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Campaign

Diabetes UK Campaigns

The Group have been successful with two recent campaigns.

1. Warwickshire Education Authority have agreed to improve facilities for children with diabetes in Warwickshire schools, and a person has been appointed to ensure training of teaching staff in awareness of diabetes. In addition a "quiet" room will be provided for insulin injections and "snacking" for pupils with diabetes outside of recognised mealtimes will be recognised and allowed when necessary.

2. NHS Warwickshire agreed a Public Meeting for people with diabetes and this was held in the Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa on November 20, 2008.

 

Over 120 people were present and had the opportunity to put questions about diabetes services in South Warwickshire to a panel of experts.

 

An opening address was given by the NHS Warwickshire Chairman Mr Bryan Stoten and the meeting was chaired by Diabetes UK's Regional Manager, Mr Peter Shorrick.

 

The meeting was considered a success by all attendees. In the first instance NHS Warwickshire have agreed to restart educational courses for newly diagnosed patients who should contact their GP if they wish to partake. Other issues published by the National Service Framework and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence were addressed by NHS Warwickshire and will be considered for implementation in due course.

Excellent results! Many thanks to all who lent their support to these campaigns.

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