An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Creating Positive Patient Experiences

An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Creating Positive Patient Experiences
1 CPD Hour Free
On-demand
Tue 7 Jul 2026

On-demand: Featuring presentation and speaker Q&A

Motivational Interviewing in practice: transforming patient conversations

Clinicians, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals joined from across the NHS at this engaging webinar that explored 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

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
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
Question and answer sessions
Close of webinar

Your expert speakers

Gain invaluable tools to advance your patient conversations from:

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Judith Carpenter

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and Motivational Interviewer Trainer
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Katy Gerrard

Registered Nurse

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

About the ACCEND Framework

The ACCEND Framework is designed to enhance cancer care by providing a structured approach to education and professional development for healthcare professionals.

  • It defines the essential Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and offers a tailored educational structure to support progression at every stage of a cancer care career.
  • Launched in January 2023, the framework aims to transform career pathways and improve training and development opportunities across the cancer workforce.
  • It provides access to the education and training needed to meet role-specific competencies and includes dedicated resources for nurses, allied health professionals and those in cancer-related support roles.
  • The ACCEND Framework delivers a nationally agreed career and education structure underpinned by clearly defined capabilities in practice.

Map your learning

All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework.

You can easily log your attendance and map your learning to the Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio.

To do this:

  • Register and log in to the Greater Manchester ePortfolio
  • Click ‘Add Entry’
  • Select 'Choose an item from the library'
  • Change the provider to Oncology National Networking Forums
  • Choose the relevant event you have attended (or plan to attend)

This tool offers a central space to track your professional development, reflections and achievements - supporting your ongoing career in cancer care.

Click here to access the Greater Manchester ePortfolio


Sponsorship engagement

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 Vanessa Jarman 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

Get involved...

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:

Vanessa Jarman
Tel: 01732 897788
Email: vanessa.jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk