Our philosophy of care

We aim to support, educate and empower the child or young person with diabetes and their families by delivering:

  • High quality clinical care, and
  • Education that is right for the family and the age and development of your child

Each child, young person and family is different.  Knowing and respecting each child and family’s unique strengths, resources, needs and culture is essential for shaping the right care, support and education best for you.  We provide diabetes education and support to help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence in day-to-day problem solving, so that your child may enjoy the best possible healthy life. 

  • has the right to be treated with respect;
  • has the right to give their opinion and for team and their family to listen and take it seriously;
  • has the right to get information that is important for their well-being;
  • should get all the information they need at the right time for them and in a way they can understand;
  • will be offered help to address their physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs;
  • has the right to be involved in decisions about their health care and treatment.

  • have the right to be treated with respect;
  • will get support and information to help them to understand and cope with the diagnosis of diabetes and the treatment needed for their child; and
  • will be offered help to address the practical, social, psychological and cultural challenges they may experience in having a child with diabetes in the family.

We aim to keep the professionals you see as consistent as possible so you can build a relationship with the team. Each healthcare professional plays an important role within your child's Diabetes care;

It's important for a Doctor or Consultant to be involved in your diabetes care to ensure we're supporting you to manage your diabetes and overall health, including helping you to reduce your risks of developing complications.

These Nurses have specialist knowledge of diabetes; they offer advice and support around managing your blood sugar, adjusting your medications and general diabetes care.

The Dietitians in our team are experts in food and can help you understand how what you eat effects your diabetes.

Speaking to a Psychologist within our team can help with your emotional wellbeing. We know that living with diabetes can be difficult for both the child/young person and family, they can help talk through things with you.