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SUMMARY:GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Glycaemic Control
DESCRIPTION:Beyond HbA1c: Modern Diabetes Care in Primary Care Nursing \n\n\n\nThe second in a series of three one-hour Lunch & Learn sessions designed for nurses working in general practice\, focusing on contemporary diabetes care beyond glycaemic control. \n\n\n\nSession 2 GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Glycaemic Control \n\n\n\nSession overview/content:This session focuses on GLP-1 receptor agonists and their benefits beyond HbA1c reduction\,particularly in relation to cardiovascular risk reduction and weight management. The sessionwill support nurses in understanding the place of GLP-1 RAs in current diabetes care\,addressing common patient questions and misconceptions\, and recognising practical issuesrelevant to primary care nursing reviews. \n\n\n\nAim:To support primary care nurses in understanding the broader cardiometabolic benefits of GLP1 receptor agonists and their role in holistic diabetes management. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives:By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the mechanism of action of GLP-1 receptor agonists beyond glycaemic control\n\n\n\nDescribe the cardiovascular benefits associated with GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy\n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on weight and appetite regulation\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who may benefit most from GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment\n\n\n\nAddress common patient concerns and questions related to injections\, side effects\,and long-term use\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tracy Kirk – Director of Education at the Primary Care Respiratory Training Centre.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/glp-1-receptor-agonists-beyond-glycaemic-control/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Diabetes,Live Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T140000
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SUMMARY:SGLT2 Inhibitors: Beyond Glycaemic Control
DESCRIPTION:Beyond HbA1c: Modern Diabetes Care in Primary Care Nursing \n\n\n\nThe first in a series of three one-hour Lunch & Learn sessions designed for nurses working in general practice\, focusing on contemporary diabetes care beyond glycaemic control. \n\n\n\nSession 1 SGLT2 Inhibitors: Beyond Glycaemic Control \n\n\n\nSession overview/content:This session explores the role of SGLT2 inhibitors in modern diabetes care\, with a particularfocus on their cardiovascular and renal benefits. It will move beyond glucose lowering to helpnurses understand why these medications are increasingly used in people with type 2 diabeteswho have\, or are at risk of\, heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Practical nursingconsiderations\, monitoring\, and patient conversations will be highlighted throughout. \n\n\n\nAim:To enable primary care nurses to understand the non-glycaemic benefits of SGLT2 inhibitorsand their role in improving cardiovascular and renal outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand key nursing considerations\, including side effects\, sick day rules\, and\n\n\n\npatient counselling\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\nDescribe how SGLT2 inhibitors work beyond glucose lowering\n\n\n\nExplain the cardiovascular benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors\, particularly in heart failure\n\n\n\nRecognise the renal protective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors in people with type 2\n\n\n\ndiabetes\n\n\n\nIdentify which patients in primary care are most likely to benefit from SGLT2 inhibitor\n\n\n\ntherapy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tracy Kirk – Director of Education at the Primary Care Respiratory Training Centre.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/sglt2-inhibitors-beyond-glycaemic-control/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Diabetes,Live Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
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SUMMARY:Forging the Future of Diabetes Care Cheshire & Merseyside
DESCRIPTION:BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED \n\n\n\nYou’re Invited: Forging the Future of Diabetes Care in Cheshire & Merseyside \n\n\n\n“Leading Change” \n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring & empowering event featuring thought leaders and changemakers working in the world of Diabetes including: \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Partha Kar – FRCP MD OBE. NHSE England GIRFT. National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes\, NHS England \n\n\n\n\n\nJane Diggle – BSc (Hons) RGN Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner \n\n\n\n\n\nDr Surya Rajeev – Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology. Cheshire & Merseyside Diabetes Clinical Network Lead \n\n\n\n\n\nTracey Molyneux – Consultant ACP Diabetes. Network Lead DSN \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, with expert colleagues\, focusing on the emotional health & wellbeing of people with diabetes 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 Cheshire & Merseyside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the day holds for you. You will: \n\n\n\n\nExplore emerging pressures in diabetes care and how healthcare teams are adapting to meet new expectations.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the pathophysiology and management of diabetes-related complications\n\n\n\nLearn from improvement projects and clinical initiatives\n\n\n\nGain insight into national and regional programmes\n\n\n\nDiscuss integrated care approaches\, involving specialist dieticians\, psychiatrists\, and community health systems to support complex diabetes needs.\n\n\n\nEngage with pharmaceutical advancements.\n\n\n\nStrengthen local network connections among clinical staff\, service managers\, and policy influencers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition attendees will: \n\n\n\n\nHave enhanced understanding of current clinical strategies and policy directions in diabetes care.\n\n\n\nBe better equipped to apply interdisciplinary insights to their practice.\n\n\n\nTake away actionable tools and ideas for implementing improvement projects in their own settings.\n\n\n\nBuild connections with peers\, innovators\, and leaders across the Cheshire & Merseyside diabetes care landscape.\n\n\n\nLeave motivated to collaborate and advocate for patient-centered\, system-integrated diabetes services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 6th March 2026  \n\n\n\nWhere: Holiday Inn\, Lime Street\, Liverpool\, L1 1NQ \n\n\n\nTimings: Registration from 8.30am for a 9.00am start.  4.30pm round-up and close  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and lead the change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/forging-the-future-of-diabetes-care-cheshire-merseyside/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Liverpool\, Lime Street\, Liverpool\, L1 1NQ
CATEGORIES:Conference,Diabetes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T210000
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SUMMARY:When COPD and Type 2 Diabetes Co-exist: Risks\, Management and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:This session examines type 2 diabetes as a major co-morbidity in people with COPD\, focusing on the bidirectional impact each condition has on morbidity\, mortality\, and quality of life. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore shared risk factors\, the role of systemic inflammation\, and how COPD treatments—particularly corticosteroids—affect glycaemic control. \n\n\n\nThe session will provide practical\, primary-care-focused guidance on conducting holistic reviews\, adjusting diabetes therapy in patients with respiratory disease\, preventing exacerbations\, and minimising treatment burden. \n\n\n\nCase-based discussions will highlight real-world strategies for coordinating care\, supporting self-management\, and reducing unplanned admissions. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tracy Kirk – Director of Education at the Primary Care Respiratory Training Centre.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/when-copd-and-type-2-diabetes-co-exist-risks-management-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Diabetes,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
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SUMMARY:Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes: Recognising Risk and Responding Early in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes in younger adults and the unique clinical challenges it presents. \n\n\n\nWe’ll review key risk factors\, clinical features\, and red flags that differentiate early-onset T2DM from later-onset disease. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine why early-onset T2DM is associated with faster progression\, higher complication rates\, and increased cardiovascular and renal risk. \n\n\n\nPractical guidance will be provided on early identification in primary care\, effective initial management strategies (including lifestyle\, pharmacotherapy\, and addressing psychosocial factors)\, and how to implement personalised follow-up plans that prevent long-term harm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tracy Kirk – Director of Education at the Primary Care Respiratory Training Centre and the Primary Care Diabetes Training Centre.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/early-onset-type-2-diabetes-recognising-risk-and-responding-early-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Diabetes,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250401T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
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SUMMARY:CVD & Diabetes Management in Cheshire West
DESCRIPTION:Lunch from 12.30pm\, Welcome at 1.30pm and close at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nFor all qualified healthcare professionals working in and supporting Primary Care in Cheshire & Merseyside.   \n\n\n\nThis meeting will focus on: \n\n\n\n\nCVD\n\n\n\nDiabetes\n\n\n\nFoot & Vascular Care\n\n\n\nInsulin Pumps
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/cvd-diabetes-management-in-cheshire-west/
LOCATION:Craxton Wood\, Parkgate Road\, Ellesmere Port\, CH66 9PB
CATEGORIES:Conference,Diabetes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
CREATED:20240725T172634Z
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SUMMARY:Forging the Future of Diabetes Care in Cheshire & Merseyside 2025
DESCRIPTION:***This event is now fully booked*** \n\n\n\n***To be added to the waiting list please email info@hcp-ed.co.uk with your name\, place of work and clinical role.*** \n\n\n\nAn exciting opportunity for diabetes teams and associated qualified health care professionals across Cheshire & Merseyside to come together as one.  \n\n\n\nThe day will provide a platform for expanding your learning and networking with colleagues passionate about diabetes.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/forging-the-future-of-diabetes-care-in-cheshire-merseyside/
LOCATION:The Halliwell Jones Stadium\, Warrington Conference Centre\, Mike Gregory Way\, Warrington\, WA2 7NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Diabetes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
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SUMMARY:WAND Wales Academy for Nursing in Diabetes Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Format: All Day Venue based Conference with Supporting Exhibition \n\n\n\nAudience: Primary & Secondary Care healthcare professionals working in and supporting patients with Diabetes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/wand-wales-academy-for-nursing-in-diabetes-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Village Hotel\, Cardiff\, 29 Pendwyallt Road\, Cardiff\, CF14 7EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Diabetes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
CREATED:20240621T095231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T081913Z
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SUMMARY:T2 Medication Update
DESCRIPTION:12.45pm Registration\, Welcome & Housekeeping – Ruth Lloyd-Williams\, Meeting Facilitator \n\n\n\n12.50pm Virtual Promotional Product Presentation by a representative from Novo Nordisk \n\n\n\n1.00pm Virtual Promotional Product Presentation by a representative from Menarini \n\n\n\n1.10pm Guest Speaker: Carolyn Thelwell. DSN Ysbyty Glan Clwyd – Overview of T2 Medication focusing on Patients with Diabetes in Wales \n\n\n\n1.45pm Q&A \n\n\n\n2.00pm Round up & Close \n\n\n\nBook Your Free Place Now
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/t2-medication-update/
LOCATION:Online via zoom
CATEGORIES:Diabetes,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
CREATED:20240513T104118Z
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SUMMARY:Hywel Dda Primary Care Diabetes Update Day
DESCRIPTION:All Day Venue based Conference with Supporting Exhibition for all HCPS working in and supporting Primary care in West Wales.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/primary-care-diabetes-update-day/
LOCATION:National Botanic Garden Conference Centre\, Llanarthney\, Carmarthen\, SA32 8HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Diabetes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T204500
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
CREATED:20240507T101211Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Faces of Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend Practical Approaches to Improving Type 2 Diabetes Care in Wales.   \n\n\n\nPromotional meeting supported and funded by A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL \n\n\n\nFor UK registered HCPs only.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/the-many-faces-of-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Diabetes,Live Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092450
CREATED:20240226T182944Z
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SUMMARY:Diabetes - Putting the Puzzle Back Together
DESCRIPTION:Format: Half Day Venue based Conference with Supporting Exhibition \n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, PNs\, ANPs\, DSNs\, District Nurses and Pharmacists \n\n\n\nSpeaker Julie Lewis. Consultant Nurse\, Diabetes Central \n\n\n\nFree to attend – lunch provided  \n\n\n\nSupported by representatives from the pharmaceutical Industry.
URL:https://hcp-ed.co.uk/event/north-wales-diabetes-forum/
LOCATION:Venue Cymru\, Penrhyn Crescent\, Llandudno\, LL30 1BB
CATEGORIES:Diabetes
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