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SUMMARY:Paediatrics Annual Meeting – Presentations, Presidential Address & Symposium on 'Knife crime'
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DESCRIPTION:9.30 am\nREGISTRATION & COFFEE\n\n10.00 am        \nRESEARCH AND AUDIT PRESENTATIONS (Details on how to submit an entry coming soon.....)\n\n11.00 am        \nBREAK \n\n11.15 am        \nRESEARCH AND AUDIT PRESENTATIONS\n\n12.15 pm       \nThe Annual General Meeting of the Section of Paediatrics will take place immediately prior to the Presidential Address to formally elect new Office bearers and members of Council\n\n12.20 pm\nPRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS of Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie, Consultant Neonatologist and National Clinical Director for Neonatal care for NHS England\n\n1.00 pm          \nLUNCH\n\n2.00pm          \nJake Steward Memorial Lecture: THEME: The epidemic of knife crime in children\nProfessor Simon Kenny, National Clinical Director - Children and Young People; Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon, Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT\n\nSimon is an experienced paediatric surgeon with considerable leadership experience and was part of the team of surgeons who treated the victims of the Southport knife attack. Simon was awarded an OBE in 2024         \n\n2.35pm          \nThe Cutting Edge : How can paediatricians help reduce violence?\nDr Rachel Jenner, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Manchester University NHS FT and Clinical Lead Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit. She is the co-chair of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Intercollegiate Specialty Advisory Committee.\n\n3.10 pm        \nTEA BREAK\n\n3.30 pm         \nA personal experience - knife crime\nMr Matthew Norford, Founder & Chair, 1 Message \n\nTalk synopis:\n\nMatthew Norford’s powerful and deeply personal keynote talk explores the impact of neglect, intergenerational criminality, absent fathers, gangs, knife crime, loss, and trauma. Drawing from his lived experience, Matthew shares his journey from gang involvement and prison to personal transformation and purpose. He speaks openly about the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and highlights how early intervention, positive role models, and community-led support can break the cycle. His talk is a compelling call to action for professionals, communities, and young people alike—offering hope, insight, and practical strategies for change.\n\n4.15 pm         \nPanel discussion and Q & A\n\n4:30 pm    \nClosing comments\n\nAll attendees will receive a CPD certificate of attendance\n\n
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LOCATION:MANDEC 3rd Floor, University Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH
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