Diabetes

What to do after registering

If you have diabetes, please call us after registering, and book an appointment with our specialist nurse.

They will ensure that you are up to date with your annual screening, and that all of your repeat medication is available for you to order, or arrange an appointment with a pharmacist or GP to do this, if required.

For future diabetes related queries, you can book an appointment with a GP, nurse or pharmacist, depending on the nature of your query. Reception will help direct you to the right team member.

Get an appointment to discuss diabetes care

Phone 0117 330 2720 to book an appointment with a GP, nurse or pharmacist, depending on the nature of your diabetes query. Reception will help direct you to the right team member.

Prescriptions

After signing up, call to book an appointment with our specialist nurse. She will ensure that your repeat medication is available for you to order in the usual way.

Annual eye screening

To book an annual eye screening appointment in Bristol, phone 0117 405 5000, or email: enquiries.bnssgdesp@nhs.net

Exchanging sharps bin

Request replacement of your sharps bin online from Bristol City Council.

If you live in university halls or residences, where you may not be able to leave your sharps bin on your doorstep, you can return your full sharps bin to Students Health Service and we can issue a new one on prescription. Once you have moved to private accommodation, you will need to arrange a replacement through the council.

Recycling pre-filled pens

Novo Nordisk run a recycling service for their pre-filled pens, called "Pen Cycle", which reduces waste and environmental impact. The glass is recycled into lamps and the plastic into chairs. You can send your used Novo Nordisk pens back to them via Royal Mail, or take them to a participating pharmacy.

Diabetes contacts at the Students' Health Service

  • Specialist nurses: Jo Chambers and Adele Broad
  • Lead GP for diabetes: Dr Chloe Pettit
  • Pharmacists: Amy Williams

Other members of the team can also help with queries, if these people are unavailable.

Information about how to manage diabetes at university

There is a lot of useful information on Diabetes UK and JDRF websites:

Diabetes and your mental health

Having diabetes can be emotionally and physically draining.

Many people with type 1 diabetes are affected by diabetes burnout, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and other emotional and mental health problems. If you think you may be affected by any of these, please speak to a GP or your diabetes specialist.

Further information and support: