Fit for the Future - 10-year Health Plan and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

CANDDID Conference 26 - Come and hear leading academics and clinicians in the field, as well as join masterclasses and workshops.

Welcome to CANDDID Conference 2026!

Please join us for the 7th Annual CANDDID Conference.

The theme for this year is ‘Fit for the future: The NHS 10 year Health Plan and Neurodevelopmental Conditions’

You will hear directly from Baroness Angela Browning on the landmark Autism Act inquiry alongside leading voices including Profs Tom Shakespeare, Regi Alexander and Satheesh Gangadharan, Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou. Gain insights, take part in hand-on masterclasses and connect with peers and leaders driving change across the UK.

The event is aimed at all health and social care staff, academics and commisioners working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

The agenda with timings for the day, is being finalised.

There will be a separate booking link for families and carers - spaces will be limited so please register your interest here: CANDDID Conference 2026 - Families and Carers Expression of Interest – Fill in form

Please email cwp.canddid@nhs.net for any further questions.