Diabetes health care in East Devon?

[Phil65]

Does anyone know what it is like? We are finally moving into a farmhouse 2 miles from Honiton on 19 May! I have an insulin pump - accu chek spirit combo. Currently supported by Hampshire PCT, does anyone have any recommendations or know of the best Diabetes Centre/Doctors/Hospital?

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hi Phil, try Exeter for a pump clinic. Hope the move goes well.

 

[Phil65]

Hi Phil, try Exeter for a pump clinic. Hope the move goes well.

Thanks Sue, do you think they are good? Also, is it easy enough to change pump funding from one Pct to another?

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

It might be worth chatting to Lesley at Input Phil - she has a list of which teams are currently doing good things and will be able to advise about the transfer.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Thanks Sue, do you think they are good? Also, is it easy enough to change pump funding from one Pct to another?

I have heard very good reports about Exeter.
No Idea about the change in funding so be well prepared and make sure you have plenty of supplies to last at least 3 months and pref longer.
Might be worth ringing the Exeter diabetes centre and speaking to the pump nurse who can tell you more.

 

[Flower]

Hi Phil

I moved PCTs a few years ago and was worried there would be a problem with funding. In reality it went smoothly.

Make sure you have enough pump supplies and also prescription medicines before moving. Register with a GP and get them to refer you to the relevant pump clinic. At my first appointment with the new clinic I asked about funding and the DSN sorted it out there and then and set up a new account for my pump supplies. It couldn't have gone better although it did worry me at the time. I also got a letter from my previous consultant with my medication, treatment and complications which I took along to my first appointment otherwise you are faced with a new medical team and a brand new empty set of notes.

Good luck with the move and getting your pump clinic sorted.