Spotlights

Closed Loop System 

The Closed Loop System rollout, led by the CfSD team, integrates Peer Support Workers with Type 1 Diabetes and CLS experience. This collaborative model enhances patient support and engagement, facilitating effective adoption of life-changing technology. 

Patient feedback emphasises the pivotal role of Peer Support Workers in providing invaluable non-clinical guidance and fostering confidence.  

The welcoming approach of the CfSD team and the flexibility of the remote delivery model contribute to patient satisfaction. Notably, the focus on quality of life over numbers elicits emotional responses, signifying a transformative shift in patient care. 

Patient feedback

What the patients said: 

"When we first sat down and started talking about closed loop the focus was on quality of life and not numbers, I felt emotional wow this is a change."  

"Having the peer support worker was the best thing included in the programme. Having the option of asking non-clinical real-life questions has been invaluable." 

"I liked the non-clinical setting as often felt like "odd one out" in clinic waiting room."