Oral Presentation Guidelines for 6th Annual Link Worker Day Conference 2024

Deadline for Submissions: 23:55 (GMT) 3rd March 2024

Submission Overview

Submit your ideas, case studies, research and projects for a chance to present at the 6th Annual #Linkworkerday24 on May 23 - 24, 2024. Please note that this submission form is not for product or service promotions; refer to the sponsorship/partnership package instead.

Session Format

All sessions: 30 minutes (20 mins presentation, 10 mins Q/A)

Priority for proposals featuring a social prescribing link worker, or service user speaker.

Maximum of 2 speakers per session

Consideration for equality, diversity, and inclusivity in speaker choices

Session submitters advised to confirm speaker availability before submission

Submission Amendments

Submission changes can be made anytime before the deadline.

Multiple Submissions

Multiple proposals allowed, but avoid duplicating submissions.

Topic Selection

Choose the most suitable topic reflecting our streams.

• Patient safety
• Multi-sectoral and multi-agency collaboration
• Evidence-based practice
• Supervision and well-being
• Range of link worker models in social prescribing
• Career planning and leadership development

Session Proposal Description

Not more than 350 words.

Include a brief session summary (up to 150 words) and 2-3 learning outcomes (up to 150 words).

Specify preferred speaking day and slot (morning, mid-morning, afternoon, late afternoon).

Queries

Contact speaker@nalw.org.uk for submission-related queries or withdrawal.

Expenses

Complimentary two-day conference pass for accepted speakers (maximum 2 speakers per session).

Speakers must cover their own travel, accommodation, and sustenance expenses.

Conflicts of Interest

Include a slide at the start of the presentation detailing any potential conflicts of interest.

Disclose financial or other interests that could influence content.

Review Criteria

Ensure proposals address:

Focus and intent of the topic

Integration of current knowledge and best practices

Addressing professional development needs of members

Involving audience participation

Designing for social prescribing link workers

Other Information

Submission deadline: 3rd March 2024

Notification of successful outcome: 18th March