
Cloakroom & Luggage
A staffed cloakroom will be available near the Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre.
Travel Information
International Travel
International delegates should review UK Government entry requirements:
https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
Visa support letters are available on request.
Airport Connections to Farringdon Station
- Heathrow → Farringdon (Elizabeth Line): ~45 mins
- Gatwick → Farringdon (Thameslink): ~40–50 mins
- Luton → Farringdon (Thameslink): ~1 hour
- Stansted → Liverpool Street (Greater Anglia) + Elizabeth Line: ~1 hr 10 mins
Walking Route to the Venue
15‑minute walk from Farringdon Station to Northampton Square.
Local Area
Clerkenwell offers cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and pharmacies. Exmouth Market is especially popular with delegates.
Accommodation Options
Most hotels listed below are within walking distance:
- hub by Premier Inn London Clerkenwell, 80 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3AE, 0.4 mile
- easyHotel, London Old Street/Barbican, (budget hotel) 80 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AZ, 0.6 miles
- Thistle City Barbican, Central Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 8DS, 0.3 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel King’s Cross, 60 Pentonville Road, London, EC1V 8DS, 0.6 mile
- Travelodge London Farringdon, 10 - 42 Kings Cross Road, London, WC1X 9LN, 0.6 mile
- Hampton by Hilton, London Old Street, 17-33 Westland Place, London, N1 7LP, 0.7 mile
- Hilton London Angel Islington, 53 Upper St, London, N1 0UY
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scott, 100 Kings Cross Road, London, WC1X 9DT, 0.8 mile
- Travelodge Kings Cross, 356 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BH, 1 mile
- Travelodge London City Road, 7-12 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AE, 1 mile
- Express by Holiday Inn, 275 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LN, 1 mile
- Holiday Inn Bloomsbury by IHG, Coram Street, London, WC1N1HT, 1.3 mile
- St Pancras London, Autograph Collection (Marriott Hotel), Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2AR, 1.3 miles
- University Rooms Out-of-term university accommodation across nine historic London campuses, with public transport links to Farringdon.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Home and Community Nursing
We look forward to welcoming you to London for three days of learning, collaboration, and global exchange — and to celebrating the extraordinary impact of nurses working in homes, communities, and primary care settings.
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