King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme 2026

King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme 2026
ORTUS Conferencing and Events Venue, London, 5 CPD hours
Tue 22 Sep 2026 08:30-16:50

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

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"Great presentations, nice networking, event was great!
- King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2025
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"Very informative event and lots of practical, experienced advice"
- King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2025
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"A great introduction to HCL; to help deliver gold standard pump services"
- King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2025
08.30
Registration
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
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
10.00
System overview and cases
Dr Sufyan Hussain and Geraldine Gallen
11.10
Refreshment break
11.30
Update on Insulin pump systems and HCL

  • Mylife Loop
  • T:slim X2
  • Omnipod
  • MiniMed 780G system
  • FreeStyle Libre

12.30
Exercise and person with lived experience
With Dr Sufyan Hussain and Bruce McLaren, Expert by Experience
1.10
Lunch break
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
2.40
Inpatient with case studies
Emma Whight, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College Hospital
3.20
Networking break
3.40
Peer support and lived experience
With Geraldine Gallen and Lesley Jordan, Expert by Experience
4.20
Pregnancy and diabetes
Helen Rogers, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College Hospital
4.50
Evaluation and close
Geraldine Gallen


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
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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:

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‘Amazing course!‘
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2025
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‘Excellent, good learning experience‘
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2025
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‘Great speakers and content. Wonderful planning of the day‘
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2025
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‘Well organized and valuable content shared‘
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2025
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‘Very informative. I’ve learnt quite a few caveats/tips that I will use in my clinical practice‘
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2025
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‘Fantastic course, very useful for practice‘
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2025
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‘Overall, very good, excellent speakers and very informative talks. Clinically relevant information, feeling more confident than this morning’
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, February 2025
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‘Excellent study day, please do this regularly’
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, February 2025
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‘Excellent event, very well organised, great speakers, extremely useful subjects’
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, February 2025
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‘Excellent session that I would recommend to my colleagues’
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, February 2025
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‘Great meeting, liked F2F nature – helped with networking’
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, February 2025
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‘Excellent program, I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from this’
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, February 2025
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“It has definitely improved my knowledge on HCL. Great discussions on different scenarios“
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2024
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“Very informative, actually targeted towards patient care, not just statistics“
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2024
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“The day did meet my expectations. I will apply the learning in clinic and disseminate“
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2024
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“Excellent, very well considered to enable the novice to expert to learn and improve knowledge“
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2024
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“Really engaging and interesting day covering so many aspects to consider around HCL“
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2024
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“Excellent, high-quality education for HCPs“
- King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, November 2024
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“Excellent, practical and enjoyed patient expert sessions.”
- King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2024
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“Improved confidence with functionality of different HCL pumps, algorithms, considerations and analysis of data.”
- King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2024
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“An insightful, useful and much needed collaborative venture between medical expertise and industry. Simply wonderful!”
- King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, April 2024
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“I feel more confident and more motivated. Really enjoy being around other HCPs with similar interests and passions.”
- King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, January 2024
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“Such a great overview of HCL – lots of information and ideas to share with colleagues.”
- King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, January 2024
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“Well thought out variety of lectures/small tutorials/hands on patient contact – pitched at a good level and plenty of resources to learn more.”
- King’s Health Partners Hybrid Closed Loop Programme, January 2024

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

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.

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"Always a pleasure to attend an SBK event! Great staff, great organisation and always well attended by industry and HCPs."
- Air Liquide, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Belfast
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"Brilliant event that gives clinicians and industry the opportunity to discuss current ‘hot topics’ together, collaboratively."
- Menarini, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Birmingham
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"Given a great opportunity to reach out to people who we would not normally have access to."
- Lilly, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Birmingham

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