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For more information about Driffield visit Driffield online.
The specialist diabetes team consists of:
Associate Specialist
Mohammad Ilyas
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Heather Reed
Tel (01377) 208 732
Specialist Dietitian:
Sharron Cassidy
tel: 01482 347881
Referrals to Specialist Dietitian should come through Consultant, Specialist Nurse or Practice Team
Podiatrist: 01377 208729
For podiatry referral forms tel: 01377208725
The Diabetes Clinic is held monthly on Tuesday afternoons in the Out Patients Department at the Alfred Bean Hospital, Bridlington Road, Driffield YO25 5JR.This is a small, modern community hospital with a 20 bedded GP ward, Day Hospital, Minor Injuries, Macmillan and Out Patients Units offering a wide range of services.
ACCESS TO SERVICES:
Dietitian:
• referral by GP or other health professional
• clinics are held weekly on Tuesdays in the Alfred Bean Hospital.
• home visits are undertaken where appropriate.
Diabetes nurse:
• there is open access to the diabetes nurse for anyone with diabetes, or who cares for someone with diabetes. A referral letter from a GP or consultant is not required. People are normally seen by appointment at the Alfred Bean Hospital.
• Home visits are made as required.
Podiatrist:
• application forms are available from clerk (tel. 01482 677418) for self referral or referral by a health professional
• clinics are held weekly on Tuesdays in the Alfred Bean Hospital
Diabetes Support the Worker: Pat Barraclough provides an annual review service for housebound tel 01262 423154
Diabetes Foot Clinic:
Urgent referrals can be made to the Bridlington diabetes foot clinic held on Thursday mornings, Bridlington Hospital, Tel. 01262 420321
Specialist Footwear:
can be provided as prescribed by the diabetologist or podiatrist. Shoe fitting sessions are held on Thursday mornings in the Alfred Bean Hospital
Retinal Screening:
annual screening organised through local surgeries.
Educational courses provided by Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Dietitian:
X-Pert: designed for people with Type 2 diabetes. Two and a half hours a week for 6 weeks. Topics covered include: what is diabetes? diet, weight management, complications, physical activity, treatments and a supermarket tour. Ask your Practice Nurse or GP to refer you.
DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating): designed for people with Type 1 diabetes. One week course (5 days). Topics covered include: what is diabetes? carbohydrate counting and adjusting insulin doses for normal eating, activity, illness and managing hypos. Ask your Specialist Nurse, Dietitian, Practice Nurse or GP to refer you.
Some Local Links
Bridge Street Surgery: www.the-surgery.co.uk/bridge-street
HEROS information and services, Hull & East Riding: www.heros.org.uk |
