In the fast-moving field of obesity management, this practical, in-depth and comprehensive conference is a must attend. This unique day has been crafted to benefit all HCPs providing clinical management support and guidance to people living with obesity.
Take one day out to join us in Leeds to hear well-balanced, informative presentations from a wide selection of knowledgeable speakers. Partake in valuable, cross-discipline discussions and debates, plus learn from appropriate and timely industry partners in the dedicated networking breaks.
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Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting.
Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
5 hours Continuing Professional Development and networking: what you will learn
With the fast-changing demand for GLP-1s, it is vital to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and clinical evidence. This dedicated forum will, not only delve into the intricacies of weight-loss medication developments, but also provide a well-rounded, all-encompassing, holistic approach to improving obesity management. Book your place to focus on:
- Understanding the criteria for access to weight-loss medications
- Building a plan for ICB rollout following the national guidance
- Navigating the suitability and practicalities of weight-loss medication
- Accurately managing genetic test results: how to approach abnormal outcomes
- Exploring the impact of lifestyle changes on weight-management
- Discovering the pros and cons of offering bariatric operations in the NHS
During the afternoon, this meeting will be split into 2 workstreams to ensure maximum learning.
Upon booking, you will be asked to choose which stream to attend, based on your experience.
If you are new to weight management, please choose:
- 1a Identifying and referring appropriate candidates for genetic testing
- 2a Suitability and practicalities of weight-loss medication
If you are experienced with weight management, please choose:
- 1b Genetic test results: how to manage and what you can offer
- 2b GLP-1 use in complex patient groups
Why should you attend?
This dedicated training day will arm you with the increased knowledge and practical skills to improve your management of obesity. Benefit from:
- Building networks: gain access to obesity and primary care professionals, as well as thought leaders to build a community of peers for support, advice and guidance
- Professional learning: discover clinical updates, evidenced learnings and real-world examples
- Facilitated discussion: identify innovative approaches for enhancing your pathways and improving your patients’ experience
With thanks to our sponsor
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Novo Nordisk for sponsoring this forum.
Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Are you from industry or a commercial company and interested in attending this face-to-face conference?
SBK Healthcare National Conferences are designed to enable Obesity Management providers to support healthcare professionals. If you would like to sponsor this forum, please email Vanessa Pearce or call Vanessa on 01732 897788 to find out about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package.
| 9:00 |
Registration, refreshments and networking opportunities
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| 9:30 |
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Exeter Medical School and Irena Cruickshank, Weight Management Nurse Specialist, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
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| National developments | |
| 9:40 |
Exploring new guidance and the latest developments: implications for the obesity pathway
Dr Jonathan Hazelhurst, Endocrinologist and Obesity Physician, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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| 10:05 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| Localised approaches | |
| 10:10 |
Best practice approaches to rolling out weight-loss drugs across Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). In this dedicated showcase, you will hear from two ICBs about their approach to the roll out including:
Gloucestershire ICB Perspective: Corinne Robinson, Senior Program Manager, Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Wiltshire Council Perspective: Katie Davies, Public Health Principal - Health Improvement, Wiltshire Council
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| 11:00 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 11:10 |
Sponsored presentation delivered by Dr Frank's Weight Loss Clinic
Professor Franklin Joseph, Endocrinologist, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Franks Weight Loss Clinic
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| 11:20 |
Networking break
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| 11:40 |
Interactive discussion: How best to support patients who are not eligible for weight-loss medications
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| MDT approaches | |
| 12:10 |
Understanding the impact of obesity on cardiology: learnings from a combined clinic
Dr Mimi Chen, Specialist Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Rajay Narain, Consultant Cardiologist, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| 12:45 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 12:55 |
Networking lunch
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You will have the opportunity to choose your workstream for the next session based your experience in weight-management.
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| 1:55 |
Genetic obesity
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| Workstream 1a |
Identifying and referring appropriate candidates for genetic testing
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| Workstream 1b |
Genetic test results: how to manage and what you can offer patients
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| 2:25 |
Weight-loss medication
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| Workstream 2a |
Suitability and practicalities of weight-loss
Irena Cruickshank, Weight Management Nurse Specialist, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
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| Workstream 2b |
GLP-1 use in complex patient groups
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Exeter Medical School
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| 2:55 |
Networking break
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| Lifestyle medicine | |
| 3:15 |
How to incorporate lifestyle into weight management; understanding why it is important
Matt Cocks, Reader in Exercise Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University
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| 3:40 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| Surgical interventions | |
| 3:50 |
Debate: We should only be offering one bariatric operation on the NHS
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| 4:30 |
Closing remarks and conference summary
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| 4:40 |
Close of conference
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Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Meet the Obesity Management Advisory Board
Developed with the expertise of renowned leaders in the field, Prof Rob Andrews, Prof Sadaf Farooqi and Irena Cruikshank. This Obesity Management Advisory Board has created a groundbreaking event that offers cutting-edge insights and the latest clinical approaches to obesity management.
Professor Sadaf Farooqi
Wellcome Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Metabolism and Medicine
University of Cambridge
Irena Cruickshank
Weight Management Nurse Specialist and Independent Prescriber
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Expert speaker line-up
Professor Rob Andrews
Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology
University of Exeter Medical School
Irena Cruickshank
Weight Management Nurse Specialist and Independent Prescriber
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Corinne Robinson
Senior Program Manager
Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Katie Davies
Public Health Principal - Health Improvement
Wiltshire Council
Dr Mimi Chen
Specialist Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Rajay Narain
Consultant Cardiologist
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Matt Cocks
Reader in Exercise Physiology
Liverpool John Moores University
Dr Jonathan Hazelhurst
Endocrinologist and Obesity Physician
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Franklin Joseph
Founder and Chief Medical Officer
Dr Franks Weight Loss Clinic
Call for Speakers
If you would like to give a presentation and share your work or the work of your service at this conference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To discuss speaking opportunities please email the conference producer Hope Frost or call Hope on 01732 897788.
Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking
- £99+VAT for NHS and Public Sector professionals
SBK Healthcare is charging an attendance fee of £99+VAT to ensure attendance. 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 Vanessa Pearce for further details.
Venue details
Venue name: Hilton Leeds City
Address: Neville St, Leeds LS1 4BX
Tel: 0113 244 2000
Email: reservations.leedscity@hilton.com
In the heart of Leeds, the Hilton Leeds City is a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. Situated just off the M621, the hotel has easy access to the motorway network and is a 25 min drive from Leeds Bradford Airport. Parking is available at the Hilton Leeds City on a first come first serve basis, charged at £18 per day.
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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Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Past attendee feedback
This in-person networking forum follows our hugely successful Obesity Management National Networking Forum from November 2024, which was attended by over 60 NHS professionals, all looking to update their understanding of the latest advancements in obesity management. It was attended by a host of healthcare professionals including:
- Clinical Nurse Specialists in Heart Disease, Excess Weight Clinics, Diabetes and Weight Management
- GPs
- Psychologists and Psychotherapists
- Dietitians in Weight Management, Diabetes and Bariatrics
- Pharmacists
- Consultants in Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics
For 2025, we are expecting additional attendance from Practice Nurses, Pharmacists and Community Nurses.
Take a look at how the attendees described Obesity Management National Networking Forum in November 2024:
View further comments on SBK Healthcare events on Trust Pilot.
Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
With thanks to our sponsor
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases.
Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Why 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 NHS forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully 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:
Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: vanessa.pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk