Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the 10 year health plan on health outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes.

The 10-Year Health Plan aims enhance the care of patients living with type 1 diabetes through shifts in how care is delivered. Hospital to community will enable those living with diabetes to manage their care in the best way for them through the Neighbourhood Health Service, while analogue to digital will make it easier for those living with diabetes to access tailored advice and manage their appointments at a time that suits them.

By 2028, patients will be able to manage all their care through the NHS App. People with diabetes will be able to book appointments, manage their medication and prescriptions and view their single-patient record so they can become better advocates for themselves.

Patients will be able to access tailored advice through the NHS App on how to manage their diabetes. The App will give patients a doctor in their pocket, and artificial intelligence functionality will enable patients to check their symptoms and find out where to go for further advice or screening as appropriate.

Patient care will be personalised through the comprehensive single patient record. When patients attend appointments, clinicians will be able to see all their medical information and history, helping them to make informed diagnoses against co-morbidities and advise patients of their individual risk factor.

By 2035, all patients will have access to wearables. Wearables will enable patients and their carers to better manage their care by having access to their health data such as blood pressure and glucose levels. They will also enable remote monitoring to alert a patient’s care team to any issues so that appropriate interventions can be made quickly before they progress.

The MyHealth tool will enable remote monitoring, giving patients piece of mind that their condition is being monitored and healthcare professionals will step in if needed.

The Neighbourhood Health Service will give those living with diabetes more choice and control of their care. Patients will receive seamless care across services through high-quality care plans. The plan proposes that by 2027, 95% of people with complex needs, including long-term conditions, will have an agreed care plan.

More people will be able to access Personal Health Budgets. Patients will be told how much money is available to them and will be supported by their National Health Service team to decide how to spend that money to meet their needs.

By 2028 the Diagnosis Connect service will support better self-care. In partnership with the Richmond Group, this service will bring together the NHS and the voluntary sector to help people with new diagnoses manage their care.