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British Association of General Paediatrics (BAGP), General and Adolescent Paediatric Research in the United Kingdom (GAPRUKI) and British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA)

Time slot
Monday 11 May 2026 - 13:45-16:00
Room
Hall 11
Session type
Specialty group session

Programme

The general paediatrician and paediatricians in audiology

Creating stronger systems and networks in general paediatrics: Facing the Future (standards) for healthier CYP 

Balance assessment and management of dizziness - Professor Soumit Dasgupta, Alder Hey Hospital

Progress and trainees’ reflections - Dr Laura Sand, ST6

GAPRUKI lecture: Incubator project - Dr Katrina Cathie

Speed round abstracts

  • Can My child swim with grommets? Are we giving parents clear and consistent advice?
  • Implementing antimicrobial stewardship: A prospective study of antibiotic prescription habits, trends and rationale in a tertiary paediatric hospital
  • Variability in hospital discharge practices for paediatric asthma exacerbations: A telephone survey across England
  • Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WBMRI) in undifferentiated paediatric presentations: To do or not to do?
  • MMRvels assemble: Rapid deployment of opportunistic MMR vaccination in an outbreak

Abstracts

  • Quantifying vaping-associated nicotine dependence amongst under-18s attending mainstream educational settings in England
  • A relaxed and non-judgemental atmosphere: Asking young people how we should design vaping cessation support services for young people
  • Addressing health inequalities in Devon paediatric, neonatal and maternity departments: The start of the journey
  • Challenges in implementing cCMV test After failed newborn hearing screening in DGH

Speakers

  • Dr Marianne Leach - Consultant, St George's UH
  • Dr Katrina Cathie - Consultant, Southampton
  • Dr Rakesh Tailor - Consultant, Upton Hospital
  • Dr Rachel Kirk
  • Dr Louisa Pollock - Consultant, Glasgow Royal Hospital
  • Professor Colin Powell - Health Services Committee
  • Professor Soumit Dasgupta - Consultant, Alder Hey