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DPC 2022

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The psychological needs of diabetic foot patients - are they being missed?

16 Nov 2022
Foot and Wound Clinic

To highlight the psychological and emotional needs of people with diabetes foot complications
To outline the role of a Psychologist and why have one in the team
To flag up issues related to engagement and health inequalities
To provide resources and signposting for non-psychologists

  • To understand more about the psychological and emotional needs of people with diabetes foot complications
  • To learn how to best identify your patient's distress needs.
  • To think holistically about the needs of a person with diabetes foot complications
  • To have some wellbeing resources to take away with you.
Speakers
Catherine (Kate) Bewsey, Chartered Counselling Psychologist / Diabetes UK Clinical Champion - SWL ICS Foot Network Project / Diabetic Foot Clinic at St George’s Hospital