We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies including Chiesi Ltd, Gedeon Richter (UK) Ltd and Pfizer Ltd. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

Event Schedule

This agenda is still being developed, please check back at a later date for the final programme. If you are interested in speaking, please email pippabaynham@cogora.com

Wednesday, November 25, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Registration and exhibition
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Chair’s opening remarks
Marilyn Eveleigh, Registered Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor, Editorial Advisor, Nursing in Practice
Chair’s opening remarks
Helen Lewis, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Independent Prescriber, Queen's Nurse, Editorial Advisor, Nursing in Practice
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Keynote
  • Details to be announced
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM
Sponsored session to be confirmed

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10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Exhibition and refreshements
11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Sponsored session to be confirmed
Cardiovascular disease in areas of deprivation: finding the patients we’re missing
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  • Earlier onset of CVD in deprived communities 
  • Identifying “hidden risk” patients who don’t attend routine reviews 
  • Making best use of opportunistic screening 
  • Supporting realistic lifestyle change when circumstances are challenging
Katherine Mayambika, Heart Failure Specialist Nurse, Director, Black Nurse and Midwives UK, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Allergic asthma in practice
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  • Recognising common allergic triggers including pollen, pets and mould 
  • Managing allergic rhinitis, eczema and other related conditions 
  • Assessing asthma control and identifying allergy-related symptoms 
  • Supporting trigger avoidance, inhaler technique and asthma action plans
Holly Hayward, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Midlands Partnership NHS Trust
Sponsored session to be confirmed
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch and exhibition
1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
When skin and wounds overlap: working across tissue viability and dermatology
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  • Recognising when a skin problem needs dermatology or tissue viability input 
  • Managing complex wounds alongside underlying skin conditions 
  • Improving assessment, treatment choices and care of surrounding skin 
  • Knowing when to refer and how to work effectively with specialist teams
Lois-anne Mellor, Specialist Nurse, Liverpool FT
Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia - prevention and response
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  • Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia symptoms, causes and preventions  
  • Immediate care steps for both conditions  
  • Recognizing and managing blood sugar fluctuations
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Exhibition and refreshements
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Practical contraception updates for nurses
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  • Choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method for individual patients 
  • Managing common contraceptive queries, side effects and missed pills 
  • Understanding LARC options and local referral pathways in Liverpool 
  • Supporting informed decision making and improving contraceptive uptake
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM
Cervical screening in practice
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  • Performing cervical screening safely, effectively and sensitively 
  • Managing challenging samples, patient discomfort and common barriers to screening 
  • Reflecting on the rollout of HPV self-sampling and the challenges in practice 
  • Supporting uptake, explaining results and ensuring appropriate follow-up
Helen Hyndman MBE, Lead Nurse, The Eve Appeal
4:25 PM
End of Conference

5 CPD hours