ICPCN - International Children's Palliative Care Network

05/09/2026

Poh Heng speaking about Advance Care Planning at the 2026 Asian Children’s Palliative Care Symposium Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network

05/09/2026

Today saw the opening of the 2026 Asia Children’s Palliative Care Hybrid Symposium in Hong Kong

04/09/2026

Something’s coming! 👀

Something new is coming to the world of children's palliative care research.🔬🌍

📍A place to find the research.
📍A place to connect to the researchers.
📍A place to learn and collaborate.

The ICPCN Research Hub launches Wednesday 23 September at 12:00pm GMT.
📅Save the date and stay tuned for what to expect!

Join the global CPC research community.

03/09/2026

🎩 Why do we wear hats every October?

Every second Friday of October, people around the world put on their favourite hats for . But this is about much more than wearing a hat. It’s about starting conversations. Raising awareness. Sharing stories. Bringing communities together. And shining a light on the millions of children who need palliative care.

This year, is also about helping to — the gap between the children who need palliative care and those who are able to access it.

On Friday 9 October, we want to see hats everywhere — at work, at home, in hospitals, in schools, in communities, across countries and continents. One hat. One challenge. One global movement. Will you join us?

Find out more and download the resources here: Find out more: https://icpcn.org/hatson4cpc/

02/09/2026

Dr Maria Liza Naranjo closing the morning session on home based care and setting the scene for the afternoon

02/09/2026

Excited to be part of a workshop in Manila today - Care where life happens: From Home-Based Palliative Care to Building the Workforce we Need.

The workshop was opened by Fatima Lorenzo, Executive Director Hospice Philippines who stressed the importance of providing care where life happens. Our Chief Executive Prof Julia Downing then discussed Closing the Gap in Paediatric Palliative Care: From Global Call to Local Action. Sharing about the inequities in access globally, the Close the Gap campaign and what we can do nationally and as individuals to help : Palliative Care for Children Everywhere.

Nurse Milagros then discussed the realities of home based care in the Philippines prior to participants looking at what must be in place for good palliative care at home

31/08/2026

🎩 2026 is now live!

The hats are back — and this year, we’re asking: What hat will you wear to ?

Our annual campaign brings people together every October to raise awareness of children’s palliative care and the importance of ensuring every child and family can access the care they need.

This year, we’re going one step further. Through , we’re joining the call to 'Close the Gap: Palliative Care for Children, Everywhere.'

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, parent, carer, teacher, advocate, volunteer, fundraiser or simply someone who believes every child deserves access to palliative care — there’s a hat for you!

Our 2026 campaign toolkit and resources are now available, with everything you need to get involved.
🎩 Choose your hat.
📣 Raise your voice.
🌍 Help .

What hat will you wear? Get the toolkit: https://icpcn.org/hatson4cpc/

27/08/2026

📢 We’re pleased to share an opportunity to submit your research to the 1st International Online Conference on Children’s Health (IOCCH 2026).

The conference will take place online from 17–19 November 2026, bringing together researchers and professionals to share research and explore new directions in children’s health and paediatric care.

Topics include mental health, neonatology, neurology, orthopaedics, sports medicine, dentistry and oral medicine.

📅 Abstract submission deadline: 6 September 2026

An opportunity to share your research, connect with colleagues and contribute to the future of children’s health.

Submit your abstract here: https://auth.mdpi.com/login
Register for the event here: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCH2026/registration

24/08/2026

Every child deserves a life free from unnecessary pain, surrounded by love, dignity, and compassionate care. 🧡

Yet, worldwide, more than 21 million children need palliative care—and the vast majority cannot access it. ICPCN is on a mission to .

It’s time to bridge the divide between the children who desperately need care, pain relief, and emotional support, and those who actually receive it.

👉 How you can help:
Visit the link below to learn more and download the toolkit.
Show your support and endorse the campaign.
Share this post to raise awareness.
Stand up for every child's right to palliative care.
🔗 https://icpcn.org/close-the-gap/

21/08/2026