CF Multidisciplinary Team Conference 2027 | Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Date: Wednesday 3 March 2027
Time: 9.15am–4.20pm
Location: Hilton Liverpool City Centre, L1 8LW
About the conference
Our MDT conference is a free, one-day event in Liverpool for healthcare professionals working with people who have cystic fibrosis (CF).
The conference is open to everyone involved in delivering CF clinical care, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, social workers and pharmacists.
Conference programme
Our programme explores the changing landscape of CF care, from emerging clinical challenges to the importance of providing holistic, person-centred support.
9.15am – Arrival, registration and refreshments
10am – Welcome and introduction
Dr Keith Brownlee, Director of Medical Affairs, Cystic Fibrosis Trust
10.10am – Opening plenary: Who are we treating now? The new realities of CF
Dr Freddy Frost, Consultant Chest Physician at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool
11am – Refreshment break
11.20am – Morning workshops
Choose from five workshops exploring different aspects of CF care.
12.30pm – Lunch
1.30pm – Afternoon workshops
A second opportunity to attend one of the five workshops.
2.40pm – Refreshment break
3pm – Panel discussion: Beyond the CF team: Partnership working for connected care
3.45pm – Closing plenary: Living longer, living well – the importance of a holistic approach to supporting people with CF throughout their lives
Dr Rachel Massey-Chase, Clinical Psychologist at King's College Hospital and Psychology Co-Chair of UK Psychosocial Professionals in CF (UKPPCF) and Katie Smith, Paediatric Social Worker at Southampton Children's Hospital
4.20pm – Conference closes
Explore our workshops
We'll be running five workshops throughout the day, covering a range of topics relevant to CF care.
Each workshop will run twice, giving you the opportunity to attend two different sessions.
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Workshop 1: Liver health in CF
Lead moderators:
- Dr Varinder Athwal, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Peter Barry, Manchester Adult CF Service
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Workshop 2: Fertility and pregnancy in CF
Lead moderator: Dr Imogen Felton, Royal Brompton Adult CF Service
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Workshop 3: Cardiometabolic health in CF
Lead moderator: Veronica Lynch, Belfast City Hospital Adult CF Service
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Workshop 4: Navigating the CFSPID journey
Lead moderator: Professor Kevin Southern, University of Liverpool
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Workshop 5: Changing health messaging in CF: Tailoring the messages, not just the treatments
Lead moderator: Anne Martin, Lead Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Specialist at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Ready to register?
Register for our free MDT conference in Liverpool on 3 March 2027.
Register for the MDT conference
In line with Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s cross-infection policy, we regret that people with cystic fibrosis are unable to register for this in-person event.
Certificates of attendance for CPD purposes will be issued after the event.
Venue and accommodation
The conference takes place at Hilton Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool, L1 8LW.
If you're travelling to Liverpool and need overnight accommodation, you can use this free hotel booking tool to explore options to suit your budget.
This is a third-party service. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is not responsible for bookings or any other aspect of the service.
What previous attendees said
Great opportunity to network, learn and share experiences and expertise in CF care.
– Previous attendee
I found the whole MDT event very helpful for me as I am new in post. I was very interested in how other teams in the country work. The workshops and panel discussions were highly informative.
– Previous attendee