Optimising Diabetes Technology in Pregnancy National Networking Forum

Optimising Diabetes Technology in Pregnancy  National Networking Forum
£49 + VAT 5 CPD Hours Face-to-Face
Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, London, 5 CPD hours
Tue 18 Mar 2025 09:00-16:00

This conference reached capacity in 2024 and with last year’s attendees ‘looking forward to attending next year’, it’s vital to book your place now.


This comprehensive conference is packed with wide ranging expert experiences, a variety of current topics and ‘absolutely brilliant’ networking. Benefit from reviewing up-to-date evidence, delving into practical discussions and sharing knowledge to implement in your clinical practice. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025 for a wonderful, varied day of high quality, relevant information and updates for your current practice in diabetes pregnancy. 


Confirmed sponsors to-date:


Leave stimulated to implement your learnings from the day and make changes to your clinical practice

With significant changes occurring with diabetes management in pregnancy, ensure you take the time out to benchmark your service and identify how others are progressing in-line with current technological advances and rapidly developing guidelines. Book your place to focus on:

  • Robust and comprehensive plans for implementing a pregnancy only Hybrid Closed Loop
  • Inspiring Hybrid Closed Loop case studies for optimising control and troubleshooting 
  • Real-life experiences for enhancing glucose control with unlicensed HCL systems
  • Evidenced based guidance for the use of CGM for people with T2D in pregnancy
  • Navigating the support offered pre-partum and post-partum for the growing numbers of pregnant people with Type 2 diabetes
  • Progressive technology and digital interventions for gestational diabetes management 

Meet your sponsors

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Advanced Therapeutics 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.



9:00
Registration, networking and refreshments
9:30
Chair’s opening remarks
Nina Willer, Diabetes Specialist Midwife, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Optimising the Use of Hybrid Closed Loop
9:40
Latest system developments: exploring the pregnancy specific Hybrid Closed Loop system
  • Onboarding pregnant women: managing the practicalities
  • Understanding the implications of a pregnancy-only system
  • Exploring the evidenced clinical improvements for people using the system during pregnancy
Dr Tara Lee, Clinical Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10:10
Questions and answers with your speakers
10:20
Industry partners showcase: Discover the latest technology offerings for diabetes pregnancy management
10:40
Networking break
11:00
Optimising control and troubleshooting for people using Hybrid Closed Loop systems in pregnancy
  • Practical insights and real-world examples for selecting an appropriate system
  • Striving for optimal glucose control during pregnancy
  • Case studies explored and lesson learnt: top tips for common challenges
Dr Kate Hunt, Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
11:30
Questions and answers with your speakers
11:40
Interactive discussion: Benchmarking your approach to optimise settings: improving clinical outcomes in pregnancy
  • Share your experience of data reviews with pregnant people using HCL
  • How do you optimise their settings to improve control?
  • What challenges have you faced and how did you overcome them?
11:55
Feedback from interactive discussion: Benchmarking your approach to optimise settings: improving clinical outcomes in pregnancy
12:05
Industry partners showcase: Discover the latest technology offerings for diabetes pregnancy management
12:30
Networking lunch
Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
1:25
Utilising CGM to improve glucose control during pregnancy for people managing their Type 2 diabetes
  • Exploring the latest evidence and trial data to determine the suitability of CGM use for Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
  • Enhancing access to CGM for Type 2 women during pregnancy: understanding the guidance
  • Case based exploration of the improvements in clinical outcomes during pregnancy
Cathy Campbell, Diabetes Technology Specialist Midwife, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
1:55
Improving support and guidance for people with Type 2 diabetes pre-partum and post-partum
  • Navigating the rising numbers of people with Type 2 diabetes accessing your service
  • Implementing comprehensive follow-up pathways post-partum and exploring case based practicalities
  • A look to the future: preparing for the increasing numbers of Type 2 in pregnancy and the impact on your service delivery
Dr Anna Brackenridge, Consultant in Diabetes, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
2:25
Questions and answers with your speakers
2:35
Networking break
2:55
Interactive discussion: How to improve clinical outcomes of Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
  • What is your current approach to supporting Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy?
  • Share your main challenges and how you are working to overcome them
  • What are your experiences of using CGM for Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy so far? What are you planning going forward?
3:10
Feedback from interactive discussion: How to improve clinical outcomes of Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
Digital Interventions for Gestational Diabetes
3:20
Utilising technology and digital intervention to manage gestational diabetes
  • Technology interventions for GDM: latest trials and evidenced outcomes
  • Digital monitoring: real-world benefits and clinical outcomes explored
  • Establishing the benefits of moving towards technology driven management of GDM
Dr Christy Burden, Associate Professor in Obstetrics, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
3:50
Questions and answers with your speakers
4:00
Close of day

Your speaker line-up:

Nina Willer

Diabetes Specialist Midwife
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Tara Lee

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

Dr Kate Hunt

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

Cathy Jones (Campbell)

Diabetes Technology Specialist Midwife
Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Dr Anna Brackenridge

Consultant in Diabetes
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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Dr Christy Burden

Associate Professor in Obstetrics
Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol

A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking

  • £49+VAT for NHS and Public Sector professionals

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: The Holiday Inn London, Bloomsbury
Address:  Coram Street, London WC1N 1HT 
Tel: 0371 942 9222

Email: reservations@hibloomsbury.co.uk

Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps

Parking: Controlled access to parking, parking at a charge 28 GBP. There is a public parking located underneath the hotel and can be booked https://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/locations /show/4010381010 or paid as your drive in. HOTEL IS WITHIN THE CONGESTION CHARGE AREA.

Public Transportation: Kings Cross - St Pancras Eurostar, Russell Square Station

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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One day dedicated to inspiring, thought-provoking presentations, discussions and networking

Previously held in Birmingham in 2023 and Manchester in 2024, we are pleased to bring this conference to London. Here are just a few comments from last year’s attendees:  

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“Very useful day – gained lots of information to take back to clinical practice.”
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust
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“Super day. I’ve been to every year for many years, and this has been the best so far.”
- Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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“Excellent opportunity to review current evidence and network and chat to sponsors.”
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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“Excellent – first time attending this forum. Great networking opportunity. Very well organised and great content. Looking forward to attending next year.”
- Southern Health and Social Care Trust
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“A wonderful, varied day of high quality, relevant information and updates with regard to current practice in diabetes in pregnancy.”
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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“Interesting, engaging and well organised. Above all, the team were attentive, helpful and friendly, always ensuring comfort and enjoyment of the day.”
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Past attendees from 2024

Attendees have included the following job titles:


  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes Specialist Midwife
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Diabetes Nurse Educator
  • Diabetes Lead Midwife
  • Registrar
  • Diabetes Consultant
  • Lead Midwife in Diabetes
  • Speciality Doctor, Diabetes
  • Consultant Physician, Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • Advanced Midwife Practitioner Diabetes
  • Doctor (ST6 Metabolic Medicine/Chemical Pathology)
  • Professor in Metabolic Medicine and Endocrinology
  • Senior Clinical Lecturer in Endocrinology
  • Diabetes Sister
  • Consultant Endocrinologist
  • Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead
  • Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology
  • Antenatal Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • ST4 Diabetes and Endocrine
  • Diabetes Support Midwife
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner Diabetes Dietitian

From the following organisations:


  • Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
  • Bolton NHS Trust
  • Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
  • East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust 
  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Medway NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • NHS Ayrshire and Arran
  • NHS Tayside
  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • North East Essex Diabetes Service
  • Northern Care Alliance
  • Northern Health and Social Care Trust
  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 
  • Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend
  • Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
  • Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Southern Health Social Care Trust
  • St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals
  • Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Coombe Infant and Maternity Hospital
  • The National Maternity Hospital
  • The Rotunda Hospital
  • The Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
  • University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  • Whiston Hospital
  • Whittington NHS Trust
  • Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust
  • Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust
  • Wye Valley Trust

Adding their unique perspectives, we are pleased to welcome our industry partners



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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 presentation, 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