Supporting people living with diabetes in North East Essex
Welcome to the North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS)
We are here to support all of those living with diabetes in the North East Essex area and are committed to providing high standards of care for ALL people with Diabetes. Working in partnership with NHS GPs, our consultant-led diabetes specialist team offers community clinics, antenatal diabetes care and diabetes foot care. We support and promote eye screening which is delivered by Health Intelligence. We work closely with Therapy for You for emotional and psychological support. Our regular forums offer a chance to connect with other people living with diabetes and local diabetes health professionals. We provide diabetes education and information sessions for people with diabetes and NEE health professionals. Also we actively participate in research relevant to diabetes.
We are here to help you live a full life with diabetes.
Education for People with Diabetes
North East Essex Diabetes Service offers Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes education courses such as DAFNE and DESMOND in a variety of community settings, days and times. Courses can be taken when you are first diagnosed, or at any time through your diabetes journey. The courses run for different lengths of time and our education secretaries will help ensure you choose the correct course which meets your own needs and book at a time convenient for you. Over 90% of people who attend one of our education sessions improve their knowledge on diabetes and enjoy the course. Our courses are fun, informative and based on current information. We are flexible to meet the NEEDS of people of al abilities – we know you come to learn!
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Specialist Community clinics
Our specialist clinics, are overseen by consultants, take place regularly iat various locations in Clacton, Colchester and Harwich.
Support groups and forums
Our friendly forums are a great place to meet other people living with diabetes, relatives, careers and local healthcare professionals.
We are always looking for new members and encourage forum input to help shape the local diabetes services.
Diabetes Hospital Inpatient care
Inpatient hospital care for the North East Essex runs from Colchester General Hospital (ESNEFT).
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