This was the sixth awards, and my second time working on this programme. The project involved all the design of the programme on the night, any promotional materials leading up to the event as well as the materials on the night. I also work on the powerpoint presentation on the evening too - we used a more clean branding this year, really making the entry images stand out on the screen. 'Quality in Care (QiC) Diabetes recognises, rewards and shares innovative practice demonstrating quality in diabetes management, education and services for people with diabetes and/or their families, throughout the UK.' 'Gaining QiC recognition means an initiative has been highlighted by the NHS, patients and industry as improving the quality of life for people living with diabetes.' 'There are 3.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes and an estimated 590,000 people who have the condition but don't know it. Its chronic nature means it is an increasing social and economic burden in the country and better, more efficient methods of care are necessary.' 'QiC Diabetes aims to recognise, reward and share innovative practice demonstrating quality in diabetes management, education and services for people with diabetes and/or their families.' 'It demonstrates the benefits and adaptability of entrants' initiatives to a wider healthcare audience, including presenting at the annual Diabetes UK Professional Conference. Further dissemination opportunities include webinars, newsletters, workshops and the communication channels of QiC Diabetes partner Sanofi and our programme supporters.' 'Entries are invited from anyone working in the diabetes arena in the UK and Northern Ireland. Whatever the area of patient care and/or diabetes service delivery, if your initiative or programme relates to diabetes in any way, you should enter. Judges are keen to review a wide spectrum of entries and to recognise the innovative practice that we know is out there.'
