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Reminder to use the following email address for Paediatric queries: england.paediatrics.ne@nhs.net
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Annual International Neonatal Conference 2026 3,4,5 June 2026
Hello all
https://app.screencast.com/JRZ7l8kAzfOb3
We are delighted to invite you to attend the Annual International Neonatal Conference, to be held at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK, on 3-5th June 2026. Please see attached video and final program.
This meeting will bring together national and international experts to share evidence-based updates, practical insights, and interactive sessions across key areas of neonatal and perinatal care. Your attendance and support would be greatly valued and will contribute to the success of the meeting.
We would be very grateful if you could forward this invitation to colleagues or teams who may be interested in attending. Please feel free to share it widely with anyone who may benefit from the programme.
If you would like to attend, you can apply online athttps://events.southtees.nhs.uk/events/annual-international-neonatal-conference-3rd-4th-5th-june-2026-face-to-face/
Thank you for your continued support, and we very much hope to welcome you in June 2026.
With kind regards,
Prakash Loganathan
On Behalf of conference organisers.
Programme
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Testicular Torsion Wetlab Study Day
Tuesday 30th June 2026 at Mid-Yorks Hospital Education Centre
Flyer & Payment Instructions
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Extended Learning Opportunities for Resident Doctors 2026 - Open for Applications
The Learner Support and Faculty Development Team are now advertising the extended learning opportunities for our resident doctors. Please do encourage suitable doctors to apply. These are fantastic opportunities in Leadership and Management, Digital Health and Sustainable Healthcare.
Doctors who wish to apply will need to approach the TPD for support. If someone is not making sufficient progress with training to be able to reduce clinical hours to incorporate flexible portfolio training, then do not feel obliged to support them.
The attachements and links below provide the doctors and yourselves with all you need to know.
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Gain the essential knowledge required to confidently identify paediatric patients who may benefit from ECMO and refer into the ECMO pathway
Thursday 4 and Friday 5 June 2026
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Fundamentals of Paediatric ECMO
Gain the essential knowledge required to confidently identify paediatric patients who may benefit from ECMO and refer into the ECMO pathway
Thursday 4 and Friday 5 June 2026
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
This two-day, scenario-based course will see our experts in Paediatric ECMO led by Dr Judit Llevadias take delegates through the referral route for paediatric ECMO and discuss the ethical aspects around initiation and continuation before delving into situations commonly encountered in clinical practice.
You will hear about:
- Roles and responsibilities of multi-disciplinary ECMO teams
- Indications and contraindications for paediatric ECMO referral
- What happens during ECMO: basic monitoring and support
- Common complications and the impact of ECMO on other organ systems
Delivery
We offer two delivery modes - in person at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital meeting the team and experiencing hands on simulation and demos.
Or online where you can participate during theoretical lectures, observe all activities and interact during live Q&A sessions.
Simulation exercises will focus on the referral of a septic patient not on ECMO and then we will explore both VV and VA ECMO cases.
Audience
This interactive course is aimed at all healthcare professionals involved in paediatrics and neonates and would also be suitable for those working in emergency, urgent and critical care environments.
As well as doctors we very much welcome bookings from advanced nurse practitioners and AHPs.
Book your place
The fee for this course is:
In person - £250
Online - £120
To book a place go to Tickets at the bottom of the booking page. At the checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements such as requesting an invoice for your employer to arrange payment using code INVOICE.
For more information see the Making payments & Coupons sections of our Help and FAQs.
Dates and times
Thursday 4 June 2026 - 8:30am to 5:00pm
(registration from 8:10am)
Friday 5 June 2026 - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Location
Education Centre, Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN
Book online here The Fundamentals of Paediatric ECMO
Kind regards
Newcastle Hospitals Skills Academy
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Research in the NHS 2-day courses available for booking
Dear Resident Doctors
We have now planned the next dates for our 2-day Introduction to Research in the NHS course. The attached flyers and agendas provide more details. This is a really good way to find out how to get involved in NHS research and to learn some of the basic principles of planning a study and critical appraisal.
We have received feedback that some people prefer face-to-face whereas others prefer a virtual course. We have therefore set up 2 different courses. Check the dates for which is which and make sure you book on the one you want as there will not be a hybrid option.
The flyers contain the links to book on the specific courses. The links are also below.
July 16th and 17th (Virtual via Zoom)- Programme & Flyer
https://fast.ncl.ac.uk/training/book/2554/
1st and 2nd October (Face-to-face @ Gosforth Suite, Regents Point, Newcastle)- Programme & Flyer
https://fast.ncl.ac.uk/training/book/2555/
The courses are very popular and often fill up so book early to avoid disappointment
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Great Ormond Street Upcoming simulation courses
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10th June all day Diabetes day
9th December – Frontline paediatrics for GPs, Paediatricians, Trainees and other professionals on the frontline (online)
Check out our website for more information: https://www.cher-newcastle.co.uk/cher-days/
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Upcoming BPNA Short Courses
Neonatal Neurology (NeoNATE)
https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1226
PET3:
PET3 concentrates on epilepsies presenting in older children and adolescents and transition into adult services. PET2 is recommended before attending PET3.
https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1227
PET4ward
Advanced course following PET123, focussing on new and breaking topics in paediatric epilepsy.
- Register Interest, dates TBC
https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1167
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IMG Summit 2026
Levelling the Field returns for its 5th year on 8–9 May 2026 at The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne.
This national event is designed to empower International Medical Graduates to move beyond simply navigating the NHS — to confidently shaping their future within it.
This year’s dynamic programme includes:
✨ The IMG Journey in 2030: Challenges, Opportunities & Power
🤖 AI in Action: Digital Skills Every Future-Ready Doctor Needs
🌍 The Global Clinician: Skills Beyond Clinical Excellence
📜 A key panel discussion on the new prioritisation bill and its implications for IMGs
🛡 Practical guidance on professional safety, rights, and support
💰 Financial freedom and smart career planning
🚀 Interactive workshops on leadership, research, consultant applications, LinkedIn, portfolio careers, cultural safety, and managing microaggressions
🎤 Present Your Work
Abstract submissions are invited for poster presentations, with three shortlisted for oral presentation.
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for the best poster and oral presentations.
(Please see the attached abstract guidance for details.)
All of this is available for a registration fee of just £120 for this two-day national event — exceptional value for the quality of speakers, networking, and CPD opportunities offered.
Places are limited to maintain high-quality interactive sessions.
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Neonatal Update Course - 7th May 2026 (9:00-17:00) - online via Zoom [8 RCPCH CPD points]
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All Things debriefing Training Date
Eligibility:
This course is ideal for those who have a role in delivering simulation-based education in the North East and North Cumbria and have completed at least one of the following:
Course Details:
Date: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Venue: Northumbria University, - Coach Lane Campus (West) Meeting Room: C009
15 Coach Lane, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE7 7TR
Cost: The course is free to attend for simulation trainers from the region
Catering
Please ensure that you bring your own refreshments and lunch, as catering will not be provided for this complimentary course.
There is also a canteen directly outside the room.
Registration
To register for this Online session, please complete the Training Session Survey.
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Annual International Neonatal Conference
3-5 June 2026
James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
This meeting will bring together national and international experts to share evidence-based updates, practical insights, and interactive sessions across key areas of neonatal and perinatal care. Your attendance and support would be greatly valued and will contribute to the success of the meeting.
As part of the conference, we are also running a separate 2-hour nursing workshop on Thursday afternoon, focused on nursing care of the extremely preterm infant, delivered by colleagues from Uppsala University, Sweden.
Registration: If you would like to attend, you can apply online at:
Annual International Neonatal Conference – 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2026 (link as per
Flyer
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APLS
Thursday 4th & Friday 5th June 2026
Jesmond Dene Conference Centre (Millfield House, Jesmond Dene Rd, Red Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7BQ)
Places on the course are limited and will be only confirmed upon receipt of the completed Application Form and require receipt of payment within 7 days. Payment details are included on the form.
Please return any forms to apls_newcastle@outlook.com
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CHIPS, Regional Paediatric Palliative Care study days
We are excited to announce 2026 dates for the CHIPS, Regional Paediatric Palliative Care study day. The day is multi-disciplinary, and we have allocated 2 places per date for medics at F1-ST3 level.
Please see attached timetable for interest and if you could like to book a place, please contact Katie.Metcalfe4@nhs.net
We hope to see you there!
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Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse Conference 2026
16th June 2026
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse Conference 2026
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ECG in Clinical Practice: From Basics to Confidence
Remote Course on 10 July 2026
You can see the details on this link
ECG in Clinical Practice: From Basics to Confidence
The course is the upgraded version of the ECG and Arrhythmia course and concentrates on abnormalities that we face in our day to day clinical practice.
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RIPE (Rapid Interpretation of Paediatric ECGs)
7th and 8th September 2026
Rapid Interpretation of Paediatric ECG (RIPE) Tickets, Monday, Sep 7 at 8 am to Tuesday, Sep 8 at 5:30 pm GMT+1 | Eventbrite
Target audience: Paediatric & Neonatal trainees, Paediatric & Neonatal consultants, SAS doctors, A&E trainees and consultants, GPs and GP trainees, speciality nurses, CAMHS team, psychiatric trainees and consultants, paramedics, paediatricians with cardiology expertise, paediatric cardiology trainees
Course objectives: 1) To drive delegates from basics of ECG interpretation to complex Paediatric ECG interpretation. 2) To instil confidence to interpret Paediatric ECGs within 2min.
Course highlights: Introduction to 12 lead ECG interpretation including basic electrophysiology, pattern recognition, abnormal rhythms, neonatal ECGs, conduction problems; ECGs in ADHD medications, 24hr tape and exercise ECG interpretation and miscellaneous ECG interpretation: problem based and clinically oriented sessions with top tips on quick ECG interpretation and management; Experienced faculty from across the UK, RCPCH CPD accredited, reapplied; value for money
Flyer
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CHIPS Regional Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day's
These days are multi-disciplinary and are suitable for Doctors who are from F1 up to ST3.
There are currently 2 places left on 22nd September and 4 places left on 17th November.
If any more information is needed, don't hesitate to contact me. For anyone booking a place, please email nuth.chipsadmin@nhs.net
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National Paediatric Translational Research Conference- 15-16 October 2026
The Paediatric Excellence Initiative (PEI) and GOSH Charity are delighted to host the inaugural National Paediatric Translational Research Conference on 15 -16 October 2026 at Sheffield City Hall.
The PEI was founded from the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC), and is a collaboration between Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals. Together, we deliver early translational research to improve the lives of children with rare and complex conditions. We hope this landmark event will bring the paediatric research community together and catalyse new, impactful research collaborations across the UK.
Find out more on the event website: National Paediatric Translational Research Conference
Event Programme
Day 1- Thursday 15 October
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day
Designed by ECRs for ECRs. This half-day programme will showcase the work of emerging research leaders, support peer networking, and help build the professional connections essential for developing an independent research career.
Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner
All delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Drinks Reception in the Sheffield Winter Garden and the Gala Dinner (ticket purchase required) at the Sheffield Millennium Gallery on the evening of 15 October.
Day 2 - Friday 16 October
Main Conference
The second day brings together the wider paediatric translational research community for keynote talks and sessions led by prominent UK healthcare and research leaders, including a keynote lecture from Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care and CEO of the NIHR. Keep an eye on our website for the updated speaker list.
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Thursday 15 October
Day 1 - ECR day
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Friday 16 October
Day 2
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13:00 – 14:00
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Registration & networking
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08:15 – 09:15
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Registration & networking
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14:00 – 15:30
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Session 1
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09:15 – 11:00
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Session 1
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15:30 – 16:00
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Refreshments & networking
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11:00 – 11:30
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Refreshments & networking
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16:00 – 17:30
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Session 2
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11:30 – 12:45
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Session 2
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17:30
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Close
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12:45 – 13:35
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Lunch & networking
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18:30 – 19:30
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Drinks reception in the Sheffield Winter Garden
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13:35 – 15:05
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Session 3
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All delegates welcome
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15:05 – 15:35
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Refreshments & networking
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19:30 -23:00
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Gala Dinner at the Millennium Gallery
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15:35 – 17:15
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Session 4
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Ticket purchase required
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17:15
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Event Close
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The schedule outline above is subject to change while the programme is finalised.
This HEE (working across North East and North Cumbria) paediatric event newsletter is circulated every month. If you have any courses or meetings that you wish to advertise to trainees/trainers please contact england.paediatrics.ne@nhs.net before the last week of the month.