With just six weeks to go until this year’s From Harm to Hope conference, Harmless is pleased to share the final details of this year’s event taking place on Friday 27th February 2026 at the Trent Conference Centre, Nottingham.
Our conference theme this year is The Uncomfortable Truth: Confronting Barriers to Connection in Self Harm and Suicide Prevention. Through this lens, we will explore not only established clinical approaches, but also the role of creative interventions in supporting people in distress. By combining high-level academic research with bold, creative practice, we look forward to an inspirational day of learning and collaboration that challenges us to rethink what ‘support’ really looks like.
We will hear from Mark Cody of Granborghini, whose pioneering work uses high-performance sports cars to break through isolation among older adults – a high-risk group frequently underserved by statutory provision. Creative expression as a clinical intervention will also be explored through Harmless’ Choir for Hope, an innovative project demonstrating how shared musical experience can offer meaningful connection and support for those experiencing acute emotional distress.
Alongside these creative approaches, the conference remains unequivocally rooted in evidence-based research and clinical expertise, and will feature academics and practitioners from across the country presenting on a range of vital topics.
Plenary Speakers
Kristy Themelis
Nottingham Trent University
Mark Cody
Granborghini
Plus further presentations by Harmless & The Tomorrow Project and the National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA).
Workshop Leaders
Darren Fox & Shaun Young
Harmless & The Tomorrow Project
Rachael-Louise Stonard
University of Derby
Katie Freeman & Leanne Moulton
Harmless & The Tomorrow Project
Nina Smith
Edge Hill University
Dr Mirabel Pelton
University of Cambridge
Pam Burrows
The People Booster
Two further workshop options will be announced soon.
Tickets for this CPD-accredited event are available now, with all proceeds directly funding Harmless’ vital life-saving services. Delegates can attend either in person or via our live stream.
From Harm to Hope: The 11th National Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Conference
Friday 27th February 9am–5pm (GMT)
Trent Conference Centre, Trent Vineyard, Unit 1, Easter Park, Nottingham NG7 2PX
or online via our live stream
From Harm to Hope 2026 is proudly supported by:
All details are accurate at the time of publishing, but are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances.
