The PIER Conference was back for its 6th year for two days of exciting virtual talks, workshops, abstract presentations and networking on the 12th and 13th October 2021. All the sessions from both days are now available on catch-up by using the menu button above. 

Welcoming you to the PIER Conference 2021


​Hear about our fantastic Conference programme and the multiple workshops which are being run over the next two days

Find out about what's been going on with PIER during our annual review

Tuesday 12th October
1100-1200

The Mysterious World of the Laboratory
Malcolm Robinson​

Malcolm is a retired Chief Biomedical Scientist with 43 years of experience in all types of laboratories, including ex Royal Navy operating laboratories on ships, as well as laboratory in a Surgical Support Team in Tents when supporting Armed conflicts and lead for the Harvey's Gang charity. In this workshop he will lead us through what actually happens in the laboratory when you send an investigation for your patients to give a better understanding of the world behind the curtain.  
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know - Drugs, Danger and County Lines​
The No Limits Team
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The No Limits team run a fantastic workshop exploring County Lines culture and the current drugs that our adolescent population are exposed to. This is sure to be eye-opening for everyone...
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Renal Masterclass
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Dr Shuman Haq leads a workshop about common renal conditions with updates on new treatment pathways and management strategies. He will also focus on the importance of paediatric blood pressures and will provide hints and tips on getting a BP from your most challenging patients first time!
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CAMHS Conundrums

CAMHS problems are such a big part of our lives in paediatrics at the moment. In this session we will discuss some simple strategies for managing young people with mental health disorders in acute paediatric settings and explore options for what to do when these do not work

Superior Safety-Netting
​David Owen and Friends

Safety Netting is a process everyone can be involved in no matter what there role is supporting children & young people and their families. Join Dave, and Wessex colleagues from across primary and secondary care, to explore practical ways of honing your skills whilst learning about new evidence base (from a caregivers perspective) and the resources available to you as a clinician

Managing Autism Alongside Acute Illness
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This workshop will take you on the journey we would like all of our children with learning disability and autism and their families to have for a pre-planned admission. It will describe how many teams are involved and what we can all do to make reasonable adjustments. From planning pre admission, the admission itself, all the way through to discharge.
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Sponsor Presentations

An Approach to the Diagnosis of Hypophosphataemic Rickets in Children and an Update on X-Linked Hypophosphataemia
Professor Zulf Mughal

Understand the pathophysiology of X-linked Hypophosphataemia (XLH) and the impact for children living with the condition. Recognise red flag symptoms to support the differential diagnosis of hypophosphataemic conditions and pick up tips and clinical approaches for optimal management of children with XLH

Promotional, pre-recoded session organised and funded by Kyowa Kirin 
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Tuesday 12th October
1315 - 1415

You Don't Know What You Don't Know - Drugs, Danger and County Lines​
The No Limits Team
​
The No Limits team run a fantastic workshop exploring County Lines culture and the current drugs that our adolescent population are exposed to. This is sure to be eye-opening for everyone...
​

Superior Safety-Netting
​David Owen and Friends

Safety Netting is a process everyone can be involved in no matter what there role is supporting children & young people and their families. Join Dave, and Wessex colleagues from across primary and secondary care, to explore practical ways of honing your skills whilst learning about new evidence base (from a caregivers perspective) and the resources available to you as a clinician

CAMHS Conundrums

CAMHS problems are such a big part of our lives in paediatrics at the moment. In this session we will discuss some simple strategies for managing young people with mental health disorders in acute paediatric settings and explore options for what to do when these do not work

Sponsor Presentations

An Approach to the Diagnosis of Hypophosphataemic Rickets in Children and an Update on X-Linked Hypophosphataemia
Professor Zulf Mughal

Understand the pathophysiology of X-linked Hypophosphataemia (XLH) and the impact for children living with the condition. Recognise red flag symptoms to support the differential diagnosis of hypophosphataemic conditions and pick up tips and clinical approaches for optimal management of children with XLH

Promotional, pre-recoded session organised and funded by Kyowa Kirin 
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Wednesday 13th October
1030 - 1130

You Don't Know What You Don't Know - Drugs, Danger and County Lines​
The No Limits Team
​
The No Limits team run a fantastic workshop exploring County Lines culture and the current drugs that our adolescent population are exposed to. This is sure to be eye-opening for everyone...
​

Managing Autism Alongside Acute Illness
​​
This workshop will take you on the journey we would like all of our children with learning disability and autism and their families to have for a pre-planned admission. It will describe how many teams are involved and what we can all do to make reasonable adjustments. From planning pre admission, the admission itself, all the way through to discharge.
​

CAMHS Conundrums

CAMHS problems are such a big part of our lives in paediatrics at the moment. In this session we will discuss some simple strategies for managing young people with mental health disorders in acute paediatric settings and explore options for what to do when these do not work

Superior Safety-Netting
​David Owen and Friends

Safety Netting is a process everyone can be involved in no matter what there role is supporting children & young people and their families. Join Dave, and Wessex colleagues from across primary and secondary care, to explore practical ways of honing your skills whilst learning about new evidence base (from a caregivers perspective) and the resources available to you as a clinician

Sponsor Presentations

An Approach to the Diagnosis of Hypophosphataemic Rickets in Children and an Update on X-Linked Hypophosphataemia
Professor Zulf Mughal

Understand the pathophysiology of X-linked Hypophosphataemia (XLH) and the impact for children living with the condition. Recognise red flag symptoms to support the differential diagnosis of hypophosphataemic conditions and pick up tips and clinical approaches for optimal management of children with XLH

Promotional, pre-recoded session organised and funded by Kyowa Kirin 
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Wednesday 13th October
1145 - 1245

You Don't Know What You Don't Know - Drugs, Danger and County Lines​
The No Limits Team
​
The No Limits team run a fantastic workshop exploring County Lines culture and the current drugs that our adolescent population are exposed to. This is sure to be eye-opening for everyone...
​

Superior Safety-Netting
​David Owen and Friends

Safety Netting is a process everyone can be involved in no matter what there role is supporting children & young people and their families. Join Dave, and Wessex colleagues from across primary and secondary care, to explore practical ways of honing your skills whilst learning about new evidence base (from a caregivers perspective) and the resources available to you as a clinician

Renal Masterclass
​
Dr Shuman Haq leads a workshop about common renal conditions with updates on new treatment pathways and management strategies. He will also focus on the importance of paediatric blood pressures and will provide hints and tips on getting a BP from your most challenging patients first time!
​

CAMHS Conundrums

CAMHS problems are such a big part of our lives in paediatrics at the moment. In this session we will discuss some simple strategies for managing young people with mental health disorders in acute paediatric settings and explore options for what to do when these do not work

The Mysterious World of the Laboratory
Malcolm Robinson​

Malcolm is a retired Chief Biomedical Scientist with 43 years of experience in all types of laboratories, including ex Royal Navy operating laboratories on ships, as well as laboratory in a Surgical Support Team in Tents when supporting Armed conflicts and lead for the Harvey's Gang charity. In this workshop he will lead us through what actually happens in the laboratory when you send an investigation for your patients to give a better understanding of the world behind the curtain.  
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