Group Consultation Appointments

Group Consultations

If you’re living with diabetes, you’re not alone.

Managing your condition can feel overwhelming at times, but help is available in a new and exciting way.

Group consultations give expert care in a small group. They offer personal support and a chance to share and learn from others.

Many people find these sessions helpful. They can build your confidence and help you make positive changes in your life.

You might even get answers to questions you didn’t know you had. And you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

You’ll join a group of about 10 people who want to talk about their health and well-being.

The group meets at a set time with a facilitator, an administrator, and a specialist.

Each session lasts around 90 minutes. This gives you more time to ask questions and learn than in a one-to-one appointment.

A trained facilitator leads the session and keeps things running smoothly.

There are a few parts to the consultation:

Introductions – Everyone briefly shares who they are and why they joined.
Results Board – The facilitator helps you fill out a simple chart. This might include symptoms, blood pressure, and treatments you’ve tried.
Question Time – You’ll be asked to think of a question about your own experience.
Expert Talk – The clinical expert talks about common issues seen in the group.
One-to-One Time – Each person has a short chat with the expert, while others listen and learn.
Reflection and Goals – The group talks about what they’ve learned. You’ll be asked to set a small goal to help you move forward.

The benefits of group consultation appointments can include:

Group consultation appoointments can make a big difference. These are real results from diabetes groups in Scotland and North London.

Weight Loss

In similar groups in Kilmarnock and North West London, members lost between 3.3kg and 4.5kg in weight on average.

Better Managed Diabetes

Patients in the North West London group recorded decreased blood pressure and reduced blood sugar levels. Some patients even went into remission.

Improved Wellbeing

Patient wellbeing scores increased by 25% after 12 weeks.

High Patient Satisfaction

Group members in North West London gave a satisfaction score of 9 out of 10.

Did you know that approximately 7.2% of people in Newcastle—around 17,340 people—are living with diabetes?

This is one of the highest rates in the North East.

With so many people managing the same condition, group consultations are a fantastic way to improve health outcomes together.

Group consultations are a simple and positive way to improve your health.

They help you take control of your diabetes and connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

If you’re interested in replacing your regular diabetes reviews with group consultation appointments, fill in the form below.

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