Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day The University of Central Lancashire – Foster Lecture Theatre Saturday, 21st, March 2015 9.30am to 4pm

Join the University of Central Lancashire, Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation and the specialist diabetes teams from Lancashire NHS and Lancashire University Hospitals for the second annual Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day. This unique event will bring together people living with diabetes, healthcare professionals, academics, students and diabetes organisations to provide a wealth of diabetes information under one roof. The day is open to anyone that would like to attend. Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, are a friend, family member, carer or have an interest in the condition, the Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day will give you the chance to learn more about diabetes, hear about the latest research, meet other people living with diabetes, speak with diabetes healthcare professionals and provide you with the tools, knowledge and information you need to support a pro-active approach to good selfmanagement skills and subsequently improve quality of life. This year’s programme will feature talks by specialists in diabetes on many different aspects of living with the condition, with a particular focus on the importance of healthy diet and nutritional choices, the benefits of activity and exercise, looking after your feet and eyes, how structured diabetes education can be a force for positive change and much more.

As well as the programme of talks, the vibrant social and exhibition area will also provide an opportunity to meet a variety of experts who will be on hand to offer advice on diet, nutrition, health, lifestyle and the latest blood-glucose meters and diabetes related products and services. The Health Zone in the exhibition will include: • Regional diabetes specialist teams • Community health trainers • Diabetes specialist dietitians • Other support groups and providers of information

This year’s programme will feature talks by representatives of UCLan, DRWF and Lancashire based specialists in diabetes on many different aspects of living with the condition. The programme and speakers may be subject to change nearer the time. Confirmed guest speakers include: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Stjohn Crean- Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry Satyan Rajbhandari - Consultant Physician and Honorary Clinical Professor, the Lancashire Teaching Hospital. Jennifer Spragg- Podiatrist. NHS. Partha Bhattacharyya- Ophthalmologist. NHS. Joanne Byrne- Diabetes Specialist Nurse. NHS Christine Elwell and Claire McClellan - Community dietitian. NHS. Colin Hayes- Chartered Physiotherapist-Undergraduate Lead Sports Therapy, The University of Central Lancashire and visiting Associate Professor THEi (Hongkong). Andy Morley- Principal Lecturer-School of Psychology, The University of Central Lancashire. Sarah Bone, Diabetes research and wellness foundation, Chief Executive. Eleanor Kennedy – Research Manager, Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation. Swrajit Sarkar - Associate Lecturer Nutritional Sciences, The University of Central Lancashire. Mrs. April Melia –Exercise referral Specialist. Mr. Russell Hogarth – Chairman Creative Communities Group UK, The University of Central Lancashire.

There is a small registration fee of £5.00 per person. The £5.00 registration fee is required to secure a place at the event and these fees will be passed as a donation to DRWF to support the ongoing work of the charity. Your £5.00 fee includes: • • • • •

The full programme of talks and activities Access to the exhibition area and health zone All tea, coffee and refreshments Buffet Lunch Free parking

Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day - Registration Form To register your place, please complete and return this form, with a cheque for £5 per person, made payable to DRWF. The postal address is Mr Lee Calladine, DRWF, The Roundhouse, Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH. Alternatively, you can contact Lee by telephone on 023 92 636133 and pay by credit or debit card. If you have any questions, Lee can also be contacted by e-mail at [email protected] Title (Mr. Mrs. Miss etc.) Name Address

Telephone Mobile E-Mail Where did you hear about this event? Please note: We will make every effort to confirm that we have received your registration form, however this may not always be possible due to the volume we receive. A few weeks prior to the event, we will send you a full information pack about the day, including the programme, directions and travel links and timings etc. If you have any questions before then, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help. We look forward to seeing you at the University of Central Lancashire on Saturday, 21st March.

The Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day is sponsored by Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation to ensure people with diabetes are ‘Staying well until a cure is found’.

Registered charity no. 1070607. Registered in England, Company No: 3496304 Registered Office: Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH