Institute for Health Research Children, Young People and Families 2025 Conference
Thursday 22 May 2025 from 9.30am to 4pm
Supporting health and well-being among children, young people and families.
This event aims to focus on evidence-led research and practice in supporting the health of children, young people, and families.
The meeting is being organised by Dr Lawrence Foweather and Dr Emma Ashworth, who jointly lead the children, young people and families interest group within the Institute for Health Research at Liverpool John Moores University.
The meeting aims to bring together partners and key stakeholders in the North West to showcase our latest research with regional partners and share experiences with the view to promoting collaborative action in addressing child health inequalities.
Programme
Discover more details about the Children, Young People, and Families 3rd Annual Conference and what to expect on the day.
Presentations and workshops spanning across the broad range of research themes within the special interest group, including:
- Health behaviours (substance use, violence reduction, abuse)
- Promoting perinatal health
- Physical and mental health
- Parents/carers influences on child health
- Health promotion interventions
- Nature-based initiatives
The morning programme will focus on showcasing research at LJMU from a range of disciplines with a focus on how best to support children and young people’s health across the system. The afternoon programme includes two interactive breakout workshops co-delivered with partner organisations. Morning breaks and lunch will provide opportunities for networking and discussion.
Venue
The venue is within walking distance of Liverpool Lime Street Train Station. Paid car parking is nearby (5-minute walk) at Mount Pleasant Car Park.
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, L3 5GE
Who should attend
The meeting will be relevant to representatives from academia, industry, the public sector and the third sector that have an interest in children, young people and family health and well-being. This may include researchers, public health professionals, clinicians and health care professionals, policy-makers, health specialists, paediatricians, physicians, educators, community and business leaders, psychologists and behavioural scientists, among others.
Registration
Registration is free, and includes food and refreshments
Please note:
Registration closes on 16 May 2025.
Certificate of Attendance
We can provide you with a certificate of attendance after the conference if desired for CPD purposes. Please email CYPFconference@ljmu.ac.uk to request a certificate.
For any queries, contact us on CYPFconference@ljmu.ac.uk
Find out more about the Institute for Health Research
Discover more about our children young people and families research group