The Year of Care Programme

Implementing Care Planning and Support for Self Care as Routine in Diabetes Care

www.diabetes.nhs.uk/yearofcare

 

“I feel more in charge both during the consultations and in

managing my condition”- person with diabetes

“I enjoy doing the clinic a lot more now… working with them rather than at them”- practice nurse

“It’s absolutely 100% better for me and for the patients”- GP

Year of Care - Key Achievements• Care Planning the norm in 3 diverse pilot sites– 76% of people with type 2 diabetes have experienced care planning  

• Improvement in:–  Patient experience and  involvement in care–  Professional experience and job satisfaction– Practice organisation and team working– Achievement of key care processes– Biometrics