Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practice Conference 2026
About this Event
Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and networking with colleagues from across the North East and North West regions.
Hear from expert speakers covering the four pillars of ACP:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership
- Research
- Education
This event is open to ACPs, trainees, aspiring ACPs, nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and anyone who works alongside or supports ACPs, including GPs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore best practice, connect with peers, and strengthen your skills in caring for children and young people.
PLEASE NOTE - this event has been rescheduled from Friday 6 March to Friday 11 September 2026
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practice Conference 2026
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome ‘Northumbria Way – Our ACP Story’
Info: Marion Dickson, Executive Director of Nursing,
Midwifery and AHP, Northumbria Healthcare.
Rachel Martinez - ACP Lead Paediatrics,
Northumbria Healthcare.
Sarah Muparutsa - Deputy ACP Lead
Paediatrics, Northumbria Healthcare.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Clinical: The Expert Clinical Practitioner
Info: Stephen Bruce, Consultant Paediatrics,
Northumbria Healthcare
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Refreshments
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Research: How Research and High Quality Evidence can Inform ACP Practice
Info: Robyn Hyde - Lead Nurse for Paediatrics and
Neonates, NHS Forth Valley.
Paediatric ACP Bereavement team
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop – What does ACP look like for you and how can you make it happen?
Info: Rachel Martinez and Sarah Muparutsa
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch, networking and marketplace
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Education: Becoming the Knowledgeable, Skilled and Reflective Practitioner
Info: Paula Hodge, Programme Lead ACP, Teesside
University.
Paediatric ACP Educators
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshop 2 - The Skittles Company
Info: Rachel Martinez and Sarah Muparutsa
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Refreshments
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Leadership: Leading a Thriving Culture
Info: Ivan Hollingsworth, Founder of Centric Consultants
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Final thoughts
Info: Helen McManus – ACP Lead NMAHP Education and Development Lead, Northumbria Healthcare
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Close
Info: Sarah Muparutsa and Rachel Martinez
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 80.00
