Study Days

Study Day Reports / Presentations

PDF's of the presentations from the study day are available on the 'reports' page of the website. This page is available to member's only

Dates for 2009:

Annual Study Day of East & West Scotland Branches
Tuesday 3rd February 2009 9-3pm
Click here for a copy of the programme

Dates for 2008:

Next AGM and Study Day will be on the 17th September 2008
Title: Getting Active with Diabetes
Time: 09.00am - 4.30pm
Venute: Robens Suite, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

Click here for a copy of the provisional programme and here to download the registration form.

For futher enquiries contact Shelley Mitchell: Study Day Coordinator
email: Shelley.Mitchell@nhs.net
Further details will be advertised in Dietetics Today

Meetings are open to members at a discounted rate. If you would like to join DMEG see the 'Membership' page of our website for details and an application form.

DMEG Study Day Event Codes and Learning Hours:

Event codes and learning hours allocated to study days date:
  • Birmingham, May 2007 - 12715, 4 hours
  • "Managing Obesity and Diabetes: a past, present and future challenge for dietitians" study day held on the 3rd November 2006 in Bristol - 12440, 5 hours
  • "Diabetes, gastroparesis and pregnancy" study day held on 17th May 2006 in Nottingham - 12256, 4 hours
  • Joint Meeting of Renal Nutrition Group & The Diabetes Management & Education Group held on 7th November 2005 in Derby - 12162, 4 hours
  • "Education and type 1 diabetes" study day held on 18th May 2005 in Nottingham - 11599, 3.5 hours
  • "Type 2 Education - Different Ways of Working" study day held on 12th November 2004 - 10951, 4.5 hours.
  • "Enteral Feeding and Diabetes" study day held on 19th May 2004 - 10549, 3.5 hours.
  • "Pick 'n' Mix" study day held on 11th February 2003 - 9341, 4 hours.
  • "Carbohydrate - Friend or Foe?" study day held on 21st May 2003 - 9524, 3.5 hours.
  • "Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, plus a Taste of Agenda for Change" study day held on 12th November 2003 - 10182, 1.5 hours.

Conferences

Diabetes UK Psychological Aspects of Diabetes workshop
Thursday 16th October 2008
Birmingham - Think Tank - Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG
Wednesday 19th November 2008
Edinburgh - Edinburgh Training Centre, 16 St. Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU
Both workshops begin with registration at 9am and finish around 5pm.
These workshops have been accredited by the Royal College of Nursing Accreditation Unit
Designed and open for all healthcare professionals to gain the knowledge and effective practical skills to support the motivational needs of people with diabetes. The workshop programme will include:
  • What does motivation mean to us, personally and in our professional practice?
  • What is motivation and how is it influenced?
  • Our personal motivation - where does it come from and what demotivates us?
  • How does motivation impact on diabetes self care?
  • Supporting motivation - key skills from basic to advanced
  • Action planning and planning action
    Rates for Diabetes UK members are £65.00 and for non-members £80. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

    Book online at http://www.diabetes.org.uk/pad or download the booking form.
    For more information please contact the conferences team on 020 7424 1156 or email:conferences@diabetes.org.uk
    Therapeutic Patient Education 2008
    Self Management Support and Education in Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases including the 4th International Dawn Summit taking place in Budapest, Hungary, November 5-8 2008.

    TPE 2008 including the 4th International DAWN Summit covers the latest advances in therapeutic patient education and self-management support in diabetes and other chronic diseases. The DAWN (Diabetes Attitudes Wishes and Needs) program is a global Novo Nordisk initiative in collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and an international expert advisory board.
    Website: http://www.kenes.com/tpe/

    Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference
    Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference (APC) is one of the largest healthcare conferences in the UK attracting over 3000 attendees. Innovative and invaluable to healthcare professionals, the conference delivers information on the latest global developments in diabetes care and research, offering a unique opportunity for delegates to network with professionals from varying fields. The exhibition brings together those from the voluntary, corporate and pharmaceutical sectors who share an interest in diabetes care.

    The next conference will be from 11 to 13 March 2009, the APC will take place at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. For further information please visit their website at: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Professionals/Conferences_and_events/Annual-Professional-Conference-2009/

    Courses

    Three day interprofessional diabetes module- Intensive insulin therapy - pumps and beyond
     Course dates:
    Enrolment Thursday 8 January 2009

  • Day 1 Friday 9 January 2009
  • Day 2 Thursday 5 March 2009
  • Day 3 Friday 6 March 2009
    • Click here for further details.

    Cambridge 2-day advanced insulin pump therapy course
     Course dates:
    5th and 6th February 2009
    A two day, residential course for all health care professionals who already have some experience in delivering insulin pump therapy.
    To see the flyer for the course click here
    Application form

    One day carbohydrate counting skills workshop
     This specially developed 1-day training workshop has been developed by DAFNE Dietitians who have a wealth of experience of training HCPs and people with Type 1 diabetes to estimate the carbohydrate content of food.
    There are 4 separate training workshops available during 2008; each with the capacity to train 20 individuals.
    Click here for further details.
    Application form.

    MSc Health Sciences (Diabetes), Warwick Diabetes Care
     This course is part of a portfolio of continuing professional development and post-experience courses developed in conjunction with Warwick Diabetes Care.
    The course has been designed for health professionals who wish to develop a special interest in diabetes care but would also like to take some modules on other topics.
    This makes it possible for the area of special interest to be reflected in the degree title, MSc Health Sciences (Diabetes), while allowing the flexibility for work in a wide range of other areas (including medical education, health services management, public health) to count towards the degree.
    For further advice contact:
    Mary Nejedly, course co-ordinator on tel: 024 7657 4634 or
    e-mail: m.nejedly@warwick.ac.uk
     Information can also be found at the website: www.diabetescare.warwick.ac.uk under courses/masters.

    Master in Diabetes, Warwick Diabetes Care
     New in 2005 the Masters in Diabetes provides a programme dedicated to diabetes for those wishing to specialise. It aims to give GPs, hospital doctors, specialist nurses and other health professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes, the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high quality care. Practitioners will develop their skills so they can lead diabetes care for their organisations, overseeing the delivery of care in their community.
    Duration of course: The Warwick Masters in Diabetes can be studied over 3 to 8 years part time or 1 year full time. Entry Requirements: First degree or equivalent and current registration as a health care professional and at least two years post registration experience in Diabetes. Candidates without a degree will be admitted to a PGA and may progress upon successful completion of the award. For further advice contact:
    Mary Nejedly, course co-ordinator on tel: 024 7657 4634 or
    e-mail: m.nejedly@warwick.ac.uk
     Information can also be found at the website: www.diabetescare.warwick.ac.uk under courses/masters.

    Warwick Diabetes - Certificate in Diabetes Care CIDC
     provides health care professionals with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to provide an effective and efficient service for people with diabetes.
    To enable students to combine work and study, the course is undertaken over nine months and comprises five days of supported study sessions, work-based learning, practical experience and self-directed learning. The five study days take place over the first 6 months during which you will take an active role with opportunities to share experiences and practice with others on the programme.
    Learning outcomes are set for each part of the course. The study sessions encompass 30 face-to-face study hours and in addition you will undertake self directed learning. A CIDC course workbook and resources are provided at the first session.
    The CIDC course can be undertaken on site at the University of Warwick, off site in your locality or via CD-Rom.
    For further details contact:
    Therese Lepicard, course co-ordinator (on site and CD-Rom)
    e-mail: T.Lepicard@warwick.ac.uk
    Allison Home and Michaela Price-Marlow, course co-ordinators (distance delivery)
    e-mail: a.home@warwick.ac.uk
    Website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/med/study/cpd/subject_index/diabetes/cidc/

    Obesity and Eating Disorders in Diabetes, University of Warwick
     The course will cover the diagnosis and management of obesity and common eating disorders in people with diabetes. The course is intended for GP's, hospital doctors, nurse practitioners, community nurses, dietitians and other health care workers involved in the care of people with diabetes.
    Course dates: 21st - 25th April 2008
    For more information on the course, contact: Mary Nejedly, course co-ordinator on
    tel: 024 7657 4634 or
    e-mail: m.nejedly@warwick.ac.uk
    Website: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studydiabetes

    Postgraduate Courses in Diabetes - Brighton and Sussex Medical School
     The postgraduate courses in diabetes provide you with the opportunity to advance your theoretical knowledge and scientific basis of clinical diabetes. Explore the aetiology, epidemiology and treatment of diabetes and its complications for use towards leading-edge clinical practice.
    Modules:

  • Clinical Management of Diabetes - 22-26 October 2007
  • Living with Diabetes - 7th-11th January 2008
  • Complications of Diabetes - 12th-16th May 2008
  • Diabetes Practice in Primary Care - 11th October to 20th December 2007; 27th February to 16th July 2008
  • Diabetes and Pregnancy - 31st March - 4th April 2008
  • Child Adolescent Diabetes - 23rd-27th June 2008
    For further details contact the programme administrator Raji Shetty
    Tel: 01273 644128
    e-mail: ipgmenq@brighton.ac.uk
    Website: http://www.bsms.ac.uk/schoolandfaculty/ipgm.htm

    Pump Management for Professionals
    Intensive courses that provide education and support to facilitate the use of pump therapy. For further details contact:
    Joan Everett Tel: 01202 704888
    e-mail: joan.everett@virgin.net or
    Sandra Dudley Tel: 01423 555346
    e-mail: diabetes.team@hhc-tr.northy.nhs.uk

    UK Advanced Postgraduate Diabetes Course
     Contact: Norma Bakewell on 0121 424 3392 or 0121 424 3587 or
    fax: 0121 424 0593 or
    e-mail: BarnetA@heartsol.wmids.nhs.uk

    Diabetes Management in Primary Care Diploma
     Distance learning over 6 months with a 2 day residential. Accredited by the University of Huddersfield.
    Contact: Sarah Naylor on 01274 617617 or
    e-mail: sarah@diabetestc.prestel.co.uk or
    visit: www.primarycaretraining.co.uk

    DM: Managing the Disease Promoting Health
    100 hours over 12 weeks
    Exeter
    Contact: Peta Fenn on 01392 213569 or
    e-mail: pfen@telinco.co.uk

    DM: Managing the Complications and Reducing Morbidity & Mortality
    100 hours over 10 weeks
    Exeter
    Contact: Peta Fenn on 01392 213569 or
    e-mail: pfen@telinco.co.uk

    Behaviour Change Training
    These courses have been developed to provide a modular progressive learning programme which will help dietitians develop the skills required to be effective health behaviour change agents.
    Contact: Dympna Pearson on 07801 929146 or
    e-mail: dympna.pearson@ukonline.co.uk

    Diabetes Counselling Course
     Usually in May
    Northampton
    Contact: Jenny Robinson 01604 634700 ext 4688 or
    e-mail: jenny.robinson@ukonline.co.uk

    Diabetes Care
     5 days
    Portsmouth
    Contact: David Clements 023 9243 4915 or
    e-mail: antherica@aol.com


    Diabetes Multi-professional Course
     7 days over 6 months
    Ulster
    Contact: Dr Vivian Coates 01265 444141 or
    www.ulst.ac.uk

    Certificate in Diabetes Care/Masters
     5 days over 6 months + 3 months for project
    Distance Learning
    Contact: Rachel Winnington 024 7657 2958 or
    visit: www.diabetescare.warwick.ac.uk

    Diabetes Care *New* (SK120)
    Level 1 15 CATS
    Currently from September 2005 to January 2006

    This course provides an introductory overview of diabetes care, with the person with diabetes as the centre of focus. Students will study medical, social, psychological and educational aspects of the condition of diabetes, and learn about its diagnosis, complications, treatment, lifestyle changes and the role of individuals within the diabetes 'team'. It will appeal to students from a variety of backgrounds, including people with diabetes, health care workers and anyone interested in learning more about the condition.

    For more information go to the Open University Website: www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01SK120

    Diabetes UK Course List
    Although Diabetes UK do not accredit professional courses or qualifications, they have compiled a list of courses for healthcare professionals, including those for dietitians, community and diabetic nurses, midwives and health visitors.
    For a copy of the list click here
     Web address: http://www.diabetesuk.org.uk/health/courses.htm