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Diabetes Comic Superheroes for young people with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes comic superheroes inspire young people with T1 to learn more about the condition Read more

Published: 12th June, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

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Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation

Information and tools to establish and maintain a pro-active approach to self-care in order to enhance quality of life and reduce the risk of the serious complications associated with all types of diabetes Read more

Published: 14th November, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Healthtalk

A website patient information sharing resource Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Shared Decision Making: Ask 3 Questions

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is the conversation that happens between a patient and their health professional to reach a healthcare choice together. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Waterside Warriors Diabetes

Mutual support and help diabetics in the local community in the Waterside SO45, New Forest area of Hampshire. Also raises funding for equipment e.g. glucose monitors for individuals and funding for diabetic teams in the area. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

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    Re-engage is a national charity that tackles the acute loneliness of isolated older people through regular face to face interaction.   They support people over the age of 75, who live alone with limited support from family, friends and statutory services.

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    Costs of paying for care and related expenditure such as home adaptations may be met by the local authority if you qualify following a needs assessment. Details of how this is done and relevant information is listed here.

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Click here to read our Summer newsletter. In this issue: New social events, a feedback request from the NHS special care dental services and from Buzz Network on Active Nation services, Southampton Sight's eye health information day, an opportunity for an accessible bathing facility, a chance to try out the city Telecare for free, a one day SEND workshop, new acessibility services from Google, a new bereavement service from Countess Mountbatten Hospice and so much more!

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