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Commissioning network
The challenge
Diabetes is a common, complex, lifelong and life-threatening condition. In diabetes, health and well-being are determined by the way in which a person with diabetes cares for him or herself, as well as the care, education and support provided by healthcare and other professionals, and the overall organisation of care.
Commissioning should provide for routine annual review as well as for specialist care as needed (e.g. unstable or complex diabetes, kidney care, eye care, pregnancy). It is crucial to ensure good communication with the patient and between all professionals and agencies managing the patient. It is also essential to provide prompt, effective social support for patients as its absence can harm diabetes outcomes (e.g. problems managing at home worsening, diabetic foot ulcers and precipitating prolonged hospital admission). Diabetes interacts with other health problems – in most cases making management more complex or intensive, and usually more expensive.
How does the commissioning network support you?
The national commissioning network is still in its infancy. This web page will be regularly updated with our progress in establishing the network and more information on how you can get involved.
Network objectives
The commissioning network will aim to share best practice and offer support to those involved in or interested in commissioning services for people with diabetes to achieve best outcomes.
How to get involved
If you would like more information about our commissioning network please contact Gillian Johnson or Trudi Akroyd
