15/06/2010 A road less travelled 2: A practical approach to complex diabetes issues faced by the specialist nurse
Macdonald Inchyra Grange Hotel, Falkirk on 15th June. A complimentary interactive series of workshops for nurses with a special interest in diabetes working in primary or secondary care.
Programme and booking form
Contact
http://www.sbcommunicationsgroup.com/events
14/06/2010 Scottish Conference of the Diabetic Foot
The 11th Annual Scottish Conference of the Diabetic Foot will be held at The Dynamic Earth Centre in Edinburgh on Monday 14th June 2010. This will be a video case-based, keypad interactive day, with post-event online CPD learning modules. This conference is aimed at all healthcare professionals involved in the care of the person with diabetic foot problems: podiatrists, consultants, diabetologists, practice nurses, diabetes specialist nurses, tissue viability nurses, GPs, orthotists and vascular surgeons.
Programme and booking form
Contact
http://www.sbcommunicationsgroup.com/events
26/05/2010 Diabetes & obesity: getting to the heart of the matter
Wed 26th May, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh - Diabetes & obesity: getting to the heart of the matter symposium.
Confirmed speakers include: Professor Bruce Spiegelman, Professor of Cell Biology and Medicine, Harvard Medical School.
This high-level interdisciplinary meeting will review contemporary findings in the obesity-diabetes ‘epidemic’ and discuss the implications for future developments. The symposium will cover topics including epidemiology and genetics, disease mechanisms, novel imaging approaches, and new therapies, with the intention of horizon-scanning rather than reiterating what is already well known.
With support from the RSE Scotland Foundation, the symposium will bring together leading UK and international speakers and participants from academia, industry, the health services and research funders.
Admission is free, although pre-registration is required.
Contact
http://www.royalsoced.org.uk/events/#crf
20/05/2010 PCDS Smart Update in diabetes
Hilton, Strathclyde. In the light of experience: Newer therapies for type 2 diabetes. A complimentary interactive series of workshops for healthcare professionals working in the primary care setting. Target audience: GPs, practice nurses and primary care DSNs.
Programme and booking form
Contact
http://www.sbcommunicationsgroup.com/events
13/05/2010 Consensus Conference on Diabetes
Royal College of Physicians, Queen Street, Edinburgh 13th and 14th May 2010. This conference, organised by the Education Department of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, aims to address 5 specific issues in depth by reviewing the evidence, listening to discussion and preparing a Consensus Statement. This Statement will represent the view of invited participants and the conference delegates and is not intended to replace clinical guidelines. More details will be available shortly but if you wish to request further information in the meantime please contact Christine Berwick.
Contact
C.Berwick@rcpe.ac.uk
29/04/2010 Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy : A study day for professionals
CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion) is an alternative to traditional insulin injection therapy where the insulin is injected subcutaneously as part of a basal-bolus regimen. The amended NICE guidelines of 2008 expect that this therapy could apply to between 2% and 15% of the Type 1 population. The SIGN guidelines recommend that CSII be considered in patients with Type 1 diabetes who are unable to achieve their glycaemic targets and in those who experience recurring episodes of hypoglycaemia.
CSII is increasingly becoming more common and health care professionals from all sectors of acute care will be more likely to come across patients on this therapy.
This study day is for Consultants, SpRs, nurses, dietitians and other health care professionals who see people with diabetes in their work or who have an interest in diabetes.
Programme and booking form
Contact
bonnie.crichton@luht.scot.nhs.uk
23/03/2010 Diabetes 2010 and beyond: Knowledge into Practice
Tuesday 23 March 2010, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Herriot Watt University, Edinburgh.
This year’s Diabetes in Scotland conference comes at a new time of year with an exciting slant on crucial new developments in national level guidance for diabetes. At the conference several new reports will be launched which will influence the provision of care in Scotland for people with diabetes for the medium term. The revised SIGN guideline on the management of diabetes will be launched, along with accompanying patient version and quick reference guide. This updates SIGN 55 published in 2001 and presents new evidence and recommendations for the management of different challenges and complications for people with diabetes. The Scottish Diabetes Action plan will be launched at the end of 2009 and will be refreshed at the conference with key themes drawn out for discussion. The results of the 2008 Scottish Diabetes Survey will be launched showing the changing face of diabetes in Scotland and the latest data on service provision and patient outcomes. There will also be a report from the Scottish Diabetes Research Network with information on ongoing clinical studies and opportunities for participation and engagement with the Scottish research community.
A series of guided workshops will explore practical methods for making the guidance in the Action Plan and SIGN guideline a reality in your daily practice with other sessions focusing on patient involvement and professional development. On top of this there will be an extensive poster exhibition with prizes awarded in several categories related to implementation of knowledge intro practice. The conference will feature plenary lectures from the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Harry Burns and Andrew Morris, Professor of Diabetic Medicine at the University of Dundee.
Once again there will be a Scientific Symposium presenting findings of recent research and looking ahead to new developments on the horizon of diabetes care. This will take place on the afternoon of Monday 22 March at the Edinburgh Conference Centre, Herriot Watt University, Edinburgh and registration is free to those who have registered for the main conference.
Information and registration for the conference and symposium will be available from September from the website below.
Conference Flier
Contact
http://www.diabetesinscotlandconference.co.uk
08/12/2009 The 2nd Scottish Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society
The 2nd Scottish Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society: Raising the Bar for Scottish Diabetes Care. 8th December 2009 , Crowne Plaza Glasgow. With its focus on 'Raising the Bar for Scottish Diabetes Care', this conference will examine general diabetes challenges from a Scottish perspective. Organised by the PCDS - the only association solely committed to the needs of primary care diabetes - this event will use state-of-the-art lectures, clinical updates and masterclasses to provide practical guidance to healthcare professionals for confronting present and future therapeutic and political issues that impact directly on everyday practice.
Contact
http://www.pcdsociety.org/eventsdetail.php?id=236
21/11/2009 St. Vincent 20th Anniversary Meeting - POSTPONED
POSTPONED - SECC, Glasgow. 21st - 23rd November 2009. The 20th anniversary meeting of the St Vincent Declaration is jointly organized by the European Region of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF Europe), the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the Alliance for European Diabetes Research (EURADIA), the Federation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND), the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), Primary Care Diabetes Europe (PCDE), and Diabetes UK.
Contact
http://www.worlddiabetescongress.org/st-vincent
04/11/2009 Diabetes Minority Ethnic Workshop
Diabetes Minority Ethnic workshop - “Better Diabetes Care for Minority Ethnic Groups”, will be held in the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow on Wednesday 4 November. This one day conference will explore how we can improve diabetes care by working together. For more information contact: Mary Scott.
Contact
mary.m.scott@luht.scot.nhs.uk
02/10/2009 Children and Young People Workshop
Diabetes Education Network is holding a Children and Young People Workshop on Friday 2nd October at the University of York, Seebholm Rowntree Building Rm 056 (near Cafe Barista) starting at 9.15am. The workshop is free but places must be booked in advance by registering with Carole Gelder (email below).
Programme and travel information
Contact
carole.gelder@leedsth.nhs.uk
01/10/2009 Diabetes and Endocrinology symposium
2. Diabetes and Endocrinology symposium - Clinical Challenges and Expert Advice, Thursday 1 October 2009, Queen Mother Conference Centre, Royal College of Physicians, Queen Street, Edinburgh. Leading experts will provide current, thoughtful and practical advice on common diabetes and endocrine challenges. We also have an update about the exciting developments and future treatments for type 1 diabetes. An editorial overview of clinical hot topics in ‘diabetic medicine’ will be a further highlight of the day. The conference will be of interest to diabetologists, endocrinologists, general physicians, geriatricians, general practitioners and others. All are welcome!
Registration
Contact
c.berwick@rcpe.ac.uk