Healthcare facilities for Type1 diabetes

Type1's get an prescription exemption certificate when we hit 16 I think (need to renew every 5 years) so we don't need to pay for prescriptions (I was diagnosed in 1977 - I have never paid for a prescription in the UK)
Insulin pens, needles, test strips will all be on prescription so will be covered by that exemption certificate

As for extra things like iPort's and pumps and sensors, these will need funding from the hospital - and if you get funding then it is covered as well

As @Rokaab explained, diabetes care is covered by the NHS in the UK.
For people with Type 1, of any age, this includes insulin, pens (reusable ones are better for many reasons), blood glucose meter and strips. Most of us fund our own hypo treatment but have heard that some have glucogels on prescription.
Pumps and CGMs are available if you meet various criteria defined by NICE. These criteria maybe interpreted differently by CCG.
Which I guess brings me to the quality of care. It varies. I have heard of very few who need to go private but the best care is self learnt. Diabetes is a condition which is very different from person to person so the best care is the care you give yourself.

AR0512 said:

My son has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
I wanted to know the cost of the treatment in UK? If it's free for kids then until what age? Do they provide medical supplies like iport and insulin pens?
How is the experience of parents and kids with the health care professionals and facilities?

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Nhs Healthcare isn't free for all unless you are legally and ordinarily resident in the UK
See here
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vis...s-in-england-if-you-are-visiting-from-abroad/

MrsA2 said:

Nhs Healthcare isn't free for all unless you are legally and ordinarily resident in the UK
See here
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vis...s-in-england-if-you-are-visiting-from-abroad/

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If you are newly resident you can buy into the NHS thru an initial lump payment and then further payments until after 5 years, I think, you have full rights.