Delving into HCL nuances
Due to popular demand, our inspiring HCL training workshops have been updated for 2026. This new programme will provide key learning around the latest challenges for Hybrid Closed Loop, alongside a ‘back-to-basics’ getting started on HCL session for colleagues who want to build confidence from the ground up. Each of the eight workshops will be led by an expert in the field, using evidence based case-study examples to strengthen your approach to optimising the technology and enhancing the support you provide to people living with Type 1 diabetes.
Clinical case-study training
Practical, hands-on and clinically highly relevant, this is a training day not to miss.
You will work through real-world scenarios, explore what effective optimisation looks like and leave with increased confidence in getting the most from Hybrid Closed Loop systems for your patients. Book your place and choose to attend four of the following case-based workshops*:
1. Frailty management OR
2. Getting started with HCL
3. Exercise optimisation - 2026 update OR
4. Inpatient management
5. How we can optimise HCL settings OR
6. Pregnancy management - 2026 update
7. Navigating comorbidities OR
8. Neurodivergence and engagement
*On making your booking you will receive an email requesting which four workshops you would like to attend. Workshops must be chosen before the event, and we recommend selecting as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, should one of your first-choice workshops become fully booked.
Also taking place in London (Tuesday 17th March), Doncaster (Tuesday 23rd June) and Oxford (Friday 9th October). Choose the most convenient location and date for you.
With thanks to the sponsor
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Glooko for sponsoring this unique forum.
Invitation to sponsor
If you would like to be part of these leading events attended by over 360 healthcare professionals in 2025, there are a limited number of sponsored presentation opportunities. Please contact Sarah Kemm on 01732 897788 or email sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
| 8.30 |
Registration, networking and refreshments
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| 9.00 |
Welcome and introductions
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| Keynote national update | |
| 9.10 |
Hybrid Closed Loop rollout update: overcome on-boarding complexities and provide practical optimisation
Professor Mark Evans, Honorary Consultant Physician, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| 9.40 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 9.50 |
Industry partner rotations: Explore what is next in Hybrid Closed Loop technology
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| 10.30 |
Networking break
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| Hybrid Closed Loop System Case-Based Workshops | |
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You will be able to choose and attend four training workshops to develop your knowledge and build confidence in clinical practice. Each workshop will:
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| Workshop 1 and 2 | |
| 10.55 |
Please choose to attend one of the following training workshops: Workshop 1: Frailty management Adapting HCL for older adults: achieving safety-first targets, simplified settings and carer-supported pathways Katie Hards, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Workshop 2: Getting started with HCL New to HCL? ‘Back-to-basics’ exploration of core principles, safe on-boarding and optimisation tips using real downloads |
| 11.45 |
Industry partner rotations: Explore what is next in Hybrid Closed Loop technology
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| 12.20 |
Networking lunch
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| Workshops 3 and 4 | |
| 1.20 |
Please choose to attend one of the following workshops: Workshop 3: Exercise optimisation This workshop will have a fresh take for 2026. Navigating HCL system downloads and fine tuning in line with exercise and daily activity. Anne Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Workshop 4: Inpatients management Explore how to plan a patient-centred and safe approach to managing individuals using HCL in hospitals to avoid hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and DKA |
| Workshops 5 and 6 | |
| 2.10 |
Please choose to attend one of the following workshops: Workshop 5: How we can optimise HCL settings Case based scenarios focusing on reducing HbA1c in people who continue to have high HbA1c when on-boarded to HCL systems Professor Mark Evans, Honorary Consultant Physician, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Workshop 6: Pregnancy management This workshop will have a fresh take for 2026. Real-world worked clinical scenarios to keep women safe, optimise glucose levels and improve outcomes in pregnancy |
| 3.00 |
Networking break
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| Workshops 7 and 8 | |
| 3.20 |
Please choose to attend one of the following workshops: Workshop 7: Navigating comorbidities Case based scenarios focusing on coordinating care and making specific adjustment based on individualized targets Amy Jolley, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Workshop 8: Neurodivergence and engagement Practical approaches to improving engagement with HCL and supporting individuals to make changes to optimise their diabetes management John Pemberton, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust |
| 4.20 |
Close of day
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Call for speakers
If you would like to give a presentation and share your work or the work of your service at this online course, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To discuss speaking opportunities please email the conference producer Hope Frost or call Hope on 01732 897788.
Expert speaker line-up to-date
Katie Hards
Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Mark Evans
Honorary Consultant Physician
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
John Pemberton
Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Pricing structure
- £49+VAT for one NHS or Public Sector place
SBK Healthcare is charging the attendance fee of £49+VAT to ensure you do take up your place on the day. If you are in a situation where you do not have the funding, but would still like to attend, please do contact Sophie Richardson on 01732 897788.
Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Sarah Kemm for further details.
Workshops choices
You will work through real-world scenarios, explore what effective optimisation looks like and leave with increased confidence in getting the most from Hybrid Closed Loop systems for your patients. Book your place and choose to attend four of the following case-based workshops*:
1. Frailty management OR
2. Getting started with HCL
3. Exercise optimisation - 2026 update OR
4. Inpatient management
5. How we can optimise HCL settings OR
6. Pregnancy management - 2026 update
7. Navigating comorbidities OR
8. Neurodivergence and engagement
*On making your booking you will receive an email requesting which four workshops you would like to attend. Workshops must be chosen before the event, and we recommend selecting as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, should one of your first-choice workshops become fully booked.
What happens next?
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking and you will be sent a formal confirmation. If you have not received this within 48 hours of making your booking please check your junk folder and then email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.
Approximately
one week prior to the conference you will be sent an email which will
include all the final details for attendance on the day, including a
final agenda and venue information.
Please inform us by writing to bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk if you have any special dietary or other requirements.
Venue details
Venue name: Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Address: Sandy Park Way, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 7NN
Tel: +44 139 2890999
Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps
The Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park is located next to the M5, with a pedestrian bridge linking it directly to Sandy Park itself. Travel to and from Exeter Central is about 5 miles and the hotel has on-site parking and electric vehicle charging points. Travel to and from Exeter Central Train Station and Exeter St Davids Train Station is about 5 miles (15-20 minute journey).
Terms and Conditions
Registration fees
You
will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your
payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior
to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment,
you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
Cancellations and substitutions
A
full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within
the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation
must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK
Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date,
the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a
substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be
provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after
registering are acceptable at any time.
Conference changes
It
may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference
organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the
programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any
unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund
the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule
the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference
organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not
accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a
postponement or cancellation.
Certificate of attendance
A
certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to
every attendee, as a record of continuing professional training and
development.
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A forum dedicated to learning
Designed to follow the wonderful success of our Hybrid Closed Loop: Training Workshops series held in 2025, where over 360 diabetes healthcare professionals benefitted from practical education across various locations. We are delighted to present this new forum that will build on this training, growing every NHS attendees' understanding of how you can help to improve your patient outcomes.
Engaging and inspiring, here are just a few comments from attendees to 2025's HCL forums:
"One of the best organised events I’ve attended, the events team had 5 staff on the day, directing and checking in with all the sponsors. Lots of delegates across both adults and paediatric disciplines. A constant stream of interaction at break and lunch times. Valuable insights learned when able to join delegates during training workshops. Very slick!"
- Mylife Diabetescare, Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol 2025
Confirmed sponsor

Glooko improves health outcomes of people with chronic conditions through its personalized, intelligent, connected care platforms. Our proven technologies make lives better by revolutionizing the connection between patients and providers, driving patient engagement and adherence via digital therapeutics, and accelerating the speed of clinical trials. Glooko is globally deployed in over 30 countries and 8,000+ clinical locations.
Why sponsor this Diabetes Forum
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offer dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time. Each sponsor will be full immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
By sponsoring one of our Hybrid Closed Loop forums, 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 and in-house forums, or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Sarah Kemm
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk
Call: 01732 897788
