“The total cost of IBD to the NHS has been estimated at £720 million, based on an average cost of £3,000 per patient per year with up to half of total costs for relapsing patients.”
NHS England
“People with IBD are not able to get specialist treatment and care quickly enough. This is resulting in high numbers of emergency hospital admissions and potentially avoidable flares, where their condition is not well-controlled and serious complications can arise”
IBD UK
“There is an additional burden of mental illness in patients who are later diagnosed with IBD. Following diagnosis, the incidence of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and deliberate self-harm is higher in individuals with IBD than controls. Patients who develop mental illness in the setting of IBD are at particularly high risk of deliberate self-harm”
D N Umar et al, 2022
A 2022 study carried out by Crohn's & Colitis UK indicates that approximately 1 in every 123 individuals in the United Kingdom is affected by either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. This equates to nearly 500,000 people in the UK living with IBD. Consequently, while IBD may not be highly prevalent, it does affect a substantial portion of the UK population.
This conference brings together distinguished experts in the field of gastroenterology and offers a comprehensive and practical guide for managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and enhancing patient well-being in clinical practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, evidence-based practices, and strategies to optimise patient outcomes within the NHS. The conference delves into the epidemiology, trends, and guidelines of IBD in the UK highlighting the impact on the healthcare system, insights into psychological challenges faced by IBD patients, early diagnosis, medical and surgical management of IBD, nutritional strategies, latest updates on IBD research and clinical trials, transitioning adolescent patients, and multidisciplinary care approaches. Throughout the day, there will be interactive sessions, small breakout groups, and collaborative exercises, fostering a dynamic learning experience.
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve IBD care within the NHS
Learn about the latest updates on evidence-based practices and national treatment guidelines to improve patient outcomes
Gain insights from IBD expert experiences and develop strategies for patient centred IBD management
Understand the fundamentals of IBD pathogenesis, including its current trends and statistics in the UK
Implement best practices for early detection and assessment of IBD, and explore evidence-based approaches to achieve treatment goals
Apply interactive case studies to enhance practical understanding and application of IBD management strategies
Learn to identify patients at risk of psychological distress, and explore psychological interventions that can improve the mental health of IBD patients
Gain insights into the latest advancements in surgical interventions for IBD
Explore nutritional strategies in managing IBD
Understand the nuances of paediatric IBD care and protocols for the transition of care
Gain insights into the most promising and innovative clinical trials in IBD
Learn strategies for effective multidisciplinary care
This conference supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
