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Tue 7 Jul 2026 12:00-13:15
Webinar, 1 CPD Hour

Motivational Interviewing in practice: transforming patient conversations

Join clinicians, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals from across the NHS at this engaging webinar that will explore how motivational interviewing can change everyday consultations into more collaborative, effective conversations that improve patient attendance, engagement and adherence. Discover practical, easy-to-apply tips to enhance your consultation style and strengthen relationships with your patients.

An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Creating Positive Patient Experiences
Online 1 CPD Hour Free

What will you learn

Enhance your consultations with practical techniques and approaches

In this interactive, case study-driven webinar, you will leave with actionable insights to:

  • Elevate consultations into collaborative, patient-centred conversations
  • Increase patient attendance, engagement and treatment adherence
  • Apply practical, easy-to-use tips to enhance everyday consultation skills

Build your practical confidence

Join this 75-minute webinar: designed with convenience and impact in mind

Featuring case studies and expert guidance, this educational webinar will focus on:

  • Common pitfalls in consultations
  • Best practice for successful motivational interviewing
  • How motivational interviewing will impact on your patients
  • Plus: live opportunity to ask questions and reflect to better inform your practice

Can’t make the live event? Register today to access the full session on-demand at your convenience 

This webinar has been designed for NHS professionals and services.

12:00
Introduction and instructions
Led by Judith Carpenter, Registered Dietitian, and Katy Gerrard, Registered Nurse
Effective patient-centred conversations with motivational interviewing
  • Discover what motivational interviewing is, the psychology behind it and how it can enhance patient conversations and consultations
  • Explore a realistic scenario showing “what not to do” and “what to do” and receive expert feedback to highlight learning points
  • Learn from a case study how motivational interviewing has positively impacted attendance, engagement and patient outcomes
1:00
Question and answer session
  • Bring your questions to the experts in motivational interviewing and take away actionable strategies for your own practice.
1:15
Close of webinar

First-hand patient experience

Gain invaluable tools to advance your patient conversations from:

Judith Carpenter
Job Title:
Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and Motivational Interviewer Trainer
Organisation
Biography

Judith is an HCPC registered dietitian. She has a wealth of clinical experience and expertise in many aspects of healthcare but especially both adult diabetes care and weight management in the UK. Judith currently works in the NHS within Specialist Diabetes Care where she leads a Young Adult diabetes service.

Judith became an MI trainer and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2000. With over 25 years of experience delivering MI training, Judith started her own consultancy in 2008 to focus on delivering motivational interviewing training and has delivered hundreds of trainings over the past decades to a variety of professionals working in healthcare, social care, and other professional groups both nationally and internationally. She has been an active member of MINT since joining the organisation and has held many roles. 

Judith became involved in motivational interviewing (MI) to improve clinical care with her patients and continues to utilise MI in this way. She has extensive experience in MI training and helping people to learn MI through coaching and supervision and is a MINT Certified Trainer. Judith has extensively presented on Motivational Interviewing throughout her career, and is passionate about its role in supporting clinicians to do what they do better. 
Katy Gerrard
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Organisation
Biography

Katy has been a registered nurse for 23 years. Initially working as a Renal Specialist Nurse and then for the last 13 years working in diabetes.

For 10 years Katy worked as a Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse in Derby. She led the Young Adult and Transition Service and was also part of the Insulin Pump and Technology Multidisciplinary Team.

In my current role I work as a Clinical Educator for a diabetes technology company.

Along with Katy's wealth of clinical knowledge in management of long-term conditions, she has a passion for helping people make the changes they seek by using motivational interviewing techniques within patient consultations.

Free NHS attendance

·       Everyone welcome – please pass onto anyone this may be of interest to.

How this online webinar will work

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including the full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.

If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.

Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.

On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.

Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.

Is this for me?

This webinar is designed for you if you are a patient-facing NHS professional who conducts consultations, and is looking to enhance engagement, adherence and outcomes in every consultation. Job roles will include, but are not limited to:

  • Clinicians and nurse practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Radiographers
  • Dietitians
  • Therapists
  • Mental health practitioners
  • Consultants

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Take a look at our free webinars which can be viewed as videos free and on-demand, and include: 

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  • Handling and Responding to Difficult Conversations
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  • Managing Anxiety at Work for NHS Frontline Staff
  • Managing Burnout for Frontline NHS Staff during COVID-19
  • Managing Conflict on the NHS Frontline
  • Recognising and Reducing Stress for NHS Frontline Staff

View the full list of upcoming and on-demand webinars featured on the SBK Healthcare homepage.

Supporting the NHS

If your organisation would like to sponsor a webinar that will educate and support the NHS, then SBK Healthcare would like to hear from you! We are always researching and planning new forums for different clinical areas and would welcome support and engagement from commercial companies. To find out more and to receive a full quote please email Sarah Kemm or telephone 01732 897788.

Why sponsor?

Position your company as an authority on relevant topics by sponsoring an SBK Healthcare webinar:

  • Elevate your brand across the webinar
  • Differentiate your company from your competitors
  • Develop, create and enhance credibility
  • Generate brand awareness and recognition
  • Build and expand your community and network
  • Expand your media coverage
  • Create leveraged lead generation opportunities
  • Boost your short term and long term sales

Reach out today

If you would like more information on our sponsorship options or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:

Sarah Kemm
Telephone: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-events.co.uk