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Suffolk and NEEDS podiatry finalists for the 2nd year running in the prestigious Quality in Care (QiC) national awards
Suffolk and NEEDS podiatry were finalists for the 2nd year running in the prestigious Quality in Care (QiC) national awards for the development of an Innovative Mixed Media...
Read moreMedication supply issues
The NEEDS team will aim to communicate via social media and where necessary contact patients directly to update regarding confirmed diabetes medication supply issues. However...
Read morePatient Engagement Events 2024
NEEDS has been working to increase patient contacts in order to raise awareness of the service, offering support and guidance with signposting as required in order to try and...
Read moreNew guidelines regarding the use of hybrid closed loop technology
On December 19, 2023, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released new guidelines regarding the use of hybrid closed loop technology (sometimes referred...
Read moreHybrid closed loop technology for patients with Type 1 diabetes – NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
On December 19, 2023, the National Institute for Health care Excellence (NICE) released new guidelines regarding the use of hybrid closed loop technology (sometimes referred to as...
Read moreNEEDS launches a New Type 1 Education Course
NEEDS have developed a new course for anyone with Type 1 Diabetes, whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for a while. This provides advice on how to best manage...
Read moreClacton Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
Come and meet other, share experiences and learn more about living with diabetes. This is open to anyone living with diabetes in Clacton on Sea and the surrounding arear and...
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How we’re helping in the community
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).