{"id":424,"date":"2026-01-23T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesprofessionaleducation\/?page_id=424"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:00:16","slug":"pan-lothian-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesprofessionaleducation\/pan-lothian-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Pan Lothian Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Pan Lothian Management of Diabetes course&nbsp;has traditionally been an&nbsp;essential component in diabetes education and training for all Registered Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, and Acute Staff&nbsp;in Lothian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lothian Diabetes MCN Team is delighted to bring you some opportunities to attend the below courses in-person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-hazard-yellow-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>To register for 2026 sessions on eESS, please click the following link:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=A7UaPrOTOpOgTkEixTNVAQ..&amp;params=u-jWWJQQsgX3TerxIudWWdPSSsa4YbSeGltRxzZIUvv.tYgeM1VeAmSKLlqGgxvxlNrM6bzHCdOIZAQF3Dv3xA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diabetes Pan Lothian Study Days (F2F)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-hazard-yellow-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>To register<\/strong> <strong>for Community sessions on eESS, please click the following link:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=3uGjbL0_xeGYgIb5mmqsPg..&amp;params=ogLT4H-8Y05cprv1jhrXFRcLv6isNn0kbd.tTwtoB9H.tYgeM1VeAmSKLlqGgxvxlNrM6bzHCdOIZAQF3Dv3xA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=-22pVCcdFQcI-rAV3sp8-w..&amp;params=ogLT4H-8Y05cprv1jhrXFRcLv6isNn0kbd.tTwtoB9H.tYgeM1VeAmSKLlqGgxvxlNrM6bzHCdOIZAQF3Dv3xA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Sessions (F2F)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-4240\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Community Sessions<\/strong> for HCSWs &amp; Registered Nurses<\/h2><div id=\"ac-4240\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>This in-person course is designed for community nursing staff registered and unregistered across Lothian. You can choose to attend on any of the dates listed below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Community HCSW&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br>                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Size of Class<\/th><th>Register<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1400-1600 <br>Wed 11th March 2026<\/td><td>Sighthill Health Centre, Lecture Theatre<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=DaYdqzA666TMA5GNH4OJ0Q..&amp;params=-VUzcxyh-mkzrRYcltt8OIOITDqBuqIrcD0osFAt3Zc-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1400-1600 <br>Thurs 5th November 2026<\/td><td>Pennywell All Care Centre, Conference Room<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=DaYdqzA666TMA5GNH4OJ0Q..&amp;params=UCNfF8.McMNfqlfH0potv.HIZRHyNWvp8t5-AFHtZdQ-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=-22pVCcdFQcI-rAV3sp8-w..&amp;params=UhkiRmbI7-S88YueTdX.ekzAJBkdy7GeA3-GfYKCzWA-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><br>If further information or support is<br>required, please contact: loth.diabetesmcneducation@nhs.scot<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><strong>Community Registered Nurse<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br>                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Size of Class<\/th><th>Register<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1400-1600<br>Wed 25th February 2026<\/td><td>Sighthill Health Centre, Lecture Theatre<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=DaYdqzA666TMA5GNH4OJ0Q..&amp;params=UGnQhGxZTjo2IaoSCwAKTRDM7HpWsOYVjDc6BFhUjx0-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=-22pVCcdFQcI-rAV3sp8-w..&amp;params=5ZJUpRIno1uz1z9cNoiju5kBnUj4X4rIrTmqYGyJ3zs-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1400-1600<br>Thurs 28th May 2026<\/td><td>Gracemount Health Centre, Large Meeting Room<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=A7UaPrOTOpOgTkEixTNVAQ..&amp;params=v7h51Y.JnkwwkDmRUSCup.P3pu1DxYhZjjEjkEh3etI-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1400-1600<br>Wed 23rd September 2026<\/td><td>Leith Community Treatment Centre,<br>3rd Floor, Rooms 1&amp; 2<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=DaYdqzA666TMA5GNH4OJ0Q..&amp;params=.61coHZQMLMcfJkVW5h5cPkDtL24BFFm1quGBBRcShU-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1400-1600<br>Thurs 19th November 2026<\/td><td>Pennywell All Care Centre, Conference Room<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=DaYdqzA666TMA5GNH4OJ0Q..&amp;params=TrFIr8IolmokCwVrUtuxoO6uU0udZj6sU8Xpq2bnACQ-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If further information or support is<br>required, please contact: loth.diabetesmcneducation@nhs.scot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-4241\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Pan Lothian Management of Diabetes for HCSWs<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-4241\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>This is currently a half day course for Healthcare Support Workers working in all settings across Lothian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Size of Class<\/th><th>Register<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0900-1100<br>Tues 13th January 2026<\/td><td>Seminar Room 5, Chancellor&#8217;s Building, RIE<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=3mfZZuLlFCxQaAHWGo3Vwg..&amp;params=DlSyn1orqonJe3StotV8jb2PnTpH9yx5wKRv-4PrmqI-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=Yzr8OlX6cYbdna3emMVAjg..&amp;params=p4QDuwsLbVSSnCvrO-dyFRGb-7UrzdkYqJyCfG8AO18x5eFjemxZBFmpTszal3RXZGT3FUcScy.LU2b6MJYF5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0900-1100<br>Tues 3rd February 2026<\/td><td>Seminar Room 1, Medical Education Centre, WGH<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=5M6M-lw962HexyAM6Wj3dN0Lrd-QDRNEqX28sS0ZC8I-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=ap03sahUIC2HWZFbTxMYWA..&amp;params=z1md8p0EhHDLgpYW.8xglb2.pe-huk6HxhXinE6DvB8-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Mon 20th April 2026<\/td><td>Clinical Skills Room, Education Centre, SJH<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=ClA7MQ.xz-gavY6PfGEEOsbgeHcIRaFpE0-v16-9Q7w-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Tues 16th June 2026<\/td><td>ELCH, Room TBC<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=FOimJvswuo9phPLK-JzY5eKrT3Nhu0Xdb9yHUsk6MwE-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0900-1100 <br>Wed 26th August 2026<\/td><td>RIE, Room TBC<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=fkAYZvV8WyFV8uJbevkJb2r5qmEUh9P99Bpz0AdV8kw-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0900-1100 <br>Thurs 3rd September 2026<\/td><td>WGH, Room TBC<\/td><td>30 <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=3mfZZuLlFCxQaAHWGo3Vwg..&amp;params=ilh83jvf-4eS089CC6vxubz9kgt34YA0wkFhmWTq6Yo-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Thurs 1st October 2026<\/td><td>Clinical Skills Room, Education Centre, SJH<\/td><td>30 <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=GcH2a0TR2gPdaiaMQP.zCt2CBIldKovnHPjj28tBDsw-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Tues 3rd November 2026<\/td><td>ELCH, Room TBC<\/td><td>30 <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=rr3BCygnTl0YKWQNVEk4LW-dDS9vbUoiXbjWXpmsikw-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If further information or support is<br>required, please contact: loth.diabetesmcneducation@nhs.scot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the important impact of both diet and lifestyle on diabetes management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of why and when blood glucose and ketone levels should be monitored, understand results and report appropriately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop an understanding of foot problems related to diabetes and learn how to assess and refer appropriately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how diabetes emergencies can develop, how to recognise the signs and symptoms and what action to take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the ways in which self-care can be supported and independence promoted   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-4242\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Diabetes Training for Registered Nurse<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-4242\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><br>This is currently a half day course for Registered Nurses working in all settings across Lothian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Size of Class<\/th><th>Register<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Tues 13th January 2026<\/td><td>Seminar Room 5, Chancellor&#8217;s Building, RIE<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=EThwTBGsRxyKD0v.9fRrN.g.64dRI8liuI1LCFRMfFE-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=Yzr8OlX6cYbdna3emMVAjg..&amp;params=p4QDuwsLbVSSnCvrO-dyFRGb-7UrzdkYqJyCfG8AO18x5eFjemxZBFmpTszal3RXZGT3FUcScy.LU2b6MJYF5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Tues 3rd February 2026<\/td><td>Seminar Room 1, Medical Education Centre, WGH<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=Fl.Ni.uBY3.-By3NTm1Kx09jCJY32-pk..DM5IRf2Ew-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk:443\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=1&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=ap03sahUIC2HWZFbTxMYWA..&amp;params=z1md8p0EhHDLgpYW.8xglb2.pe-huk6HxhXinE6DvB8-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0900-1100 <br>Mon 20th April 2026<\/td><td>Clinical Skills Room, Education Centre, SJH<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=i.QcFf.hQxVR8nCdot1xf6v1WnZQJezZCes-C3yqr.0-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0900-1100 <br>Tues 16th June 2026<\/td><td>ELCH, Room TBC<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=pm-P8-mDOv8FjjGpoCGUBAZyelwgbr1BHHRY-a2bEvI-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Wed 26th August 2026<\/td><td>RIE, Room TBC<\/td><td>30<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=9NkVdtd0eRpetoAGn4IgUOX8dlyX98nD4ND06QcRM60-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1300-1500 <br>Thurs 3rd September 2026<\/td><td>WGH, Room TBC<\/td><td>30 <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=45zckVkkpjxeZItcXnq8aWAP2UkuZ.VeCl4-Nk3z5Gs-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0930-1130 <br>Thurs 1st October 2026<\/td><td>Clinical Skills Room, Education Centre, SJH<\/td><td>30 <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=WTLrHLVRzAKQc56V9zfkcSukDlMi7mD9W5lsH9mMdDI-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0900-1100 <br>Tues 3rd November 2026<\/td><td>ELCH, Room TBC<\/td><td>30 <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eess.mhs.scot.nhs.uk\/OA_HTML\/RF.jsp?function_id=22752&amp;resp_id=-1&amp;resp_appl_id=-1&amp;security_group_id=15&amp;lang_code=US&amp;oas=C2bxriu1wsORVhgMFjD2bA..&amp;params=jWYoJ3uCFTGesoh90CKKVadItILWE6-PHhrTpU7JBZY-lnzVzWU5ltOffN5RClP9pg2d64HUoDHpCrWDU8bBbw\">on eESS F2F<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If further information or support is<br>required, please contact: loth.diabetesmcneducation@nhs.scot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop an understanding of the different types of diabetes, risk factors for developing diabetes, how it can present and how it is diagnosed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate an awareness of diabetes complications, signs and symptoms to recognise and how to reduce risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening, prevention and early detection of type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how mental health issues can affect people with diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight the importance of the role of the nurse in promoting self-management and availability of new technology         <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-4243\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong><strong>Keeping people with diabetes safe at home<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-4243\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>This in-person course is for Registered Nurses working in community and primary care settings across Lothian. The aim of the session is to enable staff to develop their confidence and competence in safely and effectively managing patients with diabetes in their own homes. You can choose to attend the course on either of the dates. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Size of Class<\/th><th>Register<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No courses currently available <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Case study based session addressing the issues and challenges faced in caring for people with diabetes \u2013 recognising and managing complications appropriately, reducing risks to patients and preventing hospital admissions.    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesprofessionaleducation\/videos-and-core-learning\/\">For initial and essential core diabetes education, please access the relevant modules in the series &#8220;An A-Z of NHS Lothian Diabetes Care&#8221;.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course should be completed before undertaking competencies including blood glucose monitoring for Healthcare Support workers and insulin administration and titration for Registered Nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some previous&nbsp;powerpoint presentations we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-nhsl-document-list\" data-folderid=\"6\" data-title=\"Competencies\" data-sort=\"1\">Loading &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-nhsl-document-list\" data-folderid=\"7\" data-title=\"Past Presentations\" data-sort=\"1\">Loading &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-65590e1f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nhs.learnprouk.com\/lms\/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2Flms%2Fuser_level%2Fwelcome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHS LearnPro e-learning modules<\/a><br>Diabetes Think, Check, Act and CPR for Diabetic Feet.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesframe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diabetes Foot Screening Education<\/a><br>Foot Risk Awareness and Management Education (FRAME)<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesonthenet.com\/course\/the-six-steps-to-insulin-safety\/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Six steps to insulin safety e-learning<\/a><br>Available on Diabetes on the Net &#8211; Free registration<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cpd.diabetes.org.uk\/understanding-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Diabetes<\/a><br>Aimed at non-specialist healthcare professionals, this module will provide an overview of diabetes, increasing knowledge and skills, to effectively support people with or at risk of diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pan Lothian Management of Diabetes course&nbsp;has traditionally been an&nbsp;essential component in diabetes education and training for all Registered Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, and Acute Staff&nbsp;in Lothian. 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