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October 2019
Become an EPEC-Pediatrics Trainer
The EPEC-Pediatrics curriculum features state-of-the-art knowledge in pain and symptom management and training in the skills required to address key domains for pediatric palliative care. The program is designed to give pediatric healthcare professionals (incl. physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, psychologists etc.) the knowledge and skills needed to provide excellent palliative care to their patients and their families. Registration Includes: 3-day Train-the-Trainer Conference attendance Access to 18 self-study online modules on pain and symptom management, grief and bereavement, child development,…
Find out more »SIOP 2019
51st Annual Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology will take place October 23 - 26, 2019 in Lyon, France. Experience 4 day sof cutting-edge science, engaging debates and networking with world renowned experts.
Find out more »November 2019
12th International African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) Conference
The African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) will host its 12th International Conference on Cancer in Africa from 5 to 8 November 2019 in Maputo, Mozambique and will welcome members of the cancer community from around the world.
Find out more »10th APPM Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day and Research Day
The Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine is holding its 10th Annual Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day and Research Day in London on 14 & 15 November 2019. View the programme for the research day<https://www.appm.org.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Event%20Resources/APPM%20Research%20day%20programme%202019%20%28v21-03-2019%29.pdf> and the study day<https://www.appm.org.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Event%20Resources/APPM%20Study%20day%20programme%202019%20%28v21-03-2019%29.pdf>. Find out more and book here<https://www.appm.org.uk/events/. (Reduced rates for combined days, earlybirds and APPM members) Paediatric palliative care doctors; encompassing paediatricians, hospice doctors specialist GPs and trainees. Senior nurses and nurse consultants as well as specialist allied professionals working at a senior…
Find out more »Advanced Pain and Palliative Care Workshop – EPEC Pediatrics
Since 2003 the Maruzza Foundation has provided specialised paediatric palliative care training opportunities for over 4,000 healthcare workers at both a national and international level. In 2019, as part of its campaign for improved global access to pediatric palliative care, the Foundation has joined forces with the creators of the EPEC Pediatrics Curriculum to offer the cutting edge ‘Advanced Pain And Palliative Care Workshop’ for the first time in Europe.
Find out more »March 2020
Time for Change? A new vision for children’s palliative care
The Together for Short Lives UK wide conference for children's palliative care professionals and leaders will take place in Manchester on 25 & 26 March 2020. Children’s palliative care is changing. The number of babies, children and young people requiring palliative care is growing – advances in medical technology mean more babies are surviving longer, and young people are living longer into adulthood. The commissioning and funding environment is changing and it’s harder to secure statutory funding for respite care.…
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