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Celebrating Children and Young People’s Nursing Conference, 2025 ‘Our Present, Our Future’

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Northumbria University

Northumbria University is delighted to be hosting this national conference in partnership with the Great North Childrens Hospital (Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Childrens Nursing Services) and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (Childrens Nursing Services).

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 online from Monday 2nd December, Click here for formplease ensure that you have read the guidelines before completing the form.

Timeline for abstract submission

  • Submission portal opens Monday 2nd December 2024
  • Submission portal -now closes Monday 10th March 2025 at 12 midnight

  • Abstract decision will now be shared by Monday 21st April 2025

  • Programme will now be announced by Monday 26th May 2025

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.

Click here for current sponsors and supporters

Keynote Speakers

Click here for Keynote Speaker biographies

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.

Register your interest here:

Event Details

Northumbria University
Business & Law Building
City Campus East
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

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