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Psychological Support

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Lizzie

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For various reasons this year is very difficult for me and I feel in need of psychological support. I feel there are a lot of issues to do with my diabetes which I need help with. But I am not sure where to look. I have never been offered any psychological support in 16 years of diabetes which I feel is poor. I would like a psychologist/counsellor who has experience with diabetes, otherwise they won't understand. I feel there should be one attached to the diabetic clinic, but I don't think there is.

Does anyone have any experience or advice?
 
Yep in the NICE guidelines you are entitled to see a psychologist and the hospital have to provide one !! Take a look at the guidelines.
 
Adrienne said:
Yep in the NICE guidelines you are entitled to see a psychologist and the hospital have to provide one !! Take a look at the guidelines.
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Where abouts would you find that?
 
Ok thanks Adrienne. I will mention it at my appointment with the DSN next Friday.
 
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