Value of voice: auto-immune system conditions - diabetes type 1; rheumatoid arthritis

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Luton explores in detail via a case study the impact of autoimmune conditions on people's lives.  Tina has rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes.

The report explores:

  • The impact of type 1 diabetes on Tina's daily life
  • How she manages her diabetes with technology
  • Support systems
  • The impact of rheumatoid arthritis on Tina's daily life
  • Support for rheumatoid arthritis
  • Experiences with health and social care services

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Luton
Publication date
Key themes
Access to services
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Cost and funding of services
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Medication, prescriptions and dispensing
Remote appointments and digital services
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Interviews

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Diabetes care
Equipment services (including wheelchairs, incontinence, home adaptations)
General Practice (GP)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
1
Types of long term conditions
Diabetes
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