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22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026

Organised by the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society
Dates18–19 Nov 2026
LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
Abstracts28 Aug 2026
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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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingTwo-day national PCDO Society meeting with a large speaker faculty,…View detail

Two-day national PCDO Society meeting with a large speaker faculty, sponsors, exhibition space, gala dinner option and peer networking opportunities.

Research ValueStrong for primary-care audit and QI: posters are peer reviewed,…View detail

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 RelevanceUseful for GP trainees, foundation doctors with primary-care interest, diabetes…View detail

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.

ProgrammeSchedule and session 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
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
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
AbstractsOpen · 28 Aug 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 28 August 2026
What You Can Submit
poster
Submission Specifications
Award
Roger Gadsby Award: £500 for the best qualifying primary-care diabetes or weight-management audit
Review
Anonymous peer review; acceptance or non-acceptance expected by early October 2026
Deadline
28 August 2026 at 17:30
Structure
Aims or objectives; Methods; Results; Conclusions or summary
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words
Eligibility
Good practice, innovation or audit in primary care diabetes, obesity or weight management
Publication
Accepted poster abstracts are published in a special supplement of Diabetes & Primary Care
Poster Display
Accepted posters are displayed in the conference exhibition hall and judged by the PCDO Society Committee
Submission Route
Online poster submission form
Categories & Recommended Topics
Diabetes care
Obesity care
Metabolic disease
Multiple long-term conditions
Primary care innovation
Good practice
Audit
Quality improvement
Weight management
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline28 Aug 2026, 17:30Checked 27 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
28 Aug 2026
Abstract submission deadline
18 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelNational Conference Centre, Birmingham · Birmingham
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.
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

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.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

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.

Frequently asked
When is 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026?
22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026 takes place 18–19 Nov 2026 in National Conference Centre, Birmingham, Birmingham.
Where is 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026 held?
22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026 is held at National Conference Centre, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 28 Aug 2026.
Is 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — 22nd National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes & Obesity Society 2026 is CPD accredited (12 CPD points).
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