Children's Nursing Conference 2026

Title – Advocacy and inclusion in paediatric nursing: Supporting every child and young person

Date – Friday 3rd July

Time – 9-4

Venue: Prince Edward Hall, College Lane

Cost: £15.00 per delegate (To inform us of any dietary requirements please contact cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk)

Join colleagues for this conference dedicated to strengthening advocacy and inclusion in children’s and young people’s nursing, suitable for anyone working in the field of Children’s Nursing.

Through a series of focused sessions, we will explore safeguarding vulnerable groups, supporting effective transition into adult services and championing the voices of those we provide care for.

We are delighted to welcome Kath Evans as our keynote speaker. Renowned for her passion and leadership in paediatric nursing, Kath will share insights from her career long commitment to improving experiences for children and young people.

A full speaker line‑up will be announced soon.

Posters
Delegates are invited to produce, or bring along an existing poster, to showcase their work during the conference. These will also be entered into our poster competition and should be size A1 or AO. Space can be reserved by emailing j.petty@herts.ac.uk who can be contacted with any questions about poster content & suitability.

Topics
•    Spotting Sepsis in Children and Young people from diverse backgrounds
•    Transitioning Children and Young People with diverse needs into Adult services
•    Supporting Nursing students from the LGBTQ+ community  in placements
•    The impact of Martha's Law in advocating for Children and Young People
•    Safeguarding Children and Young People from diverse backgrounds

Parking
In order to park on campus, you must register your car and payment details on our University's Hozah website  Once you have registered, make sure you have received a confirmation email (check your spam/junk just in case).