Conference aim:
This conference will provide one of the largest national and international forums for children and young people’s (CYPs) nurses to collaborate and network on a range of contemporary topics relevant to their practice.
A broad range of activities is planned with the aim to connect, inspire, and educate, encouraging thought provoking exchanges. Delegates will be offered the opportunity to share ideas and experiences for the present and future of the profession, meeting the needs of children, young people, and their families.
Conference Programme:
There will be opportunities to submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation.
Abstract submission- opening Autumn/Winter 2024.
Programme to be confirmed but over the two days, a range
of speakers and sessions will feature.
- Guidance on abstract submission can be found here
- Abstracts can be submitted via our online form please ensure that you have read the guidelines before completing the form.
Full Delegate, PGR/Student Concessions as well
as day tickets will be available *Prices to be confirmed soon.
Sponsors
and non-financial supporters of the conference
Details on conference sponsorship along with terms and
conditions can be found here.
View current sponsors and supporters
Keynote Speakers
- Carli Whittaker, Head
of Nursing Practice – Children and Young People, Royal College of Nursing:
Originally a Sydney-sider, after
qualifying and practicing as a registered nurse in Australia, the plan was to
come and travel the UK and Europe for 2 years, this was over 20 years ago. Carli is both adult and paediatric nurse
by profession, however area of specialism is Paediatric Critical Care. Carli
is the President of the Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS), the first
nurse and female to hold the role within the Society, PCCS is a professional,
multi-disciplinary, membership organisation representing the interests of those
delivering paediatric critical care in the UK (United Kingdom) for the benefit
of Children and Young People and their families. Carli’s
interests predominantly focuses in Paediatric Critical Care with her PhD in
the exploration of children’s nurses and the retention challenges faced.
However, Carli is also interested in the education, simulation, CYP leadership
and CYP health inequalities.
Carli
is passionate about broadening the scope and profile of Children’s Nursing not
only in the UK, but globally. She works in partnership with the NHS, private
and independent sector, and professional, statutory and regulatory bodies.
Conference Themes:
Inclusion
- Listening to, involving, and working with children, young people, and families; shaping and realising change in healthcare.
- Creating healthier, equitable and inclusive environments through dynamic workforce and health system delivery for children, young people, and families.
Innovation
- Enhancements to education for the future of children and young people’s nursing.
- Workforce development, design, and practice innovation: creating communities of practice, new ways of working to lead better care for children, young people, and families.
Intervention
- Investing in and founding advances within clinical practice for children and young people’s healthcare.
- Supporting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and those who care for them.
Impact
- Research for improving health and tackling inequalities for children, young people, and families.
- Leading and amplifying the value of children and young people’s nursing in the hospital, home, and community setting.
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