RCN Plymouth branch study day: Diabetes patient care in practice, including branch AGM
20 Oct 2026, 08:30 - 16:30
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Expand your diabetes expertise, learn from local specialists and play a part in shaping the future of your RCN Plymouth Branch
Join colleagues from across Plymouth and the surrounding area for a valuable day of learning, networking and professional development focused on diabetes care.
Hear directly from specialist clinicians working across acute and community settings and gain practical insights you can apply immediately to support people living with diabetes.
This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of local services, strengthen cross-sector relationships and stay up to date with key developments in diabetes management.
By attending, you will:
- gain practical knowledge on the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes complications
- hear from specialists covering retinopathy, foot care, renal care, nutrition, pregnancy and community diabetes services
- better understand local diabetes pathways and how services work together across University Hospitals Plymouth and community settings
- take away practical patient education messages you can use in your everyday practice
- network with colleagues and specialists from across the diabetes care pathway
- develop a clearer understanding of how different services support patients throughout their diabetes journey.
Programme topics
- Retinopathy
- Foot care
- Diabetic Services at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP)
- Renal care
- Community diabetes services
- Nutrition
- Diabetes and pregnancy
- RCN Plymouth Branch AGM.
Annual general meeting- AGM
As part of the day, RCN members will also have the opportunity to take part in the Plymouth branch annual general meeting, or AGM.
This is your chance to have a direct say in the future direction of your local branch, hear about branch activities and help shape priorities for the coming year.
We're also seeking enthusiastic members who would like to become more involved in branch leadership and activities. Whether you're interested in representing students, supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, helping to organise learning events, improving communications or taking on one of the branch officer roles, we'd love to hear from you.
The branch executive committee is currently inviting expressions of interest, including for the core roles of:
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer.
There are also a range of other committee positions that offer opportunities to champion issues you care about and make a real difference to local members.
Before expressing interest, please read the branch role descriptors. Members wishing to stand for a role should submit a written expression of interest before the AGM.
Formal applications received in advance will take precedence over nominations made on the day. To express your interest look out for a branch expression of interest form which is due to appear soon on the RCN 'Current elections and appointments' webpage. If you can't see it and can't wait to express your interest, email southwestern.region@rcn.org.uk with your name and membership number, explaining why you would like what role and for what branch.
Places
There are only 50 places available, making early booking essential.
The event is primarily for RCN members, although up to 10% of places may be offered to non-members. Non-members are welcome to attend the learning sessions but will be asked to leave the room during the member-only AGM.
Booking
You can book online via the button above or via the events registration team by calling them on 02920 546460 or emailing eventsreg@rcn.org.uk (please ensure you quote event number 6066).
If you need to ask anything you're welcome to contact RCN Plymouth Branch Secretary
Vicky Webb
victoria.webb@reps.rcn.org.uk
Foulston Park
Madden Road
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4NE
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Page last updated - 22/07/2026
