Strengthened rapid cancer diagnostic pathways for patients with non-specific symptoms
This event brought together colleagues from across rapid cancer diagnostic services to explore sustainable pathways, improve referral and triage decisions, and support patients with vague or non-specific symptoms.
Martin Downey, Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director for Access at NHS Lanarkshire, was joined by Clinical Nurse Specialists Jacque Douglas, Rachel Thomson and Claire Miller. They shared practical insights from their experience of developing and delivering rapid cancer diagnostic services.
Attendees learned from real-world service experience, discussed common challenges with peers and explored practical approaches to strengthening service models, improving referral criteria, using investigations appropriately and building effective MDT support around complex diagnostic pathways.
Sponsored by:
Advancing diabetes care
Gained a different perspective on diabetes service delivery
The forum brought together diabetes colleagues from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to share experiences and explore practical approaches to improving diabetes care.
- Exploring community-based diabetes care models to improve access, continuity and outcomes
- Benchmarking diabetes technology pathways and optimised pump and hybrid closed-loop use
- Adapted diabetes care for pregnancy, from pre-conception optimisation to postnatal support
- Addressing diabetic distress and strengthened psychological wellbeing within their services
- Exploring the safe and effective incorporation of exercise into diabetes management plans
- Clarified best practice for supporting patients who use alcohol and drugs
- Examining the evolving role of GLP-1s, prevention strategies and emerging therapies in advancing diabetes care
Inspiring education
Colleagues joined from across diabetes care for a day of networking, collaboration and learning
With an expansive and engaging agenda, interactive discussions and expert-led presentations, the attendees were able to:
- Benchmark their approaches: understand how other services are meeting targets and delivering high quality diabetes care in the community and beyond
- Engage in valuable discussions: share ideas on technological management and best practice when handling drug and alcohol use
- Advance their understanding: hear from experts on recent advancements in diabetes research and emerging therapies
With thanks to the sponsors
SBK Healthcare would like to thank mylife Diabetes Care and Tandem Diabetes Care for sponsoring this unique forum.
Thank you to the exhibitor
Invitation to sponsor
These trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offer dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time. As a sponsor, you will be full immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
To find out further information, please email vanessa.jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.
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Registration and networking opportunity
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| 9:00 |
Chairs opening remarks
Sarah Lowry, Clinical Nurse Manager, Endocrinology, St James' Hospital, Dublin
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| Incorporating exercise | |
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Understanding technological and practical management of exercise and diabetes
Mary Finn, Senior Diabetes Dietitian, Tallaght University Hospital
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| 9:40 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 9:50 |
Interactive discussion: Pump, CGM and HCL access across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
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| 10:10 |
CamAPS Liberty : Fully closed loop
Sponsored presentation delievered by MyLife Diabetes Care
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| 10:20 |
Sponsored presentation delivered by Tandem
Claire Muir, Senior Territory Manager and Aoibhínn Higgins, Business Unit Manager, Tandem
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| 10:30 |
Questions and answers with your industry partners
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| 10:40 |
Networking break
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| Adapting practice for pregnancy | |
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Addressing the needs of pregnant patients: pre-pregnancy optimisation, gestational diabetes and GLP-1s
Dr Christine Newman, Consultant Physician in Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Galway
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| 11:30 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| Exploring Diabetes UK Live Well Community Hubs | |
| 11:40 |
Improving knowledge and support in communities
Heather Causer, Engaging Communities and Volunteering Manager, Diabetes UK and Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager at Diabetes UK
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| 12:10 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 12:20 |
Networking lunch
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| Addressing psychological need | |
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Improving engagement and self-management: diabetic distress and psychological wellbeing
Dr Rebecca Houghton, Head of Clinical Health Psychology Services, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Holywell Hospital, Northern Health and Social Care Trust
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| 1:50 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 2:00 |
Interactive discussion: Facilitating psychological support in your diabetes service
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Networking break
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| Handling drug and alcohol use | |
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Guidance on best practice for supporting substance use and diabetic outcomes
Fiona Cook, Senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| Research updates and emerging therapies in diabetes care | |
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Advancing diabetes care: GLP-1s, prevention and emerging therapies
Professor Nigel Irwin, Senior Lecturer, Ulster University
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Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 4:00 |
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day
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With thanks to the speakers
This inspiring NHS educational forum brought together diabetes healthcare professionals from across Ireland to connect, collaborate and learn from each other’s experiences. Speakers included:
Fiona Cook
Senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sarah Lowry
Clinical Nurse Manager, Endocrinology
St James's Hospital, Dublin
Mary Finn
Senior Diabetes Dietitian
Tallaght University Hospital
Professor Nigel Irwin
Senior Lecturer
Ulster University
Dr Christine Newman
Consultant Physician in Endocrinology and Diabetes
School of Medicine and Institute for Clinical Trials, University of Galway
Heather Causer
Engaging Communities and Volunteering Manager
Diabetes UK Northern Ireland
Suzy Hull
Healthcare Engagement Manager
Diabetes UK Northern Ireland
Dr Rebecca Houghton
Head of Clincal Health Psychology Services, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Claire Muir
Senior Territory Manager and Aoibhínn Higgins, Business Unit Manager
Tandem
Who came?
SBK Healthcare have been delivering Diabetes National Networking Forums in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales since 2011 with thousands of healthcare professionals benefitting from quality education, national updates and vital networking.
This tailored conference was designed to encompass technology updates, community initiatives, transitions and beyond.
Designed for:
- Diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs)
- Consultant diabetologists/endocrinologists
- Diabetes specialist dietitians
- Clinical psychologists working in diabetes
- Paediatric and adult diabetes teams
- Pharmacists with a diabetes interest
- Advanced nurse practitioners
- Transition coordinators
- Community diabetes teams
Attendee feedback
Over the past 4 years, the Ireland diabetes events have received a plethora of positive feedback. Past attendees have valued networking, expert speakers and unmissable learning:
Sponsors
mylife Loop is an automated insulin delivery system that runs from your smartphone, linking the mylife YpsoPump insulin pump, the mylife CamAPS FX algorithm and the choice of either the Dexcom G6 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System.
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. The t:slim X2 and Tandem Mobi insulin pumps from Tandem Diabetes Care are powered by Control-IQ+ technology. They offer a choice of CGM integration, with the t:slim X2 compatible with FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus, Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 sensors, and Tandem Mobi compatible with Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 sensors.
Exhibitor
Why sponsor?
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. 2026's trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offer dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time. Each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
By sponsoring this National Networking Forum, the focus on your organisation, product or service will be built seamlessly into the day. You will have a prime opportunity to cement yourself as a leading industry partner.
Your own event, managed by us
SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the face-to-face conference or online forum that best suits your audience and meets your goals.
Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Vanessa Jarman
Telephone: 01732 897788
Email: vanessa.jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk
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