We would like to thank our exhibitors for sponsoring this meeting, including pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca UK, Chiesi Ltd, Cipla, Exeltis UK, GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd (GSK), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Lupin Healthcare, Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd, Pfizer Ltd, and Trion Pharma. 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.

Thursday, March 20, 2025
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 and Advisory Board Member, Nursing in Practice
 
 
Chair’s opening remarks
 
Helen Lewis Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Independent Prescriber, Queen's Nurse, Advisory Board Member, Nursing in Practice
 
 
Chair’s opening remarks
 
Rhona Aikman Practice Nurse, Advisory Board Member, Nursing in Practice
 
 
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Before the beat drops, detecting early signs of cardiovascular disease

  • Overview of the major CVD risk factors   

  • Screening tools and risk calculators   

  • Advising changes in lifestyle and early interventions for patients   

Michaela Nuttall CVD Nurse, Smart Health Solutions, Founder, Learn with Nurses
 
 
Cancer prevention and survivorship: Evidence into clinical practice
  • Empowering patients to lower their cancer risk with simple behaviour changes
  • Using behaviour change techniques to drive results in clinical practice
  • Translating the latest cancer survivorship evidence into practical guidance
  • The how and why of countering nutrition & cancer misinformation
Sarah Kefyalew Senior Research Interpretation Officer, World Cancer Research Fund International
Sarah Purchon Operational Manager for Integrated Research, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS trust
 
 
Decoding dementia: a guide to the mind

  • Misdiagnosis and appropriate treatment 

  • Medication management in dementia care 

  • Managing dementia alongside other conditions

Peter Bagshaw General Practitioner, National Clinical Engagement Chair, DEMON Network
 
 
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM
Cardiorenal risk in type 2 diabetes: a case-based discussion
 
Beverley Bostock Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Cardiovascular Society Council Member, Editor in Chief, Practice Nurse Journal, Independent Training Consultant
This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.
Cardiorenal risk in type 2 diabetes: a case-based discussion
Supporting primary care to deliver earlier diagnosis for suspected bowel cancer patients

  • Overview of colorectal cancer, risks factors and red flag symptoms 

  • Using FIT in symptomatic patients  

  • The diagnostic pathway and importance of earlier diagnosis 

 

Claire Coughlan Clinical Lead, Bowel Cancer UK, Nurse Consultant in Colorectal Cancer, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Sponsored by:
Supporting primary care to deliver earlier diagnosis for suspected bowel cancer patients
Bites and insights: Paediatric nutrition

  • Managing common deficiencies in children: Iron, Vitamin D and Calcium 

  • Addressing obesity and supporting families  

  • Growth assessments and interpreting growth charts  

Bonnie Samani Specialist Paediatric Gastroenterology Dietitian, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
 
 
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Exhibition and networking
 
 
 
 
11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Insulin therapy: More than just an injection
  • Who needs insulin therapy?
  • An overview of insulin regimens and delivery options 
  • The importance of correct injection technique 
Debbie Hicks Independent Consultant – Diabetes Nursing, Trend Diabetes Ltd
 
 
Implementing the updated BTS, NICE, SIGN asthma guideline in clinical practice

  • The Impact of SABA over reliance 

  • Treatment Guidelines including new BTS, NICE, SIGN Nov 24 guidelines 

  • Managing Asthma patients: putting evidence into practice 

Joanne Hamilton Respiratory Nurse Specialist and CYP Lead, Black Country
This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.
Implementing the updated BTS, NICE, SIGN asthma guideline in clinical practice
Contraception in over 40’s
 
Simphiwe Sesane Medical Educator, Exeltis UK
This promotional symposia has been organised and sponsored by Exeltis UK.
Contraception in over 40’s
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Enabling optimised cardiorenal risk management in primary care
 
Janaka Karalliedde Consultant Physician - Diabetes, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital
This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.
Enabling optimised cardiorenal risk management in primary care
Sponsored session to be confirmed
 
 
 
 
From sundown to sunrise: Managing sleep in dementia care

  • Overview of sleep disturbances in those with dementia   

  • An overview of sundowning  

  • Pharmacological interventions when appropriate   

Amonia Gasper Portfolio General Practitioner
 
 
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch and networking
 
 
 
 
1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Leak less and live more with incontinence medications

  • Matching medications with types of incontinence   

  • Indications and potential side effects   

  • Working to get the medication right 

Jane Simpson Continence Nurse Specialist
 
 
Breathing easier: Leveraging FeNO for accurate asthma diagnosis
  • Understand what FeNO testing is 
  • Understand the position of FeNO in the latest BTS/SIGN/NICE asthma guidelines 
  • Understand how FeNO testing confirms a diagnosis of asthma
Carol Stonham Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Clinical Lead, NHS Gloucestershire ICB
 
 
Focus: ADHD treatment and solutions

  • Evidence based treatment options   

  • Role of medication, behavioral interventions  

  • Individualized and holistic approaches to care  

Sara Jay Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist/NMP, Clinical Director, Divergence
 
 
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Exhibition and networking
 
 
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Decoding Endometriosis Diagnosis: Insights from NICE Guidelines

  • What's new about the latest guidance and how does it apply to practice  

  • How you can shorten the diagnostic pathway for patients 

Claudia Tye Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Gynecology and Endometriosis, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
 
 
Sleep tight and sleep well

  • Identifying and managing sleep-related issues  

  • Practical sleep hygiene interventions   

  • When to refer patients for sleep studies 

Gabriella Romano Clinical Psychologist, Specialist CBT Therapist - Sleep Disorders, The Sleep Charity, Insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Service, UCLH
 
 
Growing strong minds

  • Identifying mental health conditions in children   

  • The challenges of adolescent mental health  

  • Counselling, medication and parental consent   

Melville Jimmy Garber Practice Development Clinician, West London NHS Trust, Brit Stars UK Ltd
 
 
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM
Hot flushes, cool solutions – the power of HRT

  • The potential benefits and risks   

  • Alternative therapies to HRT   

  • Why does everyone want HRT? 

Ruth Bailey Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sexual Health, HavensHealth Primary Care
 
 

If you are interested in speaking at this event, please contact Pippa Baynham, Senior Conference Producer.

If you are interested in sponsoring a talk on the agenda, or exhibiting at the event, please contact Ryan Bessent, Events Sales Director.

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