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SUMMARY:What’s new in Children’s Medicine – Paediatric update session
DESCRIPTION:with Steve Tomlin\, Director of Children’s Medicines Research & Innovation Centre – CLICK HERE to register
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/whats-new-in-childrens-medicine-paediatric-update-session/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
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SUMMARY:NPPG Bitesize Learning; Drugs in Breast Milk
DESCRIPTION:Click title above for full details.\nRegistration is now open for the next Bitesize Learning session on Drugs in Breast Milk which will be held on Thursday 26 March 1:15pm-2:00pm (UK times). Please CLICK HERE to register online. \nOur expert speaker will be: Christian Chadwick\, Lead Pharmacist for Neonatal Care – University Hospitals Sussex \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand how drugs transfer into breast milk\nUnderstand the factors that affect how much of a drug is present in breast milk\nDiscuss how to decide if the presence and amount of a drug in breast milk is a problem or not\nDiscuss some common drugs that affect breast milk production\nConsiderations around drugs that are incompatible with breastfeeding\nExplore the topic of recreational drugs in breast milk\nSignposts to sources of help and information\n\nA gentle reminder that these online sessions are one of the many benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and complete your membership payment. \nIf you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and made available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-bitesize-learning-drugs-in-breast-milk/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
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SUMMARY:NPPG Neonatology SIG; Neonatal Pain and Sedation
DESCRIPTION:Click title for full details \nRegistration is now open for the NPPG Neonatology SIG online study afternoon on Neonatal Pain and Sedation. Please CLICK HERE to register online. \nDate : Thursday 19th March \nTime: 1pm-3pm \nVia Teams (link will following registration) \nWe have four fantastic speakers coming along to share their knowledge and experience of neonatal pain and sedation management with the Neonatology SIG group: \nDr Neelam Gupta; Consultant Neonatologist\, Evelina London Children’s Hospital \nSuzannah Hibberd; Lead Pharmacist for Thames Valley & Wessex Neonatal ODN \nDebbie Hunt; Lead Nursing Care Co-ordinator for South West England \nBeverley Hicks; Lead Neonatal Occupational Therapist\, UCLH \nThe meeting is free for NPPG members. If you are unable to join the online session live\, a recording will be made available through the NPPG Members’ Area
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-neonatology-sig-neonatal-pain-and-sedation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
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SUMMARY:Transition to adult services
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details and registration details. The next Bitesize Learning session on the Transition to Adult Services will be held on Tuesday 24 February 1:15pm-2:00pm (UK times). Please CLICK HERE to register online. \nMoving from paediatric to adult healthcare is a critical stage for young people\, particularly for those managing long-term conditions and complex treatment plans. Medicines often play a central role in this journey\, and pharmacy teams are well placed to support safe\, effective\, and person-centred transitions. \nThis session will explore the key challenges young people face when transferring their care\, highlight best practice examples\, and share practical strategies that pharmacy teams can use to improve medicines optimisation at this interface. We will also discuss how services can embed young people’s voices into transition planning to promote continuity of care and a seamless transfer between paediatric and adult services. \nOur expert speakers: Ashifa Trivedi\, Sarah Mohamad \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the importance of medicines-related support during the transition from paediatric to adult services.\n\n\nIdentify common challenges young people face with their medicines at the point of transfer\, including adherence\, unlicensed medicines\, and communication gaps.\n\n\nDiscuss practical approaches pharmacy teams can use to optimise medicines safety and person-centred care during transition.\n\n\nRecognise the value of involving young people’s voices in planning and delivering transition services to promote continuity of care and a seamless transfer.\n\nA gentle reminder that these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and complete your membership payment.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/transition-to-adult-services/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20260113T101558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T101558Z
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SUMMARY:PANG educational event – Getting started with your consultant portfolio in nutrition.
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details. We have two excellent speakers – Venetia Simochowitz from GOSH and Uchu Meade from St Marks Hospital who have both recently completed their consultant pharmacist accreditation in nutrition. \nThis 1-hour introductory session will support aspiring consultant pharmacists to begin developing a consultant portfolio. It will outline the purpose and structure of a consultant pharmacist portfolio\, explore how nutrition practice aligns with advanced competency domains\, and highlight suitable evidence such as reflections\, case studies\, audits\, and service development work. There will be opportunity for discussion and questions. \nBy the end of the session\, you should leave with practical next steps to start or strengthen your consultant pharmacist portfolio. There will be lots of top tips for everyone – even if you are considering a consultant portfolio in a different area of neonatal or paediatric gastroenterology. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this webinar.  If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and made available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and complete the membership payment.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/pang-educational-event-getting-started-with-your-consultant-portfolio-in-nutrition/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20260123T152905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T152905Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Bitesize Learning webinar: Vaping/Smoking Cessation
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details and to register. \nWe are pleased to advise the second Bitesize Learning webinar event of 2026 on Vaping/Smoking Cessation will be held on on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 2pm-3pm (UK times). \nThis session will be hosted Sukeshi Makhecha\, Chair of RIG – Respiratory Interest Group and your expert speaker will be Mira Osinibi\, Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s College Hospital. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this session. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete theONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and complete your membership payment.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-bitesize-learning-webinar-vaping-smoking-cessation-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20260109T095611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T100037Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Bitesize Learning webinar: Vaping/Smoking Cessation
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details \nWe are pleased to advise the second Bitesize Learning webinar event of 2026 on Vaping/Smoking Cessation will be held on on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 2pm-3pm (UK times). \nThis session will be hosted Sukeshi Makhecha\, Chair of RIG – Respiratory Interest Group and your expert speaker will beMira Osinibi\, Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s College Hospital. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this session. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and complete your membership payment.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-bitesize-learning-webinar-vaping-smoking-cessation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20260109T095915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T095915Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Bitesize Learning webinar: Drug Dosing in Obesity
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details \nWe are pleased to advise the first Bitesize Learning webinar event of 2026 on Drug Dosing in Obesity will be held on on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 1pm – 2pm (UK times) \nThe expert speaker will be: Mohammed Abou Daya\, Lead Pharmacist – Women and Children at Barts Health. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this session. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and complete your membership payment.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-bitesize-learning-webinar-drug-dosing-in-obesity/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250912T161630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T161634Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Starting Out in Children's Medicines Optimisation - Online course day 2
DESCRIPTION:To book your place you can CLICK HERE \nWe ask and encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues near or far\, who are new to or returning to neonates and paediatric pharmacy roles and may benefit from attending this established course. \nNPPG are delighted to announce that we will be running an online programme for anyone wishing to participate in the Starting Out in Children’s Medicines Optimisation Spring 2025 online course which has been put together to help fit in with your busy workloads over the coming months. \nThe programme will run over two consecutive afternoons in December and both sessions will be available in the on-demand library for registered participants to go back to\, or to catch-up on any missed sessions. Delegates are encouraged as much as possible to block time-off in their diary and to join the live broadcast which includes a case discussion and Q&A session.   \nA copy of the draft Programme is below for your reference. \n Sessions will run between *2.00pm and 5.25pm on Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December 2025. \n*Times are based on UK time \nTo book your place you can CLICK HERE \nPrices are as follows: \n\nNPPG Member: £84\nNon-member: £120\n\nWednesday 3rd Dec \n\nWelcome and introduction 14.00-14.05 5 Chloe Benn\nLife stages & pharmacokinetics 14.05-14.55 50 Octavio Aragon\nDilemmas with unlicensed medicines 14:55-15.35 40 Jo Crook\nBreak 15.35-15.45 10\nUsing medicines safely in children 16.45-17.25 40 Richard Goodwin\nManaging paediatric asthma 15.25-16.10 45 Sukeshi Makhecha\nSummary and close 17.10-17.20 10 Chloe Benn\n\nThursday 4th Dec \n\nWelcome and introduction 14.00-14.05 5 Nicola Husain\nEverything that you need to know\nabout paediatric pharmacy but are\nafraid to ask…\n14.05-14.50 45 TBC\nFluids in paediatrics 15.50-16.30 40 Carol Jones\nBreak 15.30-15.45 15\nNeonatal pharmaceutical care 14.45-15.35 50 Sian Gaze\nCase discussion and Q&A 16.35-17.15 40 Nicola Husain\nSummary and close 17.15-17.25 10 Nicola Husain
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-starting-out-in-childrens-medicines-optimisation-online-course-day-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20251124T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T142539Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Cardiology SIG online session
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to complete your online registration \nRegistration is now open for the NPPG Cardiology SIG online session on Cardiomyopathy which will take place Thursday 4th December 2:00pm – 4:00pm (UK times) \n We are pleased to advise the speakers are; \n\nDr Abbas Khushnood – Paediatric Cardiologist\, Freem Hospital\, Newcastle\nDr Henal Gandi – Senior Pharmacist\, Paediatrics at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals\nJanet Mallory & Kelly Slingsby – Clinical Nurse Specialists in Heart Failure at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children\n\nThe session will be held as a Teams meeting and joining instructions will be sent to you before the morning of the meeting. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that\, similar to the regular Bitesize Learning Sessions\, these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-cardiology-sig-online-session/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250912T161510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T161510Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Starting Out in Children's Medicines Optimisation - Online course Day 1
DESCRIPTION:To book your place you can CLICK HERE \nWe ask and encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues near or far\, who are new to or returning to neonates and paediatric pharmacy roles and may benefit from attending this established course. \nNPPG are delighted to announce that we will be running an online programme for anyone wishing to participate in the Starting Out in Children’s Medicines Optimisation Spring 2025 online course which has been put together to help fit in with your busy workloads over the coming months. \nThe programme will run over two consecutive afternoons in December and both sessions will be available in the on-demand library for registered participants to go back to\, or to catch-up on any missed sessions. Delegates are encouraged as much as possible to block time-off in their diary and to join the live broadcast which includes a case discussion and Q&A session.   \nA copy of the draft Programme is below for your reference. \n Sessions will run between *2.00pm and 5.25pm on Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December 2025. \n*Times are based on UK time \nTo book your place you can CLICK HERE \nPrices are as follows: \n\nNPPG Member: £84\nNon-member: £120\n\nWednesday 3rd Dec \n\nWelcome and introduction 14.00-14.05 5 Chloe Benn\nLife stages & pharmacokinetics 14.05-14.55 50 Octavio Aragon\nDilemmas with unlicensed medicines 14:55-15.35 40 Jo Crook\nBreak 15.35-15.45 10\nUsing medicines safely in children 16.45-17.25 40 Richard Goodwin\nManaging paediatric asthma 15.25-16.10 45 Sukeshi Makhecha\nSummary and close 17.10-17.20 10 Chloe Benn\n\nThursday 4th Dec \n\nWelcome and introduction 14.00-14.05 5 Nicola Husain\nEverything that you need to know\nabout paediatric pharmacy but are\nafraid to ask…\n14.05-14.50 45 TBC\nFluids in paediatrics 15.50-16.30 40 Carol Jones\nBreak 15.30-15.45 15\nNeonatal pharmaceutical care 14.45-15.35 50 Sian Gaze\nCase discussion and Q&A 16.35-17.15 40 Nicola Husain\nSummary and close 17.15-17.25 10 Nicola Husain
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-starting-out-in-childrens-medicines-optimisation-online-course-day-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20251001T134128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T134359Z
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Oncology Pharmacy (POP) Group Study Day
DESCRIPTION:Click title above for full details \nRegistration is now open for the next POP Study Day which will be held in-person on Friday 14 November 2025 at Hilton Newcastle\, Gateshead. \n\nNPPG Members – £75\nNon-members – £135\n\nA copy of the programme is attached. \nPlease CLICK HERE to complete your POP Study Day registration online. \nIf you also wish to attend the NPPG Conference on Saturday 15 November you can now complete this in a single registration. The costs are; \n\nNPPG Members / POP Friday 14 November / 1 night accommodation / Conference dinner ticket / NPPG Conference Saturday 15 November – £450\nNon-members / POP Friday 14 November / 1 night accommodation / Conference dinner ticket / NPPG Conference Saturday 15 November – £550\n\nNPPG POP November 25 programme \nPlease CLICK HERE to register to attend the POP meeting and main NPPG Conference on Saturday 15 November.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/paediatric-oncology-pharmacy-pop-group-study-day/
LOCATION:Hilton Newcastle Gateshead\, Bottle Bank\, Gateshead\, NE8 2AR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250509T082657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T115126Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Annual Professional Conference & Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-annual-professional-conference-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Newcastle Gateshead\, Bottle Bank\, Gateshead\, NE8 2AR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20251001T134658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T134658Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Neonatology SIG: Neonatal Hypotension
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details\nRegistration is now open for the NPPG Neonatology SIG online teaching session on Neonatal Hypotension \nWe are pleased to advise our speakers are: \n\nZoe Price\, Lead Pharmacist for Neonatology\, St Michael’s Hospital\, Bristol\nLiam Mahoney\, Neonatal Consultant\, St Michael’s Hospital\, Bristol\nAndrew Wignell\, Divisional Lead Pharmacist (Family Health)\, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (Paediatric Critical Care)\, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust\n\nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this online session.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-neonatology-sig-neonatal-hypotension/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250808T093436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T093436Z
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Products
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register for this session. \nThe next NPPG Bitesize Learning session will take place on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 1:15pm – 2:00pm: \nPaediatric products -informative session “from molecule identification to commercialisation” – What do pharmacists need to know and how can you contribute. Session led by Proveca Ltd and EuPFI \n If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these regular Bitesize Learning Sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and they can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee:admin@nppg.org.uk \nHelen Shaw\, Co-Founder & Director\, Proveca & Dr Maryam Shah\, Head of Portfolio Expansion\, Provoke \n\nIntroduction to paediatric medicines and their challenges\nUnderstanding PUMAs: Regulatory framework and incentives\nThe journey from molecule to market: Key stages and pharmacist involvement\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nExplain the purpose and benefits of PUMAs in the European regulatory framework\nDescribe the key stages of paediatric medicines development\, from molecule/formulation development to commercialisation\nIdentify opportunities for specialist pharmacists to contribute to formulation development\, clinical trial design\, and regulator submissions\nDiscuss strategies for collaborating with pharmaceutical companies and regulator bodies to enhance outcomes for paediatric patients\nBecome an advocate for age-appropriate medicines in clinical practice\n\nAnd \nSTEP database – Empowering Clinicians and Pharmacists to Prescribe Safer \nDr Smita Salunke \, EuPFi CSO\, UCL\, UK \n\nDiscover What’s Really in Your Medicines\nSTEP (Safety and Toxicity of Excipients) Database – Go-To Resource for Safety Insights on Every Excipient. \n\nUncover safety and toxicity risks in commonly used excipients\nCompare safety profiles across international regulatory bodies\nLearn how this database supports safer prescribing and compounding\nEssential for pharmacists\, formulators & regulatory professionals
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/paediatric-products/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250828T103439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T103439Z
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SUMMARY:DGH Bitesize Learning
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register and join us for our next DGH bitesize learning\, featuring real-life case studies from district general hospitals. This session will highlight the challenges\, learning points\, and practical experiences of working in a DGH\, offering valuable insights for clinical practice. Ideal for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians\, including those who usually work in specialist or tertiary centres\, who want to understand the realities and problem-solving required in a DGH setting. \nSpeakers: \n\nRebecca Le Maistre\nSumiah Al-Azeib\nSarah Pilling\nAshifa Trivedi
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/dgh-bitesize-learning/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250808T093634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T093634Z
UID:16066-1758806100-1758808800@nppg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug induced liver injury (DILI)
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register for this session. \nThe next NPPG Bitesize Learning session will be on: Drug induced liver injury (DILI) on Thursday 25 September 2025 at 1:15pm – 2pm (UK times) \nWe are pleased to advise the speaker will be: Siti Binti Ali\, Specialist Pharmacist\, Paediatric Hepatology and Gastroenterology\, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this session. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that\, similar to the regular Bitesize Learning Sessions\, these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and then can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee: admin@nppg.org.uk
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/drug-induced-liver-injury-dili-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250709T101736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T101736Z
UID:16021-1758806100-1758808800@nppg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug induced liver injury (DILI)
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register for this session. \nThe next NPPG Bitesize Learning session will be on: Drug induced liver injury (DILI) on Thursday 25 September 2025 at 1:15pm – 2pm (UK times) \nWe are pleased to advise the speaker will be: Siti Binti Ali\, Specialist Pharmacist\, Paediatric Hepatology and Gastroenterology\, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. \nIf you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that\, similar to the regular Bitesize Learning Sessions\, these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and then can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee: admin@nppg.org.uk
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/drug-induced-liver-injury-dili/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250808T093810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T093810Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Paediatric Cardiology (PC) Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register. \nThe Cardiology SIG have scheduled the following online session which is now available to register; \nWednesday 17th September 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nJournal Club – Hosted by Teresa Brooks and Susie Gage: Use of ivabradine in children with junctional ectopic tachycardia after paediatric cardia surgery; two-centre experience \nPlease CLICK HERE to register \nThis session will be of interest to Cardiac and PICU SIG members and the wider NPPG membership.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-paediatric-cardiology-pc-special-interest-group/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
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SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register for this session.. \nNPPG will host a webinar on Unconscious Bias on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 1pm – 2pm (UK times) \nWe are pleased to advise the speaker will be: Amandeep Kaur Doll\, Head of Professional Belonging and Engagement\, Royal Pharmaceutical Society. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register for this session. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that\, similar to the regular Bitesize Learning Sessions\, these online sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and then can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee: admin@nppg.org.uk
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/unconscious-bias-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250620T111109Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Bitesize Learning: Credentialing - Advancing your practice & getting started with your advanced portfolio
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register for this session. If you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nThe next NPPG Bitesize Learning session will take place on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 1:15pm – 2:00pm: \nAdvancing your practice & getting started with your advanced portfolio \nJo Crook\, Consultant Pharmacist Paediatrics\, King’s College Hospital \n\nTo understand the current frameworks available to support you in advancing your practice ​\nHow to get started with your RPS e-portfolio and advancing your practice​\nHow to ensure your portfolio demonstrates your practice -what does good look like?​\nHow to use this process to take you career forward\, including accessing support for your journey\n\nA gentle reminder that these regular Bitesize Learning Sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and they can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee: admin@nppg.org.uk
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-bitesize-learning-credentialing-advancing-your-practice-getting-started-with-your-advanced-portfolio/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250529T145240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145240Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG PCC SIG online study afternoon: Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy: an overview for PICU
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register online. \nThe next NPPG PCC SIG online study afternoon is taking place on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 2pm – 4pm. \nThe topic will be Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy: an overview for PICU. \nAll NPPG members are welcome to join the first half of the meeting\, the second half of the meeting will be PICU related.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-pcc-sig-online-study-afternoon-artificial-intelligence-in-pharmacy-an-overview-for-picu/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250617T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250529T145003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145003Z
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SUMMARY:Bitesize Learning: Paediatric products
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register for this session.  The next NPPG Bitesize Learning session will take place on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 1:15pm – 2:00pm:\nPaediatric products -informative session “from molecule identification to commercialisation” – What do pharmacists need to know and how can you contribute. Session led by Proveca Ltd and EuPFI \nIf you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these regular Bitesize Learning Sessions are one of the benefits of NPPG membership. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and they can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee: admin@nppg.org.uk \nHelen Shaw\, Co-Founder & Director\, Proveca & Dr Maryam Shah\, Head of Portfolio Expansion\, Proveca \nIntroduction to paediatric medicines and their challenges\nUnderstanding PUMAs: Regulatory framework and incentives\nThe journey from molecule to market: Key stages and pharmacist involvement\nLearning Outcomes:\nExplain the purpose and benefits of PUMAs in the European regulatory framework\nDescribe the key stages of paediatric medicines development\, from molecule/formulation development to commercialisation\nIdentify opportunities for specialist pharmacists to contribute to formulation development\, clinical trial design\, and regulator submissions\nDiscuss strategies for collaborating with pharmaceutical companies and regulator bodies to enhance outcomes for paediatric patients\nBecome an advocate for age-appropriate medicines in clinical practice \nAnd \nSTEP database – Empowering Clinicians and Pharmacists to Prescribe Safer\nDr Smita Salunke \, EuPFi CSO\, UCL\, UK \nIntroduction for Advertisement\nDiscover What’s Really in Your Medicines\nSTEP (Safety and Toxicity of Excipients) Database – Go-To Resource for Safety Insights on Every Excipient.\nUncover safety and toxicity risks in commonly used excipients\nCompare safety profiles across international regulatory bodies\nLearn how this database supports safer prescribing and compounding\nEssential for pharmacists\, formulators & regulatory professionals
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/bitesize-learning-paediatric-products/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250430T155736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T155736Z
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SUMMARY:POP Online Study Day
DESCRIPTION:To book your place CLICK HERE \nRegistration is now open for the next NPPG Paediatric Oncology Pharmacists (POP) Group Online Study Day. \nA copy of the draft programme is below for your reference. The session will run 2:00pm – 5:00pm (UK time) on Thursday 12 June 2025. \nRegistration is free for NPPG members \n£35 for Non-members \n2:00 – 2:05pm Welcome and introduction Vicky Holden POP Chair \n2:05 – 3:00pm AML update and the new AML guidance. Dr Beki James Consultant Haematologist Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust \n3:00 – 4:00pm Commissioning update Caroline Osborne NHSE Pharmacist Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust \n4:00 – 5:00pm ALLTogether update and plans going forward John Moppett\, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist\, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust \n5:00pm Close Vicky Holden POP Chair \nPlease submit questions in advance to Vicky Holden at v.holden@nhs.net
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/pop-online-study-day/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250425T092417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T092417Z
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SUMMARY:What’s new in children’s medicine
DESCRIPTION:The speaker for this session will be; \n\nSteve Tomlin\, Director of Children’s Medicines Centre\, Great Ormond Street Hospital\n\nPlease CLICK HERE to register online for the meeting. \nIf you are unable to join the session live\, it will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Member’s Area of the NPPG website. \nA gentle reminder that these regular Bitesize Learning Sessions are available to NPPG members only. If you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, they can complete the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM in Survey Monkey and they can contact us for payment instructions for the membership fee; admin@nppg.org.uk
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/whats-new-in-childrens-medicine/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250124T103056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T103224Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Out in Children's Medicines Optimisation
DESCRIPTION:To see details and book your place  CLICK ON THE TITLE – https://profile.eventsair.com/starting-out-in-childrens-medicines-optimisation-may-2025/nppg-bsl-fm/Site/Register\nNPPG are delighted to announce that we will be running an online programme for anyone wishing to participate in the Starting Out in Children’s Medicines Optimisation Spring 2025 online course which has been put together to help fit in with your busy workloads over the coming months. \nThe programme will run over two consecutive afternoons in May and both sessions will be available in the on-demand library for registered participants to go back to\, or to catch-up on any missed sessions. Delegates are encouraged as much as possible to block time-off in their diary and to join the live broadcast which includes a case discussion and Q&A session. \nA copy of the draft Programme is attached for your reference. \nSessions will run between *2.00pm and 5.25pm on Wednesday 7th May and Thursday 8th May 2025.\n*Times are based on UK time \nPrices are as follows:\nNPPG Member: £84\nNon-member: £120 \nWe ask and encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues near or far\, who may also benefit from attending this established course. \nKind regards\nNPPG Education and Training Group
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/starting-out-in-childrens-medicines-optimisation-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250124T102945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T103245Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Out in Children's Medicines Optimisation
DESCRIPTION:To see details and book your place  CLICK ON THE TITLE – https://profile.eventsair.com/starting-out-in-childrens-medicines-optimisation-may-2025/nppg-bsl-fm/Site/Register\nNPPG are delighted to announce that we will be running an online programme for anyone wishing to participate in the Starting Out in Children’s Medicines Optimisation Spring 2025 online course which has been put together to help fit in with your busy workloads over the coming months. \nThe programme will run over two consecutive afternoons in May and both sessions will be available in the on-demand library for registered participants to go back to\, or to catch-up on any missed sessions. Delegates are encouraged as much as possible to block time-off in their diary and to join the live broadcast which includes a case discussion and Q&A session. \nA copy of the draft Programme is attached for your reference. \nSessions will run between *2.00pm and 5.25pm on Wednesday 7th May and Thursday 8th May 2025.\n*Times are based on UK time \nPrices are as follows:\nNPPG Member: £84\nNon-member: £120 \nWe ask and encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues near or far\, who may also benefit from attending this established course. \nKind regards\nNPPG Education and Training Group
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/starting-out-in-childrens-medicines-optimisation/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250308T123541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T123541Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Cardiology SIG; Common congenital heart disease lesions explained
DESCRIPTION:Click the title for full details and the link to register \nThe 2nd educational session from the Paediatric Cardiology SIG will be held online Wednesday 23rd April 25\, 2pm – 3pm. \nThe aims of the session are to highlight 6-8 of the most common congenital heart disease lesions and to discuss their potential catheter/surgical interventions. \nOur speaker will be Susie Gage\, Lead Paediatric Pharmacist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Chair of the NPPG Paediatric Cardiology SIG. \nPlease CLICK HERE to register online for the meeting. \nA Microsoft Teams link will be sent to you by the morning of the meeting. If you are unable to join live\, the session will be recorded and made available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-cardiology-sig-common-congenital-heart-disease-lesions-explained/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20250218T192852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T192852Z
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SUMMARY:NPPG Bitesize Learning; Tuberculosis in Children
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to register online for the meeting. \nThe next Bitesize Learning session on Tuberculosis in Children will be held Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 1.15pm – 2pm (UK time). \nOur speakers for this session will be; \n\nNeil Tickner\, Senior Lead Pharmacist at Imperial College Healthcare\, London\nRobin Basu-Roy\, Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases\, Royal London & Clinical Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at Queen Mary’s University\n\nA gentle reminder that these sessions are available to NPPG members only – if you have colleagues who wish to join NPPG\, please direct them to the NPPG website for joining details or they can contact us at admin@nppg.org.uk for further information. \nA Microsoft Teams link will be sent to you on the morning of each meeting. If you are unable to join live\, the session will be recorded and available to watch on-demand through the Members’ Area of the NPPG website.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/nppg-bitesize-learning-tuberculosis-in-children/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250314T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094800
CREATED:20241218T205104Z
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SUMMARY:DGH Teaching session
DESCRIPTION:Click on the title to view full details and for the registration link \nThe first DGH Teaching session will be held online on Friday 14th March 1.15pm – 2pm (UK time). This session is for NPPG members only and registration is free. \n Please note this session is being hosted as a webinar on Microsoft Teams. You will be able to access the meeting via your laptop\, PC or mobile device but we do advise logging in on a desktop for the best experience. Please be advised that as for all online events\, the best experience will be dependent on a stable interest connection. We recommend using a modern browser such as Chrome or Edge and suggest logging in 5 minutes before the meeting time\, in order to test your connection. The meeting will also be recorded and available to NPPG members to watch / re-watch on-demand. \nIf interested in this session\, please CLICK HERE to register.
URL:https://nppg.org.uk/event/dgh-teaching-session/
LOCATION:Online
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