Pumps are funded by NHS but the Sensors and transmitters for the CGM are self funded. Two pumps which have a built in CGM receiver are Animas Vibe and Medtronic 640G. Animas Vibe uses the Dexcom G4 sensors/transmitters and Medtronic do their own transmitter and Enlite sensors. I will be getting Medtronic 640G pump in the next few weeks (fingers crossed).
Hi Spicey245, my two pennies worth may be well overdue as it sounds like you've already made a firm decision, but in case not I wanted to share my experiences with you. My young daughter started her pumping and CGM life with Medtronic. We were big fans of the Medtronic pump and the Enlite sensors. At the 4 year mark, when the NHS replaces pumps, I did loads of research on whether to stick with Medtronic or switch to Animas....I decided to switch to Animas.
In my view, hands down, Medtronic is a better pump. Medtronic customer support is also streets ahead of Animas, in my experience (which I think is particularly important for someone new to pumping and CGM).
However, the Dexcom CGM is LIGHT YEARS ahead of Enlite......with Enlite we consistently achieved Hba1c's of between 6.4 and 6.6. First quarter on the Dexcom and we knocked 1% off....and this wasn't fluke, the highest Hba1c she's had since the switch is 5.6.
Also, finger pricks.....who likes them? On Enlite we had to do lots of them, the accuracy wasn't there to be confident on correct measures. Now, unless there's something odd occurring it's only 2 a day. 3 weeks (routinely) without having to change a sensor vs. 6 days with Enlite is just an outstanding plus (and we're lucky enough not to have to pay for sensors....but just from a practical perspective it's fantastic).
I've not done much research recently, when is the next generation of Enlite due for release? If it's soon then Medtronic is definitely a good company to 'work' with....if it's not and you still have an option to go with Animas that would be my strong recommendation.
Best of luck which ever way you go!