BACCH ASM 2026
16-17 September 2026, Cardiff and Online
We are delighted to welcome you to the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, taking place at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff on 16-17 September 2026. BACCH'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: Welcome to Wales and update from Wales Community Child Health Network | 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: ARFID/eating disorders and the interface between acute and community treatment |
Workshops (final titles and timings TBC)
| Wednesday 16th September | Thursday 17th September |
| Barriers to accessing autism diagnosis in preschool children | AI in autism/neurodevelopmental assessment |
| Integration of Paediatric Lifestyle Medicine into Community Child Health | Advanced Practice (topic TBC) |
| Trainees' and CSAC Workshop: Changes to Postgraduate Assessments (TBC) | PMHA: Supporting parents and their autistic children through anxiety treatment |
| Paediatric Audiology (topic TBC) | APPM: Paediatric Palliative Medicine (Topic TBC) |
| Early Years Practitioners (topic TBC) | Helping community paediatricians to become more involved in research: creating solutions together |
| ADHD Taskforce - implications for delivering ADHD services | Down Syndrome (topic TBC) |
| BACAPH: Measures That Matter in an Integrated System | CPSIG: Safeguarding (topic TBC) |
Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now open. Click below to complete the form (please note you will need to create a login for Oxford Abstracts if you have not already done so).
- If your submission is selected for oral presentation you will need to be available to present in person on the morning of 16th or 17th September (10 minutes for presentation, 5 for Q&A) and register to attend the event.
- Those presenting posters are asked to register to attend the conference in person (if not possible, a colleague can bring the poster).
- The prizes for best presentation by a non-consultant and best poster will be announced at the end of day two of the conference on Thursday 17th September.
- The submission deadline has been extended to Monday 13th July at 11.59pm.
- Once submitted, abstracts can be edited up to the submission deadline.
Venue and Accommodation
The venue for the 2026 ASM is the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ER.
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 Cardiff Bus website.
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:
- Hilton Cardiff (location for Annual Dinner – 9 mins from venue)
- Park Plaza Cardiff (10 mins from venue)
- Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street (10 mins from venue)
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff (13 mins from venue)
- Pontcanna Inn (15 mins from venue across Bute Park)
- Elgano Guest House (15 mins from venue across Bute Park)
- The Riverhouse (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 Hilton Cardiff, Kingsway, Greyfriars Road CF10 3HH.
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 learn more about them via their website, or watch them in action below!
