NAHS Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony 2026

This year’s event will take place on the 17 - 18 of November 2026 at The Slate, University of Warwick. Healthcare organisations face increasingly complex security challenges. Rising levels of violence and aggression against staff, alongside threats from terrorism, crime, unauthorised access, and risks to critical infrastructure, continue to place significant pressure on services. These challenges are compounded by wider system pressures, including higher patient acuity, more complex healthcare needs, extended waiting times, funding constraints, reduced Police involvement through the Right Care, Right Person framework, and the absence of national oversight or assurance for healthcare security. As the UK's largest healthcare security organisation and the second largest globally, NAHS provides trusted expertise, guidance, and professional support. Working closely with government departments, security services, regulators, AUCSO and IAHSS, NAHS plays a leading role in shaping healthcare security policy and practice. Supporting attendance at the NAHS Annual Conference is an investment in the safety, resilience, and effectiveness of your organisation. Delegates will gain access to the latest best practice, emerging threats, legislative developments, innovative technologies, and practical solutions designed to address today's healthcare security challenges. This year's speakers include representatives from the Home Office Homeland Security Group, NaCTSO, NPSA, NPCC, SIA, and BILD ACT. Key topics include: • Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and associated guidance • SIA licensing and the Business Assurance Scheme • Violence Prevention and Reduction Strategy • Right Care, Right Person National Operating Framework • Integrated Police and Private Security Initiative • New Healthcare Security Management Standards • Research on the role of healthcare security and key sector challenges • Expansion of BILD ACT accreditation • Healthcare security training and development opportunities Alongside expert presentations, delegates will have valuable opportunities to network with peers, share experiences, and develop practical strategies to better protect patients, staff, visitors, and critical assets. We will close the conference with a Black-Tie Gala Dinner, honouring healthcare heroes for their remarkable achievements to healthcare security and revealing the winners of our Annual Healthcare Security Awards. Your ticket will include the following: • Entry to both days of the conference • All refreshments and catering for both days. • Networking Evening Event • Black-Tie Gala Dinner and NAHS Award ceremony – welcome drinks, 3-course meal If you would like to purchase multiple tickets or pay via Invoice please email [email protected]