Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising

Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising
etc Venues Manchester, 5 CPD hours
Thu 26 Sep 2024

A diverse, interactive and dynamic diabetes conference which focused on developments in hybrid closed loop 


This engaging and inspiring NHS networking event provided practical advice from influential speakers and national implementation ideas for this rapidly developing technology. Not only did attendees benefit from thought provoking knowledge sharing, but they also had the opportunity to learn more about the latest technology and ask their burning questions in focused industry sessions. By taking the time out, those who attended returned to their services enthused to get back to work and start supporting patients, to optimise the use of their hybrid closed loop and improve clinical outcomes. 


With thanks to our industry partners: 



Delving into nuances of on-boarding and optimisation

With presentations from leaders in the field and unique networking opportunities, participants left this day upskilled and armed with crucial strategies, resources and best practice guidance, ready to provide hybrid closed loop technology support. Key focuses on the day 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 
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"Excellent meeting, very informative with numerous opportunities for professional networking, questions, etc."
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"It was packed with vital information relevant to current clinical practice"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"Plenty of opportunity to network. All the speakers were informative, interesting and thought-provoking"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024

With thanks to our industry partners

SBK Healthcare would like to thank AbbottAdvanced Therapeutics, Air Liquid, Dexcom, GlookoMedtronic and my life Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique forum.

9.00
Registration and opportunity to network

There will be an opportunity to complete a slido poll to share your aims for the day

9.30
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions

Meet your colleagues and benchmark your knowledge to date:

  • Who are you, where are you from and what would you like to take away from the day?
  • Where is your service currently with hybrid closed loop implementation?
  • How many people do you currently have using a hybrid closed loop system?
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
9.40
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
10.00
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
10.25
Questions and answers with your speaker
10.35
Hybrid closed loop technology in practice

At this point you will be split into groups to rotate around the industry partner presentations

Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Glooko, Medtronic
11.10
Networking break and visit your industry partners

This informal setting is a great opportunity to ask your questions and find out more about HCL

Exploring the systems
11.30
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 Thomas Crabtree, Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust
12.00
Questions and answers with your speaker
12.10
Hybrid closed loop technology in practice

At this point you will be split into groups to rotate around the industry partner presentations

Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Glooko, Medtronic
12.45
Lunch break and visit your industry partners
Improving clinical outcomes
1.45
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
2.15
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
2.45
Question and answers with your speaker
2.55
Interactive discussion: Benchmark your approach to optimising settings to improve clinical outcomes

In small groups your expert speakers will guide you through their experiences and will open up discussion to tackle how to optimise hybrid closed loop settings. You will leave this session equipped with practical advice to overcome your time, resource and capacity obstacles.

3.15
Networking break and final opportunity to visit your industry partners

This informal setting is a great opportunity to ask your questions and find out more about HCL

3.35
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 Kate Hunt, Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
4.05
Questions and answers with your speaker
4.15
Interactive discussion: practical use of HCL in your trust, unanswered questions and potential challenges
In small groups and guided by the speakers, you will be able to make individual action plans as well as identify further learning required.
4.35
Chair’s closing remarks and conclusions

Closing Slido polls to gauge what you have learnt and next steps

Your confirmed speakers to date:

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 Thomas Crabtree

Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust

Dr Kate Hunt

Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Anne-Marie Frohock

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Attendee feedback

Don't take our word for how much the attendees enjoyed the day:

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"Very informative day. Well run and very knowledgeable speakers"
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"Really interesting day. Good to hear where other people are at"
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"Improved my confidence in helping patients manage HCL systems"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"It was a great event! I was able to learn about HCL and also chat with other professionals from different areas"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"Good event with useful information and well organized"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"The event was interactive and engaging. Enjoyed networking with other healthcare professionals and sharing ideas"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"Excellent opportunity to network and increase knowledge around HCL"
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"Excellent, relevant, motivating"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"Excellent meeting, well worth attending. Useful talks and good to network"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024

Past attendee feedback

Our Hybrid Closed Loop National Networking Forums are consistently fully-booked and extremely well-received. Take a look at how past attendees have previously described these conferences:

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'Very well executed by the SBK team. Really interesting and information'
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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'Great day, sharing ideas and experience with other teams'
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
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'Amazing conference, really well organised and very useful relevant information'
- Gibraltar Health Authority
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'Extremely well organised. Excellent content and informative presentations'
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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'Very valuable and lots to take back to our service'
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
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'Wonderful experience – a lot of learning opportunities'
- Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
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'Fantastic. Lots of hands-on experience shared'
- Wye Valley NHS Trust
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'Very informative. Knowledgeable speakers with a passion for improving diabetes care'
- North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
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'Well organised day. Excellent speakers and very useful sessions'
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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'It was fantastic to hear from Healthcare Professionals that are knowledgable and enthusiastic about hybrid closed loop and pushing diabetes technology forward'
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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'An excellent, well organised day with influential guest speakers'
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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'Very interesting with lots of ideas and good networking'
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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'I had a lovely first experience of attending a meeting arranged by SBK Healthcare'
- Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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'Excellent event with lots of very useful information and discussions'
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Adding their unique perspectives, we were pleased to welcome 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.


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.


Glooko improves health outcomes of people with chronic conditions through its personalized, intelligent, connected care platforms. Our proven technologies make lives better by revolutionizing the connection between patients and providers, driving patient engagement and adherence via digital therapeutics, and accelerating the speed of clinical trials. Glooko is globally deployed in over 30 countries and 8,000+ clinical locations.


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 i

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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"Great for the sponsors partnering with the organisations to deliver training to healthcare professionals"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"Great to meet each sponsor and enjoyed the knowledge sharing"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024
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"I was able to ask questions and confirm what I already know, but also nuggets of new information which has been extremely useful"
- Hybrid Closed Loop: On-Boarding and Optimising, Manchester 2024

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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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