2026 Speakers

Retired GP and Specialist Doctor in Diabetes

David is a retired GP from Bridgnorth Medical Practice, Shropshire, where he had responsibility for diabetes within the practice. More recently, David retired as a Specialist Doctor in Diabetes at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. David continues to work as an undergraduate clinical tutor at Keele University and examiner at Aston University. 

Since retiring as a GP, David has made several visits as a volunteer to a health clinic in rural Tanzania, providing advice on the running of the diabetes clinic. Diabetes education is an issue which David feels very passionate about, and is always happy to discuss, teach or write about diabetes!

Journalist, Editor and Media Consultant
NorthSouth Creative

Paul Henderson is an award-winning editor, journalist and content creator who has worked at the highest level of the publishing industry for over 25 years. As British GQ's Associate Editor, he specialised in topics as varied as sport, health and fitness, food and drink, travel and motoring, and wrote several cover stories including profiles of Anthony Joshua, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, David Beckham, Andy Murray and Lewis Hamilton. As a writer, his work has appeared in the Times, the Guardian, the Telegraph, Men’s Health and The Spectator. He is currently the editorial director of the NorthSouth Creative content agency.

Editor in Chief
British Journal of Nursing

Professor Ian Peate is a prominent figure in the fields of nursing and health care, he is Editor-in-Chief, British Journal of Nursing, Founding Consultant Editor Journal of Paramedic Practice and Consultant Editor International Journal for Advancing Practice. He was Consultant Editor Journal of Operating Department Practitioners. He is a respected nurse academic, author and editor with extensive experience in education and practice. Ian has authored and edited numerous textbooks and articles on nursing and health care, contributing significantly to the literature. His career has spanned various roles, including clinical nursing, nursing education and leadership positions. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of nursing and was awarded an OBE for his services to Nursing and Nurse Education.