Foot in Diabetes Annual Conference “OFFLOADING” …. Head to toe! – Wounds UK

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We’re thrilled for you to join us for the return of the Foot in Diabetes UK Annual Conference held at the Harrogate Convention Centre, Tuesday 11th November. This year’s conference focus on offloading, and renewing the ever-present passion and drive to deliver excellent patient care.

We’ll be showcasing innovations and great examples of good practice from around the UK and the FDUK Award for excellent, as well as presenting sessions to support your practice now. Check out the agenda below and we can’t wait to see you face-to-face in November!

Agenda

“OFFLOADING” …. Head to toe!

Tuesday 11th November

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08:30

Registration, refreshments, exhibition and e-poster viewing

09:00

Chair’s Welcome

Updates from the FDUK
Introducing “OFFLOADING” …. Head to toe!
Government 10 year plan for healthcare – setting the scene

Debbie Sharman, Steph Stanley and Jayne Robbie

09:15

New Resources from FDUK: 2025 Highlights and Updates

Mental health
ZAP amputation
Footwear guideline

Christian Pankhurst and Jayne Robbie

09:30

Understanding Offloading: Benefits and Perspectives

Pan Dorset offloading pathway (DS)
Introduction to advanced casting (FM)
Setting up a casting service – overcoming barriers (JM)

Debbie Sharman, Fiona Main and Jennifer Madden

10:15

Introducing the FDUK footwear guidelines

Footwear fit and preventing diabetes foot ulcers – the evidence
Defining footwear fit – finding consensus and seeking data-driven practice
Key features of footwear: heels, fastenings and toe boxes

Petra Jones

10:45

Refreshments

11:15

Understanding Surgical Offloading

Understanding Achilles Tendon Lengthening (ATL)
Understanding flexor tenotomies
Multidisciplinary roles – who does what?

Frank Webb

11:35

Solving the Puzzle for Better Patient Care

Session supported by Essity

Christian Pankhurst

12:05

Session supported by Convatec

12:50

Bob Young Memorial Lecture

State of the art in offloading the diabetic foot: what, how and when?

Prof. Dr. Sicco A. Bus

13:30

Lunch, e-poster and exhibition viewing

14:00

Offloading the mind: Introducing Psychological Screening for Diabetes Foot Care
Screening for Mental Health: Enhancing Well-being for Patients
All Wales: Patient activation and patient empowerment – motivational interviewing to offload the burden – Vanessa/ Katie
Offloading the distress of the practitioner

15:00

Session supported by TBC

15:30

Refreshments, e-posters and exhibition viewing

15:45

FDUK Award for Excellence

16:15

Game: Higher or Lower – Offloading Tools Edition

FDUK Commitee

Register