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With the rise of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in CYP, alongside increasing advancements in technological and pharmacological interventions, join us in London to benchmark your role and hear the latest developments from leading diabetes experts from across the UK. Designed to strengthen your clinical and psychological support to ensure the best patient outcomes, you will leave this conference having shared examples of great practice and gained real-world practical guidance on how to elevate your service.
Provide supportive, accessible and outcome driven diabetes management for children and young people
With thanks to our industry partners:
Step away from your day-to-day role to gain practical and actionable insights that will help you deliver quality care
Book your place today and leave equipped with the tools to:
- Optimise HCL systems to support glucose control in real-life exercise settings
- Navigate the emotional and psychological impact of technology
- Manage complex cases involving comorbidities to improve patient outcomes
- Maximise CGM and insulin pump benefits while managing access and engagement gaps
- Integrate GLP-1s safely and effectively into your Type 2 diabetes care model
This one-day event is packed with 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
With thanks to our sponsors
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care Division and Ypsomed, Mylife Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique interactive forum.
With thanks to our exhibitor
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 and networking in the exhibition hall
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| 9:30 | 
      Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
     
      Dr Diana Yardley, Specialist Nurse, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 
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| Optimising diabetes technology to enhance quality of life | |
| 9:40 | 
      Improving your management of insulin pumps and CGM: expectations and outcomes 
     
 
      Dr Fiona Regan, Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Consultant, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
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| 10:10 | 
      Questions and answers with Dr Fiona Regan
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| 10:20 | 
      myLife loop in paediatrics: Enhancing diabetes management in young patients
     
      Nicky Moor, Clinical Educator, Ypsomed Ltd, mylife diabetes
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| 10:30 | 
      Empowering diabetes management: The FreeStyle Libre systems portfolio
     
      Sophie Milne, Medical Sales Representative, Abbott
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| 10:40 | 
      Questions and answers with Nicky Moor and Sophie Milne
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| 10:50 | 
      Networking break in the exhibition hall
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| Improving management of HCL and exercise | |
| 11:15 | 
      Supporting Type 1 CYP to exercise with Hybrid Closed Loop Systems
     
 
      Paula Chinchilla, Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 
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| Supporting CYP psychologically | |
| 11:45 | 
      Enhancing psychosocial support for CYP using technology to manage diabetes
     
 
      Dr Lyndsey Carlson, Clinical Psychologist, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust 
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| 12:15 | 
      Questions and answers with Paula Chinchilla and Dr Lyndsey Carlson
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| 12:25 | 
      Networking lunch in the exhibition hall
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| Strengthening your Type 2 diabetes service | |
| 1:25 | 
      Improving clinical outcomes for CYP with Type 2 diabetes
     
 
      Dr Pooja Sachdev, Clinical Associate Professor in Paediatric Endocrinology, The University of Nottingham
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| 1:55 | 
      Questions and answers with Dr Pooja Sachdev
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| 2:05 | 
      Interactive discussion: GLP-1s in paediatric Type 2 diabetes understanding clinical use
     
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| Advancing the management of complex CYP | |
| 2:35 | 
      Navigating comorbidities and diabetes complexities in CYP 
     
 
      Nicola Birchmore, Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
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| 3:05 | 
      Questions and answers with Nicola Birchmore
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| 3:15 | 
      Networking break
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| 3:40 | 
      Strengthening Diabetes MDTs Through Youth Support Workers and Transition Support
     
 
      Darren Meade, Youth Worker, Paediatric and Young Adult Diabetes Team, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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| 4:10 | 
      Questions and answers with Darren Meade
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| 4:20 | 
      Chairs closing remarks and close of day 
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                Dr Diana Yardley
                
            
            
                Specialist Nurse
            
            
                Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Dr Fiona Regan 
                
            
            
                Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Consultant
            
            
                Evelina London Children’s Hospital
            
        
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                Nicky Moor
                
            
            
                Clinical Educator
            
            
                Ypsomed Ltd, mylife diabetes
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Sophie Milne
                
            
            
                Medical Sales Representative
            
            
                Abbott
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Paula Chinchilla
                
            
            
                Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
            
            
                University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Dr Lyndsey Carlson
                
            
            
                Clinical Psychologist
            
            
                Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Dr Pooja Sachdev
                
            
            
                Clinical Associate Professor in Paediatric Endocrinology
            
            
                The University of Nottingham
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Nicola Birchmore
                
            
            
                Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
            
            
                Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
            
        
 
            
        
              
                Darren Meade
                
            
            
                Youth Worker
            
            
                Paediatric and Young Adult Diabetes Team, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
            
        
Pricing structure
- £49 + VAT - one NHS or Public Sector Place
- Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day please email Sarah Kemm for further details.
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.
Venue details
Venue name: The Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London
Address: 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Tel: 020 7637 2488
Email: info@imperialhotels.co.uk
Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps
Underground
Russell Square station on the Piccadilly Line is a 1 minute walk from our hotels, providing connection to Heathrow Airport, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Green Park within moments.
Train
King's Cross, Euston and St. Pancras International train stations are a short walk from the hotels, within 10 - 15 minutes.
Bus
Classic red London Buses pass by our hotels, along Southampton Row, providing further connections to all over the city.
Car
There is underground parking at Royal National, President and Bedford Hotels. Please note this is paid parking, approx. £22-24 depending on length of stay.
Please be aware that the hotel is situated within the London Congestion Zone and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone, which require additional charges to be applied. Visit the relevant government sites to see if your vehicle is applicable/ to make payment directly.
Taxi
Our city is home to the signature black cab and our friendly porters are happy to assist with booking taxis for our guests. Airport transfers are also available, please book through the porters (payable locally).
Parking: Underground parking located directly beneath
Car Park Tariff - for Royal National and Bedford Hotel Car Parks
2 Hours - £8
3 Hours - £12
4 Hours - £14
6 Hours - £17
10 Hours - £19
12 Hours - £21
24 Hours - £24
What happens after you make your booking?
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
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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A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking
Attended by over 70 people, 2024 saw the first dedicated face-to-face Paediatric Diabetes National Networking Forum in 5 years! Keen to builld on that success, this best practice driven day will be specifically crafted to bring Paediatric Diabetes Professionals together and drill into the detail of improving the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children and young people.
Past attendee feedback
Don’t miss your chance to strengthen your service, share good practice and learn from diabetes experts. Book now and don’t miss out! Just hear how much attendees enjoy are training:
‘One of the best organised events I’ve attended, the events team had 5 staff on the day, directing and checking in with all the sponsors. Lots of delegates across both adults and paediatric disciplines. A constant stream of interaction at break and lunch times. Valuable insights learned when able to join delegates during training workshops. Very slick!’
- Ypsomed (mylife Diabetescare), Optimising Hybrid Closed Loop Systems: Training Workshops, Bristol 2025
With thanks to our 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. mylife Loop i
With thanks to our exhibitor
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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