NAHS previews Annual Conference and Awards 2026

Healthcare sector organisations are now facing increasingly complex security challenges. Rising levels of violence and aggression against members of staff, alongside threats from terrorism, crime, unauthorised access and risks to critical infrastructure, continue to place significant pressure on services.

These challenges are compounded by wider system pressures, including higher patient acuity, more complex healthcare needs, extended waiting times, funding constraints, reduced police involvement through the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ framework and the current absence of national oversight or assurance for healthcare security.

As the UK’s largest healthcare security organisation and the second largest globally, NAHS provides trusted expertise, guidance and professional support. Working closely with Government departments, security services, regulators, the Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) and the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety,  NAHS plays a leading role in shaping healthcare security policy and practice.

Supporting attendance at the NAHS Annual Conference is an investment in the safety, resilience and effectiveness of the organisation. Delegates will gain access to the latest Best Practice advice in addition to detail on emerging threats, legislative developments, innovative technologies and practical solutions purpose-designed to address today’s healthcare security challenges.

Conference Programme 

This year’s speakers include representatives from the Home Office’s Homeland Security Group, the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office, the National Protective Security Authority, the National Police Chiefs Council, the Security Industry Authority and BILD ACT.

Key topics to be discussed at conference include the following:

*Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and associated guidance

*Security Industry Authority licensing and the Business Approval Scheme

*violence prevention and reduction strategies

*the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ national operating framework

*the integrated police and private security initiative

*new healthcare security management standards

*research on the role of healthcare security and key sector challenges

*the expansion of BILD ACT accreditation

*healthcare security training and development opportunities

Alongside expert presentations, delegates will have valuable opportunities to network with their peers, share experiences and develop practical strategies designed to better protect patients, staff, visitors and critical assets.

NAHS Awards 2026

Conference will close with a black-tie gala dinner honouring healthcare heroes for their remarkable achievements in the domain of healthcare security at which the winners of the 2026 NAHS Healthcare Security Awards will be revealed.

Delegates tickets include entry to both days of the conference, all refreshments and catering across the two days, the evening networking event at the end of Day One and the gala dinner and NAHS Awards (with welcome drinks and a three-course meal).

*Bookings can be made online at www.eventbrite.com

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