Partners

Breakthrough T1D is the leading global charity funding type 1 diabetes research. We believe that gives us the best chance of making the breakthroughs to prevent, cure and find better treatments for type 1.

We understand the daily challenges that life with type 1 brings, which is why we’re committed to providing information, support and community for everyone living with the condition.

We also fight for the right of everyone with type 1 to have access to the technology they want or need, so that when research breakthroughs happen, the results get to the people who need it.

We focus on doing three things:

• We invest in world-class research to find a cure faster and to improve treatments and prevention until that day arrives.
• We campaign for better treatments, including providing access to type 1 technology for everyone who wants to use it.
• We support and connect people living with type 1 diabetes.

For more information on Breakthrough T1D, our research and the information and support we provide, please visit our website: breakthrought1d.org.uk

Established in 2011, the British Obesity Society (BOS) is a dynamic and prominent charity dedicated to tackling the critical issue of obesity.
Comprising a diverse community of individuals who share a common vision, we are committed to enhancing the lives of all those affected by obesity and overweight across Great Britain.

Our Vision
At BOS, our aspiration is to craft a world where obesity ceases to be a prevailing public health concern. We envision a society where every individual has the opportunity to embrace a healthy and enriching life. This vision encompasses equal access to essential resources and unwavering support to nurture healthier lifestyles.

thebos.org

CVRMUK aims to support all healthcare professionals to deliver high quality, cost-effective, evidence-informed yet person-centred care, to help improve the lives of people living with cardio-renal-metabolic conditions.

Through free high-quality education CVRMUK provides a series of meetings, webinars and online evidence-based information and resources to enhance care delivery. By staying connected with CVRMUK you’ll be the first to hear about these opportunities so you can network with other professionals at local and national events, as well as access free online resources: cvrmuk.com/join

The aim of the DSN Forum UK is to share best practice through connecting diabetes specialist nurses across the UK within a supportive network leading to improved outcomes for people living with diabetes. The DSN forum is for all UK based healthcare professionals in the UK. It is designed to help them stay up to date with everything diabetes related, be the first to read the latest news, view hot off the press data, event updates and more. Our website is designed to help healthcare professionals navigate the vast amount of diabetes resources with a simple click of a button: www.diabetesspecialistnurseforumuk.co.uk

The DSN Forum UK was founded by Amanda Williams in March 2018. The Co-Chair is Bethany Kelly and the other two directors are Tamsin Fletcher-Salt and Vicki Alabraba. The team are all passionate NHS diabetes specialist nurses, who love new and innovative ways to raise awareness, educate and improve diabetes care. The DSN Forum won the QiC Diabetes Health Care Professionals of the Year in 2018 and were HSJ Value Award finalists in 2019.

Since its creation, the DSN Forum has stood out as a voice for DSNs in the UK and has worked on several projects with NHS England and other organisations and committees to improve care across the diabetes spectrum. Our practical comparison charts for every day clinical use have been widely shared around the globe. Our podcasts now have 15 thousand listeners and was voted the number one podcast in the UK for diabetes news.

Our forum now has over 2000 verified healthcare professional members all of which are specialists working exclusively within diabetes care.

DRWF was established in 1998 to raise awareness of all types of diabetes and associated complications. We provide information and support to enhance self-management, whilst funding vital research to establish the causes, prevention and treatments of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, together with our hope to find a cure. We aim to ensure that people living with diabetes are "staying well until a cure is found.."

drwf.org.uk

We are Diabetes UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. It’s why we campaign for better care, give support in times of need and fund ground-breaking research into new treatments and a cure.

diabetes.org.uk

iop-uk.org

We are a leading applied health research unit committed to improving the lives and care of people with diabetes and other long-term conditions. Based at the Leicester General Hospital, we are a collaboration between the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. 

Whilst embodying what is most innovative in a partnership between the NHS and academia, we believe in keeping close to our local communities – valuing their input and their support for all that we do. This support has enabled us to impact on the care of people with diabetes not only in our own city, but also throughout the UK and overseas.

Encompassing research, education for people living with diabetes, healthcare professionals, and innovative approaches to healthcare.

leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk

The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) is a multi-disciplinary society reflecting the ideas and opinions of primary care healthcare professionals throughout the UK involved in managing cardiovascular patient care and improving cardiovascular health.

pccsuk.org

Primary Care Dietitians (PCD) is the leading specialist provider of dietetic services to Primary Care Networks (PCNs) within the NHS. Our mission is to make healthcare accessible to everyone by delivering comprehensive, high-quality dietetic care directly within primary care settings.

PCD offers a fully managed service that includes clinical supervision, mentoring, and support, empowering dietitians to become First Contact Practitioners. Our dedicated team of dietitians is passionate about improving health outcomes across a broad spectrum of conditions, including diabetes, weight management, gastroenterology, and frailty.

At PCD, we are committed to transforming primary care by integrating expert nutritional support into the heart of healthcare.

primarycaredietitians.co.uk

We're the Society of Tissue Viability and we use the power of collaborative thinking and action to solve skin and wound challenges. Our work is focused around three key areas:

• We build community - We create spaces where professional connections are made, ideas are shared and collaborative action happens.
• We share expertise - We platform the best new thinking and practices in skin health and wound healing and make sure it reaches the people it needs to
• We create change-makers - We turn interest into expertise and give professionals the support they need to make change happen in skin health and wound healing

All our activities are designed to encourage the collaborative thinking and action needed to solve wound and skin challenges.

societyoftissueviability.org