Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum 2025

Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum 2025
£49 + VAT
Radisson Blu, Glasgow, 5 CPD hours
Tue 2 Dec 2025 09:00-17:00

Discover the latest technologies and advances in diabetes management, all brought to life by expert presenters and dedicated industry partner showcases


This inspirational and motivational NHS conference will enable participants to share and learn from other healthcare professional colleagues’ experiences of diabetes care across Scotland. 


With thanks to our industry partner:


               


Key learning outcomes

This fascinating face-to-face conference will bring diabetes professionals from across Scotland together to broaden their knowledge base and build on their confidence through meaningful conversations and knowledgeable speakers. By taking the time out to attend, you will benefit from useful updates on the newest technologies and drug management, hear innovative ideas to take back to clinical practice and take part in thought-provoking discussions around overcoming joint challenges of funding and technology implementation.

Attend as a delegate

The agenda for this insightful one-day conference is currently being extensively researched and developed. If you would like to receive the agenda once it is confirmed please use the reserve place button above, we will then send you the agenda and speaker line-up.


Alternatively, you are able to make a confirmed booking using the book place button above. The price to attend this conference is £49 + VAT for NHS and Public Sector professionals.


We expect this conference will be very popular and so if you are planning on attending, we would encourage you to book or reserve a place as soon as possible. If you have any questions about attendance please email sophie.richardson@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

Attend as a speaker

If you would like to be a speaker at this forthcomng conference, we would love to hear from you! We are currently in the process of researching and engineering a programme to focus on all the most topical developments in diabetes management. If you would like to share your work, or the work of your service please let us know.


Please email the conference producer hope.frost@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

Take away insight from our industry partners

SBK Healthcare would like to thank AbbottAdvanced Therapeutics and Air Liquide for sponsoring this unique forum.

Are you from industry or a commercial company and interested in attending this face-to-face conference?

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.

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"Lovely supportive sponsors and very informative"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Enjoyed going round the stalls. Good, short, helpful 10 minute presentations"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Very much liked the supplier presentation dedicated times"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024

Here are just a few comments from this conference held in 2024

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"Great event. Very stimulating presentations. Great pace. Anna was a fantastic chair. Plenty of opportunity for networking"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Enjoyable, practical and useful"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Very well organized event. Topics very relevant to current practice and speakers all excellent. Great networking opportunity"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024

The full agenda will be launched soon


The agenda for this conference is currently being researched and developed. If you would like to be a programme adviser or would like to present at this important, educational day please email hope.frost@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.


To be the first to receive the programme when it is completed, please reserve a place using the button above.



Pricing structure

  • £49+VAT for one NHS or Public Sector place

SBK Healthcare is charging the nominal attendance fee of £49+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 Sarah Kemm for further details.

Venue details

Venue name: Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow

Address: 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL 

Tel: 0141 204 3333


Email: info.glasgow@radissonblu.com


Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps


How to get to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow


On foot

If you are travelling on foot, the Radisson Blu Hotel is located on Argyle St, just a few steps away from Glasgow Central Station

It is also only a 900-meter walk from Glasgow Queen Street train station to the hotel. The easiest route is typically Buchanan St to Argyle St. 

If you are walking from Buchanan Bus Station, the hotel is only a 1.1-kilometer walk via W Nile St. 


Travelling from Glasgow Airport

By bus: Take the Airport Express to the Hope Street stop on Bothwell Street. You'll be just 350 meters from the hotel. 

By taxi: Travel to the hotel by taxi takes about 20 minutes. The airport is about 14km from the hotel via M8.

By car: From the airport, merge onto M8 before taking the A739 exit towards Clyde Tunnel. On the A739, take the A814 exit towards the city center. Keep right on A814 before continuing onto Argyle St to reach the hotel.

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.
 
Privacy notices

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Who came?

This annual conference has been held since 2016 – attracting over 500 healthcare professionals from across Scotland. We welcomed to this invaluable event attendees with job titles including:

  • Specialist Nurses 
  • Dietitians
  • Consultants
  • Diabetes Specialists 
  • Midwives 
  • Registrars 
  • Professors 
  • GPs
  • Practice Nurses
  • Pharmacists 
  • Psychologists 

Attendee Feedback

Don't take our word for how much the attendees enjoyed this day, here is just some of the feedback that we have received: 

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"Great opportunity to update knowledge and network with colleagues from other areas"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Well organised. Good presentations and speakers"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Excellent opportunity to gain experience in the technologies available to manage diabetes"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"It was absolutely fantastic"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Very enjoyable day, was great to catch up with other teams and tech companies"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024
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"Excellent day! Very useful"
- Diabetes Developments in Scotland National Networking Forum, October 2024

With thanks to 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.





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.

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:
Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk