Use the following resources and tools to implement and improve networks in diabetes care.
A network brings together healthcare professionals, commissioners and people with diabetes to improve care. A successful network taps into the collective skills and experience of its members to identify gaps in care, coproduce solutions and take action to drive improvement.
Publications
How to: deliver a successful local network for improving diabetes care, Diabetes UK (August 2015) (PDF, 113KB)
Download the network effectiveness scorecard (PDF, 522KB) featured in the guide.
Networking for success: a 'burning platform' in Berkshire West, Diabetes UK (November 2014) (PDF, 409 KB)
Essential reading
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Effective networks for improvement, The Health Foundation website (March 2014)
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Leading networks in healthcare, The Health Foundation website (January 2013)
Shared practice examples
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Developing a local diabetes network in Devon, Improving Diabetes Footcare Faculty (February 2017) (PDF, 496KB)
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Improving outcomes for patients with Type 2 diabetes using general practice networks, BMJ Quality and Safety website (2013) (free, login required)
Resources
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Setting up a GP network guide, British Medical Association website
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GP network development toolkit, North West London Whole Systems Integrated Care website
