Implementation of Lipid Management in Primary Care

Implementation of Lipid Management in Primary Care
Online 1 CPD Hour Free
Webinar, 1 CPD Hour
Thu 24 Sep 2026 12:00-13:00

Supporting your confidence in lipid management

This practical one-hour webinar has been designed specifically for healthcare professionals working in primary care. Strengthen your confidence in implementing lipid management recommendations, interpreting treatment targets and helping patients achieve improved cardiovascular outcomes.


from lipid lowering therapies, optimise treatment approaches and overcome common challenges such as statin intolerance and medication adherence. Through practical case studies and real-world examples, this webinar will explore how to identify patients who would benefit from lipid lowering therapies, optimise treatment approaches and overcome common challenges such as statin intolerance and medication adherence.


  • Places are free and you can attend this webinar live or on-demand after it takes place
  • Don’t forget to check your junk folder if you don’t receive your registration email

Key learning outcomes

Useful guidance to help you implement lipid management recommendations in everyday practice


Whether you are new to lipid management or looking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar will provide practical take-home messages that can be immediately applied within your clinical practice. Key learning points:


  • Understand the burden of cardiovascular disease and why lipid management matters
  • Explore practical approaches to implementing lipid management guidance within primary care
  • Interpret treatment targets and support patients to achieve them
  • Identify when and how to initiate lipid lowering therapies
  • Recognise and manage statin intolerance effectively
  • Improve patient adherence to lipid lowering medications
  • Understand when treatment escalation is appropriate
  • Apply learning through practical case study discussions

Practical, up-to-date learning

Helping you apply evidence-based lipid management in real-world settings


Presented by Vishal Mashru, Medicines Optimisation Clinical lead, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS; Head of PCN Medicines and Research, Cross Counties Primary Care Network and chaired by Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant in Diabetes, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. During this interactive session, you will have the opportunity to:


  • Gain practical insights into implementing lipid management guidance
  • Learn from relevant case studies reflecting common clinical scenarios
  • Explore strategies to improve patient engagement and adherence
  • Ask questions and gain advice from an experienced clinical expert
  • Reflect on how best practice can be applied within your own service
  • Access the webinar on-demand if you are unable to attend live

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12:00
Introduction and instructions
Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant in Diabetes and Acute General Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Chair, Diabetes Technology Network-UK
12:05
Implementing lipid management in primary care
  • Burden of disease and why lipid management is important
  • How to implement guidance effectively in everyday practice
  • Interpreting treatment targets and how to achieve these with your patients
  • When and how to initiate lipid lowering therapy
  • Managing statin intolerance and improving adherence to medications
  • When to escalate treatment and how to manage these effectively
  • Case studies
Vishal Mashru, Medicines Optimisation Clinical lead, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS; Head of PCN Medicines and Research, Cross Counties Primary Care Network
12:45
Questions and answers

Your webinar chair Alistair Lumb, will pose your questions to Vishal Mashru. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered and discuss practical challenges encountered within your own clinical practice.

13:00
Close of webinar

Meet your webinar faculty

Practical strategies to improve cardiovascular outcomes through effective lipid management


Effective lipid management is a key component of cardiovascular risk reduction, yet translating guidance into day-to-day practice can often feel challenging. This is your opportunity to hear from a leading expert in this field.

Dr Alistair Lumb

Consultant in Diabetes and Acute General Medicine
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Vishal Mashru

Head of Medicines & Research
Cross Counties Primary Care Network

Free NHS attendance

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How this online webinar will work

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including the full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.


If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.


Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.


On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.


Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.


Who should attend?

Supporting healthcare professionals who are looking for practical solutions


Join colleagues from across primary and community care to gain practical insights, ask questions and strengthen your confidence in lipid management. This webinar would be particularly relevant for:


  • GPs
  • Practice Nurses
  • Community Nurses
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Pharmacists
  • Prescribing Pharmacists
  • Members of Primary Care Networks

Why attend?

Practical advice that is transferable to your clinical practice


Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of preventable illness and mortality across the UK. Effective lipid management is a key component of cardiovascular risk reduction, yet translating guidance into day-to-day practice can often feel challenging.


Featuring real-world examples and case-based discussions, the session will focus on helping you make evidence-based decisions, optimise treatment pathways and improve cardiovascular outcomes for your patients.