Most routine diabetes care is carried out in Primary Care, a workforce that is under pressure to deliver more and more high quality care.  Like all parts of the NHS, it is undergoing huge changes, one of which is that it is becoming a ‘newer’ workforce as more and more experienced Practice Nurses and HCAs are leaving the profession, Primary Care is left with a knowledge and confidence gaps.  Without a thorough understanding of WHY we carry out certain health checks, it is easy to see how aspects can be missed and targets not met.   

It is easy to forget to see the ‘diabetes review’ as a person. 

Eden, based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre part of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, have been a provider of award-winning healthcare professional education for over 14 years. Our ethos is to deliver, interactive, real world evidence based education, backed by research. This Masterclass in the 8 Care Processes and 3 Treatment Targets focuses on the following key aspects of the diabetes review:  glycaemic control, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function and albuminuria, eye screening, foot care, weight management and smoking cessation.  It echoes the 10 Year Plan of delivering more high quality services in primary care with a focus on prevention.  

Key learning objectives are to provide 

• An understanding of the evidence base around the 8 Care Processes and 3 Treatment Targets and why they need monitoring for all patients living with diabetes 

• To Understand the relationship between HbA1c, blood pressure and cholesterol and how they can lead to complications 

• Learn how to pass this knowledge on to their patients and empower the person with diabetes to be active in their care  

• Gain practical skills in overcoming barriers to diabetes care in real-world settings 

• Feel more confident in leading and taking part in high quality diabetes care 

• A realistic overview of how to achieve diabetes QOF targets  

This session would be perfect for newer primary care staff, or as an update for the more experienced, who want to strengthen their knowledge, skills and confidence in diabetes management.  It is an opportunity for you to share your experiences and make connections with other primary care staff in a supportive environment.  It serves as a taster to our other learning modules where you would be able to take a further dive into specific areas. 

Visit Us at Diabetes Professional Care 

We are proud supporters of Diabetes Professional Care for the fifth year running. 
Come and visit us at Stand A34 to learn more about the Masterclass and how Eden can support your team.