About this Event
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare today. Join colleagues from across Essex for an inspiring and thought-provoking half-day conference dedicated to strengthening antimicrobial stewardship leadership and driving meaningful change across primary care.
This landmark event is the first Essex-wide Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference to bring together professionals from across all areas of the county, creating a unique opportunity to collaborate, share expertise, and build a stronger, more connected approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance.
This Year's Theme
AMR Leadership & Tackling High Prescribing of Antimicrobials in Children Aged 0-9 Years
Discover how clinical leadership, behavioural insights, and evidence-based practice can help reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Through expert presentations, shared learning, and practical discussion, attendees will gain valuable insights to support antimicrobial stewardship within their own organisations and communities.
Hear from an Outstanding Line-Up of Expert Speakers
We're delighted to welcome leading specialists from across the region, including:
⭐ Dr Faisal Bin-Reza
⭐ Dr Anusha Karunasagar
⭐ Dr Sarjana Jain
Our consultant microbiologists will share expert guidance on the management of respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections, recognising red-flag symptoms, and managing diagnostic uncertainty.
⭐ Naomi Fleming
Former Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, NHS England East of England, offering practical insights into achieving excellence in antimicrobial stewardship across primary care.
⭐ Dr Angela Fletton
Head of Behavioural Insights, Suffolk County Council, exploring the behavioural drivers behind antimicrobial prescribing in children and how we can influence positive change.
Why You Can't Afford to Miss This Event
✅ Gain the latest clinical and stewardship insights from recognised experts
✅ Strengthen your leadership skills in antimicrobial stewardship
✅ Explore innovative approaches to reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
✅ Connect and collaborate with clinicians and healthcare professionals from across Essex
✅ Share challenges, solutions, and best practice with peers
✅ Enjoy a complimentary networking lunch included with your ticket
Whether you are a GP, non-medical prescriber or community pharmacist, this conference offers an invaluable opportunity to learn, network, and help shape the future of antimicrobial prescribing across Essex.
Speaker announcements and the full programme will be released in the coming weeks.
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Event venue & nearby stays
The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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