Paediatric Diabetes Care Forum

Enhance Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes Care National Networking Forum

£49 + VAT 6 CPD Hours

The Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London, 6 CPD Hours

Fri 7 Nov 2025 09:00-16:40

Secure your place today and explore how to strengthen your service to deliver high quality care

With the rise of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in CYP, alongside increasing advancements in technological and pharmacological interventions, join us in London to benchmark your role and hear the latest developments from leading diabetes experts from across the UK. Designed to strengthen your clinical and psychological support to ensure the best patient outcomes, you will leave this conference having shared examples of great practice and gained real-world practical guidance on how to elevate your service.

Provide supportive, accessible and outcome driven diabetes management for children and young people

With thanks to our industry partners:

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Step away from your day-to-day role to gain practical and actionable insights that will help you deliver quality care

Book your place today and leave equipped with the tools to:

Optimise HCL systems to support glucose control in real-life exercise settings
Navigate the emotional and psychological impact of technology
Manage complex cases involving comorbidities to improve patient outcomes
Maximise CGM and insulin pump benefits while managing access and engagement gaps
Integrate GLP-1s safely and effectively into your Type 2 diabetes care model
Strengthen your transition pathway using allied healthcare professionals and innovative MDT approaches

This one-day event is packed with best practice examples, expert speakers and engaging interactive discussions, including:

Networking opportunities with diabetes colleagues and service leads from trusts across the UK
Real-world case studies demonstrating best practice when managing complex CYP
Q&A sessions with leading clinicians and diabetes pioneers
Insights into current NHS strategies and service models across paediatric diabetes care
Updates from industry partners on the latest diabetes technologies and treatments

With thanks to our industry partners

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care Division and Ypsomed, Mylife Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique interactive forum.

Invitation to sponsor

This interactive event is a great opportunity for providers of diabetes technology and treatments to support healthcare professionals. If you sponsor this forum, you will be a fundamental part of the agenda, moderating the discussions, presenting in the dedicated ‘industry partners showcase’ plus exhibiting and networking during the break times. To find out more about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package, please email Sarah Kemm or call Sarah on 01732 897788.

9:00	Registration and networking in the exhibition hall
9:30	Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Optimising diabetes technology to enhance quality of life
9:40	Improving your management of insulin pumps and CGM: expectations and outcomes Supporting understanding and preparing families for sensor pump and usage Identifying and closing gaps in engagement and education: navigating inequalities and barriers to access in diabetes technology Case-study: effectively recognising and managing skin-related challenges associated with device use
10:05	Questions and answers with your speaker
10:15	Industry partner rotations: Discover the latest developments in diabetes treatments
10:45	Networking break in the exhibition hall
Improving management of HCL and exercise
11:15	Supporting Type 1 and Type 2 CYP to exercise with pumps Navigating the different pumps and optimising settings: overcoming challenges in glucose control Exploring recreational exercise and physical education management with HCL Case study: using HCL to ensure best care for paediatric patients during DofE
Supporting CYP psychologically
11:40	Enhancing psychosocial support for CYP using technology to management diabetes Exploring the psychological impact of new pump technologies on children and families Bridging the gap between clinical care and emotional support through integrated digital tools Case study: tackling the rise in disordered eating and body image concerns linked to continuous monitoring to improve quality of life
12:05	Questions and answers with your speakers
12:15	Industry partner rotations: Discover the latest developments in diabetes treatment
12:45	Networking lunch in the exhibition hall
Strengthening your Type 2 diabetes service
1:45	Improving clinical outcomes for CYP with Type 2 diabetes Developing effective protocols and intensive intervention pathways, including policy creation for T2 management Promoting effective familial engagement and long-term behaviour change Integrating diet and lifestyle strategies into sustainable care plans
2:20	Questions and answers with your speaker
2:30	Interactive discussion: GLP-1s in paediatric Type 2 diabetes understanding clinical use Share if your service is currently using GLP-1 in management of obesity or in type 2 diabetes? If yes, how are you implementing this treatment safely and effectively? Has your service seen an increase in demand for GLP-1s in CYP? How is your service adapting to meet this growing need?
Advancing the management of complex CYP
2:50	Navigating comorbidities and diabetes complexities in CYP Exploring the challenges of managing diabetes alongside complex physical and mental health comorbidities Strengthening collaboration across MDTs to deliver coordinated, holistic care Case studies: complex care management to improve paediatric patients’ quality of life
3:15	Questions and answers with your speaker
3:25	Networking break
Enhancing transition pathways
3:45	Interactive discussion: Optimising pathways from paediatric to adult services Share how your trusts transitions services currently run? What works for your service? Discuss practical strategies to improve transition? And engage with adult services?
4:05	Establishing the importance of allied healthcare professionals in your transition service Building a business case for youth workers, dietitians and psychologists Recognising the importance of MDTs involving non-clinical healthcare professionals Case study: implementing processes in place to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
4:30	Questions and answers with your speakers
4:40	Chairs closing remarks and close of day

Call for speakers

If you would like to give a presentation and share your work or the work of your service at this online conference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To discuss speaking opportunities please email the conference producer Lara Etheridge or call Lara on 01732 897788.

Pricing structure

£49 + VAT - one NHS or Public Sector Place

SBK Healthcare is pleased to offer the special attendance fee of £49+VAT to all NHS professionals. 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 Sarah Kemm for further details.

Venue details

Venue name: The Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London
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

What happens after you make your booking?

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking and you will be sent a formal confirmation. If you have not received this within 48 hours of making your booking please check your junk folder and then email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

Approximately one week prior to the conference you will be sent an email which will include all the final details for attendance on the day, including a final agenda and venue information.

Please inform us by writing to bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk if you have any special dietary or other requirements.

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

Attended by over 70 people, 2024 saw the first dedicated face-to-face Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum in 5 years! Keen to builld on that success, this best practice driven day will be specifically crafted to bring Paediatric Diabetes Professionals together and drill into the detail of improving the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children and young people.

Past attendee feedback

Don’t miss your chance to strengthen your service, share good practice and learn from diabetes experts. Book now and don’t miss out! Just hear how much attendees enjoy are training:

"Excellent day demonstrating the partnership of industry with clinical teams"

"I am glad I attended this event. Lots of food for through and take home message for my clinical practice as well as for our PDU"