Diabetes Programme 2014 for GPs and Practice Nurses,
Hertfordshire
The MERITTM Programme for 2014 has been developed in collaboration with the
Diabetes Specialist team, Herts Community NHS Trust and Novo Nordisk Ltd
The aim of the programme is to support the development of skills and competency in the
management of Type 2 Diabetes in the primary care setting.
What is the MERITTM programme?
MERIT™ (Meeting Educational Requirements Improving Treatment) is a flexible programme, developed by
Novo Nordisk. MERIT™ supports the Skills for Health Diabetes Competency Framework and is for all
primary care healthcare professionals.
It consists of classroom-based education designed to provide delegates with the theory required to support
diabetes management followed by the provision of tailored clinical support from specialist diabetes nurses
to help delegates consolidate the theory into practice. It is recommended that GP and Practice Nurse
colleagues attend together to maximise learning opportunities back in Practice.
How to book a place
There are currently 3 MERIT Modules planned for Hertforshire (please see details below)
If you wish to attend the “Starting People with Type 2 on Insulin Therapy” you are required to first attend
the “Helping People Continue Insulin therapy” prior or have attended an equivalent Insulin Management
course in the last 2 years.
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To book your place on the course please email
Beth Mayhew (Diabetes Education Manager, Novo Nordisk Ltd) bmay@novonordisk.com
Please state your
Name:
Practice address with your email (so your place can be confirmed)
Course/date you wish to attend
Venues and timings for courses
All the planned study days have been planned to meet practice needs and accommodate the geography of
the area, a venue has been chosen in the East and West of the county and one centrally.
If you wish to attend the MERIT course/s but are unable to make the dates please express your interest
and and we can discuss additional courses to meet the need if required.
Whole day courses will start at 9am and finish at 4.30 unless otherwise indicated.
2014 MERIT Modules modules:
 Helping Patients Continue Insulin Therapy .……………. Wednesday 9th July,Hilton Hotel, Watford
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Helping Patients Continue Insulin Therapy .……………. Thursday 10thJuly,Focolare Centre for
Unity , Welwyn Garden city
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Starting Patients on Insulin Therapy …......................... Wednesday 16th July, Beales Hotel,
Hatfield Comet Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NG
Programme Co-ordinator Catherine Brant | Novo Nordisk Diabetes Education Nurse Facilitator | email cebt@novonordisk.com
UK/ME/1213/0049
Date of Preparation: December 2013
Please see the module information for more detailed information
MERIT™ was developed and funded by Novo Nordisk
MERITTM Module: Helping Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Continue Insulin Therapy
Wednesday 9th July 2014
Hilton Hotel, Elton Way, Watford WD25 8HA, United Kingdom
And on
Thursday 10th July
“Focolare Centre for Unity”,69 Parkway ,Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6JG
This module is for healthcare professionals who are already involved in insulin initiation or who have attended the
‘Starting Insulin’ module. The aim of the module is to revise insulin therapy and to address the challenges of managing
patients with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. It covers:
 Goals of insulin therapy and setting targets
 Insulin practicalities
 Ongoing support
 Changing the insulin regimen
 Case studies
Healthcare professionals attending this module are able to access support from a Diabetes Specialist Nurse following
the study day
6.5 CPD Points
MERITTM Module: Starting Patients with Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin Therapy
This module is for healthcare professionals who are planning to include insulin initiation for patients with type 2
diabetes as part of their clinical role, or for those who already initiate insulin but feel that they need basic revision. The
module covers all aspects of insulin initiation:
 Identify when insulin is appropriate and understand why insulin is needed
 Assist the patient in making an informed choice on whether to use insulin and in the selection of an insulin
regimen and injection device appropriate to their needs
 Support the patient during the initial stages of insulin use, advising on injection techniques, injection devices,
blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycaemia awareness, informing the authorities, sharps disposal, sick day
rules and other relevant topics
Healthcare professionals attending this module can validate their competence with insulin initiation in their clinical
environment together with the support of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse following the study day
6.5 CPD Points
For booking or any other enquiries please contact Beth Mayhew:
bmay@novonordisk.com
Programme Co-ordinator Catherine Brant | Novo Nordisk Diabetes Education Nurse Facilitator | email cebt@novonordisk.com
UK/ME/1213/0049
Date of Preparation: December 2013