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Paediatrics: pathways to

a brighter future

Book your discounted early-bird placeDeadline: Friday 15 Februarywww.rcph.ac.uk/conf19

13-15 May 2019, ICC BirminghamConference and exhibitionRCPCH

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Dear Colleagues,

Springtime in Birmingham is the place to be for this year’s RCPCH Conference and exhibition. Taking place from 13-15 May at the ICC Birmingham, our flagship event takes on extra importance as we navigate through turbulent times in paediatrics.

The theme for this year’s conference is: ‘Paediatrics:

pathways to a brighter future’, which I feel is especially pertinent for the times that we live in.

Political uncertainty combined with pressures around workforce and funding are contributing to challenging conditions in paediatrics and it is vital now more than ever before that we, as a community, can come together to create a positive vision for the future.

We look forward to welcoming delegates who will arrive from around the world to discover the latest in paediatric research, hear from an expert line-up of speakers and enjoy some excellent networking opportunities.

Looking forward to a brighter future for child health

We will also use these three days to showcase best practice, clever ideas and innovations that improve clinical services, plus skills for safeguarding wellbeing, team morale, and effective recruitment. We will also explore examples from other countries that will help us look differently at how we do things. Each day has a particular theme – but we have several cross-cutting themes too, and our conference programme will help you identify which sessions will interest you the most.

The programme has been developed in partnership with over 30 specialty bodies so you can choose the sessions to suit your interests and we will have an app available to support your personal schedule.

Please encourage your colleagues and other members of your healthcare team to review the conference programme as we have considered the developmental needs of the whole child health workforce.

I hope this guide demonstrates the quality of the 2019 RCPCH Conference programme but please do check-in on the conference website (www.rcph.ac.uk/conf19) for the full schedule.

Don’t forget, discounted early-bird booking closes on Friday 15 February. See you in Birmingham!

Yours faithfully,

Dr Camilla Kingdon Chair, Conference Organising CommitteeRCPCH Vice President for Education and Professional Development

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What to look out for at the 2019 RCPCH Conference and exhibition

Innovators in Paediatrics

A new feature for the RCPCH Conference and exhibition, the ‘Innovators in Paediatrics’ presentations, will showcase the latest ideas and best practice in child health.

Adapted from specially selected abstracts, these presentations will challenge your thinking on a range of topics and shine a light on new ideas.

These sessions will use the fast paced ‘PechaKucha’ style of presentation which last exactly six minutes and 40 seconds and shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds. In less than seven minutes, the audience will hear speakers describe their research in punchy style, allowing a few minutes after each for questions. We are excited to be trialling this method

and encourage you to come along to see these presentations for yourself in the main auditorium on days two and three of the conference.

Skills and simulations in paediatric emergencies

There will be opportunities to update your skills and knowledge in paediatric emergencies with drop-in sessions throughout the conference. A team of expert instructors from the Advanced Life Support Group and The Resuscitation Council (UK) will run these popular hands-on sessions to help you brush up on your skills.

Taking care of you

If you are concerned about the toll working in paediatrics is taking on you and your team, there will be workshops that explore the challenges facing frontline clinical staff and the possible solutions. Sessions to look out for include ‘The cost of caring’, which will be led by Caroline Elton, renowned occupational psychologist and author of ‘Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors’, and ‘How burnout in doctors affects patient care and what we can do about it’ with Dr Judith Johnson, Clinical Psychologist, School of Psychology, University of Leeds, and the Bradford Institute for Health Research.

Keynote talks As always, experts will be sharing their knowledge and experience on a range of issues in talks taking place over the three days.

Taking to the main stage:

Professor Sonia SaxenaProfessor of Primary Care and Head of Child Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London

Dr Pierre Barker Chief Global Partnerships and Programs Officer, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Ms Yvonne CoghillDirector of Workforce Race Equality Standard Implementation Team, NHS England

Dr Adrian PlunkettConsultant Paediatric Intensivist, Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Dr Michael FarquharConsultant, Paediatric Sleep Medicine, Evelina London Children’s Hospital

You can view the full programme and get the latest updates at www.rcpch.ac.uk/conf19

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Impact of research on general, acute and emergency paediatrics now and in the futureDr Vanessa Poustie, Assistant Director, Medicines for Children Research Network Women’s and Children’s Health

The mouth – where dentistry and paediatrics meetDr Claire Stevens, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and President British Society of Paediatric Dentistry

Public health for paediatricians: how can health promotion support my paediatric practice?RCPCH Health Promotion Team

Prosecution for FGM in the UK? – An interactive workshopDr Deborah Hodes, Consultant Community Paediatrician and Designated Doctor in Child Protection, London Borough of Camden and University College London Hospitals

Press, politics and paediatrics – how are child health issues portrayed in the media?RCPCH Media and External Affairs Team with special guest speaker Mark Wright, Social Media Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph

Engaging trainees to champion and advocate health informatics to improve paediatric careInformatics for Quality Committee

A practical workshop exploring the ethics of research involving children, young people and their familiesDr Hugh Davies, Former Research Ethics Advisor UK Health Research Authority

Health-checking your service using a three-module programme: Integrated models of clinical care and clinical networksPaediatricians in Medical Management committee

Featured workshops

Using evidence to underpin innovation

Monday 13 May 2019

Keynote talksUsing data and evidence-based rigour to improve child health

Professor Sonia Saxena

Using healthcare improvement methodology to enhance outcomes

for mothers and childrenDr Pierre Barker

The above are just a selection of the sessions available, to see the full programme, go to www.rcpch.ac.uk/conf19

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The cost of caring Caroline Elton, occupational psychologist and author of ‘Also Human’ join and Dr Hilary Cass, Past-President of the RCPCH

Health-checking your service using a three-module programme: New workforce opportunities that support best practice and sustainabilityPaediatricians in Medical Management committee

Quality and safety of Universal Health Coverage is a public health issueDr Peter Lachman, Chief Executive Officer, ISQua

Sustainability and reality in global child health developmentDr Sebastian Taylor, Head of Global Operations, RCPCH

Investing in our workforce

Children affected by alcohol prenatally – a greatly unrecognised cause of disabilityDr Patricia Jackson, Co-Chair of the FASD guidance development group

Working with children with complex healthcare needs and perplexing presentations/FIIDr Alison Steele, Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children, Great Ormond Street Hospital and RCPCH Officer for Child Protection

Patient experience: evaluating, measuring impactEmma Sparrow, CYP Engagement Manager, RCPCH and Melanie Simpson, Research Evaluation Lead, RCPCH

Advanced Clinical Practice in Paediatrics: a New Faculty and New Potential for Multi-professional TrainingDr Colin Morgan, Head of School (Paediatrics), Health Education England North West

UK Aspiring Paediatricians (Including the final of the Tony Jackson prize) Guest speaker: Professor Russell Viner

Featured workshops

Tuesday 14 May 2019

The RCPCH Conference DinnerEnjoy views of the sunset over Birmingham at the RCPCH Conference Dinner that will take place up high in the Sky Gallery at Park Regis Hotel, from 19:30 on Tuesday 14 May.

Keynote talksImproving care for all children:

the importance of diversityMs Yvonne Coghill

Learning from Excellence: a positive approach to safety

and staff feedbackDr Adrian Plunkett

The above are just a selection of the sessions available, to see the full programme, go to www.rcpch.ac.uk/conf19

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Technology transforming child health – changing the future of paediatric healthcareProfessor Paul Dimitri, Director of Research & Innovation at Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Brexit and children’s medicinesDr Helen Sammons, Consultant Paediatrician, North Devon District Hospital

How burnout in doctors affects patient care, and what we can do about itDr Judith Johnson, Clinical Psychologist, School of Psychology, University of Leeds, and the Bradford Institute for Health Research

Spotting zebras! Overcoming the challenges of Kawasaki disease diagnosisProfessor Robert Tulloh, Professor of Congenital Cardiology, University of Bristol and Rachael McCormack, Founder, Societi, The UK Foundation for Kawasaki disease

Neurodevelopmental challenges in Downs syndromeDr Mary Small and Dr Gita Croft, Downs Syndrome Medical Interests Group

A child’s right to analgesia: progress and challenges in assessing and treating pain in paediatricsDr Fiona Moultrie, Clinical Doctoral Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford

Transitional care: new evidence to guide clinicians and managersEmeritus Professor Allan Colver, Chief Investigator, NIHR Funded Research Programme on Transition of Young People with Long Term Health Conditions

Quality improvement: Human face of improving care – patient voice in planning and delivering QIDr Peter Lachman, CEO, International Society for Quality in Health Care

Health checking your service using a three-module programme: Making change happen – prioritising children’s health services in your organisation and regionPaediatricians in Medical Management committee

Featured workshops

The future paediatrician

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Keynote talksTitle TBC

Dr Michael Farquhar

Another to be announced

The above are just a selection of the sessions available, to see the full programme, go to www.rcpch.ac.uk/conf19

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Early-bird rate Regular rate Registering on-site

1 day 2 days 3 days 1 day 2 days 3 days Per day

RCPCH Ordinary, Associate and Fellow members

£190 £360 £540 £215 £400 £580 £230

RCPCH Affiliate and Trainee members

£105 £210 £315 £120 £220 £330 £132

RCPCH Senior and Honorary members*

£80 £160 £160 £100 £200 £200 £100

Student (member and non-member)

£25 £50 £75 £25 £50 £75 £25

Non-member with primary qualification

£230 £440 £660 £260 £500 £720 £275

Non-member without primary qualification

£170 £340 £510 £195 £390 £535 £214

Reserve your place

Crèche facilitiesA free crèche will be available throughout conference. You can register for this facility when booking your place.

Registration enquiriesFor booking enquiries, please contact the conference registration team:Tel: 01423 529 333Email: joanne.mcbratney@hg3.co.uk

Save with early-bird discountsTake advantage of discounted early-bird booking and secure your conference place for less. This special rate closes 15 February.

Reserve your place at RCPCH Conference and exhibition at www.rcpch.ac.uk/conf19

* Senior Members receive complimentary registration on Wednesday 15 May.

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Paediatrics: pathways to

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