Pulse Virtual Long term conditions, Respiratory and Metabolic Health Agenda

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM																Chair's Opening Remarks followed by: Lifestyle medicine made practical: what every GP can do in 10 minutes Exploring the growing burden of chronic disease and the role of Lifestyle Medicine in supporting patients with long-term conditions in primary care A practical overview of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, with quick-win strategies, trusted resources, and signposting tools GPs can use in everyday consultations Using brief behaviour change approaches — including motivational interviewing and patient-centred communication techniques — to create meaningful change within a 10-minute GP consultation Dr James Waldron, Nottingham City GP, LMC Local Representative Dr Sonal Shah, GP Tower Hamlets, Trustee and Regional Director, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine View Session
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM																Implementing the updated asthma national guidelines: a primary care case study Discuss the risk of SABA over reliance for patients with asthma Provide an overview of the BTS/NICE/SIGN NG245 guideline for the management of asthma in people aged 12 years and over Share real world example of how a practice identified patients suitable for AIR and MART treatment as per the guidelines Dr Helen Sherrell, General Practitioner, Badgerswood Surgery This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca and is intended for UK HCPs only. View Session
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM																Treating the Whole Person: Integrating Nutrition Care Alongside GLP-1s in Long-Term Conditions How structured dietary support improves outcomes and adherence for patients on GLP-1 medications How Tier 3 nutrition expertise complements GLP-1 treatment across the patient journey What GPs need to know about combining pharmacological and behavioural care for weight management Louise Bula, Clinical Lead, Dietitian Sponsored by: View Session
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM																High-risk COVID-19 patients: who are they and how do we find them? Dr Stuart Chan, Portfolio GP with extended role in Greater Manchester COVID Medicines Delivery Unit, Haywood Heath This promotional session has been organised and fully funded by Pfizer and is intended for UK Healthcare Professionals only View Session
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM																It's all connected - what we eat matters for our glucose and our heart Cardiometabolic Risk Rises Even Before Diabetes is Diagnosed Lowering Glucose Lowers Long-Term Diabetes, Cardiovascular & Mortality Risk Real-Time Data Makes Glucose Actionable Amy McKenzie, PhD, Director of Medical Affairs, Lingo by Abbott This promotional session is sponsored and organized by Lingo by Abbott View Session
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM																Identifying and managing frailty in long-term conditions care Recognising frailty in patients with long-term conditions: practical assessment tools and indicators Personalising care plans to improve outcomes and maintain independence in frail patients Managing polypharmacy, multimorbidity and risk reduction through a multidisciplinary approach Dr Alistair Robertson, GPwSI Frailty and Elderly Care, Harrow Health CIC View Session
3:40 PM - 4:25 PM																NICE NG28 - type 2 diabetes update Dr Roy Hamilton, GP with a Specialist Interest in Diabetes and Cardio-Metabolic Health, Albany House Surgery View Session
4:25 PM																Conference ends