Paediatrics Annual Meeting – Presentations, Presidential Address & Symposium on 'Knife crime'

9.30 am
REGISTRATION & COFFEE

10.00 am        
RESEARCH AND AUDIT PRESENTATIONS (Details on how to submit an entry coming soon.....)

11.00 am        
BREAK 

11.15 am        
RESEARCH AND AUDIT PRESENTATIONS

12.15 pm       
The 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

12.20 pm
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS of Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie, Consultant Neonatologist and National Clinical Director for Neonatal care for NHS England

1.00 pm          
LUNCH

2.00pm          
Jake Steward Memorial Lecture: THEME: The epidemic of knife crime in children
Professor Simon Kenny, National Clinical Director - Children and Young People; Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon, Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT

Simon 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         

2.35pm          
The Cutting Edge : How can paediatricians help reduce violence?
Dr 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.

3.10 pm        
TEA BREAK

3.30 pm         
A personal experience - knife crime
Mr Matthew Norford, Founder & Chair, 1 Message 

Talk synopis:

Matthew 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.

4.15 pm         
Panel discussion and Q & A

4:30 pm    
Closing comments

All attendees will receive a CPD certificate of attendance