Living with diabetes isn't a choice, and it is never anyone’s fault.

We know that managing the condition, making lifestyle changes, and fitting the daily demands of diabetes into your routine can feel incredibly challenging at times. But you don't have to do it alone.

Effective diabetes care is a partnership. Our healthcare team is always here to support you, but the most important person on that team is YOU.

·               The decisions made directly affect your life.

·               Taking an active, responsible role in your care is the most effective way to manage your health.

·               Never hesitate to ask us questions or request more information—we are here to help you feel confident!

Need extra support?

For excellent tools, guidance, and community resources, check out the support materials available on Community SWITCH.

We are moving our home blood pressure monitoring from the VISO app to a new, improved platform called Luscii.

This change helps us provide better continuity of care and faster clinical responses to your readings. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from Luscii containing your download link and login instructions.

Need help? To keep our surgery lines open for patients needing medical appointments, please contact Luscii Support for any technical questions at 0800 358 6050 (Mon-Fri, 9-5).

Read more about the importance of regularly monitoring your blood pressure.

We’d like to share details of a new service available to patients accessing maternity care at Salisbury Foundation Trust, or at any community hub or home birth affiliated with Salisbury District Hospital. 

This specialist team is dedicated to supporting women and birthing people from early pregnancy through to 12 months postnatal.

How can they help?

• Specialist Care: A multidisciplinary team of pelvic floor experts.
• Prevention: Reducing the risk of bladder or bowel-related issues.
• Treatment: Evidence-based care for mild to moderate pelvic health concerns.

Your pelvic health matters. Whether you are looking to prevent future issues or need support with current symptoms, this team is here for you.

The service is free of charge and available to all local women accessing their maternity care from Salisbury. Talk to your Midwife, Health Visitor, or GP to learn more or to request a referral.

You can also self-refer by completing an online form with all the relevant information here>>

Perinatal Pelvic Health Team website>>

Taking the first step towards recovery can feel daunting, but help is available. Reach Drug and Alcohol Services provided by Waythrough is for people who want support to manage, reduce or stop their drug and/or alcohol use or those worried about someone else's.

The After-Reach Support group offers ongoing peer support for people who have completed the REACH programme for alcohol and drug addiction. They meet weekly in Ferndown on Monday evenings. 

Find details of these and other local support services available locally on our Community SWITCH website>>

This means that as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a  dedicated clinician who has specialist knowledge of military-related health conditions and veteran-specific services. this is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

Find out more on our Armed Services Veteran Friendly page by following this link>>