ABCD is pleased to announce the launch of the ABCD International Omnipod audit and would like to invite you to take part. Following the successful FreeStyle Libre and closed loop audits, the principles remain the same.

We aim to collect data collected during routine clinical practice to gain real world insight into outcomes associated with the Omnipod patch pump technology to complement the findings from clinical research.  The audit is not confined to ABCD members, and indeed we invite all healthcare professional seeing patients using the Omnipod patch pump to join.

ABCD are pleased to announce that the Association will be a National Nominating Organisation (NNO) for the new National Clinical Impact Awards.

The 2022 National Clinical Impact Awards Guidance for Applicants has been published on GOV.UK

Applicants' guide: 2022 awards round - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

A ‘Quick Guide’ has been designed to assist Applicants as they complete their applications:

The Medical Technologies Advisory Committee are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• Health economist
• Specialists in secondary care.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from specialists with experience or an interest in urology or mental health.

More information and to apply

This is an essential annual conference for all those involved in diabetic eye screening that provides insight into current and future changes within the specialty.

There will be key updates direct from the National Programme Team with an opportunity to question them directly. Join us for expert insight into best-shared practices which will enable all attendees to implement changes to their own programmes to benefit patients - particularly those in marginalised and diverse populations. 

Diabates care accreditation programme (DCAP) will be piloting an accreditation process for inpatient diabetes services in the East of England and Wales. Accreditation is a supportive process of evaluating the quality of clinical services against a set of standards including leadership, clinical effectiveness and safety. It promotes improvement through highlighting areas of best practice and areas for change, encouraging the continued development of the clinical service.

In the second of our 2022 ABCD webinar series, please join Dr Derek Connolly to discuss the future horizons in hyperlipidaemia 

The 2022 conference, taking place 11th - 13th May 2022, will be the 19th meeting since its inception in 1986 and brings together experts on the diabetic foot from up to 30 countries, predominantly North America and Western Europe. This three day conference is designed to engage physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, orthotists and nursing staff with a common interest in diabetic foot problems, and offers the opportunity to connect with industry on the latest innovations and trends.