The children’s palliative care world is constantly changing, with more children living with complex conditions that need specialist round the clock care.

Demand for children’s palliative care is growing, and we know that the number of seriously ill babies, children and young people has trebled in the last twenty years and is set to grow.

Our previous conference focused on unlocking the potential. We used our exit from the pandemic to illustrate and celebrate many examples of innovative approaches for children’s palliative care. Our 2025 conference is all about recognising and sharing best practice and looking to the future.

Abstract themes:

We encourage submissions that align with one of the following themes:

1. Innovative and Collaborative Service Models

2. Education, Training, and Quality Improvement

3. Family Experience

4. Perinatal Palliative Care

5.  Practice/Service Development Including New Research

6. Sustainability and Growth