Young people's diabetes service (YPDS)

Clinics

The clinics will be quite similar to those you are used to in the Paediatric department and you will have the opportunity to see the diabetes nurse specialist, dietitian and doctors regularly.

Coming regularly to clinic is important so we can let you know about any new diabetes treatment choices and technologies that could help you.

Please bring your meter with you if you carry one; it makes the consultation so much more meaningful. We can do a HbA1c when you attend for clinic.

During the clinic we will cover many issues with you such as carbohydrate counting, life-style issues such as alcohol, going out, driving, pre-pregnancy advice and leaving home for college and university or anything else you would like to discuss.

Every year you will receive an annual review where lots of things are checked; height, weight, blood pressure, HbA1c, your feet and kidneys (using your urine sample). We will take some blood tests to check your heart and thyroid gland are all still working well.

At Poole Hospital we have weekly Consultant clinics on Monday afternoons and at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital we have clinics on Thursday afternoons.

We have dedicated YPDS Diabetes Nurse Specialist’s working Monday – Friday 8am-6pm. They will be at the consultant clinics and also offer their own appointments to fit around your commitments where possible. They also run planned weekly clinics on Monday and Thursday mornings.

You can contact them on 0300 019 8759, the YPDS mobile numbers are 07771577535 (Monday-Wednesday and 07553377796 (Thursday and Fridays). Please note these are not out of hours urgent numbers. If you prefer you can email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A dedicated Clinical Psychologist for the YPDS is available to offer you one to one consultations. These are usually by referrals made by the team and we also have access to the Steps 2 Wellbeing and their long term conditions service.

Our specialist dietitian is also available at the consultant clinics and offers her own appointments when requested or needed. Please use the contact details above.

You’ll be able to meet our YPDS Youth Support Workers who can help with personal, social and educational development e.g accessing education or employment, CV support, Developing confidence and self-esteem, independent living support etc. If you want to contact them in between clinic you can email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our admin team will be at most clinics. They will check that your contact details are up to date and keep track of your annual screening requirements. They also make the appointments for the different YPDS clinics. Our dedicated appointment line is 0300 019 8759.