Enhancing Paediatric Diabetes Care National Networking Forum 2026

Enhancing Paediatric Diabetes Care National Networking Forum 2026
£49 + VAT 6 CPD Hours
Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel, 6 CPD Hours
Wed 16 Sep 2026 09:00-16:40

This informative and educational forum brings together paediatric diabetes clinicians, specialist nurses, dietitians, youth-service leads, psychologists and commissioners managing care for children and young people. 


Whether your service looks after Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in CYP, you will have the chance to network with colleagues, hear from leading experts and leave equipped with practical, evidence-based ideas to improve outcomes for your young patients.


Sponsored by:        

CPD learning

Over 6 CPD-accredited hours you’ll engage in expert-led talks, real-world case studies and interactive discussions. By attending, you’ll gain actionable strategies to enhance both clinical and psychosocial support - helping you deliver more holistic, effective diabetes care for children and young people.


Benefit from 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

Attend as a delegate

The agenda for this insightful one-day training course is currently being extensively researched and developed. If you would like to receive the full programme once it is confirmed, please use the 'Reserve Place' button above. We will then send you the final agenda and speaker line-up.


Alternatively, if you are able to make a confirmed booking please use the 'Book Place' button above. The price to attend this educational forum is £49 + VAT for NHS and Public Sector professionals. 


We expect this dedicated day will be very popular. If you are planning on attending, we 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 forthcoming 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, caitlin.boyce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

With thanks to the sponsors

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott 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.

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"Good stands and I learnt from a personal as well as professional perspective"
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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"Industry partners were very informative and helpful. Managed to swap details for better patient care "
- Inclusion Healthcare, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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"Industry sessions meant I learnt about different technology that is coming or available"
- Heath Lane Surgery, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025

Agenda to be announced

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 caitlin.boyce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.


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


Pricing structure

Book your place to join us in London and benefit from key updates and valuable insights from leading experts from across the diabetes community.


  • £49 + VAT for 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: Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel
Address: 119 Norfolk street, S1 2JE SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom 
Tel: 
0114 278 2000

Email: H6628@accor.com

 

By train:

Sheffield Railway Station is only half a mile, 5 minute walk or 1 minute taxi from the hotel.

 

By car:

Mercure St Paul's Hotel is on junction 33 on the M1 is 6.6 miles or 20 minute drive.

*Please note there is no on-site parking at the hotel

 

A discounted rate available at the following two car parks:

 

Arundel Gate Car Park,

Address: 11A Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2PN

Location: 200 metres from the hotel or a 3 minute walk. To drive to the car park, you will need to follow the road round, taking between 6-12 minutes traffic depending

Payment details:

·        Full price is approx. £23 per day, however there is a hotel guest discount of 50% (approx. £12.50 for 24 hours)

·        Pay to park with your phone via the RingGo App 

·        Once registered please enter the hotel discount code: 45125 

·        Ensure you give your car registration number to a member of the front desk team 

·        Please note that the ticket for this car park is for single use only, and you will not be able to use the same ticket for re-entry

 

Q Park on Charles Street 

Address: 72 Charles St, S1 2NJ

Location: 200 metres from the hotel or a 3 minute walk. To drive to the car park, you will need to follow the road round, taking between 8-12 minutes traffic depending

Payment details:

·        Full price is approx. £22 per day, however there is a hotel guest discount of 50% (approx. £15.75 for 24 hours)

·        To book your discounted parking, use the following link: https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/sheffield/charles-street/

·        Once registered please enter the discount code: MHCS25 

·        We recommend that you book this parking in advance

What happens next?

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

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

This event is free of charge to NHS and Public Sector attendees, if you book a place and find yourself unable to attend you must inform us by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare at least 5 working days prior to the event taking place.  Failure to attend without written cancellation, 5 days before the event will result in a charge of £100. 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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Learning and networking

With over 1000 attendees to our diabetes conferences, courses and webinars in 2025, take a look at some of the job titles and organisations that came to our paediatric conference last year.

    In 2025 we were joined by attendees with the following job titles:


  • Band 6 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
  • Business Area Manager
  • Children's Diabetes Nurse
  • Children's Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical Associate Professor in Paediatric Endocrinology
  • Clinical Educator
  • Clinical Fellow
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • CNS Diabetes
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Consultant Paediatrician
  • Consultant Paediatrician with interest in diabetes and weight management
  • Deputy Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse Team Lead
  • Diabetes Support Specialist - Clinical
  • Doctor
  • Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Marketing Relationships Manager
  • Medical Sales Representative
  • Medical Student
  • Paediatric consultant
  • Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
  • Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Consultant
  • Regional Business Manager
  • South West CYP Diabetes Network Manager
  • Specialist Nurse
  • Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Specialist Paediatrician
  • Speciality Paediatric Doctor
  • ST8 Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Registrar
  • Technology Access Lead
  • Youth Worker

    From these organisations:


  • Abbott Diabetes Care
  • Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Barts Health NHS Trust
  • Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Breakthrough T1D
  • Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
  • East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
  • East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Evelina London Children's Hospital
  • Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
  • London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
  • Northern Health & Social Care Trust
  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
  • Provide Community Interest Company
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
  • Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sanofi
  • Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
  • South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
  • United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Ypsomed/My Life

Here is some feedback:

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"I had a great day learning and expanding my knowledge and skills. I was able to network with other people"
- Enhancing Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum, November 2025
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"Very useful information that I can put into practice"
- Enhancing Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum, November 2025
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"Enhanced knowledge/understanding and better awareness in diabetes management"
- Enhancing Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum, November 2025
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"Very informative, good breadth of topics"
- Enhancing Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum, November 2025
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"Fantastic event, good networking with other colleagues"
- Enhancing Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum, November 2025
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"I am glad I attended this event. Lots of food for thought and take-home message for my clinical practice as well as for our PDU"
- Enhancing Outcomes in Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum, November 2025

Confirmed sponsors


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.


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. 

Engage as a sponsor

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 in the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.


By sponsoring this National Networking Forum, the focus on your organisation, product or service will be built seamlessly into the day. You will have a prime opportunity to cement yourself as a leading industry partner.

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 face-to-face conference or online forum that best suits your 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
Telephone: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk


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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