"This is a really helpful and practical book. It gave a clear explanation of what care planning is all about, and really practical advice on how to implement the approach in practice. It is right up to date with its information, and sources. I would recommend this for anyone who is wanting to learn more about personalised care planning or who wishes to implement it in practice. It will change your view of long-term conditions management"

(review by Long Term Conditions Lead, August 2011)

Personalised Care Planning (PCP) is an integral part of today's services for long term conditions. This unique 76 page handbook takes you though all the practicalities to consider when implementing the personalised care planning approach, whether in a single clinic, throughout your practice or in a specialist service.

A clear explanation of PCP and its components, along with many practical examples and tips help you see exactly what you need to do to transform your service for people with long term conditions. This will enable people to participate more and benefit from making their own decisions that translate into increased motivation to self care. Consultations will be more satisfying, more relevant and more effective for both of you.

The handbook’s four sections include the background and evidence base for PCP and a comprehensive reference and resource section, as well as a step by step guide to the PCP consultation and chapters on quality assurance and documentation. Common concerns are addressed and frequently asked questions are answered, so you can have confidence in knowing that this approach will be successful.

Throughout the chapters, we’ve included many practical tips gained from real life experience, which will help you implement the approach efficiently and effectively. The whole book is written in a straightforward and personal style, based on our experience and expertise of person centred practice. It’s a must-have resource for anyone seeking to make personalised care planning a reality and transform the clinic experience of people living with long term conditions.

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This handbook describes the theory and content of a tried and tested programme of age-banded education for children and young people with diabetes. It is a must for anyone involved in designing or delivering diabetes education for children and young people. Its pages are packed with practical information and ready-made resources and cover the whole age range, from as young as two years of age!

Theory is translated into practice in five sections covering different age groups. For each age group, there is an outline of the developmental stages and learning styles, followed by a complete programme with lesson plans and detailed descriptions of the activities. The emphasis is on group education, learning with peers, and inclusion of other family members such as siblings and parents.

This comprehensive and unique handbook also gives you ready-made resources that you can use again and again, along with a complete set of references.

Whether you’re designing a children’s educational programme from scratch or yours is in need of a freshen-up, this handbook is a must for ideas and inspiration – and makes practical, hands-on delivery easier and more enjoyable for all!

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To celebrate National Diabetes Week in June 2012, and in response to the popularity of our website monthly recipes, we published our unique book ‘Carb Counted Recipes for Diabetes’.

From delectable desserts to comforting casseroles, this book gives you dishes to suit every occasion, taste and mood. You’ll find over 65 tried and tested recipes using everyday ingredients and with clear step by step instructions, so making them is equally easy if you’re a regular cook or just starting out. You’ll be able to wow your family or guests in no time!

To quickly and easily help work out how they affect your diabetes, each recipe has carb, calorie, fat and saturated fat all worked out per portion - no more ‘guesstimating’ required! We’ve also included unique recipe calculation tables, which rank the recipes by the different nutritional values – so you can make instant comparisons and create and calculate whole menus with confidence.

Whether you want a quick starter, a posh main, something for the barbecue, a special treat for a party, something traditional or new, spicy or vegetarian, or simply some new ideas, you’ll find what you need in one of these great sections: Nibbles and Canapés; Soups; Salads; Fish, Meat and Vegetarian Mains; Carb-based and Veg Side Dishes; and Desserts.

This book is simply a must if you have diabetes! There are no restrictions on any type of ingredient and it will help you understand the food you eat and make choices about your eating, based on reliable information. Many of today's 'difficult to calculate' foods are included, including Chinese and pasta favourites and luxury desserts, so you can get on with enjoying them without the worry of their effect on your diabetes.

So what are you waiting for? Get the book, put on your apron, choose your recipe and cook and eat with confidence!

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