Beyond Boundaries: Improving the Health of South Asian people
Thursday 16th - Friday 17th October, 2025
This conference was developed by SAHF and is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals only. The sponsoring companies have had no input into the conference agenda, speaker selection or presentations, with the exception of the sponsored symposium sessions, for which the respective sponsoring companies are fully responsible. Sponsoring companies can be found at the foot of this page.
This year marks our 26th annual conference as we return to Birmingham, bringing together healthcare professionals for two exceptional days in the heart of the city.
Join us on 16th - 17th October at the Edgbaston Conference Centre for a dynamic program featuring insightful presentations, essential clinical and policy updates, and the latest advancements in treatment.
You'll explore strategies to enhance collaboration across the continuum of care and improve the quality of life and outcomes for individuals living with diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
The conference is for UK HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY
REGISTRATION:
Cancellation Policy:
Attendance is free, but late cancellations (after Tuesday 30th September, 2025) will incur a £20 fee and no-shows will be charged £45.
You may nominate a substitute colleague at no cost by emailing us at info@sahf.org.uk
POSTER SUBMISSIONS:
Poster abstract submissions
Poster abstract submissions are now invited for this year’s conference.
Abstract entries must be made electronically by 17:00 on Friday 19th September, 2025
Your abstract will be anonymously peer-reviewed and you will receive confirmation of acceptance or non-acceptance via email by Tuesday 30th September, 2025
If you wish to enter, please click the ‘poster submissions’ button above.
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
Address: 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS
By Train
University Station is a ten-minute walk from the hotel, and a two-minute walk from the centre of University of Birmingham’s campus.
The easiest way to get to Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is to walk past the University’s Main Library and Teaching and Learning Building (Ring Road North), up the hill towards North Gate on Pritchatts Road. Turn right and cross at the pedestrian crossing – the University’s iconic clocktower should be behind you.
Continue walking on Pritchatts Road until you see the entrance of the multi-storey North East Car Park. Turn left here and walk past the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH). Edgbaston Park Hotel will be on your left.
By Taxi
There are taxi ranks at Birmingham New Street Station (Grand Central) and throughout the city centre. Hail a cab or use the Uber and Ola apps.
The journey to the hotel from the city centre takes around 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
By Car
The hotel’s postcode is B15 2RS.
If you’re approaching from the M6, leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38 (M). Continue on the A48, then take the B4127. Turn left onto Wheeley’s Lane then continue straight until you reach the hotel (on your right).
Approaching from M42 north? Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above. If you’re approaching from the southwest, leave the M5 at Junction 4 (signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38. And, if you’re approaching from the M40, head west on the M42 from Junction 3A. At Junction 3 take the A435 exit (Birmingham South).
When you arrive, you’ll find complimentary parking right outside the hotel, including Blue Badge-only bays. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If no spaces are available, you can also park for free on the ground floor of the University’s multi-storey North East Car Park (a two-minute walk from the hotel).
To claim your free parking, make sure to enter your car registration details into the system at reception upon arrival. If you don’t do this, you may be fined
To book your stay with Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, please click here
