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Speak at the Paediatric Advanced Practice Network Conference 2026!

Share your voice. Shape the future. Inspire real change.

Are you passionate about making healthcare better for children, young people and families?
Do you want leaders in the NHS to really hear what matters to you?

Here’s your chance to take the stage and make a genuine impact.

Who can take part?

This opportunity is open to all GOSH Voice members — no experience needed!
You don’t have to be a confident speaker (yet!) — we’ll support you every step of the way.

We’ve found that having a young person and their parent/carer speak together works brilliantly, but anyone from GOSH Voice is welcome to join the panel.

About the Conference

Event: Paediatric Advanced Practice Network Conference 2026
Session: Leadership Unfiltered: Big voices — the young person and parent perspectives on what makes a good leader

You’ll be part of a panel session with other GOSH Voice members, sharing your ideas, experiences and honest thoughts with healthcare professionals from across the country.

What will we talk about?

You’ll explore questions like:

• What makes a good leader in healthcare?
• What matters most to you as a patient or family member?
• How has leadership (good or bad!) shaped your care experience?
• What should healthcare teams do better?

Don’t worry — we’ll go through everything together beforehand and make sure you feel confident and ready.

Key Dates

Please make sure you can join both sessions before signing up:

Planning Session

📅 Wednesday 25 March
⏰ 5–6pm
📍 Online
We’ll chat through the format, agree our key messages, and answer any questions.

Conference

📅 Friday 27 March
⏰ 2pm–3.15pm
📍 Great Ormond Street Hospital

🎁 Thank You for Taking Part

All participants will receive:

• A gift voucher
• A certificate of contribution
• Travel costs covered

Ready to Get Involved?

If you’re not a GOSH Voice member yet, hit the “Fill in an application” button to join.
We’ll ask a few questions so we can get to know you and match you with opportunities you’ll love.
If you’re under 16, we’ll just need a quick consent form from your parent/carer.

Questions?

Email us at GOSHVoice@gosh.nhs.uk — we’re always happy to help!