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Health: Diabetes

Answer

The first mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board, known as NHS England from 1 April, setting out the ambitions for the health service for the next two years, was published on 13 November 2012. It was drawn up following consultation with the public, health professionals and key organisations across the health and care system.

The improvement areas referred to correspond to the five domains of the NHS Outcomes Framework and NHS England will need to demonstrate progress against the five domains and all of the outcome indicators in the framework. Under domain 2, NHS England is being asked to make measurable progress towards making the National Health Service among the best in Europe at supporting people with ongoing health problems to live healthily and independently, with much better control over the care they receive. This objective includes people with diabetes.

The mandate is intended to provide the NHS with much greater stability to plan ahead. Other than in exceptional circumstances, including a general election, it cannot be changed in the course of the year without the agreement of NHS England. There are currently no plans to amend the current mandate, which will come into effect from 1 April 2013.

The mandate will be refreshed annually to ensure it remains relevant and up to date following consultation in line with the requirements set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The case for adding new objectives will be considered as part of the process for developing future mandates.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) consultation on potential new indicators for consideration for the 2014-15 Clinical Commissioning Group Outcomes Indicator Set (CCGOIS), which ran between 1 February and 1 March 2013, did not include prevention and referral indicators for diabetes patients with podiatric conditions.

A set of recommended indicators will be published on the NICE website in August 2013. It will then be for NHS England to decide on the final CCGOIS indicators for 2014-15.

There are currently no plans to run a national campaign to raise awareness of foot care for those with diabetes. Local commissioners are responsible for the provision of services for local populations and may undertake awareness initiatives, if appropriate.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

744 cc290-2WA; HL6498

Session

2012-13

Subjects

Diabetes Health services NHS England

Link

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