Overview

The annual conference is an opportunity for those working in and with the medical examiner service to hear updates from key stakeholders and learn more about topical issues. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

The programme is still being finalised and will be published when available. Representatives from the following organisations are expected to participate:

  • Royal College of Pathologists
  • NHS England
  • Department of Health and Social Care
  • Office for National Statistics

Confirmed speakers

  • Dr Huw Twamley, National Medical Examiner
  • Dr Helen Vernon, Chief Executive, NHS Resolution
  • Professor David Fishwick, Chief Medical Adviser, Health and Safety Executive
  • Dr Vicky Price, President, Society for Acute Medicine
  • William Vineall, Director of NHS Quality, Safety and Investigations
  • Dr Aidan Fowler, National Director of Patient Safety in England

The conference will be on Zoom and will not be recorded. There will be plenty of spaces available so, although early booking is encouraged and there will be an early bird rate available, late places are expected to be available.

Please contact the Events Team with any queries [email protected].

Registration Fees

Early Bird rates available now

Early Bird rates available until 31 March 2026
RCPath Members rate: £172.80
Non-members rate: £279.00
Concession rate: £92.70 (Includes Medical Examiner Officers, trainees, BMS, non-consultant Clinical Scientists, retired & nurses)

Rates from 1 April 2026
RCPath Members rate: £192.00 
Non-members rate: £310.00
Concession rate: £103.00 (Includes Medical Examiner Officers, trainees, BMS, non-consultant Clinical Scientists, retired & nurses)

Please note that an administrative charge of £10.00 will be made on all cancellations and the total registration fee is forfeited if cancelled within 48 hours before the event.


 

Zoom

ZOOM

This meeting will be held via Zoom. Details of the meeting with accompanied guidance will be sent to attendees before the meeting. We strongly suggest you download Zoom to your computer/laptop to make the most of the meeting, however if this is not possible just simply click on the link provided. To Find out more about Zoom and how it works please visit the website

Please note: If you experience any problems when connecting to your Zoom meeting, such as lagging or freezing, then this may indicate that there is an issue with your internet connection, or the device you are using. We suggest that you try to move to an area with a more stable connection and then re-join the meeting. We unfortunately will not be able to provide you with a refund or transfer you onto another event if you happen to encounter these problems on the day.