We teamed up with dietitians from across Northern Ireland again this year to deliver this free, two-part event on nutritional management in pancreatic disease, for dietitians and CNSs based in Northern Ireland.

Part one on 13th November explored the surgical management of pancreatic disease and nutritional management of acute and chronic pancreatitis.

Part two on 20th November explored the nutritional management of pancreatic cancer and type 3c diabetes.

Part one: Surgical management of pancreatic disease and nutritional management of pancreatitis

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  • 09.00 – 09.10: Welcome and introduction – Karen Robinson, Advanced Practitioner – Dietitian, HPB, BHSCT
  • 09.10 – 10.10: Overview of pancreatic diseases and surgical management – Claire Jones, Consultant HPB Surgeon, BHSCT
  • 10.10 – 11.20: Nutritional management of acute pancreatitis – Karen Robinson, Advanced Practitioner – Dietitian, HPB, BHSCT
  • 11.20-11.30: Short break
  • 11.30 – 12.40: Nutritional management of chronic pancreatitis – Edel Carty, Oncology Specialist Dietitian, SHSCT
  • 12.40 – 12.50: Close

What can I expect to gain from viewing the slides and watching the session?


  • Increased knowledge of pancreatic disease and surgical management options.
  • Awareness of the nutritional management of acute pancreatitis & NICE guidelines.
  • Improved knowledge and understanding of the nutritional management of acute and chronic pancreatitis including pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI).

Watch the session

Recording: Overview of pancreatic diseases and surgical management – Claire Jones, Consultant HPB Surgeon, BHSCT
Recording: Nutritional management of acute pancreatitis – Karen Robinson, Advanced Practitioner – Dietitian, HPB, BHSCT
Recording: Nutritional management of chronic pancreatitis – Edel Carty, Oncology Specialist Dietitian, SHSCT

Part two: Nutritional management of pancreatic cancer and type 3c diabetes

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  • 09.00 – 09.05: Welcome and introduction – Karen Robinson, Advanced Practitioner – Dietitian, HPB, BHSCT
  • 09.05 – 09.20: Patient experience
  • 09.20 – 10.20: Nutritional Management of pancreatic cancer – Danielle O’Hagan, Specialist Dietitian, BHSCT
  • 10.20 – 10.30: Short break
  • 10.30 – 11.30: Nutritional Management of Type 3cDM – Rachel Ewing, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
  • 11.30 – 11.45: Support for you and your patients – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
  • 11.45 – 11.50: Close

What can I expect to gain from viewing the slides and watching the session?


  • Improved knowledge and understanding of the nutritional management of pancreatic cancer including pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI).
  • Improved understanding and knowledge of type 3c diabetes management in patients with pancreatic diseases.
  • Awareness of the role of Pancreatic Cancer UK and support available to you and your patients.

Watch the session

Recording: Patient experience - Brian Magennis
Recording: Nutritional Management of pancreatic cancer - Danielle O’Hagan, Specialist Dietitian, BHSCT
Recording: Nutritional Management of Type 3cDM - Rachel Ewing, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Recording: Support for you and your patients – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk