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Moving area!

Brookemurph

Brookemurph

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi all!

I’m moving for the first time whilst also moving to a different area and was wondering if anyone could advise what I do in regard to my diabetes care.

What is the process like to register with a new GP and have prescriptions sorted? I’m worried about losing access to sensors and medication etc!

Will my GP also contact my diabetes team at my current hospital or do I do this independently? It would be too far to travel for appointments but the closest hospital to me is a different trust.

Thanks!
 
The GP bit is easy. When you've moved, pop into doctors, fill in forms and it should work from there. There's usually a form to fill in to say your ongoing conditions and whether you're under the doctor or hospital for it.
I ended up filling in two sets for two different drs recently as the first one announced closure within a week of my filling it in!
I would probably ask for an extra early prescription so you know you're covered in the interim.
I would also ring the drs you think you're going to register with and talk to them about how long things take. They are usually really helpful.
 
I seem to remember the hospital consultant did the referral for me to the new hospital when I moved area (~25+ years ago - so it may have all have changed, but I'd ask them I think rather than risk being pulled out of the hospital outpatient system and put solely under the care of the GPs - they don't see as many T1s so don't have the experience IMO)
 
Brookemurph said:
Hi all!

I’m moving for the first time whilst also moving to a different area and was wondering if anyone could advise what I do in regard to my diabetes care.

What is the process like to register with a new GP and have prescriptions sorted? I’m worried about losing access to sensors and medication etc!

Will my GP also contact my diabetes team at my current hospital or do I do this independently? It would be too far to travel for appointments but the closest hospital to me is a different trust.

Thanks!
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What normally happens is that you register with your new gp, all your previous records will transfer to your new gp, then he/she will refer you to a new consultant. It's not usually done from consultant to consultant, referrals go via the GP, at least it does in my area.
 
Brookemurph said:
Hi all!

I’m moving for the first time whilst also moving to a different area and was wondering if anyone could advise what I do in regard to my diabetes care.

What is the process like to register with a new GP and have prescriptions sorted? I’m worried about losing access to sensors and medication etc!

Will my GP also contact my diabetes team at my current hospital or do I do this independently? It would be too far to travel for appointments but the closest hospital to me is a different trust.

Thanks!
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Hi ,

We are moving the week after next.

I’m ( only) pre diabetic not really an issue for me but my wife has a nasty complaint.

We have joined a new GP already and they’ve been great. My wife already has an appointment to see GP.

Unbelievably my wife and I have ordered prescriptions for the new place . The new GP is so far offering great service, it’s a weight off our minds.

All I’m saying is you might be as well to register and be in the system.

Good luck with your move
 
Just to say @Brookemurph as a type 1 you are eligible for a sensor wherever you are in the country. Make sure all your medication is up to date and well stocked before you move. This will give you time to register with a new GP. When I moved 9 years ago it was all straight forward and quick. In fact my new Gp is far more efficient.
 
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