Pre-Conference Workshop

Advances in Paediatrics Sleep Workshop Programme taking place on 20-21 November 2025. This comprehensive workshop features multiple sleep medicine modules, including specialised components that have been endorsed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, ensuring the highest educational standards and professional recognition. Please note that workshop places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Expert clinicians from Southampton Children’s Hospital will run the sleep workshop, ensuring the material is practical and relevant. Under the leadership of Prof. Cathy Hill (Southampton University), the team has taught hundreds of multi-disciplinary professionals, both nationally and internationally, for over a decade. This RCPCH-endorsed bespoke Hong Kong course will focus on the management of common non-respiratory sleep disorders.

International Speakers

Mrs. Karen FARRANCE

Senior Specialist Paediatric Sleep Practitioner
Southampton Sleep Training Coordinator
University Hospital Southampton

Dr Ness HEWERTSON

Paediatric Consultant in Sleep Medicine 
Clinical Lead for The Neuro Sleep Service
Southampton Children’s Hospital

Prof Catherine HILL

Professor, Paediatric Sleep Medicine
The University of Southampton, UK
Honorary Consultant Paediatrician 
Southampton Children’s Hospital

Registration Fee

2 Days Registration Fee (20 - 21 Nov 2025)
Date
Fee
20 - 21 November 2025
HK$800

Workshop Programme Detail
20-21 November 2025

20 November 2025 (Thursday)
0915
Welcome and Introductions
0945
Understanding the impact of a child’s sleep problems on the family: video case study
Prof. Cathy Hill
1015
Research evidence - impact of a child’s sleep problems on parents/carers and siblings
Prof. Cathy Hill
Tea-Break 1045
1110
Neurophysiology of sleep: circadian and homeostatic regulation of sleep
Dr. Ness Hewertson
1140
Neurophysiology of sleep: introduction to EEG sleep stage scoring and the neurochemical regulation of sleep
Dr. Ness Hewertson
1225
Sleep and culture: how culture influences parenting and the importance of incorporating cultural practices in sleep programmes
Ms Karen Farrance
Lunch-Break 1300
1400
The Function of Sleep and Circadian Health in Cognitive and Behavioural Health
Prof. Cathy Hill
1440
The Function of Sleep and Circadian Health in Physical Health
Prof. Cathy Hill
Tea-Break 1500
1515
Evidence for what sleep habits promote optimal sleep – screens, light, routine and more..
Ms Karen Farrance
1615
Q&A
1630
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21 November 2025 (Friday)​
0900
Chronic Insomnia: Identification and Non-pharmacological Treatment Approaches in Pre-adolescents
Ms Karen Farrance
1000
Case Study
Tea-Break 1045
1110
Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Identification and Treatment
Dr Ness Hewertson
1210
Use of Medication in Chronic Insomnia
Prof. Cathy Hill
1300
Medication Case Studies
Lunch-Break 1315
1400
The Measurement of Sleep with Case Studies
Prof. Cathy Hill
1530
Q&A
1600
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