Care & Compassion Conference: Supporting the Wellbeing of Children & Young People

Updated 21.03.2024

Thu 23 May 2024

12:30 – 19:00

Ground Floor, Learning Hub, Waterside Campus

Free

This free CPD opportunity allows you to explore how different professional groups can work together compassionately to improve the wellbeing of our children and young people.

Well known industry experts will inspire and empower you to continue, maintain and build a super supportive environment focused on improving outcomes for our children, young people and their families.

Amongst our own experts in the field, you will hear from Pat Sikes, Naomi Eisenstadt and Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green, all leading the way through their research and life-long dedication to improving the lives of children.

Highlights

  • Free CPD with refreshments provided
  • Opportunity to network interprofessionally and engage with leading experts in supporting children and young people
  • UON Continuing professional Development certification awarded on completion
  • Spaces are limited

Programme

  • 12.30pm-1.20pm Arrival, refreshments and welcome to UON
  • 1.20pm-2pm “Integrated Care Board: A National Perspective” Naomi Eisenstadt
  • 2.10pm-2.40pm Expert Marketplace (Session 1)
  • 2.40pm-3.05pm Comfort & Cake Break
  • 3.10pm-3.50pm “Young Carers Perspective” Pat Sikes
  • 4pm-4.30pm Expert Marketplace (Session 2)
  • 4.40pm Plenary
  • 5pm-5.30pm Networking, food and refreshments (evening guest arrival)
  • 5.30pm-5.45pm Welcome from the VC
  • 5.45pm-6.45pm “Putting Compassion back into Compassionate Care “ Sir Al Aynsley-Green

Spaces are limited, please click here to register.