Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol

Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre, 5 CPD Hours
Thu 25 Sep 2025

Attendees took their Hybrid Closed Loop learning to the next level by immersing themselves in interactive workshops to develop their knowledge and confidence in reviewing and advising on downloads.


Designed to provide diabetes secondary care HCPs with practical, real-world learning, the event also engaged participants with the most recent developments from industry. This stimulating day featured a variety of workshops focusing on key hot topics in the management of people using Hybrid Closed Loop systems for Type 1 diabetes. Each of the eight workshops was led by an expert in the field, who walked participants through case-study examples to improve their approach to optimising the technology and enhancing patient support.


With thanks to our industry partners: 

                              


                                   


Novo Nordisk sponsored a stand space at this SBK Healthcare meeting. The sponsors had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.

Fine tuning the use of Hybrid Closed Loop

Packed with hands-on learning and in-depth clinical scenarios, this training day was not to be missed. Attendees worked through real-world examples and discussed the intricacies of getting the most out of Hybrid Closed Loop systems. Participants booked their place and chose to attend four of the following case-based workshops:


1. Exercise and daily activity  or  2. Children under 5 years 

3. Alcohol management or  4. Pregnancy management 

5. Dietary considerations           or  6. Reducing the HCL inequality gap

7. Reducing high HbA1c  or  8. Engaging YP during transition

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"Well done SBK for an excellent training workshop!"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"The whole day was a valuable experience"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Informative and inspiring"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025

Plus insight from our industry partners was shared

SBK Healthcare would like to thank AbbottAdvanced TherapeuticsAir Liquide, Insulet, maker of Omnipod, Medtronic, MedtrumYpsomed, Mylife Diabetescare and Novo Nordisk for sponsoring this unique forum.

                              

                                                


Novo Nordisk sponsored a stand space at this SBK Healthcare meeting. The sponsors had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.

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"Great stands to visit"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Good to hear from the different pump companies"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Very good to network, get familiar with various pumps and algorithms and terminologies"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
8:30
Registration, networking and refreshments
9:00
Welcome and introductions
Dr Jackie Elliott, Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield
Keynote national update
9:10
On-boarding progress: system updates and optimisation guidance in clinical scenarios
  • Where are we now with on-boarding? Considering different population groups across the UK
  • Funding and commissioning update: improving access to HCL on-boarding
  • Understanding the latest data: real-world clinical evidence of improved outcomes
Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
9:40
Questions and answers with your speaker
9:50
Industry partner rotations: Discover the latest developments in Hybrid Closed Loop systems
10:40
Networking break
Hybrid Closed Loop system case-based workshops

You will have the opportunity to choose and attend four training workshops across the day, to enhance your knowledge and build on your skills. Each workshop will: 

  • Provide a broad overview of the topic and challenges before delving into the detail of how to tackle problems
  • Demonstrate strategies that people using HCL systems can implement and how to get the most out of the technology
  • Share case-based examples which will establish real-world clinical outcomes for a variety of scenarios
  • Equip you will top tips and practical tools to improve clinical outcomes for your patients
Workshops 1 and 2: please choose one of the following workshops
11:00
Workshop 1: Exercise and daily activity
  • Navigating HCL system downloads and fine tuning in line with exercise and daily activity
Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11:00
Workshop 2: Children under 5 years
  • Support young children on HCL and their parents/careers to optimise clinical outcomes
Anne-Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11:50
Industry partner rotations: Discover the latest developments in Hybrid Closed Loop systems
12:25
Networking lunch
Workshops 3 and 4: please choose one of the following workshops
1:25
Workshop 3: Alcohol management
  • Settings and system adjustments to minimise the challenges of drinking alcohol whilst using HCL
Fiona Cook, Senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1:25
Workshop 4: Pregnancy management
  • Real-world worked clinical scenarios to improve outcomes in pregnancy
Dr Kate Hunt, Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Workshops 5 and 6: please choose one of the following workshops
2:15
Workshop 5: Dietary considerations
  • Bolusing and carb counting on HCL: consideration and guidance to improve clinical outcomes
Amy Jolley, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Salford Integrated Diabetes Team, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
2:15
Workshop 6: Reducing the HCL inequality gap
  • How to reduce HCL inequalities with supporting non specialist HCP training. Exploring the considerations and navigating the challenges
Katie Hards, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
3:05
Networking break
Workshops 7 and 8: please choose one of the following workshops
3:25
Workshop 7: Reducing high HbA1c
  • Case based scenarios focusing on reducing HbA1c in people who continue to have high HbA1c when on-boarded to HCL systems
Dr Mark Evans, Honorary Consultant Physician, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
3:25
Workshop 8: Engaging YP during transition
  • Reducing DKA and flattening the HbA1c curve in young people moving to adult services by increasing engagement and optimising HCL
Dr Jackie Elliott, Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield
4:15
Close of day

Novo Nordisk has sponsored a stand space at this SBK Healthcare meeting. The sponsors have had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.



With thanks to the speakers

Dr Jackie Elliott

Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield

Dr Alistair Lumb

Consultant
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anne-Marie Frohock

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Amy Jolley

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Salford Integrated Diabetes Team, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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Fiona Cook

Senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katie Hards

Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Kate Hunt

Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Mark Evans

Honorary Consultant Physician
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking

This interactive training day followed 2 years of Hybrid Closed Loop National Networking Forums which have been consistently well-received by HCP attendees. Take a look at how these events are being described: 

Attendee feedback

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"Very well organised event with a varied programme of multiple interests"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Packed, informative agenda. Practical advice"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Very good content and delivered well by all speakers"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Very informative. Great presentations, good to be able to meet and discuss issues with colleagues"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Very interesting and good to network with other teams"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Good event covering basics and more advanced topics. Great speakers"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025

Past attendee feedback

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'Very well executed by the SBK team. Really interesting and information'
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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'Great day, sharing ideas and experience with other teams'
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
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'Amazing conference, really well organised and very useful relevant information'
- Gibraltar Health Authority
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'Extremely well organised. Excellent content and informative presentations'
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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'It was fantastic to hear from Healthcare Professionals that are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about hybrid closed loop and pushing diabetes technology forward.'
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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'An excellent, well organised day with influential guest speakers.'
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Adding their unique perspectives, we were pleased to welcome our industry partners



Abbott’s Diabetes Care Division is committed to helping people manage their diabetes and achieve their best health outcomes with innovative technology, such as the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.






Supporting over 40,000 people living with diabetes around the world, Air Liquide Healthcare is the authorised distributor of Tandem Diabetes Care’s innovative t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump. The latest version of the t:slim X2™ features Control-IQ™ - advanced hybrid closed-loop technology designed to help increase time in range.





Medtronic innovate solutions that treat more than 70 health conditions, from Parkinson’s to diabetes. Their healthcare technologies transform the lives of two people every second.







mylife Loop is an automated insulin delivery system that runs from your smartphone, linking the mylife YpsoPump insulin pump, the mylife CamAPS FX algorithm and the choice of either the Dexcom G6 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System. 




The ACE (Alternate Controller Enabled) Dana-I Insulin Pump offered by ATUK, features the unique ability to securely connect to a smartphone via ultra-low energy Bluetooth to facilitate fast and reliable insulin management via the user or artificial pancreas algorithm.





Insulet Corporation, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. The Omnipod DASH® System and Omnipod 5® Automated Insulin Delivery System, are alternatives to traditional insulin delivery. With its simple, tubeless and waterproof* design, the Pod provides up to 3 days of continuous insulin delivery. 

*The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 m for 60 min




Medtrum is dedicated to simplifying the management of diabetes. We develop and deliver medical devices that aim to meet the needs of people with diabetes and create tools to support healthcare professionals whilst exploring the frontiers in artificial pancreas research.






Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes.


Novo Nordisk sponsored a stand space at this SBK Healthcare meeting. The sponsors had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.

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"The sponsors all gave good information on their products and services"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Very interesting to compare and understand the nuances of each system"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025
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"Thank you very much for sponsoring an event for a good price that I can self fund"
- Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol, September 2025

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 presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully 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

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