The Spine, Liverpool, L7 3FA.

MEET, LEARN, SHARE, COLLABORATE

• Bringing together specialist OG dietitians from across the UK and Ireland
• Forum for discussion, education and national service development
• Poster and oral presentation of unit work 
• Trade exhibition hall

AUGIS: OG Dietitians’ Expert Forum – 1^st May 2026

8.30 – Arrival

Refreshments: Hot & cold beverages, pastries, breakfast rolls, yogurt pots & fresh fruit

9.00 – 10.30 SESSION 1: Nutritional assessment for the Oesophago-Gastric Patient

Co-Chairs: Kellie Owen & Kate Ford (Salford)

Topics for discussion: Assessment tools & care bundles.

Case studies and service development projects

Breakout groups & feedback session

10.30 – 11.00 BREAK

Refreshments: Hot & cold beverages, protein bites, biscuits, fresh fruit

11.00 – 12.30 SESSION 2: Nutritional optimisation in the preoperative pathway

Co-Chairs: Jill McDonald (Newcastle) & Sarah O’Leary (Nottingham)

Topics for discussion: Nutrition support strategies in the pre-operative patient, supporting patients with a high BMI (intentional weight loss, liver reducing diets)

Case studies and service development projects

Breakout groups & feedback session

12.30 – 13.30 LUNCH BREAK

Refreshments: Chef’s selection - sandwiches, handheld snacks, artisan salads, dessert & fruit pots

13.30 – 15.00 SESSION 3: Efficiency & productivity – optimising our workforce

Co-Chairs: Erin Stella Sullivan (KCL) & Orla Evans (GSTT)

15.00 – 15.15 BREAK

Refreshments: Loaf cakes, biscuits and fresh fruit

15.15 – 16.00 SESSION 4: Pose a Question – Q&A session

16.00 – 17.00 SESSION 5: What next – future planning & collaboration

Co-Chairs: Fiona Huddy (Guildford) & Vida Dossou (Liverpool)

17.00 – Meeting close