Diabetes and Obesity · Annual Conference
22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026
Organised by the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society
Dates18–19 Nov 2026
VenueNational Conference Centre, Birmingham
CityBirmingham, United Kingdom
CPD Points12 CPD
A two-day national PCDO Society conference at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, with lectures, debates, masterclasses, case studies and poster abstracts.
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Audience
Primary care doctors, nurses, pharmacists, diabetes specialists and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes, obesity and metabolic disease care.
Networking
Two-day national PCDO Society meeting with a large speaker faculty, sponsors, exhibition space, gala dinner option and peer networking opportunities.
Research Value
Strong for primary-care audit and QI: posters are peer reviewed, displayed at the conference and accepted abstracts are published in a Diabetes & Primary Care supplement.
Trainee Relevance
Useful for GP trainees, foundation doctors with primary-care interest, diabetes nurses/pharmacists and junior clinicians seeking practical diabetes and obesity updates plus CPD evidence.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Primary care doctors, nurses, pharmacists, diabetes specialists and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes, obesity and metabolic disease care.
Networking
Two-day national PCDO Society meeting with a large speaker faculty, sponsors, exhibition space, gala dinner option and peer networking opportunities.
Research Value
Strong for primary-care audit and QI: posters are peer reviewed, displayed at the conference and accepted abstracts are published in a Diabetes & Primary Care supplement.
Trainee Relevance
Useful for GP trainees, foundation doctors with primary-care interest, diabetes nurses/pharmacists and junior clinicians seeking practical diabetes and obesity updates plus CPD evidence.
Programme Highlights
Conference
Unravelling the complexities of carekeynote
PCDO Society faculty
Masterclass
Hands-on tips for everyday diabetes, obesity and metabolic disease practice
PCDO Society faculty
Keynote Speakers
SA
Samina Ali
Glasgow
National PCDOS faculty
SA
Sarah Alicea
Royal Free London NHS Trust / Barts Health NHS Trust
Clinical Lead Diabetes Dietitian faculty
HB
Hannah Beba
West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership
Consultant pharmacist faculty
HB
Heather Bell
Carrickfergus
GP Principal faculty
RB
Rachel Besser
Oxford Children's Hospital / University of Oxford
Consultant paediatric diabetologist faculty
PB
Pam Brown
Swansea
GP faculty
MC
Matt Capehorn
Rotherham Institute for Obesity
GP and obesity faculty
Keynote
PC
Pratik Choudhary
University of Leicester
Professor and honorary consultant in diabetes faculty
Keynote
KD
Ketan Dhatariya
Association of British Clinical Diabetologists
Consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general medicine faculty
Keynote
CH
Clare Hambling
NHS England / PCDS
GP, PCDS Chair and National Clinical Director for Diabetes and Obesity faculty
Keynote
WH
Wasim Hanif
University Hospital Birmingham
Professor diabetes and endocrinology faculty
Keynote
RH
Richard Holt
University of Southampton
Professor in diabetes and endocrinology faculty
Keynote
KK
Kamlesh Khunti
Leicester
Professor of primary care diabetes and vascular medicine faculty
Keynote
CM
Colette Marshall
Diabetes UK
Chief Executive faculty
Keynote
PP
Professor Peter Schwarz
International Diabetes Federation
President of the International Diabetes Federation faculty
Keynote
SS
Sam Seidu
Leicester
GP and primary care academic diabetologist faculty
Keynote
SW
Stephen Wheatcroft
University of Leeds / Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Professor of cardiometabolic medicine and consultant cardiologist faculty
NK
Naresh Kanumilli
PCDO Society / Manchester
GP with special interest in diabetes and cardiology faculty
JD
Jane Diggle
West Yorkshire
Specialist diabetes nurse practitioner faculty
RM
Rahul Mohan
Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society / Nottingham
GPwER Diabetes and PCDO Society Secretary faculty
NM
Nicola Milne
Greater Manchester Diabetes Strategic Clinical Network
Primary care diabetes specialist nurse faculty
RP
Reena Patel
Leicester
Specialist nurse in diabetes faculty
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 28 August 2026
Diabetes care
Obesity care
Metabolic disease
Multiple long-term conditions
Primary care innovation
Good practice
Audit
Quality improvement
Weight management
MedicMess Tips
- Poster entries are due by 17:30 on 28 August 2026.
- Accepted poster abstracts will be published in a special Diabetes & Primary Care supplement.
- The visible £150 figure is accommodation at the Manor Hotel, not a delegate registration fee.
Key Deadlines
28 Aug 2026 · 52 days
Abstract submission deadline
18 Nov 2026 · 134 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
By CarThe inspected page did not publish detailed driving instructions.
ParkingNot specified on inspected pages.
By TrainThe inspected page did not publish detailed rail instructions.
AccommodationThe event page says bedrooms are held at the Manor Hotel at a standard room rate of £150 bed and breakfast per night, bookable by phone quoting OmniaMed Allocation.
Venue DetailsNational Conference Centre, Birmingham.
Nearest AirportNot specified on inspected pages.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Diabetes and Obesity |
| Organising society | Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society |
| CPD accreditation | 12 CPD points |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | National Conference Centre, Birmingham, Birmingham |
The Complete Guide to the 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026
The 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society takes place on 18 and 19 November 2026 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The conference page describes a packed two-day programme of lectures, debates, masterclasses and case studies covering diabetes, obesity and metabolic disease, with a focus on evidence, new therapies, guidelines and service structures across the UK. It offers 12 CPD points and a workbook to support delegates' CPD profile. The poster route is explicit: posters should show good practice or innovation in diabetes or obesity care in primary care, with entries due by 17:30 on 28 August 2026. Abstracts are anonymously peer-reviewed, acceptance decisions are expected by early October 2026, and accepted poster abstracts will be published in a special supplement of Diabetes & Primary Care. The Roger Gadsby Award recognises primary care diabetes or weight-management audit and carries a £500 prize. Registration is through OmniaMed; the inspected form did not show a delegate fee, and the visible £150 figure relates to hotel accommodation, not conference registration.