The agenda has been developed by our children and young people, so we can all learn from their lived experiences.
Where? The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (5-11 Theobald's Road, London, WC1X 8SH), and online
When? 10am - 4pm. All trainees are warmly invited to an informal social between 4-6pm at a nearby local venue
How do I book? Please use the form below
Please note that if you are booking as a BACD member, we will check this against BACD membership records.
| 09.45 | Registration |
| 10.00-10.45 | Zyann and Khalifah and their mum, supported by George |
| 10.45-11.30 | Adrian and his mum, supported by Seania |
| 11.30-11.45 | BREAK |
| 11.45-12.30 | Grace, supported by Joy |
| 12.30-13.00 | Breege Rory's mum, supported by Claire |
| 13.00-13:30 | LUNCH |
| 13.30-14.15 | Charlotte and her mum, supported by Sarah |
| 14.15-14.45 | Zara and her team!, supported by Kavitha |
| 14.45-15.00 | BREAK |
| 15.00-15.30 | Anaiyah and her mum, supported by Anjola |
| 15.30-16.00 | Carrie |
| 16:00-16:30 | For new CCH/Neurodisability SPRs starting subspeciality training in September 2026: Welcome to the Team! Presentation on making the most of training and meet and greet with national trainee reps from BACD and 91探花 |
All trainees are warmly invited to join an informal social gathering between 4-6pm at the Yorkshire Grey, a nearby venue, after the event
Topics
The following topics will be explored through lived experience:
- ASD
- ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Learning disabilities
- Domestic abuse
- Poverty
- Specialist schools
- High BMI
- Genetic testing and results
- Managing uncertainty
- Language disorder
- EHCPs
- Parents who are neurodivergent
- Transition
- Communicating with CYP who are non-speaking
Families will be supported by a team of medical students and foundation doctors from across the UK, all with lived experience of neurodiversity.
They will also be sharing their lived experience through a medical lens over the course of the day.
