This Library Note looks at the government’s strategy on diabetes services and care, and at the implementation of the strategy. In particular, it summarises the National Service Framework on Diabetes and reviews of the operation of the Framework, before presenting statistical evidence on the implementation of adult diabetes services in England.
Debate on 29 November: Diabetic Services (420 KB , PDF)
This House of Lords Library Note provides background reading for the debate on Thursday, 29 November 2012, on the management of diabetic services in the National Health Service. The Note looks at the government’s strategy on diabetes services and care, and at the implementation of the strategy. In particular, it summarises the National Service Framework on Diabetes and reviews of the operation of the Framework, before presenting statistical evidence on the implementation of adult diabetes services in England
Debate on 29 November: Diabetic Services (420 KB , PDF)
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