Pulse LIVE Newcastle 2026 agenda

We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies including A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL, Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd, Curaleaf, Derma UK Ltd, Dunelm Pharmaceuticals Limited, Idorsia, Novartis, Nutricia, Pfizer and Theramex. 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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM	Registration and exhibition
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM	Chair’s opening remarks Dr Roy Hamilton, GP with a Specialist Interest in Diabetes and Cardio-Metabolic Health, Albany House Surgery	Chair’s opening remarks Dr Paula Wright, GP, Appraiser, GP Tutor
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Obesity essentials for busy GPs Identifying and managing obesity in everyday general practice Practical use of lifestyle, pharmacological and referral options Supporting sustainable weight management and reducing long-term risk	Management of COPD in general practice Optimising function and preventing deterioration Developing support networks and self-management Managing exacerbations
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Sponsored session to be confirmed	Beyond the hype: diagnosing and managing testosterone deficiency Dr Max Draper, GP with interest in Men’s health and health optimisation , Alphagenix, My-Atlas
10:35 AM - 11:10 AM	Exhibition and refreshments Please take some time to visit the exhibition where our supporting partners will be delighted to speak with you. Thanks to their support, the event is free to attend.
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM	Sponsored session to be confirmed	The childhood cough – which ones to worry about Acute and chronic cough in children Red flags Approaches to investigation and management Dr Malcolm Brodlie, Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine , Newcastle University and Great North Children’s Hospital
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM	How innovation is changing primary care: AI to Imaging	Importance of the gut microbiome and potential role of probiotics Discover how your gut microbiome and microbiota influences health Understand NICE and BSG recommendations for managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome Gain insights on evidence-based solutions for gut support, including probiotics, explore the latest research and its clinical implications Maeve Hanan, Lead Dietitian & Founder, Dietetically Speaking This session is sponsored by Symprove
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Exhibition and lunch A complimentary lunch will be provided.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Demystifying Single- and Multi-Neighbourhood Provider Contracts In this session, Alison Oliver, will discuss the proposed new single neighbourhood and multi-neighbourhood provider contracts and outline: What we know about the new contracts Risks and opportunities for practices, PCNs and federations Top legal tips for successful collaboration Alison Oliver, Partner, Sintons LLP Combining specialist lawyers from across the firm, our expert healthcare team at Sintons delivers advice to healthcare professionals, businesses and organisations. In a constantly changing sector, clients need to know that they are dealing with experts who understand the legal and commercial challenges they face.	Acne: why your patients aren't getting better The 5 common reasons acne treatment fails Smarter prescribing without overusing antibiotics Confident acne management in a 10-minute consultation Dr Bilal Khan, Lead GP, Bupa, Clinical Fellow in Dermatology, Warwick Hospital Dermatology, GP, South Warwickshire GP Federation
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Holistic CVRM reviews in primary care Dr Roy Hamilton, GP with a Specialist Interest in Diabetes and Cardio-Metabolic Health, Albany House Surgery	Osteoarthritis – management options in general practice Practical NICE-aligned management of osteoarthritis in primary care Non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options to improve pain and function When to investigate, refer, and consider surgical intervention for patients with OA Professor Fraser Birrell, BSLM Director of Science and Research
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM	Exhibition and refreshments Please take some time to ensure you have spoken to all our exhibitors, whose support make this event free.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM	Paediatric allergy and anaphylaxis management in primary care Recognising common paediatric allergies and identifying red-flag symptoms Practical management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in primary care Guidance on referrals, emergency action plans and supporting families Dr Louise Michaelis, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Allergy , Great North Children’s Hospital and Newcastle University	Contraception in practice 2026 Key updates to UK guidance and their impact on clinical practice Contraceptive scenarios with case discussions Emerging issues, including GLP‑1 agonists and hormonal hesitancy Dr Katherine Gilmore, Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health , South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
3:15 PM - 3:50 PM	Closing keynote - details coming soon
3:50 PM	Close of Conference