Focused technology updates and practical advice to take back to your diabetes service
This networking conference will engage and inspire you to improve your practice and fill the gaps in your team. Packed with educational presentations, expert speakers and valuable networking time, this one-stop-shop event will provide you with all the knowledge you need to tackle the latest diabetes technology developments in 2024.
With thanks to our industry partners:
Benefit from national technology updates, practical support and immersive discussions to improve diabetes management
This progressive NHS conference has been specially designed for diabetes NHS professionals who are looking to optimise their diabetes care delivery.
Join us in Leeds to focus on:
- Type 2 Diabetes and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Real-World CGM data interpretation
- Adapting your service in line with new technology demands
- Starting people on HCL from diagnosis
- Using Hybrid Closed Loop in pregnancy
- Supporting people with exercise and their HCL systems
- Safe guidance for alcohol use and Hybrid Closed Loops
- Navigating the psychological impact of new technologies
A diabetes technology update for you: 4 CPD Hours
Designed for all members of secondary care, diabetes multi-disciplinary teams. Take time away from your role to benefit from:
- Expert presentations delivered by key-thought leaders
- Real-world examples providing practical advice and guidance
- Panel question and answer sessions to develop your learning
- Networking and discussion with your peers
- CPD certificate for your professional development
With thanks to our industry partners
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Advanced Therapeutics (UK), Air Liquide, Dexcom, Medtronic and MyLife Diabetes Care for sponsoring this unique 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.
| 8:30 |
Registration and networking
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| 9:00 |
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Dr Carolyn Chee, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Nottingham
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| Continuous Glucose Monitoring | |
| 9:10 |
Optimising the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes
Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Associate Professor and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Regional CRN Lead for Metabolic and Endocrine Research, University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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| 9:35 |
CGM data interpretation: Type 2 Diabetes real-world examples explored
Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Associate Professor and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Regional CRN Lead for Metabolic and Endocrine Research, University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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| 10:00 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 10:10 |
Industry partners showcase 1: What is in the pipeline?
Featuring Advanced Therapeutics, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Medtronic and Ypsomed
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| 10:40 |
Networking break
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| Streamlining your diabetes service | |
| 11:00 |
Starting people on Hybrid Closed Loop
Anne-Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| Real-world use of Hybrid Closed Loop | |
| 11:25 |
Utilising Hybrid Closed Loop effectively for diabetes in pregnancy
Cathy Campbell, Diabetes Technology Specialist Midwife, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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| 11:50 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 12:00 |
Interactive discussion: Sharing best practice for meeting increasing demands on your service
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| 12:20 |
Industry partners showcase 2: What is in the pipeline?
Featuring Advanced Therapeutics, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Medtronic and Ypsomed
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| 12:40 |
Networking lunch
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| Hybrid Closed Loop – learning on the loops | |
| 1:40 |
Supporting people on HCL improve glucose control around exercise
Amy Jolley, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Salford Care Organisation, Northern Care Alliance
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| 2:05 |
Providing safe support and guidance for young adults on HCL with alcohol use
Dr Reza Zaidi, Consultant Diabetologist & Lead for Transition and Young Adult Diabetes Care - Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and National Clinical Lead at NHS England - National Transition & Young Adult Diabetes Pilot Programme
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| 2:30 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 2:40 |
Interactive discussion: Overcoming the challenges and barriers surrounding diabetes technology
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| 3:00 |
Networking break
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| Psychological Support for Diabetes Technology | |
| 3:10 |
Supporting your patients with the psychological impact of diabetes and diabetes technology
Samina Hassan, Specialist Psychological Therapist in Diabetes, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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| 3:35 |
Real-World Perspective: Hybrid Closed Loop experiences explored
Fiona Martin, Person Living with Type 1 Diabetes
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| 4:00 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 4:20 |
Chair’s closing remarks
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| 4:30 |
Close of day
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Engage in person with your skilled, knowledgeable and inspiring speakers
Professor Ramzi Ajjan
Associate Professor and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Regional CRN Lead for Metabolic and Endocrine Research
University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Anne-Marie Frohock
Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cathy Campbell
Diabetes Technology Specialist Midwife
Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Amy Jolley
Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Salford Care Organisation, Northern Care Alliance
Dr Reza Zaidi
Consultant Diabetologist & Lead for Transition and Young Adult Diabetes Care and National Clinical Lead
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England - National Transition & Young Adult Diabetes Pilot Programme
Samina Hassan
Specialist Psychological Therapist in Diabetes
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Fiona Martin
Person Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Attendees
This forum is part of the Diabetes National Networking Forum series which has been attended by Diabetes Service Leads, Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Diabetes Specialist Nurses.
One dedicated day of learning and networking, here are just some comments from previous attendees:
A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking
- £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
Address: 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 6ET
Tel: 0113 236 6366
The Leeds Mariott Hotel is centrally located. The Trinity car park is situated on the right as you arrive, postcode LS1 4AG.
Nearby:
Bus Station: Leeds City Bus Station
Train Station: Leeds City Railway Station
Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps
Accommodation suggestions: You can book your bedroom directly with the hotel using the above contact details (SBK Healthcare does not facilitate accommodation bookings). The venue is centrally located and there are a number of alternative places to stay. Availability for alternative accommodation can be identified by searching online, for example www.trivago.co.uk or www.uk.hotels.com and inputting the address and date of your visit.
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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Adding their unique perspectives, we are pleased to welcome our industry partners
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.
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.
At Dexcom, we believe that with diabetes, knowledge is power, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating and developing simpler and better ways for people with type 1 diabetes to measure, track and manage their diabetes. We’ve launched the world’s first real-time CGM system and helped to eliminate more than 11 billion fingersticks.
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. mylife Loop is the only HCL system licenced for use in pregnancy and in people aged 1 and over.
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 offer 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.
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