Primary Care
Primary Care Staff are increasing their role in the management of people with diabetes and those with
type 2 diabetes in particular. There are several resources to support professionals providing appropriate
education for people with diabetes.
There is ongoing development of Practice Nurses in providing care in the community.
More details can be found at:
NES Community Nurses Career Development
Nursing in the community is modernising to meet the needs of patients and clients.
Modernising Nursing in the Community
The Royal College of General Practitioners provide
resources for staff.
The
Remote and Rural website supports workforce development in providing health care in remote and rural areas.
The Joint improvement team provide practical support for others.
The Scottish Primary Care collaborative report is available
here.
The
Primary Care Diabetes Society provide support to professionals.
The Royal College of Nursing have produced a
document to
support staff commencing insulin therapy in people with type 2 diabetes.
The Scottish Diabetes Research Network are recruiting
people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) for studies that will include education.
VOICE is a programme to support
community engagement initiatives.