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Paediatric Critical Care Society

We are a professional, multi-disciplinary, membership organisation representing the interests of those delivering paediatric critical care in the UK.

15/06/2026

PCCS Research Awards 2026

The Paediatric Critical Care Society is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 PCCS Research Awards, providing up to £6,000 annually to support innovative research in paediatric critical care.

The awards support both basic science and clinical research projects relevant to paediatric critical care practice, with particular encouragement for early career researchers seeking to develop future fellowship or grant applications.

Key Information

- Grants typically range from £1,000–£2,000
- Open to clinicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals practising in paediatric critical care in the UK or Ireland
- At least one applicant must be a PCCS member
- Projects must demonstrate originality, relevance, and strong methodology
- Funding is awarded for a two-year period

Important Dates

📅 Application Deadline: Noon, 31 July 2026
📢 Outcome Notification: November 2026 at the PCCS Conference

Applications will be reviewed by the PCCS Education and Science Committee alongside independent reviewers, with priority given to projects aligned with PCCS and APA research priorities.

This grant is for PCCS members only. You will have received an application form via email; however, if you have not received this, please contact Akash Deep at [email protected] to request an application form.

14/06/2026

🚨 Deadline extension klaxon! 🚨
Due to technical issues today, the PCCS 2026 London abstract submission deadline has been extended by 24 hours.
🕔 Final final deadline: 5:00 pm, Monday 15 June
That’s one extra day for final tweaks, bold ideas, and hitting submit.
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Don’t miss it — this really is the final deadline!
*Ram, Adrian & Arun
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12/06/2026

🎉🎉🎉**PCCS 2026 ABSTRACT DEADLINE CLOSING SOON: 14 JUNE 2026**🎊🎊🎊
(No further extensions)

🔥 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: The deadline clock is ticking — just 3 days to go. This is your moment to showcase your work and share your insights. Don’t let the deadline pass you by.

Be part of the national stage. Be part of the conversation. Be part of PCCS 2026.

Submit here: https://unifiedevents.eventsair.com/PresentationPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FPresentationPortal%2Fpccs-2026%2Fabs

PCCS conference details: 📅 4–6 November 2026 📍 Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
The UK’s flagship paediatric critical care event is back — and this year is BIG. We’re celebrating 40 years of PCCS, bringing together clinicians, researchers, AHPs, nurses, trainees, and industry partners for three electric days of cutting edge science, bold ideas, and real world impact.
✨ What’s waiting for you • World leading speakers and breakthrough research that pushes boundaries • Hands on workshops and interactive learning you can take straight back to practice • National guideline updates and future shaping policy discussions • Unmissable networking with colleagues from across the UK and beyond • A special celebration marking four decades of PCCS excellence

10/06/2026

Have you joined PCCS yet?💜

By becoming a Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS) member, you’ll gain access to great membership rates and tax relief:

🔹Membership fees lower than many equivalent specialist societies

🔹Nurse/AHP rate £45 becomes £36 after tax
Trainees rate £70 becomes £42 after tax
Consultant rate £100 becomes £60 after tax

🔹PCCS membership enables insurance cover for all transport/retrieval activities (up to £1 million)

Whether you’re a clinician, nurse, allied health professional, researcher, or anyone contributing to paediatric critical care, you are eligible for membership!

Join PCCS today and be part of a growing community making a real difference 👉 https://pccsociety.uk/become-a-member-1

08/06/2026

35th International congress of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care

16–19 June 2026 | Valletta, Malta

Online participation available
Join the leading international meeting in paediatric and neonatal critical care this June for four days of cutting-edge science, education, and collaboration.
Taking place in the historic city of Valletta, this year’s congress brings together global experts, clinicians, and researchers to share the latest advancements and innovations in paediatric and neonatal intensive care.

Why attend?
• Hear from world-renowned speakers
• Explore the latest research and clinical developments
• Network with international colleagues
• Access flexible in-person and online participation options

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inspiring global community.

👉 Learn more and register:
https://www.mcascientificevents.eu/espnic/welcome/

We look forward to welcoming you this June!

05/06/2026

PCCS 2026 Abstract deadline extended to 14 June

⏰ Only 14 days left! Don’t miss your chance to present, and shape the future of paediatric critical care.

Submit: https://unifiedevents.eventsair.com/PresentationPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FPresentationPortal%2Fpccs-2026%2Fabs

01/06/2026

🌱 Providing formal emotional support is crucial for the well-being of staff members. In addition to informal assistance, it's essential for employees to have access to structured, professional services that offer secure, confidential, and evidence-based emotional support.

Here are some components of formal emotional support:

• Occupational Health and psychological services
• Psychologically informed debriefs after challenging situations
• 1:1 psychology or counseling sessions

It's vital to ensure clear and regular guidance through newsletters, unit noticeboards, and induction materials. Staff members should also be empowered to choose how they recuperate post-incident, whether by taking time off from work, confiding in a colleague, or seeking formal support.

📌 Let's look at real-world instances of Formal Emotional Support:
👤 Unit Name: Nottingham Paediatric Critical Care
Professional Nurse Advocates (PNA)
• PNA service funded 2 days per week post Winter 2022 pressures
• Implemented under NHS England’s well-being strategy using the AEQUIP model
• Offers individual and group restorative clinical supervision, QI support, and career discussions
• Initially funded as a trial using unfillable vacancy budgets
• Impact assessed through activity data and staff input

🌳 Explore the Well-being Toolkit on the PCCS website here:
https://pccsociety.uk/pccs-wellbeing-resources

💬 Stay tuned for more insights from the PCCS Well-being Toolkit - if your unit has success stories to share, reach out to us at: [email protected] ✉️

🌟 Formal emotional support contributes to staff feeling appreciated, supported, and empowered to provide compassionate care.

28/05/2026

Interested in contributing to paediatric intensive care research and education? 👨‍⚕️

By becoming a PCCS member, you’ll gain access to a wide range of exciting opportunities to get involved in advancing research and education across the field:

🔹 Research Involvement – Join the PCCS Scientific Committee and the PCCS Study Group, both of which offer fantastic opportunities for all members, including medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, to participate in and lead research within paediatric critical care.

🔹 Science & Education Committee Awards – Apply for research and education grants of up to £2,000, with two funding rounds each year.

🔹 Annual Scientific Meeting – Enjoy a discounted registration fee for the PCCS Annual Scientific Meeting; a key event for learning, networking, and sharing the latest advances in paediatric critical care.

Whether you’re a clinician, nurse, allied health professional, researcher, or anyone contributing to paediatric critical care, you are eligible for membership!

Join PCCS today and be part of a growing community making a real difference 👉 https://pccsociety.uk/become-a-member-1

24/05/2026

⏰ Only 7 days left to submit your abstract for PCCS 2026 — the countdown is officially on! Closing date: 31 May 2026

📅 4–6 November 2026 📍 Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

The UK’s flagship paediatric critical care event is back — and this year is BIG. We’re celebrating 40 years of PCCS, bringing together clinicians, researchers, AHPs, nurses, trainees, and industry partners for three electric days of cutting edge science, bold ideas, and real world impact.

✨ What’s waiting for you • World leading speakers and breakthrough research that pushes boundaries • Hands on workshops and interactive learning you can take straight back to practice • National guideline updates and future shaping policy discussions • Unmissable networking with colleagues from across the UK and beyond • A special celebration marking four decades of PCCS excellence

🔥 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: The clock is ticking — just two weeks to go. This is your moment to showcase your work and share your insights. Don’t let the deadline pass you by.

Be part of the national stage. Be part of the conversation. Be part of PCCS 2026.

Submit here: https://unifiedevents.eventsair.com/PresentationPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FPresentationPortal%2Fpccs-2026%2Fabs

21/05/2026

🌈 Exciting news! The programme is now LIVE for the Children with Complex Critical Illness SIG 2nd Annual Symposium in Edinburgh!

📅 11–12 June 2026
📍 Usher Institute, Edinburgh University BioQuarter

Join us for two inspiring days focused on:
✨ Managing the Present, Preparing for the Future
✨ Palliative care & challenging conversations
✨ Technology in complex critical illness
✨ Networking and shared learning with multidisciplinary teams

🎟️ Booking is now open – secure your place today!
🔗 Full programme and registration details available on the website : https://members.pccsociety.uk/events/699dd4145efd550008ef3445/description?ticket=699dd4145efd550008ef3447

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