Join us for the BCU HELS Burns Conference 2024, a premier hybrid event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements and innovations in burn care and celebrating the experiences of burn survivors. This conference brings together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share their insights, experiences and best practices in the field of burn treatment and recovery.

What to Expect:

• Keynote Speaker: Hear from a renowned specialist in burn care, Nicole Lee: Coined by Fire: Learning from History. Nicole is a Burns Matron, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Incoming President, British Burn Association and a BACCN and British Burn Association Board member

Participate in interactive sessions covering topics including:

Burn prevention and public health: strategies for reducing the incidence
Social Media Influence and Burn: The Tiktok Experience
Special Considerations in Paediatric Burns
The Burn Survivor stories… Their journeys and coping mechanisms (the UHB experience)
Burn Research and clinical trials
Panel discussion by different nursing fields (Adult, Mental health, Learning Disability and Children & Young people)

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees during our networking events, including a welcome reception and coffee break.

• Library display: Explore the exhibit of resources on burn injuries at the Seacole Library throughout the week.

You can win a £50 Amazon voucher. To enter, submit an artwork or picture with a write-up of what burn injuries mean to you (not more than 300 words). The person with the highest vote wins the voucher. This should be sent to funmilayo.salawu-adeitan@bcu.ac.uk by August 23rd, 2024.

Who Should Attend:

Nursing and allied health care students
Burn Care Specialists
Nurses and other Health Care Professionals
Researchers and Academics
Healthcare Administrators
Non-profit Organizations and Support Groups

Why Attend:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and evidence-based practices in burn care.

• Network with peers and industry leaders to foster professional relationships and collaborations.

• Discover innovative products and services that can improve patient outcomes.

Registration is now open! The Conference is free but is first come first served as there is limited in-person space.

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your knowledge and contribute to the future of burn care. We look forward to welcoming you to BCU!

For inquiries, please email Dr Chinenye Anetekhai chinenye.anetekhai@bcu.ac.uk

HELS Burns Conference (Online)