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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12:30
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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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12:35
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HEEADSSSSS in practice: A framework for conversations with young people
- Understanding the purpose and value of the HEEADSSSSS framework
- Using the framework confidently within routine consultations
- Building trust, rapport and psychological safety
- Approaching sensitive topics effectively, including sexual health and relationships, gender identity, substance use and self-harm and suicide risk
- Practical communication techniques that encourage meaningful conversations
- Real-world examples and case studies
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1:20
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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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1:30
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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.
Job Title:
Roald Dahl Clinical Nurse Specialist
Organisation
Barts Health NHS Trust
Biography
Neil Fletcher is a Roald Dahl Clinical Nurse Specialist at Barts Health NHS Trust, where he works with children, young people and families across paediatric services. His role focuses on supporting young people to navigate the challenges associated with long-term health conditions and helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to manage their health effectively.
Neil has extensive experience working with young people and is passionate about improving communication between healthcare professionals and adolescents. He has a particular interest in supporting clinicians to build confidence when discussing sensitive topics and creating environments where young people feel safe, respected and empowered to engage in their care.
Through clinical practice, education and service development, Neil works to improve young people's experiences of healthcare and support better engagement, self-management and health outcomes.
Job Title:
Roald Dahl Transition Nurse Specialist
Organisation
Barts Health NHS Trust
Biography
Jessica Semedo is a Roald Dahl Transition Nurse Specialist at Barts Health NHS Trust, supporting young people as they move from paediatric to adult healthcare services.
Jessica works closely with multidisciplinary teams, young people and families to improve transition experiences and promote independence, engagement and self-management. Her clinical interests include adolescent health, communication skills, transition pathways and supporting vulnerable young people through periods of change.
She is passionate about helping healthcare professionals develop practical skills that enable meaningful conversations with young people and improve the quality of care delivered during adolescence and early adulthood.
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.
Free NHS attendance
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CPD Certification
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