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The UK National Neonatal Transport Conference 2026

Organised by the UK National Neonatal Transport Group
Dates24–24 Nov 2026
VenueIn person - Gateshead
CityGateshead, United Kingdom
A one-day UK national neonatal transport conference in Gateshead with poster abstracts, programme themes on transfer, simulation and family integrated care, and an evening networking event the night before.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 19 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Neonatal transport professionals, doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners and other healthcare professionals involved in neonatal transport services.
Networking
The event is an annual national gathering with exhibition, poster presentations and an evening networking event the night before.
Research Value
Poster abstracts are peer reviewed and can cover research, quality improvement, audit or service innovation; high-standard submissions may be invited into the main programme.
Trainee Relevance
The meeting includes practical neonatal transport themes, poster abstracts, possible main-programme presentation opportunities and a certificate of attendance.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Neonatal transport professionals, doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners and other healthcare professionals involved in neonatal transport services.
Networking
The event is an annual national gathering with exhibition, poster presentations and an evening networking event the night before.
Research Value
Poster abstracts are peer reviewed and can cover research, quality improvement, audit or service innovation; high-standard submissions may be invited into the main programme.
Trainee Relevance
The meeting includes practical neonatal transport themes, poster abstracts, possible main-programme presentation opportunities and a certificate of attendance.
Programme Highlights
Conference theme
Intrauterine transfer - experience, challenges, and implementation
Conference theme
Simulation in transport training - adapting and evolving practice with learning fed back into neonatal units
Conference theme
Family integrated care - innovation and best practice within the transport setting
Abstracts
Peer-reviewed poster presentations, with selected work potentially presented in the main programme
Exhibition
Exhibition and poster presentations included in registration
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 6 September 2026
Intrauterine transfer
Simulation in transport training
Family integrated care
Research
Quality improvement
Audit
Service innovation

MedicMess Tips

  • Submit poster abstracts by Sunday 6 September 2026.
  • Early-bird doctor pricing is £195 until 31 August 2026, then £240 from 1 September.
  • Other healthcare professional early-bird pricing is £165 until 31 August 2026, then £210 from 1 September.
  • Registration includes lectures, exhibition, poster presentations, refreshments, lunch and a certificate of attendance.
  • CPD UK accreditation will be applied for, but points were not stated.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£195
Standard registration£240
Key Deadlines
6 Sept 2026 · 61 days
Abstract submission deadline
31 Aug 2026 · 55 days
Registration deadline
24 Nov 2026 · 140 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
AccommodationAccommodation page existed but did not expose readable details during browser inspection.
Venue DetailsIn-person meeting in Gateshead. The public BAPM listing does not yet give a specific venue address.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyNeonatal transport
Organising societyUK National Neonatal Transport Group
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationIn person - Gateshead, Gateshead
The Complete Guide to the The UK National Neonatal Transport Conference 2026

The UK National Neonatal Transport Conference 2026 is an in-person national meeting for neonatal transport professionals, taking place in Gateshead on 24 November 2026 with an evening networking event the night before. The BAPM listing describes the meeting as an annual gathering for neonatal transport professionals to connect, share knowledge and exchange experience, including presentation of the latest national statistics on transport activity across the UK. Registration includes access to lectures, exhibition, poster presentations, refreshments, lunch and a certificate of attendance after the meeting.

The abstract route is explicit and useful for trainees and service teams. Poster abstracts are invited from all professionals involved in neonatal transport, including research, quality improvement, audits and service innovation. The submission deadline is Sunday 6 September 2026, with outcomes due in the week commencing 21 September. Abstracts are peer reviewed and may be selected for poster presentation; strong submissions may also be invited into the main programme. Published programme themes include intrauterine transfer, simulation in transport training, and family integrated care in the transport setting. Early-bird pricing is £195 for doctors and £165 for other healthcare professionals until 31 August 2026, rising to £240 and £210 from 1 September. CPD UK accreditation will be applied for, but points are not yet stated.