Foundations of Obesity Management: From First Consultations to Long-Term Support

Foundations of Obesity Management: From First Consultations to Long-Term Support
Face-to-face 5 CPD hours £99 + VAT
Royal National Hotel, London, 5 CPD hours
Thu 11 Dec 2025 09:00-17:00

With growing pressure to manage obesity and prescribe weight-loss medication, take this opportunity to enhance your skills and build your confidence


This educational conference will provide an introductory guide to managing obesity. By focusing on the practicalities of conducting first consultations, offering lifestyle advice, prescribing and supporting patients on GLP-1s and making surgical referrals, you will leave with a significantly improved understanding of obesity management pathways. Whether you are a GP, practice nurse, resident doctor or work within diabetes care, this conference has something valuable to offer everyone!

5 hours Continuing Professional Development and networking: what you will learn

This dedicated training day will equip you with the basic tools you need to support your patients living with obesity. Each presentation will be tailored to impart practical, implementable guidance and top tips. All attendees will be given a short, printed guide, created by your speakers, equipping you with a handy ongoing reference for each topic covered:


  • Preparing for a consultation: engaging, understanding and motivating your patient 
  • Lifestyle and exercise interventions: what works and how it can help in practice 
  • Choosing weight-neutral drugs: key considerations, reviews and switching strategies
  • Prescribing GLP-1s: patient selection, eligibility and lifestyle education 
  • Long-term GLP-1 use: ensuring tolerance and navigating adverse effects 
  • Bariatric surgery referral: understanding the pathway, criteria and support requirements 
  • Long-term post-surgical support: physical and psychological implications and re-referral criteria 
  • Integrated obesity pathways: long-term role of primary care, MDT strategies and streamlining services

Why attend?

This interactive and engaging forum will arm you with the increased knowledge and practical skills to confidently support and manage patients on the obesity pathway. Benefit from: 


  • Building networks: gain access to obesity and primary care professionals, as well as thought leaders to build a community of peers for support, advice and guidance
  • Professional learning: discover clinical updates, evidenced learnings and real-world examples
  • Facilitated discussion: ask your burning questions, bring your case-based questions and discuss the solutions to your challenges

Invitation to sponsor

SBK Healthcare National Conferences are designed to enable obesity management providers to support healthcare professionals. If you would like to sponsor this forum, please email Vanessa Pearce or call Vanessa on 01732 897788 to find out about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package.


9:00
Registration and networking
9:30
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Identifying and engaging patients
9:40
Beyond the BMI: Preparing to identify and build a picture of obesity history
  • Key facts and statistics of obesity: what you need to know
  • Preparing from a consultation: exploring weight history, comorbidities, psychosocial factors and readiness for change
  • Considerations for primary care consultations: what is different?
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor, University of Exeter and Honorary Consultant Physician, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
10:00
Lived experience: The reality of living with obesity
  • Hear first-hand what it is really like living with and being treated for obesity within the NHS
Mary Perkins, Speaker with lived experience
10:20
Questions and answers with your speakers
10:30
Supporting behaviour change in a busy clinic: brief interventions with a big impact
  • Exploring the goal of weight related conversations: what do you need to achieve?
  • How to initiate non-judgemental, effective conversations: building rapport and engagement
  • Implementable, basic tools that patients can engage with to enable a change
Dr Katie Hesketh, Assistant Professor in Exercise Prescription, University of Birmingham
11:10
Questions and answers with your speakers
11:15
Sponsored presentation opportunity

If you are an Obesity Management provider and would like to be part of this day, and present to this audience, please contact vanessa.pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for further information.

11:25
Questions and answers with your industry partner speaker
11:30
Networking break
Medical management of obesity
11:50
How to minimise weight-gain by choosing weight neutral drugs
  • Understanding which drugs can cause weight-gain and how to review
  • Which drugs can you switch to or introduce to minimise drug related weight gain?
  • Case studies: explore the real-world impact weight neutral drugs can have on overall weight management
12:15
Questions and answers with your speaker
12:20
Effective selection and use of GLP-1s: Obesity management for people with and without diabetes
  • Choosing the right patients for GLP-1 therapy: who, when and how?
  • Understanding the guidance: patient selection and eligibility criteria
  • How to combine GLP-1 use with lifestyle support for those with and without diabetes
Professor Thomas Barber, Professor of Endocrinology and Consultant Endocrinologist, University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
12:45
Questions and answers with your speaker
12:50
Interactive discussion: Selecting patients for GLP-1s and supporting the use
  • How do you currently identify suitable patients? And how are you working to improve or streamline your process?
  • How do you address tolerability? What do you do to set realistic expectations for use of GLP-1s?
  • How do you tackle long-term obesity and diabetes management? How do you monitor the outcomes from GLP-1s?
1:15
Networking lunch
2:15
Managing GLP-1 side effects and practical steps for navigating their long-term use
  • Determining expectations and duration of therapy
  • How to manage tolerability and side effects: effective safety monitoring
  • Case studies: practical tips to improve the way you support and manage patients on GLP-1s
Irena Cruickshank, Weight Management Nurse Specialist, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
2:40
Questions and answers with your speaker
Surgical pathways and aftercare
2:45
Referring patients for bariatric surgery: what GPs and nurses need to know
  • Understanding the NHS pathways for surgery
  • Exploring the referral criteria and case study insights into the practical application of this
  • How to prepare patients for a surgical assessment
Mr Dimitri Pournaras, Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon, North Bristol Centre for Weight Loss, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, North Bristol NHS Trust
3:10
Supporting the long-term follow up of bariatric surgery
  • Managing nutritional deficiencies, recurrent weight gain post-surgery and lifelong complications
  • How to provide effective psychological support
  • Understanding common post-surgery symptoms and navigating which concerns you would refer back
3:35
Questions and answers with your speaker
3:45
Networking break
4:05
Interactive discussion: Getting patients ready for bariatric surgery and supporting them long term
  • What is your current referral process? How does it support your patients and what could you do to make it a smoother?
  • How do you identify and manage post-surgical complications or common challenges?
  • How do you know when it’s the right time to refer your patients back to specialist care? Do you have experience of this?
The national picture
4:30
From assessment to aftercare: building an integrated obesity pathway
  • Understanding the role of primary care in the obesity pathway
  • Strategies for MDT collaboration and streamlining local services
  • From plan to action: achieving the 10-year plan for obesity
4:55
Questions and answers with your speakers
5:00
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.

Confirmed speakers to-date:

Professor Rob Andrews

Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology
University of Exeter Medical School
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Mary Perkins

Speaker with lived experience

Dr Katie Hesketh

Assistant Professor in Exercise Prescription
University of Birmingham
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Professor Thomas Barber

Professor of Endocrinology and Consultant Endocrinologist
University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Irena Cruickshank

Weight Management Nurse Specialist and Independent Prescriber
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Mr Dimitri Pournaras

Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon
North Bristol Centre for Weight Loss, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, North Bristol NHS Trust

Meet the Advisory Board

This agenda has been developed with the expertise of renowned leaders in the field, Prof Rob Andrews and Irena Cruikshank. This Obesity Management Advisory Board has created a groundbreaking event that offers cutting-edge insights and the latest clinical approaches to obesity management.

Professor Rob Andrews

Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology
University of Exeter Medical School

Irena Cruickshank

Weight Management Nurse Specialist and Independent Prescriber
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Pricing

  • £99+VAT for NHS and Public Sector professionals

All attendees will be given a short, printed guide, created by your speakers, equipping you with a handy ongoing reference for each topic covered.


SBK Healthcare is charging an attendance fee of £99+VAT to ensure attendance. If you are in a situation where you do not have the funding, but would like to attend, please do contact Sophie Richardson on 01732 897788.


Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day please email Vanessa Pearce for further details.

Venue details and travel

Venue name: The Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury
Address: 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Tel: 020 7637 2488

Email: info@imperialhotels.co.uk

Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps


Underground

Russell Square station on the Piccadilly Line is a 1 minute walk from our hotels, providing connection to Heathrow Airport, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Green Park within moments.


Train

King's Cross, Euston and St. Pancras International train stations are a short walk from the hotels, within 10 - 15 minutes.


Bus

Classic red London Buses pass by our hotels, along Southampton Row, providing  further connections to all over the city.


Car

There is underground parking at Royal National, President and Bedford Hotels. Please note this is paid parking, approx. £22-24 depending on length of stay.

Please be aware that the hotel is situated within the London Congestion Zone and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone, which require additional charges to be applied. Visit the relevant government sites to see if your vehicle is applicable/ to make payment directly.


Taxi

Our city is home to the signature black cab and our friendly porters are happy to assist with booking taxis for our guests. Airport transfers are also available, please book through the porters (payable locally).


Parking: Underground parking located directly beneath

Car Park Tariff - for Royal National and Bedford Hotel Car Parks

2 Hours - £8

3 Hours - £12

4 Hours - £14

6 Hours - £17

10 Hours - £19

12 Hours - £21

24 Hours - £24

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 one day conference dedicated to learning and networking

This introductory level conference follows our hugely successful Obesity National Networking Forums which ran in November 2024 and June 2025. Now it’s your turn to benefit! Designed especially for those who are new to obesity management, we expect attendance from: 


  • GPs, Practice Nurses and Advanced Nurse Practitioners 
  • Community Nurses and Dietitians 
  • Resident Doctors 
  • Diabetes Consultants, Registrars, Nurses and Dietitians 
  • Pharmacists

Past attendee feedback

Take a look at how the attendees described Obesity Management National Networking Forum in November 2024 and June 2025:

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“It has been better than other events I attended in the last twelve months”
- Clinical Management of Obesity National Networking Forum, June 2025
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“Learnt a lot. High quality talks, made connections with relevant professionals and sponsors”
- Clinical Management of Obesity National Networking Forum, June 2025
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“Excellent experience. Good to learn from others’ experience and also get updates”
- Clinical Management of Obesity National Networking Forum, June 2025
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“Very well done – I am impressed with the organisers – well organised and informative”
- Clinical Management of Obesity National Networking Forum, June 2025
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“Very informative with wonderful insights. Will attend again. Excellent networking”
- Clinical Management of Obesity National Networking Forum, June 2025
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"Excellent day"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Very relevant content"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Seamless organisation throughout"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Would highly recommend. Well organised and good venue"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Engaging content throughout the day. Excellent knowledge and experience demonstrated by all presenters"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Very informative day which looked at and considered the wider holistic picture of patients living with obesity. Inspiring to be around many like-minded individuals to tackle obesity stigma"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Really valuable day – excellent speakers and agenda – good spread of topics and good pace"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Great to hear about the thoughts of attendees across the board and share ways of addressing obesity"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024
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"Enjoyed the mixed format of presentations and discussions – able to share/Identify good ideas and examples of practice across the UK"
- Obesity Management National Networking Forum, November 2024

Why sponsor a Diabetes National Networking 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 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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"Very helpful model for sponsor sessions"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Good updates from industry partners, especially with the ongoing changes in technology"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Enjoyed the 10 minute bite-sized updates"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Structured time with sponsors worked well"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Good sessions – focused and useful updates. Opportunity to answer specific questions"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Very worthwhile"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024

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:


Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk