The ICPCN is pleased to announce its very first conference to take place in India in 2014. The theme of the conference is Transforming Children's Palliative Care - from ideas to action
The ICPCN is delighted to be holding its very first conference in February 2014 in India. This conference will bring together palliative care professionals from around the globe to share their ideas, research and innovations.
Conference dates: 10 - 12 February 2014
Conference theme: Transforming Children's Palliative Care - From Ideas to Action
Conference venue:
Tata Memorial Centre,
Dr Ernest Borges Rd
Parel
Mumbai
India
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
- Sister Frances Dominica (ICPCN Patron)
- Dr John Collins
- Prof Mary Ann Muckaden
- Dr Stephen Liben
- Prof Myra Bluebond Langner
- Dr James Cleary
Registration costs
Registration costs will be as follows
Early Bird Registration (Closes on 15 December 2013)
Please note that fees are quoted in US Dollars
Upper and Upper Middle Income Countries
Doctors $300
Nurses $250
Social Workers $250
Other Professionals $250
Parents & Volunteers $150
Lower and Lower Middle Income Countries
Doctors $130
Nurses $75
Social Workers $75
Other Professionals $75
Parents & Volunteers $50
Normal Registration (Closes on 1 February 2014)
Upper and Upper Middle Income Countries
Doctors $350
Nurses $300
Social Workers $300
Other Professionals $300
Parents & Volunteers $200
Lower Middle Income and Lower Income Countries
Doctors $155
Nurses $100
Social Workers $100
Other Professionals $100
Parents & Volunteers $75
Download the World bank list of Higher, middle and lower income countries
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately ICPCN has no scholarships available for presenters or delegates to attend this conference. All travel (including visa), accommodation and registration costs must be covered by the delegate.
Registration
Registration is now open. Due to space constraints, places at this conference will be limited to 400 delegates, so please register early to avoid disappointment. Watch this website for details. There will be a limit on the number of volunteers and parents who can attend.
Click here to register
Organising Committee members
Joan Marston (Chair)
Richard Carling (Finance)
Donald Lobo (Finance)
Barbara Steel (Admin)
Ms Melba Cardoz (Admin)
Dr Maryann Muckaden
Sue Boucher
Dr Pradnya Talewadekar
Call for abstracts
The ICPCN is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for its first international children's palliative care conference.
The International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN), calls for participation of experienced professionals committed to helping others to “transform children’s palliative care from ideas to action”, by sharing insights and innovations to overcome challenges faced in providing quality children’s palliative care. This conference aims to ‘reach around the globe’ to address the issues that challenge all of us caring for children faced with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses and show how we can put our ideas into practice. We welcome submissions reflecting the theme from all areas of children’s palliative care and invite your active participation in this event. Abstracts may be submitted for concurrent, workshops and poster presentations.
The theme for this International Conference is: Transforming children’s palliative care – from ideas to action. There will be nine broad themes for the different tracks i.e.:
• Action in Clinical Care
• Action in Programme Development
• Action in Education
• Action in Research
• Action in Advocacy
• Action in Ethics
• Action in Leadership
• Action in Sustainability
• Action in Collaboration
Presentations must promote excellence in practice, culturally appropriate and inclusive care, advocacy, accountability, and relevant policy experiences and solutions. Share your experience by submitting a proposal that demonstrates your work and achievements in these areas.
Abstracts should be emailed to info@icpcn.co.za by no later than 12 midnight (GMT) on 15 August 2013.
Scientific Committee Members
Prof Susan Fowler-Kerry
Prof Julia Downing
Prof Caprice Knapp
Prof Mary Ann Muckaden
Prof Myra Bluebond Langner
Dr Jan Aldridge
Dr Natasha Savva
Joan Marston
Conference language
The conference will be conducted in English. No translators will be supplied.
Other conference news
The Premier of 'Little Stars' will be shown at the opening ceremony. For more information on this go to: www.littlestars.tv
Guide for first time travellers to Mumbai
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. (Wikipedia)
Travel
Please be aware that travellers from most countries will need a visa to enter India.
You will find information on obtaining a visa for India at this website. Please do consult your local travel agents to ensure you have all the correct documentation before you leave.
Health Information
Check with your local Travel Clinic to find out if there are any vaccines you may need to have 4 - 6 weeks before leaving for India. Find more information here.
There is no risk of obtaining Yellow Fever in India, however you may need to have a Yellow Fever vaccine if you are travelling from a country with a risk of Yellow Fever virus transmission. See list here.
Mumbai International Airport
Tata Memorial Centre is approximately 30km from the Mumbai International airport and 20km from the domestic airport.
Travel to the centre by train
Travel to Parel Station on the Central line and Elphinston station on the Western Line. From there it is a 10 minute walk to the hospital.
The Centre is also accessible by bus or car.
Accommodation
Limited accommodation will be available at the Tata Memorial Guest House on a first come, first served basis.
Information on surrounding hotels will be posted to this site in due course.
Weather
The conference will take place in Spring with a mean temperature during the day of 24.8°C and very little chance of rain.
Gateway for India, Mumbai
For more information on tourist destinations in Mumbai, go to:
For enquiries please contact the following people:
Abstract submission enquiries - Sue Boucher sue@icpcn.co.za
Administration enquiries - Barbara Steel admin@icpcn.co.za
