Paediatric Conference 18 September 2026

Recognising the Unwell Child and Managing Common Paediatric Injuries in Primary and Urgent Care

Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Time: 09:00–16:00
Venue: Christian Medical Fellowship Centre, London Bridge, London
CPD: 6 hours participatory learning
Format: Face-to-face conference

This practical, case-based conference is designed for clinicians who assess children and young people in primary care, urgent treatment centres, walk-in services, emergency departments and out-of-hours settings.

The morning programme focuses on recognising and managing common paediatric illnesses, while the afternoon is dedicated to the assessment and management of paediatric injuries, including concussion.

Conference Lead: Dr Sam Thenabadu Paediatric Consultant and Deputy Dean Kings College, London

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the conference, delegates will be able to:

• Conduct a structured assessment of the acutely unwell or injured child.
• Apply the paediatric assessment triangle and ABCDE approach.
• Recognise age-specific normal and abnormal physiological parameters.
• Identify red flags associated with common paediatric illnesses.
• Assess and manage common paediatric injuries safely.
• Recognise, assess and provide appropriate advice for paediatric concussion.
• Deliver effective safety-netting advice to parents and carers.
• Identify when escalation, safeguarding intervention or referral is required.

Conference Programme

Morning Session: Paediatric Minor Illness

09:00–09:15 | Welcome and Introduction

• Conference overview
• Learning objectives
• Interactive pre-course quiz

09:15–10:00 | Session 1: Spotting the Sick Child

• Paediatric assessment triangle
• ABCDE approach
• Age-specific observations
• Paediatric early warning scores

10:00–10:45 | Session 2: Fever, Sepsis and the Seriously Unwell Child

• Assessing the febrile child
• Recognition of paediatric sepsis
• Non-blanching rashes
• Meningitis red flags
• Escalation pathways

10:45–11:00 | Refreshment Break

11:00–11:45 | Session 3: Respiratory Presentations

• Bronchiolitis
• Viral-induced wheeze
• Asthma
• Croup
• Pneumonia
• Recognising respiratory distress

11:45–12:30 | Session 4: Common Paediatric Illnesses in Primary Care

• Acute otitis media
• Tonsillitis and sore throat
• Gastroenteritis and dehydration
• Urinary tract infections
• Abdominal pain red flags
• Safety-netting advice for parents

12:30–13:15 | Lunch and Exhibition

Afternoon Session: Paediatric Injuries and Concussion

13:15–14:00 | Session 5: Assessing the Injured Child

• Primary and secondary survey
• Mechanism of injury
• Pain assessment
• Identifying safeguarding concerns
• Documentation and escalation

14:00–14:45 | Session 6: Head Injuries and Paediatric Concussion

• Assessment of paediatric head injury
• Recognising concussion symptoms
• Red flags requiring urgent imaging or referral
• Return to school, sport and activities
• Parent information and safety-netting

14:45–15:00 | Refreshment Break

15:00–15:45 | Session 7: Common Paediatric Injuries

• Minor burns and scalds
• Sprains and strains
• Suspected fractures
• Overview of Limb injuries and immobilisation
• Foreign bodies

15:45–16:00 | Session 8: Practical Assessment Workshop and session close

Who Should Attend?

• General Practitioners
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Nurse Practitioners
• Paramedics
• Physician Associates
• Pharmacists
• Practice Nurses
• Urgent Care Clinicians
• Emergency Department Staff

  Educational Standards

  This conference is aligned with current guidance from:

  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
  • NHS England
  • Resuscitation Council UK

  Delegate Package Includes

  • Paediatric red flags quick-reference guide
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Access to post-conference resources
  • Refreshments and lunch

  Conference tagline: Building confidence in paediatric assessment, minor illness and injury management.

This venue has a limited seating for 50 delegates. Book now.