The National Forum for Health and Wellbeing, in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire will host free public event with expert panel. People are invited to this free event at Harrington Lecture Theatre, Harrington Building, University of Central Lancashire’s Preston Campus on Wednesday 19 March from 6.30pm – 8.30pm to learn about living with and treating diabetes from panel of experts and patients. There will be free parking form 6.00 – 9.00 pm on the campus car parks. It is free to attend and there is no need to register.
Diabetes: Past, Present and Future, will not only share the experiences of people living with long-term diabetes, but also discuss advancements in treatments and examine the challenges the NHS faces in dealing with a condition that affects around 5.8 million people in the UK.
Professor Satyan Rajbhandari, consultant physician and diabetes expert from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will Chair the event, alongside other healthcare workers and diabetes patients.
It has been organised by Professor Romesh Gupta OBE, Honorary Professor within the University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry and Chair of the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing (NFHW). Speaking about the event, he said “Diabetes remains a big challenge for our NHS. The NHS is spending nearly 10% of its budget on this chronic condition, which in the case of Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented or managed with lifestyle changes. We believe that health education remains a priority in managing this endemic condition.”
For more information, email Professor Romesh Gupta Romesh.gupta@nfhw.org.uk
