Healthcare professionals working in CVRM asked to share their views on the future of care in this area

Specialists working in the cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) field are being encouraged to share their views on integrated care through a new survey led by CVRM Professional Care.

Healthcare professionals specialising in cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) care are set to meet in London this Autumn for a new conference.

The inaugural CVRM Professional Care event is scheduled for 20th and 21st October at Olympia in London, with aim to unite diabetes, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic specialists for two days of learning, collaboration and knowledge-sharing across connected areas of care.

To coincide with the event, organisers have launched The Annual CVRM Survey 2026, to help build a clearer picture of how things are changing and where more support is needed.

The questionnaire aims to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge, confidence and clinical practice across the CVRM spectrum, helping to ensure that future educational initiatives are tailored to the needs of those delivering care.  

Matt Hodgins, Event Director for CVRM Professional Care, said: “We want to hear directly from the healthcare professionals working across CVRM care about the realities they face in clinical practice.

“The survey gives them an opportunity to share where they feel confident, where challenges remain and what support could make a meaningful difference.”

He added: “By capturing these perspectives, we can build a more accurate picture of the current landscape and use those insights to inform education and resources.”

Click here to complete The Annual CVRM Survey 2026

The survey is open to all healthcare professionals and is completely anonymous. The survey will close on Thursday, 4th September.  

The inaugural programme for CVRM Professional Care features sessions on artificial intelligence (AI), tackling health inequalities, integrated care and strengthening collaboration across healthcare settings.

Organised by CloserStill Media, CVRM Professional Care will bring together diabetes, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic specialists in one place, with four high-impact theatres spotlighting: prevention, innovation, therapeutic advances and integrated care pathways, making it the UK’s largest event focusing on the holistic care and management of long-term conditions.

The full event programme is available here

To register for CVRM Professional Care 2026, click here

It is estimated around one in three people living with diabetes will go on to develop kidney disease.

DRWF recently published essential information on two tests for chronic kidney disease. 

The Have you had your “double check”? The two vital tests for kidney and heart health for people living with diabetes resource was written by Professor Janaka Karalliedde. The information was produced with thanks to review support and endorsement from Kidney Research UK.

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