Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Birmingham

Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Birmingham
The National Conference Centre, Birmingham, 5 CPD hours
Wed 4 Dec 2024

This diabetes conference in Birmingham, was a diverse, interactive and dynamic event centered on advancements in hybrid closed-loop systems


An inspiring and interactive NHS networking event aimed at providing practical guidance from influential speakers and national strategies for the implementation of this fast-evolving technology. Attendees not only engaged in enlightening knowledge sharing but also had the opportunity to explore the latest technological innovations and address urgent questions in focused industry sessions. By participating in this event, those who joined us were able to return to their service rejuvenated, eager to support patients in optimising their hybrid closed loop systems and improve clinical outcomes.


With thanks to the sponsors:


Delving into nuances of on-boarding and optimisation

With expert presentations and exclusive networking opportunities, this event empowered the audience with key strategies, resources, and best practice advice so that they were upskilled and ready to provide hybrid closed loop technology support. Key learning outcomes included: 


  • Understanding national data from early adopters and considerations for your service   
  • Developing your existing knowledge to support your patients with their individual needs 
  • Maximising the clinical benefits of HCL systems for people with diabetes 
  • Supporting people with low time in range to optimise their settings 
  • Achieving improved use of HCL systems during daily physical activity 
  • Refining settings in pregnancy to achieve improved results 

With insight from our industry partners

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Advanced TherapeuticsAir Liquid, Medtronic and Medtrum for sponsoring this unique forum.

1
Chair’s opening remarks
Dr Jackie Elliott, Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield
Understanding the national approach
2
Exploring the principles and role of Healthcare Professionals in HCL role out
  • Establishing the principles of your type 1 diabetes team
  • Understanding your role within the onboarding and optimisiation of hybrid closed loop
  • Navigating how diabetes teams will develop and what you should consider
Professor Partha Kar, Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead, NHS England and GIRFT
3
National developments for hybrid closed loop: shared data and updates from NHSE
  • Exploring the national approach: where we are now, within the 5-year delivery plan
  • Understanding the data: uptake of hybrid closed loop across the country
  • Service considerations, support and guidance: lessons learnt from pilot sites
Professor Partha Kar, Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead, NHS England and GIRFT
4
Questions and answers with your speaker
5
Hybrid closed loop technology in practice
Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Air Liquide, Medtronic, Medtrum
Exploring the systems
6
Exploring the technology options and individual considerations for HCL systems
  • System compatibility for individuals with diabetes: supporting individuals’ choices
  • Navigating the differences between each system
  • Practical insights and real-world examples for selecting an appropriate system
Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
7
Questions and answers with your speaker
8
Hybrid closed loop technology in practice
Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Air Liquide, Medtronic, Medtrum
Improving clinical outcomes
9
Utilising hybrid closed loop to optimise diabetes management for low time in range
  • Applying your learnings to optimise time in range: tips and tricks
  • Practical approaches to adjusting system settings to help achieve time in range
  • Navigating product and person specific considerations
Dr Jackie Elliott, Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield
10
Refining settings of hybrid closed loop during daily activity to achieve improved results
  • Exploring system variation for exercise in daily life: what to consider
  • Navigating personal reactions to hybrid closed loop: understanding the algorithm
  • Your guide to adapting system settings to achieve enhanced outcomes during and after movement
Anne-Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11
Question and answers with your speaker
12
Interactive discussion: Benchmark your approach to optimising settings to improve clinical outcomes
13
Refining settings of hybrid closed loops during pregnancy to achieve improved results
  • Understanding and educating on the basics of hybrid closed loop systems for pregnancy
  • Exploring the available settings of HCL systems and the benefits for women with diabetes during pregnancy
  • Your guide to adapting system settings to achieve enhanced outcomes in pregnancy
Dr Tara Lee, Clinical Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
14
Questions and answers with your speaker
15
Interactive discussion: practical use of HCL in your trust, unanswered questions and potential challenges
16
Chair’s closing remarks and conclusions

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

Professor Partha Kar

Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead
NHS England and GIRFT

Dr Alistair Lumb

Consultant
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anne-Marie Frohock

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Tara Lee

Clinical Research Fellow
University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking

This conference welcomed diabetes professionals for networking, learning and idea sharing. Here are just some comments from previous attendees:

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"An excellent day. Lots of information given, very relevant to diabetes"
- Western Health and Social Care Trust
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"Today was very useful, knowledgeable and thought-provoking. Highlighted gaps and inequalities in healthcare delivery. Good to network with other HCP’s face to face"
- Southern Health and Social Care Trust
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"Great venue. Excellent presentations. Informative Sponsors"
- Northern Health and Social Care Trust
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"Very well laid out. Excellent mix of theory and practical talks at stands and opportunities to"
- HSE - Cavan General Hospital
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"Very enjoyable day. Good to network and meet up with colleagues across the province"
- Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
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"All excellent speakers, informative and interesting presentations"
- Letterkenny University Hospital

Past attendees

Attendees have included the following job titles:


  • Account Manager - Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • APS/HCL Therapy Manager
  • Assistant Service Manager
  • Associate Specialist
  • Category Manager, National Procurement
  • Clinical Lead Dietitian
  • Clinical Manager for Diabetes
  • Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Clinical Trainer
  • Committee Chairperson
  • Committee Secretary
  • Community Diabetes Staff Nurse
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Consultant Endocrinologist
  • Consultant in Paediatric Diabetes
  • Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist
  • Consultant Paediatrician
  • Consultant Paediatrician, Diabetologist
  • Consultant Physician
  • Consultant Physician, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
  • Country Diabetes Manager
  • Diabetes and Endocrine Lead
  • Diabetes Consultant Physician
  • Diabetes Nurse
  • Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Diabetes Paediatric Nurse
  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Diabetes Technology Lead
  • Diabetologist
  • Dietitian
  • Executive Territory Manager
  • General Practitioner
  • Lead Diabetes Nurse
  • Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Lead Market Access Executive
  • Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
  • Market Access Specialist
  • National Diabetes CLS educators (Diabetes Specialist Nurse)
  • Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
  • Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Product & Education Specialist
  • Regional Manager North UK
  • Sales Manager
  • Senior Diabetes Research Nurse
  • Senior Diabetes Specialist
  • Senior Fundraiser
  • Specialist Registrar
  • ST7 Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Strategic Development Manager
  • Territory Manager


From the following organisations:


  • NHS Ayrshire and Arran
  • NHS Tayside
  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
  • NHS Lothian
  • NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
  • NHS Forth Valley
  • NHS Grampian
  • NHS Lanarkshire
  • Insulin Pump Awareness Group Scotland
  • University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes
  • Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, NHS Lothian
  • NHS National Services Scotland
  • NHS Borders
  • JDRF
  • NHS Golden Jubilee
  • NHS Dumfries and Galloway
  • Royal Hospital for Children
  • Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd
  • Medtronic
  • Dexcom
  • Abbott Diabetes Care
  • Air Liquide Healthcare
  • Advanced Therapeutics UK

Adding their unique perspectives, we were 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.




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.





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.

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.

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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