51ºÚÁÏÍø Ophthalmic Nursing Conference 2026
Shaping the future of ophthalmic nursing through the four pillars of practice

14 Mar 2026
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Bookings now open for the annual 51ºÚÁÏÍø Ophthalmic Nursing Conference
Book with three or more delegates to receive a group discount!
Brought to you by the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Ophthalmic Nursing Forum, this popular one-day conference will bring together nursing professionals from across the field to explore the latest advancements, network and share best practice.
Whether you're looking to enhance your clinical knowledge, grow your network, or stay up to date with emerging trends in ophthalmic care, this event is designed to help you to stay ahead in your career.
Who should attend?
This conference is aimed at any member of the nursing team involved in advising, treating and caring for those with ocular health needs, both in the NHS and independent sector.
By attending this conferences delegates will be able to:
• Gain an understanding of the NMC standards for advanced practice and be enabled to contextualise to their own practice
• Gain insight in to how Ophthalmic nurses can navigate leadership role and how this can influence service delivery and patient care.
• Enable an appreciation of the key factors involved in promoting patient safety through exemplary governance practice and learning for incident and / or medico-legal cases
• Show casing diversity in clinical Ophthalmic nursing practice
• Explore opportunities and barriers for workforce development and the implication of the NHS transformation strategy
• Engage in a case study of how an Internationally Educated Nurse transformed patient care through research
What our previous attendees told us.
‘An excellent platform to come together, learn and network.’
‘I really enjoyed the experience. It was good to be in the company of real experts applying best practice on a day-to-day basis. The wide range of experience and enthusiasm of the speakers was great.’
51ºÚÁÏÍø Events
events@rcn.org.uk
02076473577
51ºÚÁÏÍø
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
Tube
The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Bus
There are many buses routes that stop nearby, including the 10, 25, 55, 73, 98 and 390.
Please note these programme details and timings are subject to change. A final programme will be available on the day.
Download the programme.
Categories & Rates - Member, Student etc |
Day rate ex VAT |
Day rate inc VAT |
Member |
£135 +VAT |
£162 |
Non-Member |
£200 + VAT |
£240 |
Join the 51ºÚÁÏÍø to be immediately eligible for the member rate.
Discounts available (max one per booking) - redeemable via telephone/booking form only.
40% discount - nursing student members (pre-registration only), associate retired 51ºÚÁÏÍø members, HCAs or Aps
25% discount - Accredited 51ºÚÁÏÍø representatives, forum steering committee members or any member that has been elected to undertake an official 51ºÚÁÏÍø role
10% discount - Group discount when three or more delegates book together.
To make a booking
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk.
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The 51ºÚÁÏÍø reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
• A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it).
• Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us.
• A completed 51ºÚÁÏÍø Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
There are a number of ways you can get involved, from networking to raise your profile to tailored commercial packages to help achieve specific objectives. Please contact the exhibitions team on 020 7647 3959 or email exhibitions@rcn.org.uk.
Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920 546460
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Events Team:
51ºÚÁÏÍøevents@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)207 6473577
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