The Liverpool Experience : An Integrated Community Diabetes Service
Liverpool Diabetes Partnership is a collaboration between Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT and Mersey Care NHS FT. Liverpools approach moves the focus away from hospital based care for those living with Type 2 diabetes to community based clinics with the aim of promoting self management, integrated delivery and education. The service is a multidisciplinary team including, Consultants, Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dieticians, HCA, podiatrists and a robust admin team. They also work in partnership with third sector and voluntary organisations to promote community engagement, raising awareness and education.