Book your place at this conference for a practical, clinically grounded understanding of how Hybrid Closed-Loop systems work.
Explore on-boarding strategies and engage with real-world case studies, from exercise and pregnancy to inpatient scenarios. Join leading experts from King's Health Partners as well as your peers to build your confidence in implementing this transformative technology that’s shaping the future of Type 1 Diabetes care.
An introduction to HCL technology
This dedicated introductory programme has been designed to equip attendees with practical knowledge and the latest updates on Hybrid Closed Loop systems. Bringing together leading experts and healthcare professionals for a full day of education, collaboration and insight into the evolving landscape of diabetes technology and care.
Fully booked in November 2025, we expect this forum to be very popular. Book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Understanding HCL systems
This comprehensive training day offered healthcare professionals a comprehensive overview of Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) systems, practical case studies, and insights into person-centred diabetes care.
Key content:
- Overview of HCL technology and the evolving role in Type 1 Diabetes management
- Education and onboarding strategies for patients using HCL systems
- In-depth system demonstrations and clinical case discussions featuring Mylife Loop, T:slim X2, Omnipod, MiniMed 780G and FreeStyle Libre
- Psychological aspects of technology use with real-world case studies
- Specialist topics, including: inpatient care considerations; exercise and diabetes management; pregnancy and diabetes
- Lived experience and peer support, including person-led sessions
Delivered by King's Health Partners
Attend as a sponsor
We would be delighted to discuss all of the available opportunities for you to get involved. Please email sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.
Hear from past attendees
| 08.30 |
Registration
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| 09.00 |
Introduction and general overview
Dr Sufyan Hussain, Diabetes & Endocrine Physician at Guy's & St Thomas', Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, King's College London
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| 09.30 |
Education and on-boarding
Geraldine Gallen, Type 1 Service Lead, Diabetes Nurse Consultant and Emma Wright, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College London
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| 10.00 |
System overview and cases
Dr Sufyan Hussain and Geraldine Gallen
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| 11.10 |
Refreshment break
|
| 11.30 |
Update on Insulin pump systems and HCL
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| 12.30 |
Exercise and person with lived experience
With Dr Sufyan Hussain and Bruce McLaren, Expert by Experience
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| 1.10 |
Lunch break
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| 2.00 |
Psychology and technology with case studies
Dr Marilia A Calcia, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Diabetes Psychiatry and Psychology Service, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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| 2.40 |
Inpatient with case studies
Emma Whight, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College Hospital
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| 3.20 |
Networking break
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| 3.40 |
Peer support and lived experience
With Geraldine Gallen and Lesley Jordan, Expert by Experience
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| 4.20 |
Pregnancy and diabetes
Helen Rogers, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College Hospital
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| 4.50 |
Evaluation and close
Geraldine Gallen
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The sponsors have had no editorial input into the agenda, content development or choice of speakers
This Diabetes Healthcare Professional training was facilitated by Dr Sufyan Hussain and Geraldine Gallen at King’s Health Partners.
Sharing their expertise
Dr Sufyan Hussain
Diabetes & Endocrine Physician and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London
Geraldine Gallen
Type 1 Service Lead, Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse
King's College London
Emma Whight
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
King's College London
Helen Rogers
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
King's College Hospital
Dr Marilia A Calcia
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Diabetes Psychiatry and Psychology Service
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Learning and networking
Facilitated by King’s Health Partners, this HCL programme is designed for Diabetes Service Leads, Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Diabetes Specialist Nurses.
Past attendee feedback
This introductory conference was created following the success of King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programmes in 2025, here is just a selection of some of the positive feedback we have received from the past attendees:
Free to attend
- FREE to attend for NHS and Public Sector attendees
The last King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, run in November 2025 was fully booked. Please book as soon as possible to secure your place.
Please note: Places at the forum are free to attend however, if you book a place and find yourself no longer able to attend, please email the bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk with at least 5 working days notice, so that we can reallocate your place. Failure to attend without prior written cancellation will result in a charge of £100 + VAT.
- Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day please email Sarah Kemm for further details.
Venue details
Venue: ORTUS Conferencing and Events Venue, London
Address: 82-96 Grove lane, Camberwell SE5 8SN
Telephone: 0203 69 69 760
https://ortusevents.com/find-us
Terms and conditions
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
This
event is free of charge to NHS and Public Sector attendees, if you book
a place and find yourself unable to attend you must inform us by
emailing the bookings team
at SBK Healthcare at least 5 working days prior to the event taking
place. Failure to attend without written cancellation, 5 days before
the event will result in a charge of £100. 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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Attend as sponsor
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 offering 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.
Interested in having 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 conference or online forum that best suits the 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:
Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk
