Congenital Hyperinsulinism Conference
Thursday 19 June 2025, 8:30-17:00 BST
Hosted by the highly specialised hyperinsulinism team at Great Ormond Street Hospital with guest national and international speakers
This meeting provides a vital platform to enhance understanding and clinical awareness of hyperinsulinism—a rare but significant condition affecting infants, children, and young people. Through expert-led presentations and personal narratives, participants will gain insight into the journey from diagnosis to treatment, deepening their knowledge of the disorder's impact.
The programme aims to empower healthcare professionals with the skills to identify and manage hyperinsulinism early, particularly at the bedside. This proactive approach is crucial in preventing potential complications, such as brain injury, associated with delayed or misdiagnosis.
By combining expert perspectives with patient and family experiences, the event underscores the importance of holistic care in addressing this challenging condition.
Learning objectives:
- A key objective is to empower attendees with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise this condition early and initiate prompt, effective treatment, thereby mitigating the risk of hypoglycaemic brain injury.
- The meeting will emphasise the critical understanding that patients with hyperinsulinism lack the ability to produce alternative fuels, placing them at significant risk of brain injury during hypoglycaemia.
- Additionally, the programme will stress the importance of bedside practitioners viewing blood glucose levels as a vital sign. It will advocate for immediate glucose measurement whenever there are concerns, ensuring timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Who should attend?
Nurses and students (Paediatric and Neonatal), Midwives, Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Allied Health Care Professionals.
Programme:
The programme will be added in March.
Pricing:
£100*: In-person ticket: Band 8+, Consultants and equivalent
£75*: In-person ticket: Bands 5-7, Trainee doctors, Nurses, AHPs, ACPs, HCS, non-clinical staff and equivalent
£50*: In-person ticket: Bands 2-4 and students
£30*: In-person ticket: GOSH staff
£75: Virtual ticket: Band 8+, Consultants and equivalent
£50: Virtual ticket: Bands 5-7, Trainee doctors, Nurses, AHPs, ACPs, HCS, non-clinical staff and equivalent
£30: Virtual ticket: Bands 2-4 and students
FREE: Virtual ticket: GOSH staff (please register with your GOSH email address)
* In-person tickets include lunch and refreshments.
Please email events.gla@gosh.nhs.uk if you need to pay via invoice through your Trust/organisation.
GOSH staff wishing to attend face-to-face can either a) pay via debit/credit card (if they plan to self-fund their ticket) or b) apply through the Study Leave Fund or departmental funds (where applicable). Those applying via route b should follow the process on the study leave application form. Please email events.gla@gosh.nhs.uk if you require assistance.
Registration:
Please note that registration for face-to-face tickets will close on Thursday 5 June 2025, 9:00 BST.
Virtual tickets will remain on sale until Thursday 19 June 2025, 8:30 BST.
Recording:
Please note that this event will be recorded (subject to speakers’ consent), with the recording shared with delegates for a short period (up to three months) post-event.
CPD:
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and Royal College of Nursing CPD approval is being applied for. Where approved, the basic unit of CPD activity is 1 hour of learning equals 1 CPD credit. Please note that CPD accreditation is not confirmed; details about accreditation will be updated as soon as possible.
