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Equality of Access 1 Outcome : Enhancing access to services across all ruralities 1.1 Clinic set up and patient awareness. Availability of virtual clinics has been set up to allow patients who are unable to travel to access allocated time with an appropriate clinician. There are podiatry clinics held remotely where patients Experiencing foot problems may be seen nearer to home. The podiatrists working in the localities have competencies related to Podiatry Competency Framework for Integrated Diabetic Foot Care (TREIPoD 2012) and have easy access To diabetes specialist podiatrists and the MDT when necessary. Podiatry services operate a self referral system making access easier for patients. Paediatric Team: Use of face to face peripheral clinics are presently meeting the needs of our (North) population. All specialist Teams. Sandra Jones (Podiatry) Paediatric Team 1.2 Monitoring of DNA/CNA’s. Community DSN’s work in collaboration with general Practitioner staff to follow up people who persistently DNA or cancel appointments in order to ascertain continuity of care may have been affected. Paediatric Team: Telephone and text reminders are sent to those who regularly cancel or DNA. Community DSNs Paediatric Team
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