MDT Conference 2027 - The new realities of cystic fibrosis

A free, one-day, in-person conference aimed at the CF MDT (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and others involved in CF clinical care provision). Workshop sessions will be run twice so that each attendee can join two workshops.

Programme (subject to some minor changes)

09.15am - Arrival, registration, refreshments and networking

10.00am - Welcome and introduction                                                                                                                                     Dr Keith Brownlee, Director of Medical Affairs, Cystic Fibrosis Trust

10.10am - Opening plenary: Who are we treating now - the new realities of CF                                                        Dr Freddy Frost, Consultant Chest Physician, Adult CF Centre, Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Senior Lecturer, University of Liverpool

11.00am - Morning coffee break

11.20am - Workshop sessions (morning)

• WS1: Liver issues/health in CF                                                                                                                                       Lead Moderators: Dr Varinder Athwal, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Peter Barry, Manchester Adult CF Service
  
• WS2: Fertility and pregnancy in CF                                                                                                                                 Lead Moderator: Dr Imogen Felton, Royal Brompton Adult CF Service
• WS3: Cardiometabolic issues/health in CF                                                                                                                   Lead Moderator: Veronica Lynch, Belfast City Hospital, Adult CF Service
• WS4: Navigating the CFSPID journey                                                                                                                          Lead Moderator: Professor Kevin Southern, University of Liverpool
• WS5: Changing health messaging in CF: Tailoring the messages, not just the treatments                              Lead Moderator: Annie Martin, Lead Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Specialist, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust                                                              

12.30pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Workshop sessions (afternoon)

• WS1: Liver issues/health in CF                                                                                                                                   Lead Moderators: Dr Varinder Athwal, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Peter Barry, Manchester Adult CF Service
  
• WS2: Fertility and pregnancy in CF                                                                                                                              Lead Moderator: Dr Imogen Felton, Royal Brompton Adult CF Service
• WS3: Cardiometabolic issues/health in CF                                                                                                             Lead Moderator: Veronica Lynch, Belfast City Hospital, Adult CF Service
• WS4: Navigating the CFSPID journey                                                                                                                        Lead Moderator: Professor Kevin Southern, University of Liverpool
• WS5: Changing health messaging in CF: Tailoring the messages, not just the treatments                          Lead Moderator: Annie Martin, Lead Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Specialist, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust                                                                    

2.40pm - Afternoon coffee break

3.00pm - Panel discussion: Beyond the CF team: Partnership working for connected care                         Panel: TBC                                                                                                      

3.45pm - Closing plenary: Living longer, living well - the importance of a holistic approach to support CF patients throughout the lifespan                                                                                                                                 Dr Rachel Massey-Chase, Clinical Psychologist, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service, Kings College Hospital and Psychology Co-Chair, UK Psychosocial Professionals in CF (UKPPCF) and Katie Smith, Paediatric Social Worker, Southampton Children's Hospital

4.20pm - Close