BACCH Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 (Glasgow)
Registration & abstract submission now open
Putting children first: building future services
Programme
Talks (all delegates):
- Diagnosing Learning Disability (Sophie Carter)
- Diagnosis versus intervention debate
- Inequality in Child health (Ian Sinner & Helen Stewart)
- Prioritising early childhood to promote the nation’s health, wellbeing & prosperity (Helen Minnis)
- Further talks tba
Workshops (in-person delegates only):
- Advance care planning for community child health teams
- Autism & Girls
- BAPA: Audiology (topic tbc)
- CSAC: Training (topic tbc)
- Compassionate care
- How to set up an FASD service
- PMHA: Mental health (topic tbc)
- The national neurodevelopmental specification and practice framework for Scotland
- Further workshops tba
We hope the full programme will be finalised by the end of May.
Abstract submissions
Abstracts are a vital part of the BACCH ASM and offer an opportunity for delegates at all levels to share their research at a national conference.
We welcome submissions from members and non-members for oral and poster presentations.
Submission deadline is 21 July 2024.
Annual Dinner & civic reception
Join us on the evening of 9th October at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow for the 2024 Annual Dinner and dance. All welcome to book: delegates, partners and local non-delegates.
- 7.00 pm: bagpiper welcome & drinks - civic reception hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow
- 7.30 pm: three-course dinner
- 9.00 pm: ceilidh dance
To book a place at the dinner, please select as an additional item on the booking form below.
Deadline to book for dinner is 29th Sept. **However, if you have specific dietary requirements other than vegetarian you will need to book by 24 September.**
Venue and accommodation
- The conference will be held at:
Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC)
University of Strathclyde
99 George Street
Glasgow, G1 1RD - There are a number of nearby hotels including:
- Budget: Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre, George Square (2 mins walk from venue)
- Budget: Travelodge Glasgow Queen Street (10 mins walk)
- Three-star: The Z Hotel Glasgow (5 mins walk)
- Three-star: Ibis Styles George Square (10 mins walk)
- Four-star: AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow (4 mins walk)
See PDF linked below for further suggestions
Accommodation near the venue
Registration
In-person and virtual attendance available:
- In person: lectures, abstract presentations, afternoon workshops, posters, annual dinner and catch up with colleagues
- Virtual: lectures and abstract presentations only
Bookings
- Use the form below to book delegate places and tickets for the annual dinner & dance
- There is no one-day option for virtual tickets, only for in-person
- You need to be logged into your user account to buy member-rate tickets
- The medical students/FY doctors rate is only available for members – if you are not a member, please apply to join for free and once you application is approved you can book at the discounted rate
- Bookings deadlines:
- in-person tickets: Sunday 29th September
- Annual Dinner: Sunday 29th September (see note in annual dinner section re special diets deadline)
- virtual tickets: Sunday 6th October - We do not issue invoices: payment needs to be made using the online form - the booking and payment confirmation emails act as your receipt
- If you have any queries, contact the BACCH Office.
Cancellations & refunds
- No refunds will be given for non-attendance or cancellations received after 27th September for in-person tickets and annual dinner, or 4th October for virtual tickets
- Cancellations received prior to this date will be eligible for a full refund, minus card processing fees, please contact us via email.
- Delegates may make arrangements for a substitute to attend in their place at any time with no cost incurred by contacting the BACCH office.
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