Day 1 - 3rd September 2026
Illness Day
0830-0855 Registration
0900-0910 welcome - Conference Director
Paediatric Abdo emergencies
Abdominal pain in children is common — but serious surgical pathology is often difficult to identify early. This session focuses on high-risk and easily missed conditions including appendicitis, intussusception, malrotation and testicular torsion. Learn how presentations differ from adults, when to be concerned despite a reassuring exam, and how to make safe referral decisions in urgent care.
paediatric respiratory
A practical approach to assessing and managing common paediatric respiratory presentations in urgent care. This session will cover recognising the unwell child, differentiating common causes of respiratory symptoms, identifying red flags and making safe decisions around treatment, escalation and referral.
high risk dermatology
When skin presentations are more than skin deep. This session focuses on serious and easily missed conditions — from necrotising infections to inflammatory and drug-related pathology — with an emphasis on recognition and escalation.
women’s health
A practical, case-based session exploring the assessment and management of common gynaecological presentations in urgent care. Using real clinical images and patient cases, we’ll cover pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding and vulval symptoms, with a focus on recognising red flags, clinical decision-making, what can be managed in urgent care and when patients need escalation or referral.
PALPITATIONS IN URGENT CARE
Palpitations are a common presentation, but working out who can safely go home and who needs further investigation or escalation isn't always straightforward. This practical session will cover a structured approach to assessment, ECG interpretation, common causes and important red flags, with a focus on making safe, confident decisions in urgent care.
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1700 - Close
1700 - 1830 NETWORKING EVENT
Day 2 - 4th September 2026
Injury Day
0830-0855 registration
0900-0910 Welcome - Conference Director
Wound closure
This session moves beyond technique to focus on clinical judgement. Learn how to manage high-risk wounds, avoid infection, and make safer decisions about closure, referral and follow-up.
eye trauma
A practical, risk-focused session designed for clinicians managing eye injuries without specialist support. Learn how to identify subtle but serious injuries and make safe referral decisions.
back injuries
Case-based session on traumatic back injuries in urgent care. Covers identification of serious spinal and associated injuries, red flags, and practical strategies for safe evaluation and management.
paediatric trauma
Children don’t present like adults. This session explores subtle presentations, evolving pathology and safeguarding considerations — with a focus on safe decision-making rather than diagnosis alone.
FITNESS TO PRACTICE PITFALLS
What actually gets clinicians into trouble with their regulator? This practical session explores the common pitfalls that can lead to GMC, NMC and HCPC fitness to practise concerns – from poor documentation and working outside scope to communication, professional boundaries and conduct. We'll look at how to protect your patients, your practice and your registration, with practical advice you can take straight back to work.