Registration is open for the ABCD Conference 2023, which will be held in Edinburgh.
As usual there are exciting evening sessions and dinner on 5th September followed by a varied full day programme on 6th September. Once again this year we are offering discounted rates for the meeting and dinner
Packed with highly relevant presentations this conference offers professional education, update, development and networking for clinicians working in diabetes and endocrinology. Listen to UK leaders in their field give high quality presentations and gain further understanding in specialist areas as well as areas of much debate.
Immediately preceding the ABCD Conference is the ABCD Diabetes Technology Network UK Meeting which will run on 5th September.
The conference has been instigated and organised by ABCD. Sponsors have contributed funding towards this event in return for exhibition space. They have had no input into the agenda or the selection of speakers with the exception of any sponsored symposia which are clearly indicated.
Waverley Train Station is the closest train station, located less than half a mile from the College. The nearest tram stop is located at St Andrews Square, providing frequent connections from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport in around 40 minutes. Trams depart frequently through the day from early morning into late evening.
By Car
Metered on-street parking is available at the College’s Queen Street entrance and in surrounding streets at the cost of £5.60 per hour with a maximum stay of three hours between 08:30-17:30. Parking prices and times
A Qpark multi-story car parkis located behind the Omni Centre: Entry from 00:00 to 06:59 £2.50/hour Entry from 07:00 to 18:59 £3.10/hour Entry from 18:00 to 23:59 £2.80/hour Maximum rate for any 24 hour period £24.00
This is approximately a 10 minute walk from the College.
The College has clear access directly outside our main entrance, allowing for easy drop-off and collection by car or taxi. There are multiple taxi ranks situated within proximity to the College. However, our reception team is more than happy to help you book transport.
By Air There are frequent trams running from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre and the nearest tram stop is located at St Andrews Square. The journey takes around 40 minutes. Trams depart frequently through the day from early morning into late evening.
The Niru Goenka Lecture - Diabetes classification: getting it right in the clinic
Location: Conference Centre
Chaired by Prof Vijay Jayagopal
Dr. Angus Jones, University of Exeter
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The Rowan Hillson Awards 2023
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Kate Fayers, West Hampshire Community Diabetes Service, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Dr. Rowan Hillson
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Conference drinks reception followed by dinner
Location: The Great Hall
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Registration, refreshments, posters & exhibition
Location: Conference Centre Foyer
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Wednesday 6th September, Session 1
Session chairs
Dr. Hermione Price, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Dr. Kate Fayers, West Hampshire Community Diabetes Service, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Opening the meeting
Location: Conference Centre
Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals
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A year in diabetes 2022 - 2023 - what did we learn?
Location: Conference Centre
Professor Stephanie Amiel, King's College London
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A year in endocrinology 2022 - 2023 - what did we learn?
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Paul Carroll, Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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Symposium sponsored by Sanofi
Location: Conference Centre
This is a promotional symposium for HCPs that has been organised and funded by Sanofi
Decarbonsing the diabetes pathway - how can we all do our bit to support sustainability?
Iain MacFadyen, Sanofi Professor Nick Oliver, Imperial College
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Morning refreshment break, posters and exhibition
Location: Great Hall & Conference Centre Foyer
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Wednesday 6th September, Session 2
Session chairs
Dr. Susannah Rowles, Fairfield Hospital
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Diabetes and kidney disease - an update
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Sagen Zac-Varghese, Lister Hospital, East and North Herts NHS Trust
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What is new in PCOS?
Location: Conference Centre
Professor Aled Rees, Cardiff University
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Type 1 diabetes in people with an eating disorder
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Miranda Rosenthal, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
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Audit update 2023
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Bob Ryder, City Hospital
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Workforce update 2023
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Stella George, ENHIDE
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Lunch, posters & exhibition
Location: Great Hall & Conference Centre Foyer
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6th September, Workshop Stream 1
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Challenges in diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome - an interactive case-based discussion
Location: Conference Centre
Professor John Newell-Price, University of Sheffield
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How do I manage foot ulcers?
Location: Meeting rooms 1 & 2
Dr. Suzanne Phillips, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital/GHNHSFT Professor Frances Game, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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6th September, Workshop Stream 2
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Diabetes Related Emergencies – DKA and HHS – What is About to Change?
Location: Conference Centre
Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals
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How do I prepare a successful business case?
Location: Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
Dr. David Lipscomb, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Dr. Kate Fayers, West Hampshire Community Diabetes Service, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Wednesday 6th September, Session 4
Session chairs
Dr. Stella George, ENHIDE Professor Parth Narendran, University of Birmingham and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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Rising stars
Location: Conference Centre
15.00 - Reflections of an ABCD Research Fellow, Dr Thomas Crabtree
15.15 - My journey with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) FSL audit, Dr Harshal Deshmukh
Dr. Harshal Deshmukh, University of Hull UK Dr. Thomas Crabtree, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust
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Afternoon refreshment break, posters & exhibition
Location: Great Hall and Conference Centre Foyer
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Wednesday 6th September, Session 5
Location: Conference Centre
The ABCD Debate: The best treatment for obesity in 2023
Session chairs
Dr. Dipesh Patel, Royal Free, London
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The best treatment for obesity is lifestyle change
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Adrian Brown, University College London
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The best treatment for obesity is surgery
Location: Conference Centre
Mr. Dimitri Pournaras, Southmead Hospital
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The best treatment for obesity is medication
Location: Conference Centre
Professor Barbara McGowan, Guys and St Thomas's Hospital
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Q & A and vote
Location: Conference Centre
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Prizes and close of meeting
Location: Conference Centre
Dr. Kate Fayers, West Hampshire Community Diabetes Service, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals
If you are a current member, please log in first to get members rates.
Online registration is available for doctors and allied healthcare professionals only.
For commercial, press or any other registrations please email info@abcd.care for further information.
There will be a discount of £30 for any delegate who registers for and attends both the ABCD Conference and the DTN-UK Meeting - this will be administered in the form of a refund after the events.
Evening meeting sessions, 5th Sep
Drinks reception and dinner, 5th Sep
Full day meeting sessions, 6th Sep
ABCD member
No charge
£65.00
£100.00
ABCD SpR member / Allied Healthcare Professional
No charge
£65.00
£50.00
Non member
No charge
£65.00
£225.00
Registration for this meeting is open until 11.59pm on Tuesday 29th August 2023.
We welcome abstracts on any subject which might be of interest to members of the Association - diabetes, endocrinology, Covid-19 related topics or general medicine.
We welcome abstracts on any subject which might be of interest to members of the Association - diabetes, endocrinology or general medicine. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to display their work in the form of a poster at the meeting on 6th September. Those meeting the criteria for publication will be published on the ABCD and BJD websites
Two prizes will be awarded:
Best poster by junior doctor
Best poster
The prize for each award is a £500 travel award to present the abstract at an International conference. The authors of the winning posters will also be asked to present their work at a future ABCD webinar.
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 13th June at 11.59pm.
If you have submitted an abstract, you will be notified as to whether or not your abstract has been selected for presentation by 4th July 2023.
The ABCD registration and hospitality desk will be located in the Conference Centre Foyer on the from 08.00 - 19.30 hours on 5th September and from 08.00 - 17.00 hours on 6th September.
Upon registration, you will receive your conference badge. We request that you please wear your badge throughout the meeting. The conference organising team will be based at this desk throughout the conference should you have any queries.
Accommodation
You will need to make your own accommodation booking should you require it. There is a large variety of accommodation in Edinburgh offering a range of prices and styles.
Accreditation
Accreditation for this meeting has been granted by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 6 category 1 (external) CPD credits for full attendance (code: 145314). Certificates of attendance will be available to download from your dashboard after the event.
Cancellation & refunds
In the event of cancellation, delegate fees are only refundable until 7th August 2023. After this date no refunds will be issued. All refunds are subject to a £10 administration fee.
Catering
Your delegate fee includes tea and coffee at designated breaks and a buffet lunch. We will endeavour to cater for any dietary requirements that have been specified to us beforehand.
Contact
Should you have any problems or queries please contact the ABCD Secretariat on 01675 477602 or by email at info@abcd.care.
Meeting rooms
Main Meeting room - Conference Centre Exhibition & catering - Conference Centre Foyer Lunch - Great Hall Posters - Great Hall Breakout rooms - Meeting room 1&2 & Meeting room 4&5 Reception - Great Hall Dinner - Great Hall
Registration
Please register for the Conference in advance online and pay by debit or credit card via PayPal. We will not accept registrations on site unless we have space and this cannot be guaranteed.
Safety & security
Please do not leave bags or equipment unattended and please wear your badge at all times. ABCD cannot be held responsible for personal belongings or effects.
Whilst it is not compulsory to wear a mask during the event, you may wish to do so while moving about the building in particular. There will be hand sanitiser stations available for your use on site as well as hand washing facilities. We do politely request that you do not attend if you are displaying any covid symptoms or have had a recent positive test result.
Sponsors
This meeting has been generously sponsored by unrestricted educational grants from the following organisations:
Delegate places at the conference are limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis. Places cannot be guaranteed until payment has been received.
Cancellation charges may apply (100% cancellation fee if cancelled within four weeks of the event)
Refunds may be available up to 28 days prior to the event taking place - please check the details for each event. All refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee
ABCD / ABCD Diabetes Technology Network reserves the right to alter the programme without prior notice
In the event that a conference is cancelled or cannot take place for any reason outside the control of ABCD, the registration fees will be refunded in full. The total liability of ABCD shall be limited to that refund only and it shall not be liable for any other loss, cost or expense, howsoever arising.
Delegates are advised to take out appropriate travel insurance cover.
All delegates attending events must comply with relevant current government guidance at the time of the event. Delegates are asked to take all possible precautions against spreading infection through the wearing of masks and frequent hand washing. Delegates are asked to advise the event team if they test positive for COVID-19.
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