Supporting your confidence in conversations with young people
This practical one-hour webinar has been designed for healthcare professionals working with young people across paediatric, transition and community services. Strengthen your confidence in using the HEEADSSSSS framework to guide meaningful conversations, identify safeguarding and wellbeing concerns early, and support young people more effectively.
Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, this webinar will explore how to introduce sensitive topics naturally within consultations, build trust and psychological safety, and use the framework to better understand the wider factors influencing a young person's health and wellbeing.
- Places are free and you can attend this webinar live or on-demand after it takes place
- Click the green 'Book Place' button to register your place via Zoom.
- Don’t forget to check your junk folder if you don’t receive your registration email
Key learning outcomes
Useful guidance for using the HEEADSSSSS framework
Whether you are new to adolescent health assessments or looking to strengthen your existing consultation skills, this webinar will provide practical take-home messages that can be immediately applied within your clinical practice. Key learning points:
- Understand the purpose and structure of the HEEADSSSSS framework
- Explore how to introduce the framework naturally within routine consultations
- Build confidence in discussing sensitive topics with young people
- Learn practical communication techniques that help establish trust and rapport
- Recognise potential risks relating to mental health, self-harm and suicide
- Explore approaches to discussing sexual health, relationships and gender identity
- Identify how to navigate conversations around substance use and risk-taking behaviours
- Develop strategies to create psychologically safe environments for young people
- Apply learning through practical case studies and examples
Practical, person-centred learning
Helping you have more effective conversations with young people
Presented by Neil Fletcher, Roald Dahl Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Jessica Semedo, Roald Dahl Transition Nurse Specialist, Barts Health NHS Trust, this interactive session will provide practical insights into using the HEEADSSSSS framework confidently and effectively. During this webinar, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain practical guidance on implementing the HEEADSSSSS framework in routine practice
- Learn communication strategies that support engagement and trust
- Explore common challenges encountered when discussing sensitive topics
- Reflect on approaches to creating psychologically safe consultations
- Learn from practical examples and case-based discussions
- Ask questions and gain advice from experienced clinicians working with young people
- Access the webinar on-demand if you are unable to attend live
This 1 hour webinar has been designed for NHS professionals and services.
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Introduction to the webinar
Neil Fletcher, Roald Dahl Clinical Nurse Specialist, Barts Health NHS Trust and Jessica Semedo, Roald Dahl Transition Nurse Specialist, Barts Health NHS Trust
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HEEADSSSSS in practice: A framework for conversations with young people
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Questions and answers
This is an opportunity to ask questions, share challenges and discuss practical approaches to supporting young people within your own clinical setting |
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Close of webinar
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Meet your webinar faculty
Supporting healthcare professionals to have confident, meaningful conversations with young people
Having effective conversations with young people can significantly influence engagement, health outcomes and long-term wellbeing. This webinar provides an opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians who work directly with young people navigating complex healthcare journeys.
Neil Fletcher
Roald Dahl Clinical Nurse Specialist
Barts Health NHS Trust
Jessica Semedo
Roald Dahl Transition Nurse Specialist
Barts Health NHS Trust
Free NHS attendance
- This online forum is for NHS professionals only.
- Click the green 'Book Place' button to register your place via Zoom.
- There may be a short delay before you receive your registration confirmation, as all registrations are approved manually
- If you do not receive your
registration email, please check your junk or spam folder
How this webinar will work
Once you have registered via Zoom, please ensure you add the webinar date and time to your diary.
The webinar can be viewed live, and you will have the opportunity to submit comments via the chat box and questions through the Q&A function. If you are unable to attend the live session, a recording will be sent to you after the webinar has taken place to watch at your convenience.
SBK Healthcare will send a reminder email before the webinar, and the joining link will be re-sent one hour before the session begins. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk or spam folder first. If you still cannot locate it, please contact the SBK bookings team at bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
CPD Certification
All attendees who join the live webinar will receive a certificate for 1 hour of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), together with access to the webinar recording.
Who should attend?
Supporting healthcare professionals working with young people
Join colleagues from across paediatric, community and specialist services to gain practical insights, ask questions and strengthen your confidence in working with young people.
This webinar would be particularly relevant for:
- Paediatric Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Transition Nurses
- Paediatric Consultants
- Paediatric Registrars
- Practice Nurses
- School Nurses
- Community Nurses
- Allied Health Professionals
- Psychologists
- Youth Workers
- Children's and Young People's Mental Health Professionals
- Members of multidisciplinary teams supporting young people
Why attend?
Practical skills that can be applied immediately in clinical practice
Many healthcare professionals recognise the importance of discussing wider social, emotional and behavioural factors with young people but can feel uncertain about how to approach these conversations confidently and sensitively.
This webinar will provide practical techniques, communication strategies and real-world examples to help you incorporate the HEEADSSSSS framework into everyday consultations, identify concerns early and strengthen relationships with young people.
By attending, you will leave with greater confidence in navigating sensitive discussions, building trust and supporting young people to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.