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Paediatric Diabetes - Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre

Description

The paediatric diabetes team looks after all children and young people who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

This team is specially trained and experienced. They help children and young people by making sure that they have a care plan that works for them and their family. They support, encourage and teach children, young people and their families about how to look after themselves and their diabetes.

The team also train school staff and healthcare professionals on how to look after and support children and young people with diabetes. They work closely with the consultants to make sure that the hospital is giving you all the help you need for your diabetes.

The team also has a dietitian, who provides support and information about diet and nutrition. This is especially important for people who have diabetes

Address and contact information

Address
Women and Children's Unit, Blackpool Wyre & Fylde Health Authority, Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Contact Name
Paediatric Diabetes Team (0-19)
E-mail
bfwh.child.diabetes@nhs.net
Telephone
07717667421
Website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/
Notes

You may meet this team if you are diagnosed with diabetes and live in the Blackpool, Fylde or Wyre area.,

Clinics run on Monday and Thursday afternnon.

Send email 07717667421

Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
0-4 years old
5-11 years old
11-16 years old
16-19 years old