Speakers

Partha Kar is the Type 1 Diabetes & Technology lead for NHS England and co-lead of the Getting it Right First Time (Diabetes) and Consultant, Diabetes & Endocrinology in Portsmouth In his role with NHS England some of the highlights have been in leading the expansion of technology in Type 1 Diabetes- namely universal use of Flash Glucose/CGM; CGM in T1D pregnancy, along with the use of online digital self-management platforms. He has also led efforts to collaborate with NICE, ensuring widespread access to Hybrid Closed Loops (HCL) technology, which enables the collection of real-world data. Currently, he is leading a 5-year implementation plan for HCL. This has made the NHS one of the pioneers globally regarding access to technology for those living with Type 1 Diabetes. Other work has involved developing Language Matters, peer Support networks, as well as Decision Management tools; A comic book series and a TED talk style event- for those living with Type 1 Diabetes He is one of the leading users of social media in diabetes care and writes a monthly blog for the British Medical Journal. He has been the MWRES lead for NHS England 2021-2023 and the author of the 1st Plan to tackle Racism in the Medical Workforce. At present, he also works with the GMC as their IMG Advisor. He has been recognised as one of the most influential figures from the ethnic minority population across healthcare in the UK by the Healthcare Service Journal in 2020,2021, 2022 & 2023 He received an OBE for services to Diabetes care in 2021