°Ù´ºÁ´ ASM 2026
16-17 September 2026, Cardiff and Online
We are delighted to welcome you to the British Association for Community Child Health (°Ù´ºÁ´) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, taking place at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff on 16-17 September 2026. °Ù´ºÁ´'s flagship event brings together clinicians, allied professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children and families in their communities.
The 2026 meeting will offer a rich programme of keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and poster sessions, showcasing the latest developments in community paediatrics, public health, and child health policy. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in advocacy discussions, explore innovative approaches to service delivery, and share best practice across multidisciplinary teams.
Cardiff provides an inspiring backdrop for this year’s conference, combining excellent facilities with a warm Welsh welcome. Whether you are joining us to present research, participate in collaborative sessions, or network with colleagues, the ASM promises to be an invaluable forum for learning and professional development.
Please click below to book your place, submit an abstract or exhibitor enquiry, and learn more about the venue and accommodation options. Further details on the programme will follow soon. We look forward to seeing you in Cardiff for what will be an exciting and thought-provoking event.
Programme
Working With Vulnerable Populations
Keynote Speakers (final titles and timings TBC)
| Wednesday 16 September | Thursday 17 September | ||
| 09.30-10.00 | Dr Lizzy Nickerson: Croeso i Gymru! An All-Wales Approach to Community Paediatrics | 09.20-10.05 | Dr David Junior Gilbert: The Impact of FASD Diagnosis on Justice Pathways |
| 10.00-10.45 | Professor Jeremy Parr: The FEEDS Toolkit and other interventions from the Newcastle University Neurodevelopment and Disability Team | 11.40-12.25 | Dr Ben Holter: Findings from the James Lind Alliance PSP on Looked After Children |
| 11.50-12.35 | Dr Catherine Purcell: Seeing the Signs: Identifying Red Flags for DCD to Improve Life‑Course Outcomes | 15.45-16.30 | Professor Mark Mon-Williams: Insights from Born in Bradford on the early identification of educational needs and implications from the Schools White Paper |
| 16.05-16.50 | Dr Natasha Sauven: Working Across Teams: Building an ARFID Service in Cornwall |
Workshops (final titles and timings TBC)
| Wednesday 16th September | Thursday 17th September |
| Where Under-served Communities are the Majority: Considering Inclusion in Your Pathway Design | NeuroChron: Mapping the Boundaries of AI in Autism/ADHD Assessment |
| Integration of Paediatric Lifestyle Medicine into Community Child Health | Advanced Practice: Ideas to Implementation in Community Paediatrics |
| CCH Training: What’s New and What’s Next? Assessments, Opportunities and Practical Support for Trainees and Supervisors | Parent‑Led Anxiety Treatment to Help Autistic Children with Anxiety Problems: Translating Research into Clinical Practice |
| Can you Do a Clinical Vestibular Assessment in a Busy Community Paediatric Clinic? | APPM Guidelines on Pain Management for children and young people with life-limiting conditions |
| Beyond Job Titles - The Power of Skill Mix! | Helping community paediatricians to become more involved in research: creating solutions together |
| Learning from the ADHD Taskforce Report to Improve ADHD Pathways | DSMIG: Specialist Clinics - Why Bother? |
| How would we know if our services are making a meaningful difference to children and families? A population health perspective to neurodiversity | No Pears Please: Communicating Child Protection Medical Opinions |
Abstracts
Abstracts are a vital part of the °Ù´ºÁ´ ASM and offer an opportunity for delegates at all levels to share their research at a national conference. Many thanks to everyone who has sent us an abstract this year - we have had a record number of submissions!
The prizes for best poster and best presentation by a non-consultant will be announced at the end of the event.
Abstract submissions are now closed. We will aim to be in touch with all submitters by 31st July.
Venue and Accommodation
The venue for the 2026 ASM is the .
Public Transport
- The nearest rail stations are Cathays (0.3 miles) or Cardiff Central (0.9 miles). Please note that Cathays does not have step-free access.
- Taxis are available from outside both stations, or alternatively walking takes approximately 9-10 minutes from Cathays or 20 minutes from Cardiff Central.
- Buses 21, 23, 25, 27 and 35 stop outside the College. There are National Express (Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9HW) and Megabus stops (North Road, alongside Friary Gardens) close to the campus.
- To plan a bus journey visit the .
Parking
- There are Pay and Display car parks opposite College, but there is no on-site parking – please allow extra time to find a parking space.
- There are three accessible parking spaces outside the main entrance that can be used by anyone visiting the College who holds a valid blue badge.
Accommodation
You can book several hotels at a special rate via the booking platform set up for us by Meet in Cardiff (click below to access).
If you would prefer to book your accommodation independently, options close to the venue include:
- (location for Annual Dinner – 9 mins from venue)
- (10 mins from venue)
- (10 mins from venue)
- (13 mins from venue)
- (15 mins from venue across Bute Park)
- (15 mins from venue across Bute Park)
- (B&B, 17 mins from venue across Bute Park)
Delegates are advised to book early to secure their preferred accommodation.
Annual Dinner
The venue for the 2026 Annual Dinner is the Ballroom at the .
Join us for a three-course menu in sumptuous surroundings, followed by a Welsh ceilidh - all for just £50! More details to follow.
Booking for the Annual Dinner is now open! Please use the form on the booking page. Early reservation is advised as there are limited tickets available!
Ceilidh
This year's annual dinner entertainment is a Welsh ceilidh, featuring brilliant local band Cat's Claw. You can , or watch them in action below!
