Plans and Preparation for Emergencies - with Fran Hardiman

Ensuring that you can respond quickly, safely, and effectively to unexpected situations. This includes identifying potential risks, having clear procedures in place, and ensuring your/ your team is trained and confident to protect patients, staff, and the practice

Tuesday 14th April 2026 – 7.30pm

CPD Outcomes:

• Recognise potential emergencies within clinical settings
• Develop effective emergency procedures and action plans
• Improve team readiness and patient safety

MCA members - £10

Book before 12 noon on the day.

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

About your speaker:

Fran Hardiman is a registered practising chiropractor in North Devon. In addition, Fran has vast experience in dealing with professional and regulatory matters having qualified as an 'Expert Witness' and has been a registrant panelist on the GCC's Investigating Committee. Fran is also currently the Executive Committee's acting Secretary.
To book go to https://mca-chiropractic.org/

Data Breaches & Subject Access Requests - with Fran Hardiman

What you need to know to stay compliant and confident

14th July 2026 - 7.30pm

CPD Outcomes:

• Understand obligations relating to data protection
• Respond appropriately to subject access requests
• Reduce risk and maintain compliance with data legislation

MCA members - £10

Book before 12 noon on the day.

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

About your speaker:

Fran Hardiman is a registered practising chiropractor in North Devon. In addition, Fran has vast experience in dealing with professional and regulatory matters having qualified as an 'Expert Witness' and has been a registrant panelist on the GCC's Investigating Committee. Fran is also currently the Executive Committee's acting Secretary.

Are your patients’ medications contributing to their MSK symptoms? - with Liz Carson

Wednesday 25th March - 7.00pm

Musculoskeletal symptoms don’t always originate where we expect.

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how prescribed medications such as benzodiazepines, Z drugs and antidepressants may contribute to MSK pain and dysfunction — whether through side effects, transitory reactions, or withdrawal symptoms. This session will support practitioners in broadening their clinical reasoning and considering medication-related influences when assessing and managing MSK presentations.

Key themes include:

• How these medications can contribute to MSK symptoms
• Recognising transitory symptoms vs longer-term effects
• MSK presentations related to medication side effects
• Understanding withdrawal-related symptoms
• Integrating this awareness into MSK assessment and management

Your Presenter: Liz Carson

Liz is a retired chiropractor and is a 'lived experience practitioner', bringing together academic knowledge with real-world insight. Her unique perspective bridges clinical understanding and patient experience, offering practical, reflective learning for MSK professionals.

MCA Members - £20

Book before 12 noon on the day.

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

The Patient Journey - with Fran Hardiman

The complete experience a patient has with a practice, from their first point of contact through assessment, care delivery, review, and longer-term management. It includes clinical decision-making, communication, consent, expectations, and follow-up, ensuring care is ethical, patient-centred, and outcome-focused at every stage.

10th February 2026 - 7.30pm

CPD Outcomes:

• Identify key stages of the patient journey
• Improve communication, consent, and patient engagement
• Enhance patient experience and retention through structured care pathways

MCA members - £10
 

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

If you have not received your zoom link by 5:00pm please let us know.

About your speaker:

Fran Hardiman is a registered practising chiropractor in North Devon. In addition, Fran has vast experience in dealing with professional and regulatory matters having qualified as an 'Expert Witness' and has been a registrant panelist on the GCC's Investigating Committee. Fran is also currently the Executive Committee's acting Secretary.

Safeguarding and Chaperones - with Fran Hardiman

Tuesday 10 March 2026 – 7.30pm

Safeguarding and chaperones help ensure patients feel safe, respected, and supported during their care, protecting their welfare while promoting trust and professionalism

CPD Outcomes:

• Understand safeguarding responsibilities in clinical practice
• Apply best practice for the use of chaperones
• Reduce risk and improve patient trust and safety

MCA members - £10

Book before 12 noon on the day.

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

About your speaker:

Fran Hardiman is a registered practising chiropractor in North Devon. In addition, Fran has vast experience in dealing with professional and regulatory matters having qualified as an 'Expert Witness' and has been a registrant panelist on the GCC's Investigating Committee. Fran is also currently the Executive Committee's acting Secretary.
 

Know Your Numbers and Earn a Good Living - with Fran Hardiman

Understanding key metrics to build a sustainable and profitable practice

Tuesday 12th May 2026 - 7.30pm

CPD Outcomes:

• Identify key performance indicators within your practice
• Understand financial data to support informed decision-making
• Build a sustainable, ethical, and profitable practice

MCA members - £10

Book before 12 noon on the day.

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

About your speaker:

Fran Hardiman is a registered practising chiropractor in North Devon. In addition, Fran has vast experience in dealing with professional and regulatory matters having qualified as an 'Expert Witness' and has been a registrant panelist on the GCC's Investigating Committee. Fran is also currently the Executive Committee's acting Secretary.

Me and My New Knee (scar work) - with fran Hardiman 

Clinical insights and practical applications

Tuesday 9th June 2026 - 7.30pm

CPD Outcomes:

• Gain clinical insight into scar tissue and rehabilitation
• Explore practical applications
• Reflect on outcomes and patient-centred treatment approaches

MCA members - £10

Book before 12 noon on the day.

A zoom link will be sent out between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm on the day of the webinar.

About your speaker:

Fran Hardiman is a registered practising chiropractor in North Devon. In addition, Fran has vast experience in dealing with professional and regulatory matters having qualified as an 'Expert Witness' and has been a registrant panelist on the GCC's Investigating Committee. Fran is also currently the Executive Committee's acting Secretary.
 

Summer Conference 2026

13^th – 14^th June 2026

Peartree Holiday Inn, Oxford

**Earlybird tickets** just £395 for the full weekend, including BBQ + entertainments!

**Half price tickets for recent graduates! (limited numbers so please book early)**

**Subsidised Student tickets (limited numbers so please book early)**

Weekend and day delegate packages available.  All tickets provide free entry to our prize draw, lunch & refreshments throughout the day, access to all lectures, break-out sessions and exhibition stands.

Saturday evening BBQ with LIVE BAND with all weekend tickets!

Pay separately option for BBQ for guests.

Rooms + breakfast are available at a preferential rate of £155 and must be booked directly with the hotel (not the general reservations number) call 01865 888302 between the hours of 9 - 4.20pm, quote MCA Conference and block ID - 6594918.