THE children’s diabetes service in East Lancashire has been rated as one of the best in the North West.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s children’s diabetes service was one of just 13 in England to score 100 per cent in an inspection carried out by the National Diabetes Peer Review Programme’s inspection.
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The children’s multidisciplinary team was also highly commended, receiving the highest score in the North West.
Dr Chris Gardner, consultant paediatrician at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “The inspection looked at all aspects of our children’s diabetes service. The feedback we received was exceptional and all members of the team were congratulated on the standard of service delivered.
“Good diabetes care in childhood can greatly improve health in adulthood, and our team remains committed to delivering the very best paediatric diabetes care.”
Rated fourth in the country for the performance of its multi-disciplinary team, the review also highlighted innovation by the service in reducing clinic waiting times and introducing evening educational sessions, to make it easier for patients and families to attend together.
The service was also commended for the quality of psychological support they provide children and families who battle diabetes on a daily basis, and its work with schools.
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