Kent, Surrey and Sussex Adult Critical Care Rehabilitation & Follow-Up Conference 2026
Conference Update
The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Adult Critical Care Network is pleased to announce that preparations are well underway for the Adult Critical Care Rehabilitation & Follow-Up Conference 2026, taking place on Monday 21 September 2026 at the Crowne Plaza London Gatwick Airport, Crawley.
This year's conference theme, "Closing the Gap: Delivering NCEPOD Guidance Across the Recovery Journey", will bring together multidisciplinary professionals from across critical care services to explore innovations, best practice, quality improvement, rehabilitation pathways, and follow-up care for patients recovering from critical illness.
The event has generated significant interest across the region and is now fully booked, with delegates representing critical care units from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex and beyond.
Programme Highlights
The conference programme features a diverse range of expert speakers and presentations focused on improving patient outcomes throughout the recovery journey. Topics will include:
- Critical care rehabilitation and follow-up services
- Implementation of NCEPOD recommendations
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Humanising care and person-centred practice
- Supporting patients and families following critical illness
- Learning from innovative multidisciplinary approaches across the region
The day will also provide valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the sharing of learning between organisations.
View the conference programme: Read Here
Networking and Collaboration
A key aim of the conference is to strengthen connections between healthcare professionals working across critical care services throughout the region.
Delegates will have multiple opportunities throughout the day to network with colleagues from different organisations, disciplines, and specialist areas. Dedicated refreshment breaks, lunch, poster presentations, and discussion sessions will provide valuable opportunities to:
- Share experiences and learning from local services
- Discuss challenges and opportunities in rehabilitation and follow-up care
- Explore collaborative quality improvement initiatives
- Learn from innovative approaches being implemented across the region
- Build professional relationships that support ongoing improvement and peer support beyond the conference
Bringing together clinicians, therapists, psychologists, nurses, practice educators, researchers, and service leaders from across the network, the event offers a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues who are passionate about improving outcomes for patients recovering from critical illness.
Showcasing Innovation Across the Network
As part of the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to view poster presentations highlighting local service developments, quality improvement projects, research, and examples of innovative practice from across the Network.
These posters will showcase the considerable work being undertaken by teams to improve rehabilitation and follow-up care for patients and their families following critical illness.
Sustainable Event Delivery
In line with the Network's commitment to sustainability, conference materials will be made available electronically wherever possible, reducing the need for printed resources and supporting environmentally responsible event delivery.
Event Information
Date: Monday 21 September 2026
Venue:
Crowne Plaza London Gatwick Airport
Langley Drive
Crawley
RH11 7SX
Time:
- Registration and refreshments: 08:00
- Conference commencement: 09:00
- Conference close: Approximately 16:30
Looking Ahead
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and partners for what promises to be an engaging, informative, and inspiring day. Alongside an excellent educational programme, the conference will provide an important opportunity for colleagues from across the region to connect, collaborate, and share ideas that will help shape the future of critical care rehabilitation and follow-up services.
Further updates, highlights from the day, presentation resources, and event outputs will be shared through the Network website and communication channels following the conference.