This conference was developed by the PCCS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. Sponsors, which include pharmaceutical companies, have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of this website page.
On behalf of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) and the Welsh Cardiovascular Strategic Network, we would like to invite you to register for the PCCS 4th Wales Conference: The ABCD+ of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
📍 Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff
📅 Thursday, 23rd April 2026
💷 Free to attend for UK practising healthcare professionals
The ABCD+ approach developed by Public Health Wales provides a practical framework for managing the major drivers of cardiovascular disease: Atrial fibrillation, Blood pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes, including modifiable lifestyle factors that shape cardiovascular disease risk, smoking, diet, exercise and sleep. At this year’s conference, our expert faculty will break down each component of the ABCD Plus model with engaging sessions tailored for primary care. Expect practical actions you can implement in practice, summarised guideline updates, case‑based insights and dedicated Q&A time.
The full agenda can be found on the website and the speaker line up will be announced in due course.
This conference was developed by the PCCS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. Sponsors, which include pharmaceutical companies, have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of this website page.
Agenda
Thursday 23rd April 2026
09:00
Arrival, exhibition and networking
09:40
Welcome and Introduction
09:45
Where are we now, where do we need to be
10:10
Sponsored symposium
10:50
Diabetes and cardiovascular risk: Implementing management of ABCD to improve outcomes
11:30
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
11:50
Blood pressure matters: Hypertension control in primary care
Speaker: Prof Christopher Clark
12:30
Sponsored symposium
13:10
Lunch, exhibition and networking
13:55
Atrial fibrillation: Detect, Protect, Perfect
14:35
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
15:40
Understanding and managing adult congenital heart disease in primary care
Agenda subject to change
This conference was developed by the PCCS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. Sponsors, which include pharmaceutical companies, have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of this website page.
Speakers
Dr Jim Moore
Past President of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, GP, GPSI Cardiology, Gloucestershire
Dr Moore is a GP in Gloucestershire with a special interest in Cardiovascular Medicine and Past President of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, spearheading significant changes in this organisation. He lectures extensively across the UK.
He has been heavily involved in National CVD advisory groups, guidelines and working parties. He was a member of the NICE Chronic Heart Failure in Adults Guideline committee (2016-2018) and was a board member of British Society for Heart Failure.
Dr Moore has provided cardiovascular clinical support to local commissioning organisations for over two decades and to Cardiac Networks in the South-West. He is currently Clinical Co-Lead (Primary Care) for the West of England Integrated Cardiac Clinical Network.
Dr Moore is the National Clinical Co- Lead (Primary Care) for the National Cardiac Transformation Programme which has included working closely on NHSE initiatives such as Managing Heart Failure @Home and more recently chaired a group that developed the National (NHSE) guidance for the Virtual Ward care for people with heart failure.
He has been involved in the establishment and subsequent development of the community-based Gloucestershire Heart Failure service since its inception in 2003 where he continues to work as a GPSI.
Prof Christopher Clark
Clinical Associate Professor of Primary Care Cardiovascular Medicine, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Chris studied Medicine and Physiology at University of Bristol Medical School. He has 30 years’ experience in rural general practice and has been a researcher in Exeter for 20 years. Research areas are mainly cardiovascular, with particular emphasis on blood pressure measurement and management. He is a member of the NICE Cardiovascular disease, lipids and Hypertension guideline committees, chairs the British & Irish Hypertension Society Blood Pressure Technology Committee, and sits on the European Society for Hypertension Blood Pressure Monitoring Working Group. Also active in rural research, Chris is Immediate past chair of the RCGP Rural Forum Steering Group, and co-editor of Rural Healthcare, 2nd Edition.
This conference was developed by the PCCS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. Sponsors, which include pharmaceutical companies, have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of this website page.
Prices
This event is free for all delegates.
This conference was developed by the PCCS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. Sponsors, which include pharmaceutical companies, have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of this website page.
Delegate Terms and Conditions
DATA PROTECTION
The data you have provided for this registration is stored and your name, organisation, job title and location details ONLY are shared with PCCS, the speaker faculty and funding company - see declaration - of this conference for attendance reporting purposes alone. LCW Consulting Ltd will use your data to contact you with regards to this conference only unless you have opted in for future events information. If you wish to cancel your registration, change your data options or require further information on our data policies please email registrations@lcwmed.co.uk or call via the registration number 0330 174 1090.
CHANGING DELEGATE DETAILS
There will be no charge if a substitute person wishes to replace the original delegate. Please inform our office at registrations@lcwmed.co.uk of any change to the original booking.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
The PCCS' courses are constantly updated and improved and the PCCS reserves the right to alter any of the courses’ content without prior notice. The PCCS reserves the right to cancel a course at any time without liability. In these circumstances, delegates will be offered an alternative date if possible.
CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION
The PCCS reserve the right to cancel or refuse any registration at our sole discretion if the registrant does not meet the eligibility or participation criteria. In such cases, any registration fees paid will be refunded; however, we will not be responsible for, nor will we reimburse, any costs incurred for travel, accommodation, or other related expenses.
This conference was developed by the PCCS and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. Sponsors, which include pharmaceutical companies, have contributed financial support towards this event but have had no input in the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of this website page.
Travel information
Nearest train station
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Cardiff Queen Street Railway Station (0.2 miles)
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Cardiff Central Railway Station (0.7 miles)
Bus routes
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A large number of bus routes pass close to the venue.
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