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Reminder to use the following email address for Paediatric queries: england.paediatrics.ne@nhs.net
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I'm delighted to let you know that nominations for the Northern PAFTAs 2026 are now officially open, with nominations closing at the end of August.
Please take a few moments to recognise your fantastic colleagues who make a difference every day. Whether they are doctors, nurses, AHPs, administrative staff, or members of the wider MDT, this is a great opportunity to celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Every nominee receives a certificate, so your nomination does not need to be lengthy. However, the more detail you can provide about why someone deserves recognition, the better their chances of being shortlisted for an award.
Following the success of last year's inaugural in person awards ceremony, I can confirm that the awards ceremony will once again be a free event for nominees. So don't miss the opportunity to get involved.
Nomination Form (multiple nominations are welcome):
PAFTA Nomination – Fill in Form
Please note that NHS sign-in is required to validate access, but nominations can be submitted for anyone, so please share this widely across your teams and the wider MDT.
Please help us spread the word and ensure that outstanding colleagues receive the recognition they deserve.
As always, if you have any questions, please do get in touch.
Best wishes,
Dr Nathaniel Jansen
Chair, Northern PAFTA Committee
📧 nathaniel.jansen@nhs.net
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8TH GREAT NORTH PAEDIATRIC CONFERENCE
DATE: 21st and 22nd September – this year it is on a Monday and Tuesday.
VENUE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle - this is excellently positioned behind the train station, close to the metro and with close car parking.
LINK FOR BOOKINGS: GNPC Conference 2026
THEMES:
The year's conference will have 3 themes. We will continue the themes of:
- clinical paediatrics: we are planning updates in radiology, bony lumps and bumps, anaphylaxis, brain tumours, brain shunts...and much more
- integrated and community care: we are planning updates in neighbourhood MDTs, assessment of swallow, dysfunctional breathing...and much more
In addition, we will be building in updates on research in child health that occurs in Northeast and North Cumbria.
- we will have keynote speakers sharing their research journeys and a poster-presentation session
- POSTER PRESENTATIONS: these will occur on Tuesday 22nd September
We will be soon accepting abstract submissions for an opportunity to present your project at the Great North Paediatric Conference 2026. Abstracts will be accepted on studies completed or to be completed within the last 2 years including audits and QI projects. We welcome a wide range of abstracts concerning health sciences, clinical care, holistic care, medical education, or wellbeing of children of young people. Abstracts can be submitted by any multidisciplinary member of the healthcare team or researcher. We especially welcome submissions from medical, nursing or AHP students but where possible, we would ask you to attend with your supervisor or someone from your team.
PLEASE SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES
From the GNPC organisers on behalf of:
CHER - Child Health Education and Revalidation
NEPs - Northeast Paediatric Society
CHWN - Child Health and Wellbeing Network
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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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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.
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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CHIPS- Regional Study Day
13th October 2026
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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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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.