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There are two diabetes services within Hertfordshire — for information about the diabetes service in East and North Hertfordshire, click here.
West Hertfordshire
The diabetes service in West Hertfordshire is part of the Herts Valleys Integrated Diabetes Service (HIDS). This service is provided jointly by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
We strive to deliver high-quality specialist diabetes care in the community and closer to the homes of patients within West Hertfordshire.
The service focuses on patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in primary and community settings by the optimal use of resources and innovative models of care, which include:
- Diabetes Specialist Nurses' clinics
- Diabetes Specialist Dietitian clinics
- Community Diabetes Consultant clinics
- Diabetes education for people with Type 1 Diabetes (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating - DAFNE)
- Diabetes education for people with Type 2 diabetes – DESMOND for people diagnosed within the last 12 months, Carb awareness for those diagnosed over 12 months ago, Living well with insulin for those who have Type 2 diabetes managed with insulin
- Diabetes Specialist Podiatry clinics - see the Podiatry service page on this website for more information.
The primary focus of our service is to strengthen overall diabetes management, significantly improve health outcomes, reduce health inequalities, and, most importantly, deliver high-quality care that is easily accessible.
For information about podiatry services in West Hertfordshire, click here.
- Address: Main office address: Herts Valleys Integrated Diabetes Service, Sandridge Gate, Ronsons Way, St Albans, AL4 9XR. Tel: 01727 732072,
- Clinic locations
- How the service is provided
- Who is eligible for the service
- What will happen at your appointment
- Useful information
- Making a referral
- Patient experience
Clinic locations
- Elstree Way Clinic, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JY
- Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre, 39-41 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD —
- Accessibility guide for Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre
- Potters Bar Community Hospital, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY
- St Albans Health and Wellbeing Centre, Civic Centre, St Albans, AL1 3JE.
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- Accessibility guide for St Albans Health and Wellbeing Centre
- Skidmore Way Clinic, Skidmore Way, Rickmansworth, WD3 1SZ
- The Avenue Clinic, Watford, WD17 3NU
How the service is provided
The service is available Monday to Friday between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm.
Who is eligible for the service
- Patients with Type 2 diabetes who require additional specialist input
- Patients with Type 1 diabetes who are not receiving care from a hospital setting and who can be managed by community care
- Patients requiring education
What will happen at your appointment
Your appointment may be on the phone or in person, depending on your need.
After treatment is complete, you will be discharged back to your GP with a clear management plan.
Useful information
Websites
DAFNE
DAFNE (Dose adjustment for normal eating) is a five-day educational course for managing Type 1 diabetes. It equips patients with the necessary skills to administer the correct amount of insulin based on the amount of carbohydrates consumed.
You can learn more about DAFNE and what patients thought of the course in this video:
For more information about DAFNE, please call 0300 123 7571.
DESMOND
You can learn more about DESMOND and what patients thought of the course in this video:
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK or call 0207 424 1000
Useful information
Making a referral
Referrals can be made via your GP surgery.
Patient experience
If you would like to share your story, please get in touch with the Patient Experience team on 01707 388036 or email hct.patientexperienceteam@nhs.net
We would also love to hear about your experience on our service, please complete a survey by clicking here.
