How to strengthen your diabetes service through the power of technology, pharmacotherapy and improved access
Join together with colleagues from health boards across Scotland and dive into the latest in optimising Hybrid Closed Loop systems, managing obesity and tackling rising capacity challenges. Equip yourself with the practical strategies to evolve your clinical approach and improve outcomes for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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Gain insight, connect with peers and take-home practical strategies to elevate your diabetes care
This is the 12th year of the Diabetes National Networking Forum in Scotland, packed with examples of best practice, national updates and expert advice. It offers an excellent opportunity to:
- Connect with peers from across Scotland and share what is working
- Take part in interactive Q&A sessions to expand your learning and deepen your insights
- Engage with expert presentations from leading diabetes specialists across Scotland
- Benefit from real-world case studies addressing complex clinical challenges
- Stay ahead of advancements in technology to achieve the best patient care
Attend as a delegate
The agenda for this insightful one-day training forum 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, Medtrum and mylife Diabetes Care for sponsoring this unique forum.
With thanks to the exhibitor
SBK would also like to thank Ascensia for exhibiting at this event.
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.
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 Edinburgh and benefit from key updates and valuable insights from leading experts and health boards from across Scotland.
- £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: Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh
Address: The Royal Mile, 80 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TH
Tel: 0131 557 9797
Email: reservations.edinburgh@radissonblu.com
Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps
From Edinburgh Airport:
By bus: Airlink buses leave from the airport regularly, and it's about a 30-minute ride to the Waverly Bridge stop just 400 metres from the hotel.
By tram: Take a convenient tram ride to the Princes Street stop, which leaves you a quick 800-metre walk to the hotel.
From Edinburgh Waverly Station:
The hotel is a quick 250-metre walk from Edinburgh Waverly, the city's central railway hub.
From Edinburgh Bus Station
Located by St Andrews Square, Edinburgh Bus Station is the main bus route into the city and is only a 1km walk from the hotel.
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
2026 will mark the 12th year of the Diabetes National Networking Forums in Scotland. 2025 was attended by over 90 professionals and was described as ‘fantastic’ and ‘very informative.’
In 2025 we were joined by attendees with the following job titles:
- Advanced Nurse Diabetes Argyll & Bute HSCP"
- Account Manager
- Account Manager, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes
- Category Manager, National Procurement
- CES – Autoimmune T1 Diabetes (aT1D) - Scotland, Norther Ireland & Northern England
- Clinical Account Manager
- Clinical Manager for Diabetes
- Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clyde Diabetes Service Educator
- Clinical Sales Manager
- Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant
- Clinical Services Manager
- Community Manager, Dietetics
- Consultant
- Consultant Endocrinologist
- Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Consultant Paediatric Diabetologist
- Consultant Paediatrician
- Consultant Physician
- Consultant Physician & GGC MCN Lead for Diabetes
- Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
- Contry Manager, UK & Ireland
- Dean of Medicine
- Diabetes Account Manager
- Diabetes Care Specialist Scotland
- Diabetes Dietitian - Clinical Lead Adult Insulin Pump Service
- Diabetes Educator
- Diabetes Nurse
- Diabetes Nurse Education Facilitator (Scotland & Northern Ireland)
- Diabetes Registrar
- Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
- Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Diabetes Trainee
- Dietitian
- District Sales Manager
- GP
- Hospital Affairs Lead
- Lead Clinical Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Lead Insulin Pump Specialist Nurse
- Market Access
- Marketing Manager UK & Ireland - Diabetes
- Medical Affairs Lead
- Medical Sales Representative
- National Director of Diabetes Scotland
- National Market Access Partner
- National Sales Manager, UK
- Paediatric Consultant
- Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist
- Paediatric Registrar
- Pharmacist
- Policy and Public Affairs Manager - Scotland
- Regional Account Executive
- Regional Business Manager
- Regional Manager
- Sales Manager
- Scotland & North England Sales manager
- Scottish Business Development Manager
- Senior Diabetes Account Manager
- Senior Diabetes Research Nurse
- Senior Fundraiser
- Senior Lecturer
- Senior National Diabetes CLS Educator
- Senior Specialist Market Access
- Specialist Diabetes Dietician
- Specialist Weight Management Service Lead
- Speciality Trainee
- ST4 Clinical Fellow
- ST5 Endocrinology and Diabetes
- ST6 Diabetesw & Endocrinology
- ST7 Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Technical Consultant
- Territory Business Manager
- Territory Manager
- Therapy Sales Specialist
- UK Marketing Manager
- Young Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
From these organisations:
- University of Glasgow MVLS, Diabetes UK Clinical Champion
- University of Dundee
- Tandem Diabetes Care
- Sanofi
- Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
- Roche Diabetes Care
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals UK & Ireland
- Owen Mumford
- NovoNordisk (DO NOT ADD TO NAME BADGE)
- NovoNordisk
- NHS Tayside
- NHS National Services Scotland
- NHS Lothian
- NHS Lanarkshire
- NHS Highlands
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- NHS Grampian
- NHS Golden Jubilee
- NHS Forth Valley
- NHS Fife
- NHS Ayrshire and Arran
- New Victoria
- Medtrum
- Medtronic
- McCallum and partners GP Surgery
- Lanarkshire Weight Management Service
- JDRF
- Insulet International Ltd
- Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Garscadden Burn Medical Practice Glasgow City
- Eli Lilly and Company Limited
- Echosens
- Diabetes UK - Scotland
- Dexcom UK & Ireland
- Annat Bank Practice
- Air Liquide Healthcare Ltd
- Advanced Care Research Centre Academy
- Abbott Diabetes Care
- Ascensia Diabetes Care
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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.
Medtrum is a company dedicated to simplifying the management of diabetes. We develop and deliver medical devices that aim to meet the needs of people with diabetes, create tools to support healthcare professionals whilst exploring the frontiers in artificial pancreas research.
With thanks to the exhibitor
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
