Forging the Future of Diabetes Care in Greater Manchester
April 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
You’re Invited: Forging the Future of Diabetes Care in Greater Manchester
“Leading Change”
Join us for an inspiring & empowering event featuring thought leaders and changemakers working in the world of Diabetes including:
Professor Partha Kar – FRCP MD OBE. NHSE England GIRFT. National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes, NHS England
Dr Kevin Fernando – Portfolio GP, NHS Lothian
Prof Andrew Boulton – Professor of Medicine with a special interest in diabetes and its complications at the University of Manchester and Consultant Physician at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Jane Diggle – BSc (Hons) RGN Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner
Tracey Molyneux – Consultant ACP Diabetes. Network Lead DSN
Together, with expert colleagues, they’ll explore pressing challenges, share impactful stories, and spark conversation around innovation, inclusion, prevention and the steps needed to take to Forge the Future of Diabetes Care in Greater Manchester
Attendees will:
- Explore emerging pressures in diabetes care and how healthcare teams are adapting to meet new expectations.
- Understand the pathophysiology and management of diabetes-related complications
- Learn from improvement projects and clinical initiatives
- Gain insight into national and regional programmes
- Discuss integrated care approaches, involving specialist dieticians, psychiatrists, and community health systems to support complex diabetes needs.
- Engage with pharmaceutical advancements.
- Strengthen local network connections among clinical staff, service managers, and policy influencers.
In addition attendees will:
- Have enhanced understanding of current clinical strategies and policy directions in diabetes care.
- Be better equipped to apply interdisciplinary insights to their practice.
- Take away actionable tools and ideas for implementing improvement projects in their own settings.
- Build connections with peers, innovators, and leaders across the Greater Manchester diabetes care landscape.
- Leave motivated to collaborate and advocate for patient-centered, system-integrated diabetes services.
When: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Where: Edgeley Park Stadium. Hardcastle Rd, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9DD
Timings: Registration from 8.30am for a 9.00am start. 4.30pm round-up and close
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the change.
Forging the Future of Diabetes Care in Manchester
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