SACCH Annual Conference 2026 Online: Early Intervention in Community Paediatrics
This year's conference will bring together colleagues from across Scotland to explore current practice, share learning, and discuss how early intervention can improve outcomes for children, young people and families. It will provide an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, hear from expert speakers and contribute to discussions on the future of early intervention services.
Where: Online via MS Teams
When: 4th September 2026, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Programme:
09.25 – 10.00: Welcome and update on SACCH by Alison McLuckie, SACCH Chair
10.00 – 10.45: Early Intervention in Social Work by the Edinburgh Family Support Team
10.45 – 11.30: Therapy Input: Early Intervention and Outcomes by Leah O’Neil, Specialist Physiotherapist, Craigalbert centre
11.30 – 11.45: Break
11.45 – 12.30: Early Intervention in Palliative Care by Lawrence Wright, ST6 Trainee Palliative Care
12.30 – 13.15: Abstract Presentations
13.15 – 14.00: Lunch
14.00 – 14.45: Early Intervention for Young People in Conflict with the Law by Karen Suszek, Children and Young People's Centre for Justice
14.45 -15.15: Earlier Diagnoses of Cerebral Palsy
15.15 - 15.30: Closing remarks
Please note this event has moved from in-person to online, and once you book your ticket, you will be added to a calendar invite for Friday 4th September where you can join using MS Teams.
BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED.
