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News - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham Nottinghamshire UK |
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| John Eastwood Hospice |
| New collaboration to help people with diabetes |
| Date : - 09/02/2011 |
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An innovative new project aiming to help the treatment of the 12,800 people with diabetes in Nottingham has begun in the city.
NIMROD (Nottingham NHS and Industry Maximising Resources and Outcomes in Diabetes) is a joint venture between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, NHS Nottingham City (PCT), Diabetes UK and 7 pharmaceutical companies . The project aims to improve care for people with diabetes, reduce the number of unplanned admissions to hospitals and build a world-class diabetes service in the city.
Diabetes is a chronic condition which, if untreated or not managed well, can lead to devastating complications including heart disease, stroke, blindness, amputation and death. An estimated 2.8 million people in England have diabetes but many more are undiagnosed and the true figure may be nearer 3.5 million. It is estimated that around 10 per cent of the NHS budget is spent on treating diabetes and diabetes-related complications. People with diabetes are twice as likely to require a hospital admission and, at any one time, 1 in 10 people in hospital have diabetes.
In 2009/10, more than 600 patients were admitted to Nottingham University Hospital trust sites with diabetes-related complications such as heart disease and stroke. Each year 20 people die in Nottingham as a result of diabetes or diabetes-related complications.
NIMROD aims to reduce the number of people admitted to hospital with diabetes-related illness. The project team will audit the treatment of people who were admitted to Nottingham University Hospital Trust sites and compare their treatment before admission with published local care pathways reflecting the National Service Framework for diabetes and NICE clinical guidelines. This will help the team to identify common factors that may have led to the admission, and understand if there are any improvements that could be made to current treatment guidelines and service provision. The project also aims to empower and support people with diabetes to manage their condition more effectively at home and ultimately reduce the need for emergency admissions to hospital.
Dr Renee Page, Consultant Physician at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, said: “Improving outcomes for people with diabetes is a constant aim. This is an exciting project which cuts across organisational boundaries. We will work together across the health economy to take the level of care for people with diabetes to a level of excellence."
Shirley Smith, Assistant Director of Commissioning – Community Services at NHS Nottingham City, said: “We believe this project can really make a difference to people with diabetes. By reviewing what currently happens to patients with the condition, we can make relevant changes to further develop and improve the treatment and service we provide. This will help us make sure patients get the best available care and, where possible, help them avoid hospitalisation altogether.”
A leading national health charity has also formally endorsed the project and will be working closely with the project team to ensure that patients’ views are taken into account throughout the life of the project.
Barbara Young, Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, said: “Diabetes UK is delighted to be involved in this exciting and innovative project which will ultimately reduce unacceptable variations in standards of diabetes care and improve outcomes for people with diabetes in Nottingham. We look forward to working closely with all of the organisations and stakeholders involved in the project to build a world-class diabetes service in the city.”
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| Reference : - www.nuh.nhs.uk |
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